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Thursday, May 23, 2013

~Cooking with Flowers and Simple & Sweet Fridays #64~

I bought the new cookbook,

"Cooking with Flowers"

by Miche Bacher of Mali B Sweets.

All the recipes looked so good.

I had to make the chocolate and lavender biscotti.

A very easy recipe and they were delicious!

Wrapped them up and gave them to friends.

The next recipe I made was a Borage Spritzer.

Combine 1/2 cup Borage Basil Simple Syrup

1/2 cup Borage Vodka

3 cups Seltzer Water

8 Cucumber Slices

8 Basil Leaves

Borage Ice Cubes

A wonderful refreshing drink for Springtime!

Happy Thursday everyone!

Last weeks Simple & Sweet Favorites!

Go check out Little Brags' post Sneak Peak - Back Patio!

Christine is doing a great job redecorating her patio! She put a bucket and lantern on the table and pillows on the chairs that help tie the whole look together!

Be sure to check out Christine's blog!

Go check out Refresh & Renew's post Nautical Fun with Monkey Fists!

Aimee made these cute knots that look so great as decorative pieces anywhere in her house! I can't wait to make some myself!

Be sure to check out Aimee's blog!

Go check out Sara Howe's post Bayou Bourbon Meatloaf!

Sara shows us a delicious meatloaf recipe. I can't wait to see how it tastes!

Go check out Sara's blog!

Go check out Eclectic Red Barn's post Vintage Picture Framed!

Beverly made the cutest vintage frame! I love the vintage beads and the burlap flowers!

Be sure to check out Beverly's blog!

Go check out My RoseinItaly's post Ispirazione!
I love how Manuela made cloth roses in shades of pink and white! They look beautiful!
Be sure to check out Manuela's blog!

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

~Garden Party Cheesecake and Simple & Sweet Fridays #63~

I wanted to make Stan a special cake for his birthday, which was on May 10th. I thought we could celebrate it on Mother's Day because he was out of town. We had his mother over and a girlfriend's family over too. I know his number one love is gardening so, I knew I wanted to decorate the cake with a "Garden Theme".

I made a cheesecake

and I found lots of miniatures to decorate with.

I made the garden tools out of different color chocolates.

I found a mold that was perfect.

The candy rocks I found at a bakery.

I found these pots and potting table at a miniature store.

They looked perfect on the cake.

How cute is the garden hose and little rabbit?

I made these seed packets out of chocolate too.

Everyone loved the cake especially, Stan.

We had a wonderful meal, enjoying each others company.

I hope you all had a wonderful

Mother's Day with your families too!

Happy Thursday everyone!

Last weeks Simple & Sweet Favorites!

Go check out The Country Farm Home's post A $2 Ten Minute Slipcover!

Dru shares a great idea to cover a chair for only $2. A Goodwill find makes a fabulous slipcover!

Be sure to check out Dru's blog!

Go check out Fabby's Living's post Happy Mother's Day 2013!

Fabby sets the most beautiful table dedicated to all mothers for Mother's Day. You'll love her dishes, German urn, and detailed touches. Absolutely stunning!

Be sure to check out Fabby's blog!

Go check out Debbie-Dabble's post Garden Wreaths and Garden Blooming in the Backyard!

Debbie shares her beautiful garden and how she decorates with all her pretty collectibles. She'll give you lots of ideas to make a Garden Wreath!

Go check out Debbie's blog!

Go check out Penny Wise's post Cheers! Pink Champagne Cake for Mother's Day!

Christina shares a delicious recipe for champagne cake with champagne butter creme frosting. A wonderful heavenly treat for Mother's Day. You'll love her cute pink doves and a "Mum" banner, very sweet!

Be sure to check out Christina's blog!

Go check out Biljana Shabby's post Renovation of Old Furniture - French Hand Painted Armoire!
Biljana does a beautiful transformation on an armoire with a special technique. Inspired by an old house in Slavonia, she used a roller to create a one-of-a-kind amoire. Gorgeous!
Be sure to check out Biljana's blog!

Go check out Sweetbriar Dreams' post Is It Summer Time?
Chel shares photos of her beautiful garden and home. She'll inspire you to go outside and plant in your garden. You'll fall in love with the area where she lives and her cute dog, Coco!
Be sure to check out Chel's blog!