Yes, I know it doesn't look like much but it SOOO is. This is by far the best cupcake I have ever eaten. I can't believe I made it! It is so good you don't need any icing, but the best thing is that it is vegan and dairy-free. This recipe is from the little cookbook, Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. I have only made these chocolate cupcakes and the gourmet lychee (a chinese fruit) cupcakes but those two have been crazy good.
Living in the moment sometimes seems an impossible task. Don't let the past weigh you down but also try to keep the future from keeping you from focusing on the wonder that is around you. Now if only I could heed my own words. I spend a lot of time planning for what is coming and don't take advantage of the moments that happen on the spur of the moment. That is where the beauty lies - in the moment.
This was such a great find on one of our walks lately. We were at a large park in Kansas and just came upon this mushroom cluster. I was drawn in by the shape of the grouping (kinda heartish) and how tightly packed they are. I love to find the beauty in the mundane or, in this case, in something that most times would be viewed as needing to be dug up and thrown away. This is more inspiration to me to slow down and look around for little bits of the divine everywhere.
We have spent a lot of time in Wichita, KS in the last few weeks and so took advantage of some of the attractions. We took a couple of trips to the Sedgwick County Zoo and were there at exactly the right time to see this mama goose adjusting her eggs. The weather was beautiful and she seemed very relaxed. It was a wonderful sight to see. Happy Spring everyone!
Taken with my iPhone with the Hipstamatic App at the Train Museum in Wichita, KS.
The beginning of this year has been a rough one for our family (and some good friends too). If death truly comes in threes, we have surpassed our limit. The one good thing about going through a hard time is that it makes you introspective and rethink what is truly important. It helps you to clean out mental cobwebs (and physical ones too). You take what you have learned about yourself and learn to move out of your rut and make life as meaningful as you possible can. Of course, true change takes time and works best just one step at a time.
I never realized how serious one little lollipop could be. Maybe all candy should be given this deference. After all, it is a pretty important part of life.
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I am surrounded by Irish. From background to football fan, friends and family (and we) are Irish. I love to celebrate St. Patrick's Day so this year I decided to put my new skills to the test and created shamrocks for everyone in my sons class, including his teacher, and I made a couple of extras for me and a good friend. It was surprisingly easy using this pattern and I cranked out 15 or so in no time. I wanted to fill the little goodie bags with chocolate gold coins but, as so often happens with grand plans in my small city, I couldn't find what I needed on short notice. I instead got chocolate wrapped in gold and silver and used that as my stand-in. A simple little tag with a shamrock and a sentiment and I was ready to go. Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
The SIZE of the envelope! Where is your mind? This is a custom envelope made with a template found at www.thedigichick.com. It is approx. 3 x 6 so I decided to create a card to fit. I also needed one more thank you card to send out so I made the most of this opportunity.
I used up old paper and card stock that I have had sitting around for years. That makes me feel good to use up old stuff and clean out my studio even if it is only a little. This card and envelope were very easy to make. Try it yourself!
It took a while but I finally finished (and finally photographed) this scarf. Just in time for warmer weather. :-) Oh well, I will save it for next year. I am sure there are lots of things wrong with it since I am such a green knitter but it is so soft and such a pretty color, I am choosing to overlook all of that.
It was created with bamboo tape and bamboo needles that Jeff gifted to me for Christmas. I knitted and pulled it out about 5 times before I decided what I wanted to do. Now I am ready for the next challenge in yarn (or paper, or fabric). What is your next project?
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