I recently heard about a great new casual women’s clothing line called Fresh Produce and got to review this fabulous Malibu Maxi Dress. Here’s what I love: the fabric – soooo melt-in-your-hand, curl-up-on-the-beach soft and THICK. rayon lycra is my new fave the color – “sangria” is in my top three favorite clothing colors. it’s … Read more
I’ve been trying some recipes from a new cookbook called The Ultimate Appetizers Book by Better Homes and Gardens, and I share with you two goodies. I’ll be breaking these out again on every holiday from here to 2011… {featuring the Wilton Tilt’N Mix, silicone baking mat, and pastry wheel Ricotta Puffs 1 17.3-oz. pkg. … Read more
Bottling apple pie filling has been one of my favorite projects of THE WHOLE YEAR. The first jar on the left is said apple pie filling, and I think it’s just beautiful. And sooo delicious. One bottle of pie filling will make an 8 or 9″ pie. Just in time for Thanksgiving! Here’s the recipe, … Read more
Join Elliot and I again today for a quick Thanksgiving craft video-tutorial. It’s a fun one!
And the winner is…Brianne! She said, “Pick a favorite? Ha! I did discover that Moda sells 108? quilt backing fabric which I think is awesome. I really like the Hunky Dory Vines prints.” Send an email to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE FRIDAY to claim your prize. THE PRIZE One reader will win a copy of Better Homes … Read more
And the winners for last week’s giveaways are… SqueeGees – Julie B. “I listened to a few of their songs and think my girls would really enjoy them. I like that they are also educational.” WeeSqueak – Amber L. “I love the Brown Mary Jane Hot Pink Daisy shoes…so cute!” Michael Miller and Sandi Henderson … Read more
For very inexpensive shower curtain hanging, use 2″ book rings – you can buy a package of 25 or so for just a couple bucks and they work great for sliding your shower curtain back and forth.
The winner of the Schleich Giganotosaurus is Christy! She said, “My girls love the Andalusian mare. They fight over which one of them gets the “fancy” horse with braids.” Send an email to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize!
After canning peaches I bought a box of nectarines from my favorite orchard and changed it up a bit by doing some fruit filling to freeze and use later in cobblers and smoothies. I used the fruit filling recipe from America’s Test Kitchen and it was sooo easy and tasty! AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FRUIT FILLING … Read more
I still feel crazy! What is happening to me?!? In lieu of my own video today, here’s a great one showing you how to make a Thanksgiving project – a paper bag book – with your kids. The video is great, thanks Artsy Mommy!