The GG Collection

I ran across these beautiful items while searching for a way to restore my Arthur Court pieces. They are from a company called the GG Collection. Go to http://www.ironaccents.com/ for GG Collection, and other great home decor.

Lovin' some Kiel James Patrick!!

How classic, preppy, and stylish! I want to add these pieces to my wardrobe quickly!!

Giveaway at Summer Wind!!!

The Adorable blogger, SCE, over at Summer Wind Blog is hosting a GIVEAWAY for this cute, and colorful Baekgaard headband, and key chain. I love the bright, fun, summery colors.  Thanks, SCE for the chance to win!!

A Must See!

I can't wait for this movie to be released on  July 23rd. I have read many  Beverly Cleary books to my

children. We have anjoyed them all, and look forward to seeing the characters come to life on the big screen.

Seeing RED!

I painted my worn out looking teak table RED, and I love it.

It was so easy. Now I am thinking about what to paint next...

Back To School Goodies

I cannot believe we are about to start another school year! Where does the time go??? I wish we had a longer summer break. I found some super cute "back to school" items at Warm Biscuit.

Happy Birthday America

"Land of the free, home of the brave."

Tasty 4th of July Treat

Sandra Lee Recipe




The ingredients for this tasty patriotic dessert are

* 1 box red velvet cake mix, about 18 ounces

* 1 (16-ounce) tub whipped topping

* 2 pints blueberries

* 1 pint strawberries, tops removed
Directions:

Bake the red velvet cake mix according to package directions and allow to cool.


Using a serrated knife cut the red velvet cake into 1 inch square pieces and line the bottom of the trifle bowl with half of the cake squares.
Using a spatula, spread about a 2-inch layer of whipped topping on top of the cake squares.

Layer about 1 1/2 pints of the blueberries on top of whipped topping.

Layer the remaining cake pieces on top of the blueberries forming a second layer of cake.
Using a spatula, spread remaining whipped topping over the cakes pieces.

Decorate the perimeter with the strawberries; placing the strawberries cut side down. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top of the trifle inside the strawberry perimeter.