This Valentines I’m combining my two loves, red velvet cake and whoopie pies. My mom made my sisters and I chocolate whoopie pies for special treats growing up, and red velvet cake was always MY birthday cake. This combination is LOVE at first bite! Though I have my mom’s classic red velvet recipe I could make from scratch, I chose…
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What is our obsession with sisal, jute, and sea grass? The sisal in the Sand & Sisal homestead is well represented, and thankfully, decorating trends for 2011 keep these natural fibers in the forefront. Our homes are filled with sisal and sea grass baskets with varying colors and textures. Rugs with combinations of sisal, jute, and sea grass adorn our…
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You all know my master bed/bath is undergoing a facelift and adding framed mirrors is part of the process. Most homes have these huge behemoth mirrors and mine is no exception. Don’t get me wrong I love mirrors! Is that vain to say? Mirrors magnify the light in a room, and I love lots of natural light, but they tend…
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Can you imagine anything more mouth watering than the tangy tartness of raspberries, flaky, buttery pastry, and rich, sweet melted chocolate ? Say I Love You with a special Valentine’s Day breakfast. Raspberries and chocolate have always been a phenomenal pairing. Puff pastry is ultra versatile in baking. To use it, simply remove from freezer and defrost approximately 30 minutes….
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No paint techniques or recipes will be taught today, just the introspective thoughts of a woman reaching a milestone in her life. Today I’m 40. That number looks so foreign to me. I knew this day was coming and I’ve dreaded it for a year. WHY THE FEAR? Will I turn into the crypt keeper at the strike of midnight?…
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