Too Stinkin' Cute: February 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

SPOTLIGHT ON ~ Paloma's Nest

If you haven't visited

Paloma's Nest

You really should!

Here are some

of my favorites...

Simple Crowns

Bowl measures 3.5” in diameter, is finished with a protective matte coating.

Elegant Keepsakes

Custom three inch wooden bracelet inscribed with I Can Change the World.

Understated

This plate is entirely hand crafted of white earthenware clay, and is stamped with the text WE GATHER TOGETHER

Fabulous!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Less Is More

Sometimes

"Less Is More"

And this is a great example

from Oh Happy Day

Sometimes a simple party hat, on a favorite toy, can make

your whole party come together!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Big Top Baby!!!

Love, Love, Love

this baby shower...

"Under the Big Top & Dreaming"

from Hostess With The Mostess

SWOON!!!!

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Make Everyday a Special Day!

Under the heading of...

"Make Everyday a Special Day!"

I think my daughter will go crazy at dinner time when her milk shows up at the table like this...

from Pinterest

Oh Happy Day!

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Butterfly Party!

This

Butterfly Party

is Gorgeous!

This handmade chandelier is TDF!!!

Love the sodas in glass bottles!!!

And these butterfly straw

adornments are precious!!!

Thank you to

Second Sister

for sharing her daughters

first birthday...

it was gorgeous!!!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Sleep Over Fun!

This is such a fun idea

for a sleep over!!!

from Jacolyn Murphy

This is a "must try" idea!!!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Happy Bear!

Love these little

Happy Bears...

from Older & Wisor

I am looking forward to recreating this one myself. Unfortunately the blog I found it on

didn't have and source info, but I able to find the clear plastic bear bottles from

Cutler Supply

Such a sweet happy bear!!!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Jalapeño Craisin Salsa Appetizer

Found this yummy recipe over at

Whipperberry

Jalapeno Craisin Salsa Appetizer Recipe

4 jalapenos ~ finely chopped
1 med onion ~ finely chopped
1 cup orange juice
1 pinch of salt
1/2 cup cilantro ~ finely chopped
1/4 cup honey
juice of 1 lime
1 lb dried cranberries {Craisins}

Combine juices, salt and honey. Whisk until combined. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill for a few hours so juices absorb into Craisins, jalapeno and onions. Place over softened block of cream cheese. Serve with your favorite crackers.

This recipe makes enough for three blocks of cream cheese.

Thank you

Whipperberry

for once again sharing

your delicious ideas!!!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Mr. & Mrs.

Love these

Chair Sashes

from bhldn

Beautiful!

Monday, February 20, 2012

Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert

I've been making this dessert for years...

It's delish!!!

Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert

What you'll need:

9x13 Pan (sprayed with non-stick spray)

Approx. 20-24 Ice Cream Sandwiches

1 Tub of Cool Whip

1 Jar of Hot Fudge

1 Can of Salted Peanuts

Start layering in the pan as follows:

Sandwiches, Hot fudge, Cool Whip, Peanuts... repeat.

Cover & freeze.

Variations:

Swap peanuts for...

crushed oreos, chopped Skor bar or

any candy bar or cookie of choice!

And that's it!!!

It freezes well... I've made this up to 2 weeks a head of time. It's a real lifesaver when you have a last minute dessert to bring to a potluck, etc.

My friend Tina gave me this recipe years ago & I think it came from her sister Michelle, who got it from someone & so on. I have passed it on to many friends who have enjoyed it immensely!

My friend Sally said...

"The hardest thing about making this dessert is unwrapping the ice cream sandwiches!"

I totally agree!

ENJOY

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Yes, I said

Maple BACON Cupcake!!!

I tried this recently & it was TDF...

It's a Maplely-Bacony Sensation!!!

Picture of Maple French Toast and Bacon Cupcakes Recipe

from The Food Network

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1 3.9-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon potato starch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature
1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (5 strips)

For the Frosting:

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 strips bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin. Prepare the cupcakes: Combine the flours, pudding mix, baking powder, potato starch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl with a whisk.

In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars with a mixer on low speed until combined, 6 to 8 minutes. Gradually mix in the vanilla and egg whites. Scrape down the sides of the bowl; continue mixing until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the maple syrup and half-and-half, mixing after each addition and ending with flour. Mix until the ingredients are just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the bacon.

Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool completely.

Meanwhile, prepare the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add the confectioners' sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon; beat until combined. Spread on the cooled cupcakes; top with chopped bacon, if desired.

I'll be experimenting with

an easier way to make these

bad boys....

I'll report back if I come up

with anything earth shattering!