Christmas collection at NOTO!

 achater (french for the act of shopping) necklaces  at NOTO featuring famous shopping destinations, Paris, NYC, Madison Ave, Fifth Ave, Michigan Ave...embellished with swarovski crystals, bits of lace and pearls

all necklaces are one of a kind for $20 each at NOTO

biblioteque(french for library) collection at NOTO

I am so excited about my holiday jewelry collection at NOTO! And I must say, its one of my best collections yet!!! 

Romantic Homes

i am soooooooooooo excited! My dear friend Susan Taggart of Home Sweet Home, got her blog published in the December Issue of Romantic Homes!!!!!!This is just so amazing(not to toot my own horn buuuuuttttt, I have been telling her for yeeeeears that she should be in magazines!!!!) 

you have GOT to check out her fabulous blog! 

www.mustlovejunk.blogspot.com

and while I am at it....

check out Home Sweet Homes' holiday open house!

this weekend!  

Friday, November 16th from 9 am to 4 pm

 and Saturday, November 17th from 9 am to 2 pm

on  7385 Middlebranch in Plain township 

imagine childhood giveaway!!!

I just wanted to let all my friends know about the amazing giveaway@

IMAGINE CHILDHOOD

check it out on their blog @ 

imaginechildhood/blog!

FOR CHANCES TO WIN A $75 GIFT CERTIFICATE!!!

I purchased some gifts for my children last year from their website and they were truly lovely! 

good luck! 

Raise Money for Loving Kinsley Sarai | YouCaring

Raise Money for Loving Kinsley Sarai | YouCaring

gift basket for the party in pink!

I just want to thank my friends and their generous donations for this gift basket I assembled fot the ZUMBA PARTY IN PINK fundraiser for breast cancer!!!! Journey pillow was made by local artist Carol Cox, you can purchase her pillows at at One Vintage Lane in Hartville Ohio, and speaking of One Vintage Lane, the other gorgeous items that filled this basket were donated by One Vintage Lane(see previous post for address and shop hours) and last but certainly not least, Susan and Sharon of Home Sweet Home(also see previous post for shop hours and address) donated a $10 gift certificate to their shop!!!! thank you, thank you, thank you ladies!!!! I really enjoyed attending this event with my daughter, and sister in law Kristen Moreland....and anticipate being involved in future party in pink events!!! <3

GREEN TOMATO GRATIN

what to do, what to do....its the end of the season and you have boat loads of delish green tomatoes just begging to be cooked... my mom gave me this recipe( and the tomatoes) and it was YUMMY!!!!
I served it with some garlic and olive oil couscous, and I could not imageine a more delightful late summer meal!!!! so try it out friends, its easy to whip up on week night or add some protein for a weekend feast!!!

GREEN TOMATO GRATIN

2 lbs green tomatoes(about 8), sliced 1/3 inch thick

salt

3T. extra virgin oil, plus more for baking dish

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 t. red pepper flakes

18 butter flavored crackers such as Ritz, crushed* i just used the herbed breadcrumbs that i already had*

2 oz. finely grated parmesan(about 1/2 cup)

2 T. chopped fresh marjoram

1. preheat oven to 425 degrees. Meanwhile, sprinkle tomatoeswith 1 1/2 t. salt. pat with paper towels. place tomatoes in a single layer in an oiled 9 by 13 in baking dish. Drizzle with oil.Sprinkle with garlic and red pepper.

2. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake in upper third of the oven until tops are browned, 12 to 15 minutes. ENJOY!!!!!

MY FALL COLLECTION AT NOTO

I AM BACK!!!!!

It's been way too long since I posted but I am back....and with a creative vengence!!!!

this is my latest fall jewelry collection at Akrons' very own NOTO

I have taken a whole new selection of items to her shop...this is just a sample...

and can i just mention, that her new fall clothing is to die for???

rich fall colors and fabrics make me almost not hate the seasons changing..

and i just had to post a picture of this GORGEOUS fall jacket(picture right above)

absolutley fantastic!!!!A yummy addition to any wardrobe....

visit her and check out whats new:

NOTO

51 E. Market St.

Akron, Ohio 44308

hours of operation Tue- Sat. 3 to 7

or visit her on the web@

www.zelionoto.com

p.s. I fixed the glitch that was preventing people from following me, so PLEASE be a follower!!!!

p.s.s....i almost forget to mention that a few select items from my spring/ summer collection are on sale!!!!