Crunch time

Does anyone else need this around 3:00 in the afternoon?  Last week I didn't buy any snacks to help our family eat a little healthier but I don't think I will succumb myself or the others to that kind of torture ever again.  I'll be having my snack a little early today.

Sugar and Spice

So everyday I get a wonderful email from ETSY that has items to follow and look at.  Today I came across these darling crocheted hats.  I don't have any children myself, but I thought that "Miss This" would enjoy these hats for her own girls and I think she should consider purchasing one for a photo shoot;) Click here to view more of bitOwhimsy's crochet designs.

Sincerely,

 "Miss That"

Catch Phrase

My mother and I are taking a digital photography class from the university in town. For our final project, we had to come up with eight cohesive photos that have some type of storyline.  It took me awhile to figure out what I wanted to do but I finally came up with a project that I had so much fun doing.  The model was Miss This and Miss That's beautiful little sister (it's always nice to have someone that is so photogenic).  Each image represents a phrase that people use each day.  Try to guess what each one is.....they aren't that obvious, but give it a go.

Need help?

1. "All dressed up and nowhere to go"

2.  "On the tip of my tongue"

3.  "Asleep at the wheel"

4.  "Backseat driver"

5. "Money doesn't grow on trees"

6. "Always look on the bright side"

7. "A little bird told me"

8. "Apple of my eye"

Here are some extras that I loved...

Sincerely,
"Miss That"

Cupcakes

We recently had a birthday party for our little girl and I made some really yummy cupcakes with a cream cheese frosting from my friend Sarah.  It was my first time using decorating tips for the frosting and it was a lot of fun.  I also gained a greater respect for cake decorators.

 frosting recipe:

8oz cream cheese

4 tablespoons butter (soft)

2 teaspoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 to 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar

using beaters or mixer, beat 1st four ingredients, then mix in the powdered sugar until smooth. Add a few drops more milk if needed.

This is enough for 48 cupcakes

Change

An easy way to spice something up is to add a little color. I recently spray painted this frame to go along with the colors of our room.

Before:

After:

*The picture is of  my grandparents doing their favorite thing...picnicking.

Sincerely,

Ms This

NieNie

How sweet is this entryway.  About as sweet as the Lady that created it.  Stephanie at Nienie's Dialogues is an amazing inspiration.  If you haven't checked out her story you need to.

Hicup

A couple nights ago was the first time that I had to actually throw away a dinner we didn't eat.  Below is the disgusting masterpiece.  I tried to cook veggies that turned out soggy, poach eggs that turned out runny, and polenta that I don't know if it turned out how it was suppose to because I didn't dare try it.  Needless to say my husband went and bought some pizza.

I did do a little organization to redeem myself.  A neighbor gave me a bunch of lemons off of her tree and I poured the juice into a muffin tin.  Each hole fit the juice of one lemon.  I froze the juice, popped them out of the tin and stored them in the freezer in a ziploc bag.  Now I have juice on had!

Another cooking redemption are these pretty ladies.  If you haven't tried this recipe yet you need to.  They always look cute with Easter colored M&M's too.!

Other good recipes that have come out successful are this one and this one.

Studio Mela

I Love these posters from Studio Mela.  I really really would like this first poster....I think it is because I am constantly thinking about french fries!

Check out more Studio Mela

With Love,

Ms This

Window Candy

While I was cleaning my room today, I looked around and realized something was missing...my window was in some serious need of a face lift. I came to the conclusion that i'm in desperate need of curtains.  So naturally, I got on the computer and searched.  These curtains from Urban Outfitters can really spice up a room by adding texture and color. These are my favorites:

Same style as the top one, but a fun color

I love this curtain tie back.  You will also find something similar to this here.

Sincerely,

"Miss That"

Vintage Letterpress

So i'm suppose to be completing a research paper right now but I got a little distracted on Etsy.  As I was searching around on the website, wasting time, I came across these cute letterpress type sets from MonkiVintage.  Check out their other items, you might enjoy them as well.  You may even waste a bunch of time searching like I am this very moment:)

This one is random, but funny right?

Sincerely,

"Miss That"

Headband Tutorial

How cute are these headbands!  Learn how to make them here.