YOKE DU YOUR
“A lady comes home from her doctor’s appointment grinning from ear to ear. Her husband asks, “Why are you so happy?”
The wife says, “The doctor told me that for a forty-five year old woman, I have the breasts of an eighteen year old.”
“Oh yeah?” quipped her husband, “What did he say about your forty-five year old ass?”
She said, “Your name never came up in the conversation.”
ARTspiration
Artists or art that turns me on and feeds my muse! Like it or dislike it, what about this art inspires your own art or creativity? This is by artist, Hadieh Shafie, and called, “Spike 9″. It’s made in Ink, acrylic and paper with printed and handwritten Farsi text, “Eshgh” (Passionate Love)
DESIGNspiration
Look around you. Design is everywhere! How can you incorporate the beauty that surrounds you into your art or craft? Cherub, Detail From Wall Painting, Pompeii por TyB en Flickr
IDEA I LOVE
If you are morning the passing of National Donut Day, then get to work on making this cutest of cute doughnut pincushion. Here’s how:
http://wrappedupinrainbows.blogspot.com/2015/04/doughnut-pin-cushion-tutorial.html
IDEA I LOVE
4th of July is right around the corner. Whip up this Quick and Easy Bandana Wreath! Show your Independence Pride! Here’s how you make one for your door or wall:
http://craftsncoffee.com/2014/05/22/an-easy-patriotic-wreath-kids-or-anyone-can-make/
THE SLOW STITCHING MOVEMENT
Guest Blogger, Lucie Dutton, Sewed Thousands of Squares and Learned a Lesson in Slowing Down
READ ABOUT LUCIE’S JOURNEY HERE: https://theslowstitchingmovement.wordpress.com/2015/06/02/guest-blogger-lucie-dutton-sewed-thousands-of-squares-and-learned-a-lesson-in-slowing-down/
IDEA I LOVE
Dress up your outdoor grill in the color and design choices that you get to make rather than drab black, blue, or gray! Here is an easy way to make your grill a pretty piece of outdoor art when it’s not in use:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-a-diy-grill-cover-132038
YUMMY DISH!
EASY SINGAPORE MAI FUN
Long popular in take-out menus, this curried noodle dish is a sure hit and ready in a snap–provided you have the ingredients prepped before you start. The leftovers are good cold, as well. You’ll find skinny rice noodles in the supermarket’s ethnic food section.
INGREDIENTS:
skinny rice noodles (py mai fun)
fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
low-sodium soy sauce
sugar
salt
Cooking spray
peanut oil
egg
red bell pepper strips
grated peeled fresh ginger
crushed red pepper (I used green)
garlic
skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
curry powder
shrimp, peeled and deveined
slices green onions
FYI: I added a Tablespoon of fish sauce, used brown sugar, added much more curry
FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/singapore-mai-fun#
IDEA I LOVE
I get that these seat protectors are probably made for children, But if you would see the inside of my car you would know that I need a heavy-duty seat protector myself! Here’s a quick way to protect your seats in keep your car looking like new:
http://bubblynaturecreations.com/2012/06/diy-car-seat-protector.html/diy-car-seat-protector-2
DRINK, CHUG-A! LUG CHUG-A-LUG!
ROSE SPRITZER
Lemon slices
Peychaud’s bitters
St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
sparkling rosé
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/rose-spritzer?mbid=social_twitter
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WORDS TO LIVE BY
GARDENSPIRATION
Here is another excuse for you to drink all the wine you can handle until you have a collection of these really beautiful DIY wine bottle citronella candles that you make yourself. Here’s how:
http://hellonatural.co/diy-wine-bottle-citronella-candles/
MAN CAN LIVE BY BREAD ALONE!
STRAWBERRY BREAD
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
eggs
sliced strawberries
sugar
cooking oil
flour
baking powder
salt
cinnamon
baking soda
FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK THE LINK: http://www.letsdishrecipes.com/2010/04/strawberry-bread.html
MEMBA?
The Mock Apple Pie Recipe (notice the price: 47¢ for the box of Ritz!)
IDEA I LOVE!
Update your old mom jeans with the distressed look and become the envy of every teenager within a 30 mile radius! Up the ante and wear them to the mall so that you reach a wider audience. These are super cool and anyone with a seam ripper and rotary cutter can complete this looking a matter of seconds. Start here:
http://www.songofstyle.com/2015/06/diy-distressed-jeans.html
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IDEA I LOVE!
This undies block is adorable. I’m not sure I would want an entire quilt made from underwear blocks but it totally rocks as an accent block. Hey, What about a table runner? Kidding! Why not try a few blocks starting here:
http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/2014/03/undies.html
IDEA I LOVE!
Fresh breath plus an earbud holder, is that so wrong? Watch the video and make a few earbud holders of your own:
JUST BECAUSE I SWOON!
Chrome Hearts Tie Dye Suede Corset Lace Moto Jacket,$5,000
COOKIES!
HOMEMADE GIRL SCOUT SAMOSAS
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED
butter
sugar
flour
baking powder
salt
vanilla extract
milk
Topping
shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
good-quality chewy caramels
salt
milk
dark or semisweet chocolate (chocolate chips are ok)
FOR THE FULL RECIPES, CLICK THE LINKS: http://bakingbites.com/2008/01/homemade-girl-scout-cookies-samoas/
IDEA I LOVE
Grab your crochet hook and make this granny square blanket in an unconventional design way. I like the black-and-white choice, but I think red and white or orange and white might be terrific, too. Here’s the pattern:
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/03/how-to-make-granny-squares-and-a-blanket.html
BE DAZZLED!
1970s Cartier Yellow Enamel Citrine Diamond Gold Floral Pendant, $11,000
PATCHWORK, BABY!
This quilt is called MAKING ENDS MEET. I love the color choices but also think that this quilt would look terrific as a scrappy, stash buster. Here’s the pattern:
http://www.patchworktimes.com/2011/03/16/making-ends-meet-instructions-1/
SHOEspiration
Tabitha Simmons, Red & Ecru Linen Flouncy Sandal, $845
TIP I LOVE!
Now, why didn’t I think of this? I think a Lazy Susan would work perfectly in the refrigerator, don’t you?
DESSERT!
MY FAVORITE PEACH PIE
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
For the crust:
flour
sugar
cold butter, cubed
cold water
For the filling:
frozen peaches, thawed*
vanilla extract
flour
corn starch
sugar
brown sugar
salt
butter
FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE: http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/06/my-favorite-peach-pie.html
IDEA I LOVE
Use an important document, memory, or even a ticket stub from a memorable concert to create these one-of-a-kind, very personal, pillows for your abode. Here’s how you do it:
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/04/decorative-document-plush-pillows.html
JUNE 12 & 13
Pieceful Quilting
4468 Middle Country Road
Calverton Commons
East Northport, NY
PROGRAM: The Slow Stitching Movement Lecture
CLASS: Stars & Stripes Quilts of Valor
JUNE 19 & 20
Philadelphia Modern Quilt Guild
PO Box 30247
Elkins Park, PA 19027
PROGRAM: The Slow Stitching Movement Lecture
CLASS: Throw Me a Curve Mystery Quilt
JUNE 27 & 28
Historic Cold Spring Village
720 Route 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-898-2300
PROGRAM: The Slow Stitching Movement Lecture
IDEA I LOVE
I love cross stitching and I really love the simplicity of this pattern. Most of all I love that you don’t have to change colors every three stitches. Commit to a floss color that you love, pick up some linen (Aida cloth is for babies), and create this pretty little cross stitch pattern. Grab it here:
http://sewfrenchembroidery.blogspot.com/2015/05/redwork-roses-counted-cross-stitch.html
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