tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40003033232490082932024-03-13T09:26:39.670-04:00*One Crazie Lady*it's a happy kind of insanityBrittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-40673654985910316032011-01-23T13:29:00.004-05:002011-01-23T13:37:21.673-05:00#14~Create and launch a website for the business<div align="center">I actually managed to complete and launch this towards the end of December, I just haven't been able to post about it until now. I've been a happy blogger and definitely believe a blog is an important thing to have for any small business. I realized a few months ago how much a website was needed for <a href="http://www.snickety-snacks.com/"><strong><span style="color:#663366;">*<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Snickety</span> Snacks*.</span></strong> </a>I'm all about a clean and sharp way to find the information I need, and a blog wasn't the way to go for me. Thanks to the d.i.y. website <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wix</span>.com, I was able to put together my website all by myself. It was like putting together a PowerPoint presentation! I loved it! What do you think? If you have a minute to check it out, please do, and let me know what you think!(click on the picture)<a href="http://www.snickety-snacks.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565451424959759442" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TTx0lX9rBFI/AAAAAAAABpE/UHnAWy7ZB7c/s400/Website1.bmp" /></a></div><p align="center">Changing things around on the site is super easy, so please let me know if you have any suggestions for improving it. I'm so happy that my little biz is growing!</p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-26317167911462201042011-01-10T11:35:00.004-05:002011-01-10T11:45:58.037-05:00It's Battle Time<div align="center">My evil nemesis has returned...</div><div align="center">Flat Surface Clutterer Dude</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{or something like that}</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center">After a week of this, I'm done. Today I'm fighting back!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560597628561009586" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TSs2FPVCK7I/AAAAAAAABo8/SORrOV0IH54/s320/119_3413.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560597625842859282" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TSs2FFM-fRI/AAAAAAAABo0/PwYYw3srDkM/s320/119_3415.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560597620861349650" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TSs2EypSrxI/AAAAAAAABos/M5xtk7O2M1c/s320/119_3416.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560597615549593554" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TSs2Ee23t9I/AAAAAAAABok/MIMqgO52UCU/s320/119_3417.jpg" /></div><div align="center">I'm sure for most people this is nothing, but I've failed to do my 'Reset' drill each night, so I'm dealing with little piles everywhere as a consequence. Flat surfaces all over our place aren't safe. It gets worse in my bedroom. I don't function well with spaces like this, so I'm taking some time to fix it once I get the little man on the bus. </div><div align="center">It's Reset Time!</div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-29409859392999771722011-01-02T20:32:00.003-05:002011-01-02T20:56:39.841-05:00All For One Page<div align="center">Usually I end up buying a decorating type magazine after flipping through it and finding a bunch of pages/colors that I like. I beat my own personal record a few days ago. I bought the latest edition of Country Living because of one page. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557767053829530450" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TSEnsGvg41I/AAAAAAAABn0/CZMdmF6h6nM/s400/119_3402.jpg" />I'm so happy that I took a few seconds to flip through this magazine<span style="font-size:85%;">(despite not liking the cover at all!). </span><span style="font-size:100%;">After starting my own little business I have been able to meet so many amazing women who started right where I did and have created successful careers based on their dreams.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">Greta and Kristen from <strong><a href="http://www.layercakeshop.com/">Layer Cake Shop</a></strong> are officially a part of my 'Inspiration Women' list. If you've ever looked online for cute baking supplies to add some extra oomph to your treats, you've probably come across their shop. As much as I love what the shop has to offer, hearing the back story behind the creation of their business was better. Long story short, Greta started things off with a small <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> shop, snagged her retail experienced friend Kristen to help things grow, and with an 8% increase each month and salaries for the both of them, growth hasn't been a problem. The best part to me? They do it all out of Kristen's home! If that's not inspiring, what is? So this little one page article has been nicely slicked out of the magazine and stands with the rest of the women I'm inspired by. Who knows, maybe some day I'll be able to inspire someone else! </span></div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-35036805627822030352010-12-31T09:29:00.003-05:002010-12-31T09:43:39.560-05:00A Fresh & Clean New Year!<div align="center"> So I stroll into our local Borders the other day and after about 3 seconds in the store I let out a huge gasp and start to blush. The cause for this?<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556854153372382674" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TR3paThqNdI/AAAAAAAABns/E8IM5RQw1QY/s400/119_3372.jpg" />That's right! The latest issue of the wonderful Storage magazine! </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Seriously, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">BHG</span> needs to make this a monthly thing that I could subscribe to, not just a specialty publication.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">If you think that the dork level couldn't rise any higher, let me prove you wrong. I spent an hour in that store looking at everything but that magazine, because in my mind it's the 'dessert' that needed to be taken home and read by myself while my boys were sleeping. I'm a little loopy about this magazine. I can't help it though! I don't look at design magazines when I'm in the mood to change up our place or when I need the motivation to work on a specific project. I just break out all 30+ Storage mags and get the oomph I need based on all the clean surfaces on each page :o) Here are some of my favorites from this issue.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556854150335091282" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TR3paINg0lI/AAAAAAAABnk/_mu86W7xkhc/s400/119_3375.jpg" /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">{I'd love a more macho version of this for my sons room. We're still working on getting his room pulled together. All I have is a mattress right now. I'm a bad mom, but I'm working on fixing it!}<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556854146056597762" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TR3pZ4RcMQI/AAAAAAAABnc/bKy5_7xFM9o/s400/119_3376.jpg" /></span></div></span><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"> {<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, now doesn't every kitchen look better with a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">KitchenAid</span> mixer and a stack of Cupcakes? I see this all the time and I love it!}</span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556854143482328898" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TR3pZurr90I/AAAAAAAABnU/dGmBvPyEM44/s400/119_3379.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful that we have a washer/dryer in our little apartment, but I'm still dreaming of the day when I can get a set of these babies!}</span></div><br /><div align="center">Alright, I've off to rearrange some closets! Hopefully I'll get some new pictures up of our place. It's changed around a bit, thanks to my Mom adding her touch to things!</div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-31805962796389348042010-12-22T12:49:00.002-05:002010-12-22T12:53:37.644-05:00*Snickety Snacks* Giveaway<div align="center"> Just in case you didn't know, one of my fun friends, Marian from Miss Mustard Seed is hosting a *Snickety Snacks* Giveaway! If you're up for some free goodies hop over there and enter-It's good for anyone in the U.S., not just my local buddies! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553566073590338002" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TRI6630DUdI/AAAAAAAABnE/8EdALQ3tKaQ/s400/Christmas%2BCookies%2B%25282%2Bof%2B8%2529.jpg" /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2010/12/snickety-snacks-giveaway.html">http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2010/12/snickety-snacks-giveaway.html</a></p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-30941733067661493832010-12-01T10:11:00.005-05:002010-12-01T10:49:38.342-05:00Someday....<div align="center">I hope to be this good someday.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">{Before}<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545736969180037234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPZqZBG6QHI/AAAAAAAABl0/5zZud0Ia4xk/s400/Before.jpg" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{The Amazing After}<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545736967934357586" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPZqY8d6sFI/AAAAAAAABls/vpN6D4cql9Y/s400/2.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545735750331955154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPZpSEi4d9I/AAAAAAAABlM/T7NqM1_1jLI/s400/3.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 331px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545735746161909730" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPZpR1Aqn-I/AAAAAAAABlE/R-urqyM2ldE/s400/4.jpg" />Yes please. I'd like some of this. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Viv, the creative brains behind <a href="http://ishandchi.blogspot.com/2009/07/studio.html"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>ish and chi</strong></span></a> is one of my design hero. Fun colors, great patterns, and all done for just under $900. Pretty amazing consider the huge changes. Can she come do my place?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#663333;"><a href="http://ishandchi.blogspot.com/2009/07/studio.html"><strong>{Click here for more info on Viv and her studio}</strong></a></span></div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-4621999306823260852010-11-29T12:55:00.005-05:002010-11-29T13:21:36.208-05:00#8~See The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Again<div align="center">My husband has really gotten on board with this whole list thing, and thanks to him I was able to cross off #8. A short <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">back story</span>, I've always loved the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Andrew and I were able to see them 5 or 6 years ago in California and it totally blew us away. The laser light show and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pyrotechnics</span> were a total surprise, and since that year we've always said we wanted to go back. After throwing it on my list, Andrew bought the tickets within a few days. Yea! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">We had some super far away seats, but with a straight on view of the stage, I was thrilled! Here are some of the pictures of the concert I snagged.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545034353870911346" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPPrXbHQN3I/AAAAAAAABk8/c7kUiJ3jLco/s400/119_3215.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545034329826182274" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPPrWBiixII/AAAAAAAABk0/lEAJanpHfgQ/s400/119_3204.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545034298882115106" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPPrUOQ5xiI/AAAAAAAABks/96gbrAI0kH4/s400/119_3213.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545034282356054386" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPPrTQsyGXI/AAAAAAAABkk/Y9I8Zb2fp8k/s400/119_3221.jpg" /></div><br /><div align="center">This last picture sums them up for me. I love <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">TSO</span>!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545034277230975986" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPPrS9m3m_I/AAAAAAAABkc/pQw1YB0DVXc/s400/119_3241.jpg" /></div><div align="center">My favorite song they play is Wizards in Winter, and I managed to grab the last minute of the song, just to give you a better idea of the kind of show they put on. They're the little blips running around on stage, and playing guitars/violins! And the images running across the displays are just pictures from their current album. If you like a little electric guitar mixed in with your Christmas or classical music, these guys are for you! </div><div align="center">(Turn down your speakers)<br /></div><p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwx-6srBNAFr77fXDOJF3bszAUtEroMeqhBP2f_90wol0i45tN8wEHhOjmaEFyY_M0xGiK-YmHq_9nSTF8n' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-28225890762906477022010-11-29T12:23:00.005-05:002010-11-29T12:54:35.913-05:00#4~Meet Bakerella<div align="center">A few weeks ago I was able to cross one of the goals off my 26 Before Twenty-Six list, and honestly it should have been #1 on my list based on my anticipation level. I got to meet <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bakerella</span>! Now for anyone who doesn't know much about my life right now, I started a small baking business about a year ago that has grown substantially(thank goodness!). We're thinking all kinds of expansion ideas because of it, and it all started with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bakerella</span>. A little over a year ago I started baking anything and everything that sounded good or came with a great picture. I stumbled on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bakerella's</span> site and was instantly inspired to make everything! The big thing she's known for are Cake Pops, starting with the Cupcake Pop. I attempted a non-stick version of this for my first Cupcake of the Month installment and they were a huge hit. Long story short, I played with her 'recipe' for a few months, started selling those babies, and now I'm running to catch up with orders for these and other treats. Yea! So <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">anywho</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bakerella</span> ended up publishing a how-to book and going on a signing tour. Typically D.C. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">attracts</span> book signings pretty well, but the closest she was coming to this area was King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. 3 hours away, but a day after getting back from our California vacation, we started the road trip. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">As always, we got lost along the way(thank you, Wonderful Husband, for being my real life <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">gps</span>!). I've gotta say though, K.o.P. knows how to make a shopping mall. That sucker was full of every kind of place I love to window shop at :o)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Williams-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sonoma</span> hosted the signing and I was thrilled to hear they had the place set up for a demonstration. There was a big hole in the planning of this though. It seemed like all the tall people were at the front of the signing line, making them first to get front row standing space. I was about 3 or 4 'rows' back on my tip toes. See?<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545027621591732162" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPPlPja0T8I/AAAAAAAABkU/2WarQ7dwGkc/s400/Bakerella2.bmp" /></div><p align="center">Yeah, you probably can't see it, but as I was scrolling through the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">slideshow</span> she puts after each <span>signing, my first thought was 'Who's that tall <span>dork by the tree? Oh yeah, that's me.' </span></span><span> </span></p><p align="center"><span>After the demonstration and questions, it was back out to the line. Now here's where 'Dork <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brittanie</span>' really set in. I was so zoned out after seeing her that I just stood in line with a huge grin on my face, completely blocking out my Mom as she talked up my business to other <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bakerella</span> fans. She was doing such a phenomenal job of this that she insisted on showing people my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">blogsite</span> on my Blackberry and giving out my cards. Hilarious huh? I need to hire her. </span></p><p align="center"><span>So, skip about an hour and we're almost to the front of the line. My Mom looks at me and says, 'So what are you gonna say to her?'. No joke, I went totally white and almost passed out. Nutty me, I completely forgot that I'd actually have to say something to her. I don't know why I thought sitting next to her with my mouth open in awe would be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">ok</span>. I'm just gonna glaze over my lack of conversational skills once I actually sat down and just say that she was super sweet and it took a lot to resist hugging her. As she started signing 5 books(gifts for some lucky ladies in our family!) I listened as my Mom talked to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bakerella's</span> Mom about how much of an inspiration her daughter had been to me and she actually gave her a business card too. Crazy! The 4 of us took a picture together and right after her Mom kinda half hugged me and said she was so proud of me! It was completely surreal. I said 'Thank You' to the both of them 3 or 4 times and then skipped over to get our books and freebie buttons. I floated out of that store grinning and giggling like a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">nuthead</span>.</span></p><p align="center"><span>It was quite an amazing day, and every day since I've looked at her book amidst my other cookbooks and thought how incredible it is that a little piece of her lives in my dining room. She's been a huge inspiration and I'm so grateful to women like her who make me want to try new things!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545027370168996914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TPPlA6y91DI/AAAAAAAABkE/vQdqpcsmGPM/s400/Bakerella.bmp" /></span></p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-62826741472696643282010-11-14T11:36:00.006-05:002010-11-14T12:16:16.428-05:00Crown & Crumpet-Part 2<div align="center">So if you've read through my blog, you saw <a href="http://onecrazielady.blogspot.com/2009/08/crown-crumpet.html">this post</a> where I showed you some pictures from the tea shop Crown & Crumpet that is in San Francisco. Talk about an amazing twist of fate this past week. We ended up in California for a family wedding and ended up staying for a whole week. Tuesday was dedicated to San Francisco, and a trip to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ghirardelli</span> Square made my day. I'm moseying along, staring at all the over-priced shops that I'd be afraid to walk into, and then <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Whammo</span>! It hit me.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539448249226002914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TOAS1VrGgeI/AAAAAAAABj8/9PUMbZuqi1s/s400/119_3107.jpg" /></div><div align="center">Ta-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Daaaa</span>! Talk about awesome. I actually stopped in my tracks and let out the biggest gasps ever. What a dork moment. I felt like a 6 year old that had just been given a pink pony. After I started breathing again I looked at Andrew and said 'It's gonna be a while'. My Friend Courtney and I both walked into that place as if the floor was made of glass. We started off the in 'shop' area.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539448066712320594" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TOASqtwculI/AAAAAAAABj0/ygY10aBvWGs/s400/119_3108.jpg" /></div><div align="center">I'm gonna have to post some of the pictures Courtney took because I was too awe-struck to take pictures. Seriously, I feel like such a dork even thinking about the place again. I'm sure it looks like overkill, but if the things in this area had been separated or done up in any way other than being slammed together, it would have taken away from the overall feel. I'm not a huge fan of red, but mixed with pinks, teals, greens, greys and white, it was perfect. The lady that worked in this section was super patient with me. I don't know how often people just come in and stare at the place, but she seemed amused by us.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539448055659751586" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TOASqElT6KI/AAAAAAAABjs/fiOB0yiAg5Y/s400/119_3109.jpg" /></div><div align="center">On to the tea section. Now I'm not a tea drinker at all, but this place makes me wish they had something other than tea and coffee they could serve me in those adorable tea cups. I would've paid for some warm water if it meant I could stay in there and really take it all in. I settled for lots of giggling and picture taking instead.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539446964749409314" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TOARqkoBHCI/AAAAAAAABjM/vmOTeBlgNsc/s400/119_3113.jpg" /></div><div align="center">I fell in love with these chairs. They were all the same base, but the cushions were all done in different bright colors, the kinds I'd be too afraid to try but absolutely love when someone else does it. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539448027433692066" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TOASobbsa6I/AAAAAAAABjc/FkvKHsw7CHY/s400/119_3111.jpg" /></div><div align="center">The same goes for this couch. I never would've been awesome enough to actually make this happen, but I couldn't stop staring at it. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539448019770491138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TOASn-4pQQI/AAAAAAAABjU/iPizzo4ES0Y/s400/119_3112.jpg" /></div><div align="center">I gotta say, it was pretty cool to look at the pictures in this corner and actually recognize some of them. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59684009/tea-for-two-print-8x10?ga_search_query=tea&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5116306"><strong>This Tea For Two</strong> </a>print by Black Apple of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> first caught my attention. And those <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">polka</span> dotted chairs were so comfy!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539446960079828882" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TOARqTOs95I/AAAAAAAABjE/fhY3lOA8L7Y/s400/119_3114.jpg" />This corner of the shop really caught my attention. In a room full of so many bright colors, this heavy dark brown table was a beautiful weight. The women at the table are the owners(I believe) and had the cutest setup. The table was covered in colored fabrics, tea cups, storage containers, and of course teapots. I had to snap a quick picture while they weren't looking, but I wish I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">could</span> have taken more, but after some quick research, it looks like this is the best shot of this corner online anyway. Oh well, it's good enough for me! I let Andrew know that someday I was planning to have something similar. Poor guy. I'll have to mellow out the pink I think. Maybe.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539446954417422226" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TOARp-Irf5I/AAAAAAAABi8/MsgZaLTC1Aw/s400/119_3115.jpg" /></div><div align="center">On my way out I passed by a display full of cute marshmallows. These Magic Mushrooms and the Pink Acorns were my favorite.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539446944471858834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TOARpZFePpI/AAAAAAAABi0/-Mlz1_aV4oI/s400/119_3116.jpg" />So in case you couldn't tell, I love, love, loved this place! It made me want to go home and get brave with colors. That has yet to happen, but I'm working on it slowly. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539446933207158306" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TOARovHwjiI/AAAAAAAABis/C91IxonJ-vM/s400/119_3119.jpg" />I'm ready for my next trip to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ghirardelli</span> Square. Anyone want to come with me?</div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-84784997320466886762010-10-21T18:57:00.008-04:002011-01-10T23:36:01.984-05:0026 Before Twenty-Six!<div align="center">Today is my birthday! Wahooo! </div><div align="center">I had a fantastic pre-birthday dinner last night with family and a wonderful friend, and today has been ideal. The weather has changed resulting in gorgeous trees (I inherited the tree obsession from my Mom. You should hear her scream when the leaves start changing). I took a long drive to deliver an order today and was in awe of all the beautiful colors. I've taken that drive many times before, but Fall finally hit me today and I loved it!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Anyone seen the tv show <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tbl?v=info"><strong><em>The Buried Life</em></strong></a>? Long story short, it's a group of 4 guys who got out of college and decided to make a collective Bucket List. I found the show once it was into it's second season, but the intro caught my attention.</div><div align="center">"If you had one day left to live what would you do? Ride a bull? Throw a legendary party for everyone you love? Vegas? Now if you had your whole life to live, would you lose that drive, or would your list just keep getting longer?"</div><div align="center">If you haven't heard of it, look it up. I think everyone but me has seen the movie The Bucket List, or at least understands the concept, but me being a bit behind everyone else, this MTV show is what got me thinking. </div><div align="center">Instead of wasting time putting together a list of life altering experiences that will probably never happen, I've shortened the process. I'm making the next year a jam packed one full of fun ideas, new challenges, and of course a bunch of memory-making events. Here's my <strong>26 Before Twenty-Six</strong>:</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">1. Take Dylan on a horse and carriage ride<br />2. Pay off all debt<br />3. Read all of Jane Austen’s books<br /><span style="color:#999999;">4. Meet Bakerella<br /></span>5. Go to a taping of the Martha Stewart Show<br />6. Take Andrew to see a Red Sox game at Fenway<br />7. Get my 'work' published on a baking blog/website</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#999999;">8. See the Trans-Siberian Orchestra again<br /></span>9. Have new business branding launched by January 2011<br />10. Have quarterly Girl’s Weekend with Mom<br />11. Take professional family pictures<br />12. Successfully make Macarons</div><div align="center">13. Move out of this apartment<br />14. Create and launch a website for the business<br />15. Make Hi-Hat Cupcakes<br />16. Feel calm and peaceful in my bedroom<br />17. Get into single digit jeans<br />18. Write every day in a journal starting in Jan 2011</div><div align="center">19. Go on a new D.C. cupcake tour<br />20. Complete all painting projects<br />21. Make a family of snow angels with my dudes<br />22. Donate blood<br />23. Host a Surprise Party<br />24. Complete a sewing project from start to finish by myself<br />25. Decorate a cake Ribbon/Ruffle style</div><div align="center">26. Go on a real honeymoon with my husband </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The best part is that everything is 100% attainable. No insanely priced plane tickets or obvious chances of being arrested. I've got some in the works already(#8-Tickets already bought for Nov. 18th-Wahooo!), but most of them step outside of my daily routine. In an effort to make sure I do all of these, I'm planning to post each time I am able to cross a number off the list. It should be fun! Let me know if you have any questions! What things are on your short or long term Bucket List?</div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-75897964304827581942010-09-06T23:05:00.005-04:002010-09-07T00:11:19.916-04:00Another Cupcake Saturday!<div align="center">A few weeks ago my Mom, sister and I headed out to crowded <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ol</span>' D.C. for a Girl's weekend. We didn't want something super structured, and with all the times we got lost, it's a good thing we weren't on a strict time schedule! Time getting lost #1-on the way to the hotel near National Harbor. Once we finally got there, we snapped this picture before heading out. (Technically, I took 5 pictures, but this one was the best of them all, despite my finger covering the flash.) </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514004668906166498" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWuCCv_WOI/AAAAAAAABfc/lKVA1dBcEJg/s400/119_2655.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">At least it's something! We ended up taking one of those open top double <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">decker</span> bus tours through D.C. and ended up in Georgetown. Now, I wanted to be one of those crazy cupcake people who was willing to stand in line at <a href="http://www.georgetowncupcake.com/"><strong>Georgetown Cupcake</strong></a>, but after staying in this line for 10 minutes, I was done.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWuB6E20dI/AAAAAAAABfU/r9eEJMqiKEU/s1600/119_2660.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514004666577768914" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWuB6E20dI/AAAAAAAABfU/r9eEJMqiKEU/s400/119_2660.jpg" /></a> The reason I was so willing to get out of there was because of a bakery a few streets down that I heard was a 'you can't ditch this place' kind of place. Now I know that <a href="http://www.georgetowncupcake.com/"><strong>Georgetown Cupcake</strong> </a>has a huge fan base, but with two bakeries closing at 9, I was happy to go to <a href="http://bakedandwired.com/"><strong>Baked & Wired</strong> </a>instead. I've heard amazing things about this place, and I can honestly say there is no way some little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">rinky</span>-dink fluffy cupcake with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">butter cream</span> frosting could hold a candle to the dense, incredible and gigantic cupcakes that <a href="http://bakedandwired.com/"><strong>Baked & Wired</strong></a> has to offer. This is all that was left by the time my Mom was able to remember to grab the camera out of my bag and snap a quick picture.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514004656481455314" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWuBUdtTNI/AAAAAAAABfM/TTcEdL40K08/s400/119_2664.jpg" />That's what was left of the Chocolate Cupcake of Doom(love the name!) I split that one with my sis, and then we each snagged a different kind to have later back at the hotel. She picked Red Velvet with Cream Cheese, and I went with my favorite kind of cake, Carrot!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514004652145484610" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWuBET7o0I/AAAAAAAABfE/1xkrp4zzcV0/s400/119_2675.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514004644228645698" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWuAm0aQ0I/AAAAAAAABe8/0fjwr06MeNQ/s400/119_2682.jpg" />Without a doubt, my all time favorite Carrot Cake. No raisins, pecans(of which I'm not usually a fan), and delectable cream cheese frosting! I think I'm going to buy my own Carrot Cake birthday cake from them :o) After this stop, it was Time To Get Lost #2. Finding the nearest Metro stop was a nightmare. I think we ended up walking for almost an hour before we finally got to one. I was thrilled to lay down in a comfy bed after that. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nawnie</span> was a bit wired after the second sugar rush.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514004233214988706" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWtorrHkaI/AAAAAAAABe0/a8Lv_QYMJ3o/s400/119_2684.jpg" />Next day, National Harbor! Along with the awesome view, they've got some really great shops. We stopped in a few, walked through a market where I grabbed a Sugar Cookie from the girls at <a href="http://sweetcheeksdc.com/index.html"><strong>Sweet Cheeks Bakery</strong></a>, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">oooh'ed</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">ahhh'ed</span> our way through an art gallery. For lunch we stopped at Potbelly's and then went to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">CakeLove</span>. Now, I've seen the owner of this bakery team up with Duff from Charm City Cakes a.k.a. the Ace of Cakes team, so I figured it had to be good. They actually keep their cupcakes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">refrigerated</span> which I think helps keep the cupcake thick. I'm over the fluffy air kind. We went with the Chocolate Fuzzy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wuzzy</span>, and while the base was nice, I'm against the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">butter cream</span>, so one bite and I was over it. I was happy to be distracted by our next stop, the <a href="http://www.justborn.com/peeps-and-company"><strong>Peeps Store</strong></a>!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514004229954369138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWtofhudnI/AAAAAAAABes/8LwS30_rN4s/s400/119_2686.jpg" />My Momma is too cute!<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514004223186263922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWtoGUFX3I/AAAAAAAABek/XT0rjRejFEg/s400/119_2689.jpg" />Me and my cute Peeps!</div><div>Just outside that place was an incredible iron/metal horse creation. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nawnie</span> is a huge fan of horses, so I just had to grab a picture of her in front of it.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514004218243548034" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWtnz5pg4I/AAAAAAAABec/ecggLX17f3s/s400/119_2694.jpg" />Wow, huh?</div><div>Alexandria was next! I used to work there, so we headed to Old Town and ran right into another <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cupcakery</span>. I wasn't even looking for it, but I'm glad my Mom spotted it! It was a tiny little place, and before even trying a cupcake I fell in love with something else in their shop. Brown bakery boxes!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514003643002760354" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWtGU9jrKI/AAAAAAAABeM/yOH8ecvDuf4/s400/119_2697.jpg" /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, so I knew before we headed into this weekend that I wanted to try a coconut cupcake at some point. <a href="http://www.alexandriacupcake.com/index.html"><strong>Alexandria Cupcake</strong></a> uses <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">butter cream</span> frosting on all of their cupcakes, so I was a bit up in the air about what to try until I saw this.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514004215013468770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWtnn3iamI/AAAAAAAABeU/pf6p7fpWeqY/s400/119_2696.jpg" />Coconut Baby! This was such a perfect cupcake. Moist, sweet, tasty, but way too small! I wish I'd bought a dozen. I'm definitely motivated to come up with a Coconut Bite now for my little biz! Next we hit a great little candy shop called <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/candis-candies-alexandria"><strong>Candi's Candies</strong></a> that specializes in lesser-known candies and especially water taffy! Barrels and barrels of it. <div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514003632384594946" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWtFtZ_VAI/AAAAAAAABd8/59XTt8i9XrI/s400/119_2700.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514003626145381714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWtFWKcfVI/AAAAAAAABd0/UCJGpeAj0AI/s400/119_2701.jpg" /> <div><div>These are my personal favorite. I found this flavor in California in Old Sac and Candi's is the only place on this side of the country near me that has it too. It's yummy purple-y goodness!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWtE9bL67I/AAAAAAAABds/-KkucdSzpNw/s1600/119_2702.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514003619504712626" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TIWtE9bL67I/AAAAAAAABds/-KkucdSzpNw/s400/119_2702.jpg" /></a> We headed out of there, stopped by a bunch of other little shops, and then rounded out the day at another great place, Ikea! I picked up a few things that I'd seen in the catalog and managed to score a pink sofa cover for $20!!! I love it when they discontinue colors! </div><div>So, I had a fantastic weekend with the girls, can you tell? Here's my sum-up/lessons learned:</div><div>1. Ditch Georgetown Cupcake's stupid line and run as fast as you can to Baked&Wired! </div><div>2. Avoid D.C. on the day before or the day of a ralley, unless you actually want to fo to the ralley. Traffic sucks.</div><div>3. Really get to know D.C. ahead of time, or be prepared to get lost a few times. Any time my Mom and I are together in an unfamiliar area, we expect to have to ask for directions many times! </div><div>4. Support local small bakeries! The Sweet Cheeks girls were super fun, and I know what it's like to man a booth and hope and pray for people to buy my stuff.</div><div>5. Don't wear flip flops to D.C.-I'm such a dork.</div><div>6. Plan a tour of some kind where you live! I'm happy I had a chance to try other peoples' creations. It's got me moving forward with ideas for my little business!</div><div> </div><div>Anyone up for Round 2 of the D.C. Cupcake Tour? </div><div>Have A Sweet Day!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-9401494677172533432010-08-09T13:50:00.004-04:002010-08-10T11:23:34.013-04:00Happy Mail!<div align="center">Guess what wonderful little surprise was waiting for me a few days ago in our mailbox. The new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ikea</span> Catalog!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503474297025950098" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TGBEtui5cZI/AAAAAAAABdc/0tuMld2GApg/s400/119_2554.jpg" /></div><div align="center">I'm a sucker for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ikea</span>. I used to drag Andrew hours away to San Francisco mostly because I knew on the way back we'd stop off at the awesome gigantic blue store. Thank goodness our closest one now is only 25 minutes away! Honestly, the best thing about the place is all the displays. I'd love to live in the local version of about the 200 square foot space! Their catalog is awesome because it's setup after setup. Here are some of my favorite things. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503474288321382690" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TGBEtOHkSSI/AAAAAAAABdU/uAoDJOQw1sU/s400/119_2555.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> <span style="font-size:85%;">So simple, but I'm snagging up a few of these White Frames<br /></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503471083234044658" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TGBByqPMqvI/AAAAAAAABc8/rZezSACzLgs/s400/119_2559.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;">I get my love of baskets from my Mom. I love that these ones are flexible</span>.<br /></div><div align="center"> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503474276750660914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TGBEsjA5FTI/AAAAAAAABdM/rZkvLVf4VcM/s400/119_2556.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, I just had to throw this in here. The other half of the page had the 'Mom' washing dishes. I'm one of those o.c.d. Moms that couldn't leave my little dude with free reign over sprinkles and icing. That picture almost gave me a panic attack :o)</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503471096775048002" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TGBBzcrn-0I/AAAAAAAABdE/1iqfArEg41s/s400/119_2558.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm all about the little details. I really hope <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ikea</span> sells that gigantic heart over the bed. If not, I think it should be a rule that they only use <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ikea</span> items in their catalog.<br /></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503471061714804978" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TGBBxaEnIPI/AAAAAAAABc0/wMDtuUrllVI/s400/119_2560.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Cupcakes make any tray look better (even when the cupcakes aren't too fantastic looking)</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503471009276823938" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TGBBuWubCYI/AAAAAAAABcs/QLv960mXD0A/s400/119_2561.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"> I don't want anything on here, I just love that her hair is hot pink!</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503470940374169922" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TGBBqWCv-UI/AAAAAAAABck/7KrFAlnOJGo/s400/119_2562.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;">I LOVE these candlesticks. They seem totally out of the norm for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ikea</span>, but I'm all for it!</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">So, who wants to come with me to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ikea</span>?</div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-64632949790181397372010-07-29T13:40:00.004-04:002010-07-29T14:02:32.128-04:00Cupcake Time!<div align="center">I received this awesome gift from my Mom last year for my birthday and fell in love with it right away.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499386249026112674" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TFG-qA_ejKI/AAAAAAAABbk/WVoyQLmk6qU/s400/119_1256.jpg" /> <p align="center">Well almost completely. It seemed a bit dark for such a fun item, so I finally fixed it. My Mom is the great motivator, and a few days ago she came over to my place to get me going. Primed and painted, I think the Giant Cupcake fits in much better. What do you think?<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499386239950665394" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TFG-pfLuNrI/AAAAAAAABbU/Kdo61p00EW8/s400/119_2517.jpg" /></p><p><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahhh</span>, shiny pinkness. Along with that I had to condense and reorganize all my business junk. I'd been using a small dresser for a bunch of supplies but after selling that I've slammed everything into the awesome cabinet. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tadaaa</span>!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499386240842243874" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TFG-pigSnyI/AAAAAAAABbc/JSLc9QvPYXo/s400/119_2529.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499388676480057938" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TFHA3T9mQlI/AAAAAAAABbs/a36V_WKv5HU/s400/119_2533.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499388685644613058" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TFHA32GmRcI/AAAAAAAABb0/_-Zx9v2D4dA/s400/119_2535.jpg" /></p>It may not seem like much, but short of the pans and ingredients, everything else I need is in here. It's fantastic! Cookie cutters, boxes, labels, chocolate, bags, icing colors and a couple of other things all managed to fit. Yea for being organized! Onto the next project. I'm making those stripes happen on the awkward wall this week!<br /></div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-25422845950608433412010-07-29T12:39:00.004-04:002010-07-29T13:39:54.843-04:00Little Black Book~Part 2<div align="center">One of my favorite constant projects is adding to my Little Black Book. It's full of all my favorite room inspirations and ideas and is more than 2/3 full. It's the best push when I need to clean/organize and I love how it's turned out so far. Here are some of the newest additions!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499371301066642226" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TFGxD7gOEzI/AAAAAAAABa0/BBqy4RD_9vY/s400/119_2524.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499371335286781506" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TFGxF6-79kI/AAAAAAAABbM/imwsUI9SzcQ/s400/119_2527.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499371315491752786" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TFGxExPby1I/AAAAAAAABbE/ENGRBJMeNrw/s400/119_2526.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499371306640436162" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TFGxEQRHa8I/AAAAAAAABa8/T8LN18QruTU/s400/119_2525.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499371292244482770" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TFGxDao2mtI/AAAAAAAABas/rls8-2nnmI8/s400/119_2523.jpg" /></div><p align="center">I've come to really appreciate white, can ya tell? In going through my Black Book, I've been able to see the main color scheme I'm in love with. White, brown, and pops of green, blue, pink and purple. It's made decorating our place much easier-no impulse buys just beacuse I think something is shiny. I think that's part of the fun with decorating a place. It's never finished!</p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-65466996370598224422010-07-22T14:22:00.004-04:002010-07-22T15:13:59.283-04:00Adding The Personal Touch<div align="center">I've had some down time lately and with that I've been able to go through old boxes, sell off unused furniture, and make plans for happy changes to the way this place looks. Thanks to some of the wonderful blogs that I stalk, I have some new inspirations!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Jen at <a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/2010/07/lovindeco-my-place.html"><span style="color:#993399;">Made By Girl</span></a> posted about an incredible site called <a href="http://decomyplace.com/"><span style="color:#993399;">Deco My Place</span></a>, a site full of random peoples' home pictures. It's great because you can search based on room, style and a bunch of other things. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496799604551361794" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TEiOHfbKpQI/AAAAAAAABaM/4NB700CesAk/s400/Corner.jpg" /></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">I love the layered look in this little nook.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496799607819510130" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TEiOHrmWoXI/AAAAAAAABaU/jdwvnpPlEVQ/s400/Desk.jpg" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm a sucker for an 'R'! Plus I just saw those tall white cups over at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ikea</span> a few days ago, and I'm loving how they're used here.</span></p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496799621486893474" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TEiOIeg6WaI/AAAAAAAABac/iSK0CUG0AWU/s400/Kitchen.jpg" /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.yvestown.com/archive/2010/06/the-right-side-of-the-kitchen.html">This kitchen</a> over at <a href="http://www.yvestown.com/">The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yvestown</span> Blog</a> has me wishing we were out of apartment living. I'm all about the butcher block counters and the huge farmhouse style sink!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496799622250965026" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TEiOIhXFKCI/AAAAAAAABak/52EuUDGEbBg/s400/momentos-custom-letters.jpg" /></p><p align="center">I was a bit late to catch onto the <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/"><span style="color:#993399;">Young House Love</span></a> craze, but after a few articles in some of my favorite magazines, I'm a big fan of the incredible work Sherry and John have put into their first home. They recently celebrated a wedding anniversary and did a <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2010/07/wedding-week-iii-love-the-perfect-accessory/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+YoungHouseLove+%28Young+House+Love%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"><span style="color:#993399;">post</span></a> about different kinds of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">momentos</span>/reminders of their love that they have throughout their home. I've been wanting to personalize our place with things other than just pictures, so this post was perfect. I especially love the initials they have above their bed, with I Love You in sign language in the middle. Cute, thoughtful, and super easy to make! You'll have to check out their site and see their amazing home. It's gone through a great makeover.</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496799597606100514" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TEiOHFjSXiI/AAAAAAAABaE/p38gJOolIeo/s400/smores-pops1.jpg" /></p><p align="center">I'm always on the lookout for fun treat ideas, and after seeing this one yesterday, I knew I had to share it. I love me some <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">S'mores</span>, even the homemade ones with the help of a microwave :o) I'm a firm believer that some things just taste better on a stick, and these babies back that up. These <a href="http://gimmesomeoven.com/smores-pops/"><span style="color:#993399;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">S'mores</span> Pops</span></a> were featured over at <a href="http://gimmesomeoven.com/"><span style="color:#993399;">Gimme Some Oven!</span></a> and are too easy to pass up. Gigantic marshmallows, melted chocolate, crunched graham crackers and a stick! Now go make some and tell me how fantastic they taste!</p><p align="center">With a mellow weekend coming up, I'll be grabbing my Mom for some help. I've got a couple of painting projects lined up for this weekend, along with some fun rearranging. Here's hoping I'll have the fantastic results up soon. Have a sweet week!</p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-33403879770340638472010-07-11T20:04:00.007-04:002010-07-11T21:29:43.568-04:00It's Nice To Breathe Normally Again!<div align="center">You can tell from the date of my last post that I haven't kept up with this blog very well. Lots of things have happened in the last few months and after exhausting myself completely I've decided to change a bunch of things in my life.<br /></div><div><div><div align="center">First, I'm trying to get <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">healthy</span>. I was sick of waking up with aches and then running all day to try to catch up with Dylan. Things in this area have been great and I'm still motivated to continue, which is a great sign! </div><div align="center">Second, I'm trying to take more time with the little man. He's getting so big and I can't believe he'll be 3 in a few months. After almost a year of speech work, he hadn't really improved much until a few days ago. He's been mimicking sounds he hears on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">tv</span>, a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">dinosaur's</span> 'Roar' being one of them. Since that started, he's actually jabbering in the mornings. That has led to 'Momma', 'Yeah', '<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bowowow</span>'(dog sounds) and a few others. It's been incredible to hear his voice all through the day now. Progress finally! Here's hoping it continues. </div><div align="center">Also, after a few months 'practicing' how to stretch myself to the limits, I'm slowing down my little business. The lack of sleep most nights leads to a not-so-happy wife and mother, and so I'm working on making my own physical and mental needs a priority. I am very happy to say though that the biz is growing! Aside from the orders, it's officially taken over the dining room area in our home, and I can easily say that I spend more working time in the kitchen than Andrew. I'm sure he'd be thrilled with that if only I learned how to cook better!</div><div align="center">Speaking of Andrew, he and I are doing well and planning for a fun bunch of events in the second part of the year. Birthdays, vacations and holidays will definitely have us running across the country, but I can't wait! </div><div align="center">One other small thing I've been trying to fix is the amount of posts for <a href="http://www.blogger.com/ourlittlereedfamily.blogspot.com"><span style="color:#993399;">Our Little Reed Family</span></a>. We seem to have forgotten we had a camera in the last bunch of months, so pictures and stories have been kept to ourselves for too long. For more info about us as a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">fam</span>, check it out <a href="http://www.blogger.com/ourlittlereedfamily.blogspot.com"><span style="color:#993399;">here</span></a>.</div><div align="center">And now, since this blog is more about my own ramblings and found inspirations, I thought I'd share some I've found recently. I've been in the need for a change here at home, so I've been on the lookout for new fun ideas to get me moving. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492814465168057106" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TDplp2V4IxI/AAAAAAAABZs/XfBJirT9gUo/s400/Organizedd+By+Color.jpg" /></div></div></div><br /><p align="center">I don't know why, but every time I think of inspiring images, this <a href="http://tokketok.com/2010/05/vt-wonen-find-loods-5/"><strong><span style="color:#993399;">cutesy little cabinet</span></strong></a> comes to mind. Something about all the pale colors combined with the knowledge that those pillows just have to be super comfy keeps me looking at this over and over. I've been on the lookout for fun dishes, so that could be another factor. Love me some polka dots!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492814472844721810" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TDplqS8IvpI/AAAAAAAABZ8/redhhp9G-Nk/s400/Earthy+Living.jpg" /></p><p align="center">After a few years of rearranging furniture and painting walls, I've finally caught on that the warmth that comes from a home is more important. Something about <a href="http://www.blogger.com/potterybarn.com"><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>this picture </strong></span></a>makes me think that the family is just outside the shot waiting with a game of monopoly and some popcorn. I want people to feel that kind of warmth as soon as they come to our home.</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492814468564129538" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TDplqC_kFwI/AAAAAAAABZ0/bohM0BJe60E/s400/Pops+of+Color.jpg" /></p><p align="center">Now I know this is a <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/nursery-tours/scarletts-sensational-secondhand-spacenursery-tour-105016"><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>baby's room</strong></span></a> and one way too <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">girly</span> to get away with for the little dude, but I'm all about the colors. Greens, pinks and a brown paper bag shade of paint just have me smiling. And it just so happens that I have a cabinet and dresser that are both in need of a fresh coat of paint!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492814463050582898" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/TDplpudCC3I/AAAAAAAABZk/S84SxJHbTMw/s400/White+Kitchen-smallspacestyle.jpg" /></p><p align="center">You know me, I couldn't leave a picture of a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/smallspacestyle.blogspot.com"><span style="color:#663366;"><strong>fantastic kitchen</strong></span></a> out of this inspiration bunch. Plenty of light, great appliances, a flea market touch, and that kids school desk have me wishing this kitchen's owner was me! Or my Mom. She'd love that too.</p><p align="center">Well here's hoping I can keep a better record of the fun things I find. I'm nixing *Cupcake Saturdays* in favor of the freedom to post fun treats, crafty ideas and home inspirations whenever I'd like to. Hopefully that will make the process more appealing. Have a fun week!</p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-72608067134207425552010-04-24T21:13:00.004-04:002010-04-24T21:56:02.494-04:00*Cupcake Saturday*<div align="center">Today I was at a Spring Boutique selling Bites and Sugar Cookies, and while there I realized I had quite the little attention getter.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463885822852815506" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S9OfNPxvWpI/AAAAAAAABXE/45uk73ulVfg/s320/jenni1.bmp" /></div><p align="center">This little mini cupcake is a great placecard holder, but even better for my little *Snickety Snacks* signs. Jenni is creative talent behind <a href="http://jenniboriginals.com/index.html"><strong>Jenni B Originals</strong> </a>and her work looks good enough to eat! Here are a few other little cupcakes she's done that I love!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463885826533329154" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S9OfNdfPiQI/AAAAAAAABXM/70KC66hIa38/s320/jenni2.bmp" /></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463885829768356194" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S9OfNpiiIWI/AAAAAAAABXU/CltnbR8_ofI/s320/jenni3.bmp" /></p><p align="center">I'll be heading back to <a href="http://www.bellavillashop.com/"><strong>Bella Villa</strong> </a>in Virginia to snag some more!</p><p align="center">Have a sweet weekend!</p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-76543356470450832572010-04-20T13:39:00.005-04:002010-04-20T14:05:28.483-04:00Lovely Things<div align="center">3 weeks and 2 missed Cupcake posts later, I'm finally posting about something fun! This past weekend I sampled out at Chartreuse and I actually remembered to snap some pictures of the place. With the place being nearly sold out each weekend they open, the overall look is constantly changing, but I thought I'd show you some of my favorites. </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462278965524034130" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83px1wl8lI/AAAAAAAABW0/Z-hnAV4sTnU/s320/119_2174.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Robin's To-Die-For Lamp Shades}</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462278640088969746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83pe5a08hI/AAAAAAAABWk/yAxYisRlHeg/s320/119_2170.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Can I sleep here <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">pleeeeease</span>?}</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462278642679235426" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83pfDEZQ2I/AAAAAAAABWs/NX92TjOMyuQ/s320/119_2173.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Some of my favorite colors}</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462278631429252082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83peZKMI_I/AAAAAAAABWc/cYy55-9qf60/s320/119_2169.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{This was one of my Mom's *Large Gasp* items}</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462277592166994626" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83oh5mwksI/AAAAAAAABVk/F-26EcsW4Uk/s320/119_2153.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Incredible hand-made signs-I love the vintage bell-hop bell toys!}</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462278623973568642" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83pd9YncII/AAAAAAAABWU/bA1Wz1icUh4/s320/119_2168.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Super squishy and gorgeous pillows}</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462278612014651538" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83pdQ1Y2JI/AAAAAAAABWM/aSNs7-DaNhI/s320/119_2158.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Brilliant Bookmark idea with book spines}</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462277613372369010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83ojImg6HI/AAAAAAAABV8/_o2hVXSqjjo/s320/119_2156.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Those little boxes are too cute!}</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 280px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462277588986426306" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83ohtwc88I/AAAAAAAABVc/Z99DItHEVvc/s320/119_2151.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{I'd love this table for my computer!}</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462277595353521682" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83oiFefHhI/AAAAAAAABVs/MVzjhh2Pdjs/s320/119_2154.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">{Donna's beautiful washer necklaces, one of which I am a proud owner of-Mine says Queen of Cake}</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="center">And now for some seriously fantastic news....I'm joining the Chartreuse Gang! I'll be officially selling Cake Bites & Sugar Cookies there starting next month! You wouldn't believe how thrilled I am about this. I can still remember going to Chartreuse for the first time last October and wishing that some day I could be a part of something that fun, and now it's happening! Here's a little shot of the space I'll be taking over. Keep in mind, it hasn't been <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brittanie</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">fied</span> yet, but it's ideal in so many ways!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462278972502988834" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S83pyPwgWCI/AAAAAAAABW8/G8bjUr-slmQ/s320/119_2138.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">Right under the stairs, across from the a.c. and right next to a fridge....It's Perfect! I hope you can come out and see me next month on the 7<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> & 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>! </div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-3826001126167502042010-04-03T23:20:00.004-04:002010-04-03T23:27:41.854-04:00*Cupcake Saturday*<div align="center">I had another Girl's Night In this week at my place and "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Whats-New-Cupcake-Ingeniously-Occasion/dp/054724181X">What's New, Cupcake</a>" was the inspiration! We decided to tackle these yummy creations.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456117999145032162" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S7gGaZenmeI/AAAAAAAABVM/4sXKJfGHPIw/s320/Apples.jpg" /></div><p align="center">I think ours turned about beautifully for a first try!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456118001570759058" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S7gGaig9QZI/AAAAAAAABVU/L1R0L8seeJY/s320/119_2070.jpg" /></p><p align="center">Thanks girls for the fun night~I'm so jazzed to snag another idea from the book! </p><p align="center">What fun Cupcake Creations have you tried? Any great books you've worked with? Let me know!</p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-87023939754228270372010-04-02T17:08:00.004-04:002010-04-02T17:21:56.840-04:00I Love My Husband's Job<div align="center">Actually, I just love the perks. Remember when I posted about <a href="http://onecrazielady.blogspot.com/2009/07/im-stuck-on-r.html"><strong>my 'R' collection</strong></a>? Well this is how it looked in the middle of last year. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455650513346615010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S7ZdPJKz1uI/AAAAAAAABU8/AVz-ZCbzzn4/s320/119_0696.jpg" /> <p align="center">Since then, Mr. Scrap Yard Man that I'm married to has been dutifully on the hunt for more R's, along with many friends and family members. Needless to say, my collection has grown quite a bit and includes many one of a kind objects. After an hour of rearranging, a lost battle with a hammer, and plenty of times saying 'Give it back to me dude', I'm happy to say the R's are up! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455652091398630642" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S7Zeq_3urPI/AAAAAAAABVE/3yYYweYFIzM/s320/119_2080.jpg" /></p></div><p align="center">Can you guess where the main piece came from? I love my husband. He found that sucker at work and absolutely made my day. I plan to paint it white sometime soon, just to help quiet it down a bit. I've been dying to get it up along with the many other additions and am now thrilled with it. Let me know if you find any fun and creative R's! I'm always on the lookout for more!</p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-48097775023298823672010-03-27T20:20:00.003-04:002010-03-27T20:31:53.822-04:00*Cupcake Saturday*<div align="center">My little family headed out to Pennsylvania recently to see all that the wonderful Hershey's Factory had to offer(for the 7<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> time). The drive takes forever(4 hours roundtrip), and I wasn't sure if it was worth the 45 minutes that we actually spend there, until I saw these.....<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453474062376898530" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S66hxBfID-I/AAAAAAAABUQ/BTC6swZVW-4/s320/119_2002.jpg" /></div><p align="center">Holy Junk! Insane huh? There's more.</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453474071658753026" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S66hxkEF7AI/AAAAAAAABUg/ukYcHTL7SCA/s320/119_2001.jpg" /></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453474070325427298" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S66hxfGM_GI/AAAAAAAABUY/oaJU3UGTr00/s320/119_2003.jpg" /></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453474086515372066" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S66hybaL8CI/AAAAAAAABUo/5AWaC-FAkJs/s320/119_2004.jpg" /></p><p align="center">I thought that these were the 'Mini Cakes' that were advertised, but they're the standard Jumbo Size Cupcake. Pretty insane that these are sold for $3.50<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ish</span> and bakeries in the area sell a basic sized Cupcake for the same amount. Something is wrong with this. Oh well, I'll take the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">KitKat</span> one!</p><p align="center">I just had to throw in this picture of the little man. Anyone who's been to our home has seen the gigantic picture of Einstein I have with him sticking his tongue out that I'm in love with. I've got to hand it to Target for finally making a seriously awesome shirt.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453474091447974098" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S66hytyNeNI/AAAAAAAABUw/TjeTRR6T-zY/s320/119_2000.jpg" /></p><p align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wahoooo</span>! I'm going back next week to get it in bigger sizes. He'll be wearing it through this year and next. *Our little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">manzie</span> is growing so quickly!*</p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-24674563071969565492010-03-23T12:15:00.007-04:002010-03-23T14:05:48.079-04:00The Truth Behind Closet Doors<div><div><div><div><div><div><div align="center">You know what makes me happy? Before & After pictures. </div><br /><div align="center">What makes me really happy? When they're improvements in my own home.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Scary Before:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451875681327212274" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S6j0DAEZZvI/AAAAAAAABTQ/I8tgIPZUmg0/s320/119_1478.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451875696569095650" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S6j0D42WFeI/AAAAAAAABTY/rrO4K5rZ494/s320/119_1479.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451875701823271810" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S6j0EMbCc4I/AAAAAAAABTg/3uA47nPARJA/s320/119_1480.jpg" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p align="center">The Not-So-Scary After:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451875708704661490" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S6j0EmDsH_I/AAAAAAAABTo/c13xZxFgvFs/s320/119_1779.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451875713314284530" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S6j0E3OtY_I/AAAAAAAABTw/tlDYNch7YKQ/s320/119_1780.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451876232199798866" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S6j0jEOqAFI/AAAAAAAABT4/w5gYjVPTxTk/s320/119_1781.jpg" /></p><div align="center">Yea!</div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-1082355321378755482010-03-20T23:22:00.003-04:002010-03-20T23:41:12.323-04:00I'm Not A Professional.....<div align="center">....nor do I claim to be, but come on man. Why can't Oreo cookies be easier to cut? I got together with a friend this week and we decided to tackle these Owls from the <a href="http://www.hellocupcakebook.com/"><strong>Hello! Cupcake</strong></a> book.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 355px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450924186640930050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S6WSquJRVQI/AAAAAAAABTA/qaXPVNpZjPg/s400/Owl.jpg" /></div><p align="center">We modified a few little things like using M&M's instead of crazy banana Runts for beaks and M&M's for eyes instead of gigantic Junior Mints. I think ours turned our pretty darn cute if I do say so myself.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 188px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450924193314297842" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S6WSrHAU1_I/AAAAAAAABTI/lLqcub4x4vE/s400/119_1968.jpg" /></p><p align="center">That's George on the left and his Evil buddy Stanley. Using the M&M's for eyes kinda made it look like they were wearing huge glasses, but I love them. Thank goodness for my baking partner in crime! Laughing hysterically made it much easier to deal with all the broken owl ear pieces. It's on to the next Cupcake now! </p><p align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, little side note. I just went and checked out the <a href="http://www.hellocupcakebook.com/"><strong>Hello! Cupcake site</strong></a> and saw that they have a new book! I'm heading to the store next week and snatching it up! Get ready for more baking <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">play dates</span> Nicole!</p>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-3525822740593450912010-03-13T15:16:00.007-05:002010-03-13T15:37:50.374-05:00*Cupcake Saturday*<div align="center">I have a very important date tonight, with this Lady...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448215585313596034" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S5vzNX5dIoI/AAAAAAAABSI/7Ri-Bt9-y38/s320/Queen.JPG" />It finally hit that after months of waiting, I get to see this movie tonight. Anyone who really knows me knows that I'm a huge Tim Burton fan{thanks Dad for introducing me to Nightmare!}. In the spirit of Alice, I went looking for Cupcakes inspired by the movie. Now I found a ton based off of the Disney version that were beautiful, but not something I would want. However, Three Baking Sheets on Flickr knocked my green argyle socks off! <div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448215595066206914" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S5vzN8OqKsI/AAAAAAAABSQ/QDLur1J5fZA/s320/Three+Baking+Sheets.jpg" /></div><p align="center">Quirky and unique always make me happy! </p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448219157814236370" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S5v2dUf-1NI/AAAAAAAABS4/ZA-BPcjsqVo/s320/Three2.jpg" /></p><p align="center">I absolutely love the Tweedle Dee~Tweedle Dum ones! Maybe some day I'll be brave enough to work with fondant. For now, I'll just oogle these ingenious creations along with you!</p><p align="center">Have a fantastic Saturday!</p></div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000303323249008293.post-52533271241727792972010-03-12T00:24:00.008-05:002010-03-12T01:12:44.523-05:00Sites I Stalk~Part 2<div align="center">With a bunch of new inspirational blogs added to my list, I thought I'd share some of my most recent favorites. Hopefully you find one or two you'd like to stalk too! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 341px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447614373201029090" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S5nQaOP1p-I/AAAAAAAABRg/1lClsDnLR9c/s400/Baker.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/"><strong>{i am baker}</strong></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Amanda's baking blog is incredible. Great tutorials, a wonderful sense of humor and the pictures are to die for!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 335px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447614394171198962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S5nQbcXhDfI/AAAAAAAABSA/qTXMw8ZfNz4/s400/Vintage.JPG" /><a href="http://vintagesimplehome.blogspot.com/"><strong>{Vintage Simple} </strong></a></div><div align="center"><br />Maria's home is what really caught my attention. The soft colors used in her home are a constant flow through her posts, and I can't get enough of it! The perfect blog to read with a cozy blanket and hot apple cider!</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447614390625266642" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S5nQbPKGa9I/AAAAAAAABR4/eIQFxqA3bDs/s400/Polka+Dot.JPG" /> <p align="center"><a href="http://polkadotprintsstudio.blogspot.com/"><strong>{Polka Dot Prints}</strong></a></p><div align="center">Jordan, the brains behind Polka Dot Prints, is a new favorite and rightly so. The Ice Cream Sundae Baby Shower is the perfect example of her wonderful talent!</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447614383266054946" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S5nQazvhwyI/AAAAAAAABRw/ru3UzkhVE9A/s400/Lovely.JPG" /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lovelydesign.blogspot.com/"><strong>{lovelydesign}</strong></a></p><div align="center">Sharilyn is a imaginative Mom who seems to do it all. A beautiful home, a shop filled with adorable items, and a super cute family! </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447614374882391410" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps6GxXAF3U4/S5nQaUgtNXI/AAAAAAAABRo/IsWURizUtYk/s400/Linda.JPG" /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lindacrispell.blogspot.com/"><strong>{Linda Crispell}</strong></a></p><div align="center">I found Linda through Flea Market Style Magazine, and I'm so happy I did! She pulls of the vintage style flawlessly and I can't get enough. I'd love to go shopping in her home!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Enjoy!</div>Brittaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834233676848439636noreply@blogger.com0