Maxi dress

I made Cecily this maxi dress inspired by Melissa at Polkadot chair. Cecily requested a ruffle on the bottom. The t-shirt is from Gap on clearance and I had the fabric in my stash.  Fun and easy to make! Laura

Rainy Day Soup

So we just came from a sunny and warm vacation at the lake to a cloudy and rainy home.  The change in weather was actually really nice.  It allowed for a cozy, and restful day after vacation.  We needed something warm for dinner, so I pulled out this recipe my mom gave me from local chef Brett Winfrey.  It was delicious!  My four year old gobbled it up asking for more and telling me that it was so yummy, that's pretty good for him!

Potato/Bacon Soup:

6oz bacon chopped
1 small onion chopped (sweet or yellow)
1 TBS fresh chopped garlic ( I used jarred)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 flour
1 quart chicken broth (4 cups)
1 cup whipping cream
1 medium potato baked, cooled and cubed 1/2" size (I used 4 and will use 5 next time)
1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I used 2 cups of sharp cheese)
1/4 tsp coriander seed
1/4 tsp cumin seed
small pinch red pepper
salt and black pepper to taste

In heavy pot cook chopped bacon on medium heat until almost crisp.   Melt butter with the bacon fat that has accumulated, then saute the onions until tender.  Add chopped garlic and cook until onions and garlic are lightly golden.  ad flour, mix well then add chicken broth and cream, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.  add cubed potato and shredded cheddar cheese.  Stir until cheese is completely melted and well blended.  Mix spices together and then add to soup.  Salt and Pepper to taste ( I didn't add any).

Light Fresh Spaghetti

Source: realsimple.com via Sarah on Pinterest

I'm trying to avoid "white foods" but was really in the mood for some pasta for lunch today. I went a head and made this Spaghetti with Garlicky Kale and Tomatoes from Real Simple. Delish! I added mushrooms before the kale and then some balsamic vinegar over all the vegetables. I pulled a small bowl's amount of the veggies out to save for tomorrow's breakfast (slow carb style) and then added the noodles. It really hit the spot!

thrift store treasures....

i found this my little pony twinkle twirl dance studio at

a thrift store for $3. I put in new batteries, and cleaned it

up and it works great!. It came with 9 ponies. I cleaned

them up too and soaked their tales and manes in hot water

so i could brush them out and make them almost like new.

I also found a cinderella tea party set including the large

tea pot storage box for $1.50. It has all the pieces.

my grands will have fun....

lovin the vintage sheets....

RJ in one of the dresses and bloomers I made.

Mom/daughter pj pants from a sheet from a thrift store.

I save any left over pieces for quilt backing.

 

vintage sheet/pillow case

the pillow case dress was actually made from a vintage

pillow case i found at a thrift store. i just love it, so pretty

and sweet. the dress with bloomers was made from a sheet

i found at a thrift store. i made two sets for the girls and have

plenty left over for the back of a baby quilt i think.

you can find vintage sheets now in abundance. i have two more

waiting to be turned into something fun....

Cc has a new maxi skirt

This skirt was mine, the waist band was tight so I took it in a couple of inches and cc has a new maxi skirt! She loves it of course!!