Pottery Barn Inspiration~

Angie...this is for you!

I had seen in the Pottery Barn catalog a cool idea of adding nuts into glass vessels, placing a candle in the middle and then taking old black and white photos and tucking them around the side. I loved the look...so here is my version~

I really love the way this looks, so I will definitely be doing more of these in my house for Thanksgiving....

This is the photo I saw in the catalog~

Black Bookshelf~A Makeover

I recently moved my black bookshelf into my dining room. It will be a great spot to show off some of my favorite things. I decided it should be dressed with White, Sliver, and Black...so I set off to fill it up.

This is the BEFORE picture~ not enough stuff and off balance

This was my INSPIRATION picture (*photo Eddie Ross)

I love the black, white...pop of green!

and AFTER...this is my interpretation with what I have...

I am thrilled with how this turned out...it is a perfect place to display my silver pieces with a touch of Glam!

In My Kitchen{Caramel Apples...a Perfect Fall Treat!!}

The kids were out of school last Friday, so for a Yummy dessert we made caramel apples!!!

Crushed Oreo's and Mini chocolate chips...this was MY favorite!

Candy coated sunflower seeds, Gummy worms and sprinkles!!

My FAVORITE Blog is Back!!!

I am a HUGE Tracy Porter Fan...and was THIRLLED when she announced today her Blog is back!!! Have you visited Tracy before???...you WILL be INSPIRED!

Another GREAT Blog!!!

Have you ever visited The Tomkat Studio?? If not, head on over and check it out!! Kim is very talented...she creates DARLING projects and printables that you can purchase to customize any type of party. Once a month she gives a FREE monthly calendar to print out...AND right now she is have a FABULOUS giveaway!!

~picture taken from The Tomkat Studio~

Fabulous Apron Giveaway!!

I love the blog The Pink Teapot...have you ever visited??? Janine gives lots of great etiquette advice on everything from being the perfect Hostess to things to do and NOT do in the restroom! Well, The Pink Teapot is hosting a giveaway on a Fabulous apron...go check it out!!

In My Kitchen{S'mores Cupcakes}

Recently I went to Trophy Cupcakes in Seattle...and had the yummiest cupcake. The owner was on Martha Stewart last year sharing her recipe, so today I tried to knock it off!

The couple of things I did different than the recipe was I cheated and used a box cake mix, and I used chocolate chips in place of the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate. They turned out really YUMMY!!