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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Horrors! Bridget Otto Thursday On Halloween


The living room is complete with cobwebs and a torture chair.

The Thursday Homes & Gardens in The Oregonian has an article by Bridget A Otto about George DeVita and his wife Sarah who wanted a house styled after the Munsters' famous house.  With the help of architect Brunier & Associates and Gene Newell of Gem Finish Carpentry the two are realizing their dream.

Pumpkin Roll Recipe


How to Make a Pumpkin Roll
(cake)
1/4 cup powdered sugar 
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup Libby's 100% pure pumpkin
1 cup walnut, chopped (optional)


(filling)
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
6 tbsp butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional) 


Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Grease 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan; line with wax paper.
Grease and flour paper.




Sprinkle towel with powdered sugar.


Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt into a small bowl.
Beat eggs and sugar in large mixer bowl until thick.  
Beat in pumpkin. Stir in flour mixture.
Spread evenly into prepared pan. (Sprinkle nuts if desired).




Bake for 13-15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched. 
IMMEDIATELY loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel 
(Don't forget to sprinkle powdered sugar onto towel before placing cake on it!)
Carefully peel off paper.




Roll up cake and towel together, starting with the narrow end.
Cool on wire rack.








Beat cream cheese (Don't forget to soften it first!) Sifted powdered sugar, softened butter and vanilla extract in small mixing bowl until smooth.
Carefully unroll cake; remove towel.




Spread cream cheese mixture over cake.
(it will spread to one end when you re-roll it, so careful how much you put on)


Re-roll cake, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least one hour.




Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.


* Make sure to add enough sugar on the towel when rolling up the cake, so it will not stick!
** Make several and freeze for another day:)


ENJOY!





Monday Music - Elmo's Ducks!

This is where it all began (personally one of my fave articles ever!!).

Music is SO important to the happiness of my home. :)

Now most Monday mornings when the working week looms I'll try to post a fave song or some music I'm listening to at the moment to provide some musical motivation.

So my little groovers......... here's today's installment!

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Today we have something special for the kids (and 'big kids' amongst us) who happen (as I do), to like The Muppets! I found this song a while back whilst I was re-accquainting myself with The Swedish Chef, and it was sooooo cute and funny, that I couldn't resist saving it for one of these Monday morning spots!

So, without further ado, I give you Elmo and his ducks!!



The lovely Bec over at Memory Garden also usually has some great 'musical magic' happening on Monday mornings, so check over there if you're in the mood for more!

And, as always when thinking of our 'Musical Must Haves' section...

Ask yourself: 'Do I L.O.V.E music?'

Which leads to: 'Have I got enough of it in my home and in my life?'

Because: Good interior design caters to ALL our senses, not just our eyes.... that's why I call it 'Atmospheric Design' instead!

Linda. xox

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Do We Lose Our Way In The 'Middle' Somewhere? Another Wonderful C.S. Lewis Quote To Ponder...


Sad we sometimes lose our way in the 'middle' somewhere.

There's been quite a few posts on here lately about keeping your inner child alive and decorating in a way that caters to that magical part of you, because I really think it's important.

Maybe we get too 'prim and proper' or too concerned with following 'those who know' or 'the experts' in our middle years.

Maybe we become too much a 'slave to trends' and not enough a 'liberator of our own passion and curiosity'.

Whatever it is...... I think we should all read our own versions of fairytales, (and decorate like we're in our own fairytale - whatever that looks like), our whole lives through.

What do you think?

Linda. xox

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Warm Bedroom Interior Decorating Ideas by Huelsta

Warm Bedroom Interior Decorating Ideas by Huelsta



Bedroom furniture by Huelsta gives an unlimited amount of decorating ideas. Bedrooms in warm and natural colors are great place to relax and recharge. Thanks to modernism of Huelsta collections such bedrooms are also great addition to houses decorated in most styles. You can’t say the same about Maura Taft decorating even though it doesn’t look worse. We spent most of our time in bedrooms with closed eyes, but despite of that waking up in warm decorated bedroom will be better and more refreshing than waking up in colorful bedroom for most people. Some people of course think that colorful bedrooms are more modern and choose them but Huelsta has furniture for such people too.

Warm Bedroom Interior Decorating Ideas
Warm Bedroom Interior Decorating Ideas
Warm Bedroom Decorating Ideas
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Quick creative low/no sew costume year

Due to our week away not long ago, my budget was smacked for Halloween costumes. As in NO money. (I had $9 left on a Joann fabric gift card & that is all we spent plus 50 cents at the thrift store.) Broke thanks to the rental being $200 more then what we thought it would be due to the quote (hidden insurance & stuff) given when it was picked up. Normally all of October is spent making costumes for our little ones. This year, I had to do something different. BUT in no way was I going to just slap something together without getting creative. Making costumes is what I find this time of year so much more exciting.


First up, The beautiful raven haired girl whom fell in love with the young local Glass makers son. Unbeknownst to her, an evil witch that lived just outside the village, had a daughter that secretly admired this boy from afar.
One day, as the young boy & this beautiful young girl walked along the deer trails, not far from the witch's cottage, the evil daughter was out gathering wood for the fire. She soon spotted the two lovers amongst the trees. She became enraged when she saw the young boy holding the hand of this dark haired beauty. The jealous outcast girl could see they were smiling at each other and laughing. Then, the young boy stopped walking. He reached into his pocket, bringing out a cloth covered item he held so delicately.
He slipped this beautiful glass heart he made for her, attached only by a thin ribbon. The rays of the sun glitter along the edges, making the red glass shine as though a thousand lightening bugs danced inside. This gift made the girl so happy.
Her smile beaming up to the young boy as he stared deep into her eyes. She hugged him with delight over such an amazing gift.
The evil daughter stomped back to her cottage, intent of ridding herself of this girl. She carefully selected herbs, roots & other magical ingredients for what she hoped would seal the fate of that village girl.
The evil daughter was able to slip unseen to the girls house. Offering her this "special tea" saying it would ensure a lifetime of happiness with the man of her dreams. The girl quickly made the tea for she so deeply wanted to ensure a happy lifetime with her young love. As the last drop fell from her cup, she began to feel odd. Her skin tingled and her hair began to thicken. She fainted from fear. She knew she had been tricked. All she could think of was her one true love.
When she awoke, she found herself in the form of a crow. The glass heart still dangling from her neck. She tried to call out but the only words she could say was the last word she had thought of during the transformation. "Carl". "Carl". And to this day, as the black crow flies amongst the sky, you will hear the young girls cry as she searches for her lost love.
(Get it? Caw caw as in Carl Carl with a twist). I made this story up when I brainstormed Panda's costume. She did laugh at me and say "You totally made that up mom". Yes. Yes I did. Now go put this on...


Her costume was made with a black long sleeve tshirt under a more dressy style sun dress, given to her from a friend who had outgrown it. Same with the boots. The white capri tights were perfect with the color scheme. The only items purchased were the glass heart & black feathers attached with diluted liquid glue to the basic face mask. I paper matched the beak on before the feathers were applied. Finishing it with a yellow paint. I cut an old bed sheet to make the wings, attached them to her shirt with simple hand sewing of 1 stitch & a few knots. A few feathers added for more emphasis on what they are. Took 3 hours total.
My Little man wanted to be Hobo. Why? I truly do not know. But it worked for me and nothing was bought for his outfit. A raid into the closet brought tattered play jeans, daddy's shirt & a bandanna. The stick had somehow founds it way into our house but that's not unusual. You would be amazed at the things I find from my little Nature freaks, bringing tokens of their day in with them. It may well have served as a sword as they climbed the trees, fighting off pirates. Or as a stick to move a lone garter snake out of their path. Between the rocks in pockets of dirty clothes & leaves under pillows, I am not at all surprised to have found that stick in one of my cupboards.
A little bit of brown face paint diluted, for the scruffy dirty face as well as some old eye liner I had.

Now he fits the part of a railroad traveling hobo, sitting here at an abandoned saw mill not far from our home.

And as for frog, she wanted to be the typical Fairy princess. A few flowers left from another project, 50 cent wings from the thrift store and $4 dollars of fabric during the big moonlight madness 60% off sale at Joanns. The tulle is from a different old skirt of hers. I used a jumper dress of hers as a pattern for the outline and had just the straight side seams & shoulder straps to sew. VERY basic. I left the rest unsewn. I attached the leaf bottom with simple straight stitch, cut to fit around her midsection & freehand cut some leave strips to overlay.


A headband of her sisters holds a lone flower as her crown. Looped on with thread & needle. Voila! Fit for her imaginative play. A wand, made & given to me from a friend, was the accessory she so insisted for her costume.

As for me, I used that old bed sheet to make a hooded cloak & witch hat.I sprayed clear coat krylon (again from another project) onto the finished hat after scrunching it up a bit. This helped harden the fabric & to hold the shape better.

A broom was made from an apple tree branch, stripped of its bark while I watched Frog riding her bike in the yard. The overgrown field just South of us, supplied the straw. All free hand and it came out just fine.


Now to add a ribbon & buckle (made from an antique dresser that was falling apart-I clipped off the handle, using the back plate & pounded holes in it for the ribbon). This will hide the seam of the hats brim to the upper portion. I am using my black bridesmaid dress from my little brothers wedding, as well as a Victorian inspired white top I used in previous photos from my Gypsy tea pictures. Bell sleeves, bunched up bodice peeking from the strapless gown top. PLUS a pair of black combat boots given to me by my much loved Sister in law. Gotta look through the winter clothes bin for some socks. Panda cant find her red & white striped stockings so more creativity is in order.

I hope these inspire you to get creative & not fear a low or no budget for this wonderfully magic holiday. It is the 1 day a year you can dress up however you want (and get away with it).

Happy Halloween!
and as always...

Sweetest dreams,
~Tammie

Friday, October 29, 2010

Jewelry Armoire Giveaway at Wholesale Furniture Brokers


You now have a chance to WIN a jewelry armoire from Wholesale Furniture Brokers! If you are looking for the perfect gift for your mom, wife, daughter, or even yourself this holiday season, a jewelry armoire is a great choice.
If you want to WIN a jewelry armoire from Wholesale Furniture Brokers, write a blog post about which jewelry armoire you want to WIN on either our US website (GoWFB.com) or Canadian website (GoWFB.ca). You also need to include a link to the jewelry armoire category you found the one you want in.

The winner will receive a $148 Gift Certificate for GoWFB.com or a $179 Gift Certificate for GoWFB.ca to use towards the purchase of a new jewelry armoire.
Here's how you can enter:
Write a blog post that includes the following:
1. In 100 - 200 words, explain which jewelry armoire you would like to win.
2. Include a link to the jewelry armoire you'd like to win on either our US website (GoWFB.com) or Canadian website (GoWFB.ca). (Don't worry, if you win, you can change your mind.)
3. Link to our jewelry armoire category. (Sample link code is below for your convenience.)
4. You're authorized to use any image from Wholesale Furniture Brokers in your post.
5. Publish your post.
6. Post a comment on this blog post and link back to your entry blog post.
The deadline for entries is Friday, November 5, 2010, PST.

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Find out more details on the official Jewelry Armoire Giveaway page. Good luck!


Lightly Distressed Deep Cherry Jewelry Armoire

Delight Your Youngster With Sports-Themed Kids’ Club Chairs

Is your child looking for something more than pennants decorating his room and a display shelf overflowing with sports memorabilia? Team Kids’ Chairs has come up with a collection of kids' club chairs that sports NFL and MLB teams’ colors and logo.

The club chairs are constructed with hardwood frames and microfiber. They feature deep seats and a sturdy back for your kids’ superior comfort. The logo is on the back of the chair. Your kids will just love these comfortable chairs that tell guests which team they’re cheering for.

You can get sports-themed kids’ club chairs at very affordable prices plus free shipping! Just browse through the collection to find pieces in your youngster’s favorite team’s color. Call our toll free number at (866) 595-8930 for any questions.

Arizona Cardinals Kids Club Chair

Baltimore Ravens Kids Club Chair

Boston Red Sox Kids Club Chair

Buffalo Bills Kids Club Chair

Chicago Bears Kids Club Chair

Dallas Cowboys Kids Club Chair

Denver Broncos Kids Club Chair

Los Angeles Angels Kids Club Chair

Los Angeles Dodgers Kids Club Chair

New York Yankees Kids Club Chair

Project: Lamp Making



When I discovered a few years ago how easy it is to re-wire a lamp, I soon progressed to making lamps out of cool objects I found at flea markets and antique shops--like the tripod above (see here for instructions). Since starting my own business, I've created a small collection of one-of-a-kind lamps out of everything from vintage tins to industrial molds. I have two main criteria for deciding if an object will make the transition: I have to be able to drill a hole large enough to fit a lamp pipe and then be able to tighten a nut at the base that doesn't compromise the lamp's balance (or be able to adjust the base to support the hardware and electrical cord). Clear cords are the priciest but they're guaranteed not to be an eyesore. 

Each piece presents its own unique set of challenges, some of which can't be foreseen until the work has started. Sometimes the trickiest part of the project is tracking down a lampshade that complements the base. Most often, I choose simple shades that don't compete with the object base. But I will occasionally recover an existing shade with fabric if I can't find what I want in the marketplace. Joann carries self adhesive lampshades that take the guess work out of that task. Overhead light serves a purpose, but a great lamp serves style and ambiance.

Wood cog.

Wood vase turned upside down.

Vintage wallpaper printing roller.

 Stack of vintage books (drilling holes through paper requires space to make a mess).

A vintage coffee tin.

A wood spool with a metal dry measure shade (requires low-energy bulbs to keep it from over-heating).

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