my new lamps …

March 3, 2011

i picked up two of these lamps while at target the other day for our master bedroom.
we just finished a fun nightstand project that i’ll share later. (can i even tell you how many projects are going on around here.. can you say nesting..?)  

anyhow, they worked great for our space, and the best part is they were only $19.99 with shade!
can’t beat that!

{image from target.com}

baking secrets …

as many of you know, my goal this year is to become a better baker.  i love to cook, but the baking, especially yeast, has intimated me.
so, while talking with my friend, she shared with me her favorite brand of yeast that has never failed.  i love hearing little tidbits like this, because while perhaps everyone knows of the best kind of yeast to buy, i certainly could use some help.
so, what are your favorite baking tips?  do you use dough enhancers? what are you favorite brands?  are there certain kinds of flour that are better than others?  i’d love to know!
also, be sure to check out my zupas post today, all about my new favorite brand of yeast to use!   and, i am sharing a link to my new favorite breadstick recipe too!  click here.

welcome march …

March 1, 2011

wow! can you believe it’s march already!?

i know i am excited for the first signs of spring around here.

with st. patrick’s day just around the corner, i thought i’d share a few of my favorite “lucky” pieces from my shop.

of course, the lucky clover necklace (pictured above), and the horseshoe charm necklace.

and, speaking of necklaces.

jennifer from keswick and country is giving one of her lucky readers an armelle jewelry coraline necklace.
be sure to click here, and head on over to her blog to enter the giveaway for a chance to win! (ends wednesday march 1st at 12pm)  there also might be a little sale posted there from me, so check it out.