Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

~Baking Pretty Madeleines & Homemade Burlap Bulbs and Simple & Sweet Fridays #160~



I always love baking during Easter.
Madeleines are so pretty and just the perfect small dessert.
Even the mini madeleines are a bite of Heaven!
I just bought some new copper measuring cups, love them!
When you take the madeleines out of the oven and line them all up,
they make such a pretty photo!!
With fresh small roses make a beautiful centerpiece.

I have been wanting to make burlap bulbs.
I kept thinking about making them for a Spring vignette.
I took different colored burlap, pine cones and jute.
I used some fabric stiffening spray to hold them together.
I cut out pieces of linen and sewed them,
 to make them look like a leaf coming out.
Painted them with watercolors.
Painted some dark brown around the bottom.
 I glued string to make it look like roots.
You can really see the roots when you place it in a glass jar.
It was a fun project and makes a flower vignette outside.
No water needed too!!
I also wanted to make some popovers 
using fresh thyme from the garden.
I found a Martha Stewart recipe for Gruyere Thyme Popovers.
Loved using fresh thyme.
They were Delicious!
I made a special birthday card for a friend 
and wrapped the present with some fresh flowers.
A special touch with something from the garden.
I wanted to share with you the birds in our garden today.
New mama dove in our Stag Horn Fern.
A new mother hummer on the grape lights
 and of course,
 our chickens finding new spots in the garden.
An Easter bunny playing in the garden.
Always love seeing her.
Such a nice surprise.

 Can't wait to see what everyone has been working on!!



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Thursday, April 10, 2014

~Spring Cottage Mantel and Simple & Sweet Fridays #110~

I thought it would be fun to decorate with a 
Cottage theme for my mantel for
 Spring!
I have been collecting lots of galvanized things for the garden.
As you know we love gardening.
So, why not bring the outdoors in for 
Spring!
Our Bridal Veil is still blooming.
There's something about white flowers 
that is so spectacular in a bouquet.
The flowers light up the area.

I added some rabbit statues.
You know Easter is coming soon.
 Cloches everywhere.

A small chalkboard tag for Spring.
I love the Cottage look to it.
I picked some alstromeria today.
Right now the garden is popping with color everywhere.
I love it displayed in my French box.
The seedlings are just starting to grow now.
Stan started the pumpkins.
We'll have to get them planted after the Craft Fair this weekend.

The ending to a perfect day.
~Easter Madeleines~


Don't forget to visit us this weekend at 
Summers Past Farms 
Annual Craft Sale
Saturday, April 12th

Summers Past Farms

15602 Olde Hwy 80

Flinn Springs, CA 92021

(619) 390-1523

Antique & Craft Fair ~ Saturday, April 12th
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Over 70 fine craftsman and expert artisans can be found at this event. Crafts, collectables, antiques, and a garden sale all on our spacious lawn area. Enjoy your day shopping at this great outdoor event. 
Snacks available at the coffee bar.
craft fair items
Stan and I will have a booth there.
Hope to see you!!

Now, let's see all your wonderful ideas you've been creating
this week!



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