A Bushel and a Peck

Le Papier Studio Giveaway

When I knew that my friend Vana Chupp's new book was out I was so excited for her!

Her taste is exquisite!!

The first thing I ever ordered from her was a set of cards with the silhouette of all three of my children on it.

Everyone that ever received one of these cards oohed and aahed over them.

Since I first met Vana her business has exploded.

It has been so fun to watch her business and creativity grow.

When her publisher sent me a copy of the book asking for me to do a review I was THRILLED.

First of all I have been wanting to do a project like this for years and have just never took the time.

Vana's book is full of all kinds of silhouette projects, papers and even a resource list so you can make so many beautiful things that are in her shop.

I invited my sister over to make silhouettes of her children too.

They all turned out beautifully and I was so shocked how easy they were.

(I mounted my silhouettes on burlap, vintage sheet music and vintage lace)

The good news is that I have TWO books to giveaway!!!!

One book is from the publisher and one is from me:-)

To enter into the drawing just leave a comment.

To have more chances to win just twitter or facebook about the giveaway.

I will randomly pick two winners on Monday.

Now, go and checkout Vana's amazing shop!!!

You can also find the book here and here.

 

 

 

Seconds Please

I was reading my friend's blog and came across this recipe and knew I had to try it.

With all my allergies if I find something that is "clean" for me to eat and it looks this good :-) I am anxious to make it my own.

My children are good sports and they let me know if something is a success or failure.

This one was gobbled up and seconds and even thirds were served!!

Thanks Alexis for the recipe...I adore you!!!

I changed the recipe just a bit.

2 cups of quinoa

1-2 chopped red pepper

1/2 diced red onion

Roasted butternut squash.  I had 1/2 of a squash for each serving and used it as a bowl.

   1 cup chopped parsley

Olive  Oil

Sea Salt

Balsamic Vinegar

Bragg Liquid Amino

I make the quinoa and then set aside. I then mix all the remaining ingredients and mix with olive oil, sea salt and balsamic vinegar to taste.

I also love to add Bragg's Amino Acid to mine.  I love the flavor.

Let me know if you try it.

 

A Little Midwest Stroll

 

There are few things that I miss from growing up in the Midwest as much as the trees!

Trees that provided us endless hiding places and shade throughout the hot summers.

 

Trees that painted the hills with the most gorgeous colors in the fall.

 

Trees that were my dreaming place. 

I can remember many times that I would sit under a tree with my art supplies or journals dreaming of all the things I wanted to become.

 
So when we come home we always have to walk where our feet crunch the leaves underneath and our heads are covered from above with their shade.