Creative Juices Decor

Hey Friends!     Where do I start?  :-) I found this recipe about a year ago and I haven't stopped making it since.  I even have the recipe memorized and it takes me MAYBE 7 minutes to whip this up.  I have it for breakfast with coffee ALL....THE....TIME! It is SOOOOOOO yummy and healthy! My husband loves them too (and he's not even a "health nut" like I am.) I've experimented with the original recipe MANY times and have finally come up with the PERFECT combination.  They are incredibly moist and dense. Did I mention these have NO sugar and NO flour in them? Ya, crazy they taste so stinkin good :-) 

Can you believe it's just about HALLOWEEN!? I found my daughter putting costumes on our new puppy the other day.  OH MY!  Did I tell you how sweet this dog is?  To say she is a tolerant and mellow puppy would be an understatement.  She was perfectly happy to be dressed up in wigs and hats by our 8 year old - ha! I have come across the cutest (and somewhat healthy!!) snacks for Halloween and Thanksgiving.  These are all easy to make so be sure and save them as reference! Banana Ghosts and Clementine Pumpkins!

Hey Friends! The leaves are starting to turn into an array of gold, orange and red and I've even had to turn on my fireplace a few mornings. I like it :-) You can simply and affordably turn your mantel into a Fall masterpiece by adding  natural elements like gourds or mini pumpkins to it.  You can also fill rustic vases with leaf covered twigs, vines or apple branches. rustyheart One of my favorite ways to bring the natural elements inside is with birch logs! You can see my post on how to decorate using birch logs for even more inspiration :-) When decorating, think about using WARM colorful elements like orange and yellows.  Pumpkins are gorgeous on a white mantel - you could even engrave your monogram on it! Or if you are not very good with a carving knife, you could just use a black sharpie and draw a fancy letter. You could also create some of your own natural art with leaves. You guys know how much I enjoy decorating for LE...

Hey busy friends ;-) I always like including extremely practical advice on this blog.  Usually it is home decor related but you guys know I throw in quite a bit of recipes , crafts and other fess up stuff ! So for those super busy people, who *might* choose to go out instead of having a healthy, home cooked meal, I wanted to share my TOP 5 Easy and Simple Crockpot FAVORITES. (Now there are no excuses, a hot, home cooked meal is awaiting you when you get home LOL) #1) FIESTA CHICKEN This is my family's FAVORITE! You can see the full recipe by clicking the link above BUT all this consists of is a block of cream cheese, chicken breast and SALSA.  Honestly folks, YOU CAN DO IT!  :-) #2) PULLED PORK SANDWICHES I will buy the set of 4 pork loins at Costco and keep 2 in the refrigerator and freeze the other 2.  This is SUCH a yummy meal!  Just set 1 or 2 pork loins in the crockpot and pour BBQ sauce on top.  Set on low all day (8...

Happy FALL my friends! I recently received the craft book that I was featured in. The picture is a bit glared out but it says, "Selina Hoit Crayon Stained Glass" :-) (I even got paid - I feel special LOL) I LOVE doing this craft with the kids (I've even done it with their entire school class before) so I thought it would be a perfect craft to share it on the blog :-) This project does require adult supervision BUT is there really any craft that you aren't at least AROUND for? ha! You can always do this project on top of an old towel to take extra precaution with your surfaces.  Then lay a sheet of wax paper on top of your working area. FIRST have fun shaving crayons.  You can use a pencil sharpener, a peeler or even a plastic knife just to collect the shavings.  Lighter colors work best on this project. As you can see, this is in the GENERAL shape of a pumpkin :-) Next, lay another piece of wax paper on TOP of the shavings.  Wit...

We have all heard that first impressions count.  Well, when it comes to home decor, I'm a believer :-) Along with your entry, the kitchen makes such a statement in your home.  One item that we usually don't think much about is the kitchen sink but WOW, there are some really great sinks out there that can give your kitchen that amazing first impression SHAZAM you are looking for. :-) One of my favorite kitchen sinks is the single bowl farmhouse style.  (And if it happens to be in hammered copper I'm drooling) ;-) SOOOOOO pretty! Not only does the kitchen sink stand out, the chevron wood floor and the unique tile backsplash adds a lot of pizazz. mydomaine And if your kitchen has more the stainless silver feel to it, how about this hammered NICKEL! I think up next (in order of my wish list) would be a stone sink :-) Pretty stuff - huh :-) I'm not sure if this next sink is stone (maybe solid onyx?) but it loo...

Hey Friends! I find it very interesting how as the years progress, the kitchen has become more and more the CENTER OF THE HOME!  Just think about the 1930's, kitchens were placed at the opposite end of the house as the dining area.  Even as recently as the 1970's early 80's the kitchen design was still kept in its separate walled off location with possibly only a pass through window. Today, kitchens are completely open and are located in the heart of the home.  It really is the most lived in space nowadays.  I wonder if it will ever go back to the closed off designs......I'm guessing it won't :-) I've never seen a kitchen like the one below but I am REALLY liking it!  It seems like a fantastic use of space.  I am also loving the soft muted blue against the dark wood and then the white cabinets behind. What do YOU think?! Once again we see a very MUTED color against a white cabinet set up.  I REALLY like how much character that piece b...