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!!!!



ONE VINTAGE LANE

Welcome to

 ONE OF MY FAVORITE SHOPS IN THE AREA!!!!!!

ONE VINTAGE LANE

1138 W.MAPLE ST. UNIT C

HARTVILLE OHIO

(330)877-3411

I met this lovely shops'owner years ago when we were both selling our wares at craft shows and I was blown away by her creativity and talent!!! Since then  she has become an awesome friend and opened her gorgeous shop which absolutely overflows with things that I love!!! Her signature handpainted and hand stenciled furniture is, in a word, fabulous!!!!so check her out!  You will  be  sure to find something you cant live without! <3

NESTING

nest /nest/, noun:

a structure or place made or

chosen by a bird for laying eggs

and sheltering its young.

I gotta be honest, I have been pretty down in the dumps these days. Ever have those times where you just feel uninspired? well I have been there for weeks! Then this sweet mama robin decided to nest in my fence!!!! She even let me get several close ups of her baby! I have watched her tend her nest day in and day out. Pateintly caring for  her eggs and then her babies....which reminded me, of course, of the mothering nature we as women possess. Whether we have our own children or not, the desire to "nest" runs deep. My own nest is  my sanctuary, my place to create and express myself.....but also the place where I nurture my family. So even in my longest most frustrating days in my heart is the desire to nest, to build and grow and love.