truebluemeandyou:

DIY Silhouette Charm Necklace (on the RIGHT). Super easy clear tutorial at Less than Perfect Life of Bliss here. I love this project (as some know I have made silhouettes of my cats and cockatoo parrot)! I have never posted Etsy and non Etsy items side by side but I posted the Etsy silhouette charms on the left back in June but didn’t realize then they came from an Etsy store - and neither did the numerous blogs that posted them also without a source. When I found the source in a magazine it was so vague as to what the necklace actually cost (did it really come with all those charms? Of course not!). So, for 3 custom silhouettes on a medium size necklace, it will cost $267.00 at luckymebeads’s Etsy Store here. No doubt the Etsy necklace is absolutely gorgeous, but I’d like to give the other a try first.

gourmetgrubbz:

Cheezy Potatoez

Every thanksgiving and christmas my family will always feature a side dish of cheesy potatoes. They are often made with cream of mushroom soup, sourcream, cheddar cheese, and potatoes, as well as a few other ingredients. I have read many recipes that have use boiled potatoes, or frozen hashbrowns. So, depending on the amount of time you have to spare, or the money to spend, either or will be fine. For a week after, there are always tons of leftovers and I am always anxious everytime to grab another serving of these tasty taters. There are still as good, maybe even better the next day (as leftovers). Kraft features a recipe that uses their line of sour cream (Knudsen/Breakstone), but generic brands are perfectly fine if you can’t afford the name brand. Luckily they may be on sale because of the holiday season. In addition, the recipe calls for using ritz crackers as a crust option, but try cheez-its, goldfish, breadcrumbs or cornflakes. Follow this link for the recipe.

So cute!!!!

theanimalblog:

(via No. Ge.)

theboredvegetarian:

Edamame with Star Anise, Red Pepper Flake and Toasted Sesame Oil (inspired by Three Muses)
2 cups Edamame
1 Tbsp Star Anise Seeds 
2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
1 Tsp Red Pepper Flake
Sea Salt
Roasted Black Sesame Seeds (optional)

Boil edamame according to the package (typically boil 3 minutes in salted water).  Remove from heat and drain in a colander.  In a saute pan, toss edamame with star anise, sesame oil and red pepper flake.  Warm over low/medium heat until fragrant.  Remove from heat and sprinkle with sea salt to taste.  Garnish with roasted black sesame seeds.  Serve immediately.  

While I was in New Orleans, Chris, Sabrina and I stopped into Three Muses for some jazz, a drink and a few snacks, including their edamame.  It was such a simple but flavorful combination that I knew I needed to recreate it at home.  Three Muses ended up as one of the stand out restaurants of my trip.  A little unassuming, but absolutely delightful.

elephantonawire:

Day of the Dead Felt Garland by Etsy’s Raw Bone Studio

sarahluvzyarn:

DIY: Upcycled Fabric + Paper Owls by MyOwlBarn on Flickr.

bookspaperscissors:

Autumn on Etsy
Four Seasons Trees Recycled Locket Set | Real Leaves Preserved in Copper Pendant | Autumn Felt Bouquets | Awesome Earflap Hats | Autumn Leaves Pouch | Autumn Oak Leaves Cushion Cover

bookspaperscissors:

Stasia Burrington