~Heavenly Chocolate Cupcakes and Simple & Sweet Fridays #101~

There's nothing like homemade cupcakes for Valentine's.

I found a new cupcake mold at Walmart.

With some pink frosting in the middle 

and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

A very pretty holiday dessert.

I decorated the front door with a rose heart.

I hung up a heart I received from a friend that's living in Germany.

I love the detailed art work on it.

I wanted to share some of the decorations in our house.

I made some handmade rosettes last year.

A little Valentine's box I made to hold special cards.

Wishing you all a Romantic weekend!!

Last weeks features:

Denise on a Whim - Moss and Metal Heart

Cottage Gal Style - Valentine Heart Pompom Garland

Martinel - Hearts

Wesens Art - Valentines Day DIY Gift Ideas

Thrifty Treasures - Craftin It Up For Valentines Day

Our Clover House - Old Book Page Heart ~ How to Make Paper Roses

Abigail Davidson Art - Valentine's Day Art Preview 2

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~My New Sucre Tin & Photos of the Garden~

I found the cutest galvanized bucket at our favorite store,

Home Goods.

I had to have it for my sugar, very French you know.

I put a little red bird with a crown on top.

I love it.

I stopped by the nursery for some flowers.

We're redoing the plants by the front door.

There's always some area that needs some work.

I planted some Basil in the Herb pot. 

It's so small that it was falling over, 

so I placed some name corks to help support it.

My amaryllis is just starting to bloom.

We just bought a new lemon espalier.

I can't wait to have fresh lemons.

Some strawberries and cabbage that I have to plant.

I'm looking for the right spot in the garden.

Some playful rabbits jumping in the raised beds of lettuce.

Stan and I have been working in the garden planting new areas

 and adding new bulbs.

Unfortunately, we haven't had that much rain in San Diego.

This week we're supposed to get some.

It really helps with all the new plants.

I made a little dessert for us.

It's always nice to treat ourselves to something sweet.

Especially, after all the yard work we did this weekend!

~A Special Birthday Crown and Simple & Sweet Fridays~

I wanted to share a special birthday crown,

 I made for a friend.

I knew it had to be a one-of-a-kind,

just like her.

A sparkle heart, pink roses and tulle all around.  

I tried it on all my favorite models.

It looked very pretty on all of them.

I found a pedestal to display it on,

 for the party.

I really enjoyed making it.

After I saw it on my friend, Yuri,

I knew it just fit.

She looked like a princess!!

I wrapped her presents up with a special touch...

Some ribbon stamped with love.

I found the cutest card.

I wish I could have made this,

love the detail.

By the way, she loves shoes!!

I made a flower for one of her presents.

I stamped 4 different colored tissues, then cut them out.

Then curled the ends of the flower with a pencil,

then used a glittered button to put it all together.

Another package I just used tulle 

and a simple white butterfly from Michael's.

Love it!!

I cut fresh flowers from the garden to bring to the hostess, Virginia.

The party was so much fun.

Virginia, Tami, Mary, Me, Linda and the birthday girl, Yuri.

Love celebrating birthdays with my girlfriends.

Have a great weekend!

Last weeks features:

The Rococo Roamer - The Roman Baths in Bath England

A Vintage Green - Painted Stripes

Penny's Vintage Home - Chandy Bling

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson - Oui, Oui, Come to Paris With Me!

Let's Add Sprinkles - Cottage Bathroom

The Porcelain Rose - Letters From Paris

Mermaid House In Bluebird Canyon - The Veronica Cauliflower Centerpiece

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