3/26/2012

Scenes from our Sunday Drive . . . 

3/25/2012

 We really don't have many places within walking distance here in the burbs.  We walk to Walgreens, Handyman, the Bread Company sometimes.  Otherwise we have to travel to go to a cute little coffee/bakery.
Last year we noticed a sign go up in the little strip shopping center behind Oberweis, a couple of doors down from where For Keep Sake used to be.  Ex Cop Donut Shop.  We couldn't wait for the "On Duty" sign to finally go on.

It's finally OPEN for business and we walked up for our breakfast this morning.  The coffee was great, the variety of donuts and Italian bakery items was amazing and the place was hopping.  I got a Nutella Glazed Donut and Tom got the Sweet Applewood Bacon Maple Long John.  Both amazing, can't wait to try the Italian pastries or maybe the made to order Belgian Waffles.  You have to go check them out . . . and I seriously need to stay away (LOL).

3-24-2012

I totally forgot to share this from my class the other night.  One of my sweet ladies in my class also happens to be the owner of Merbs Candies,  Terry brought the class 2 boxes of Chocolate Caramel Marshmallow Eggs.  Handmade that day with homemade from scratch marshmallow.   What an amazing treat. 

Photo for 3/22/2012

New Layout for Preserving the Past, just a peek . . .

Photo for 3/21/2012

Kaisercraft Tray Frame Class
Date:  TBA

In the class we will decorate an unfinished wood frame.   The frame measures 10x10 and is a great size to highlight a 4x6 photo.  Mother's Day is right around the corner and this will make a great personalized gift. 

Photo of the day 3/15

Spring has arrived early here in the Lou.  I can hardly believe how green the grass is and the trees are in full bloom.  I've been busy working on different projects and haven't kept up on posting my photo of the day but I do take photos every day.   Really I do. 

Here is today's pic:

Another fab recipe found via pinterest.

Cranberry Avocado Salad

Easy recipe for homemade basalmic dressing and candied almonds.  Better than Bread Co.  I swear.  Try it!

3/12/2012

 Preserving the Past for March:

Wednesday, March 14 @ 6-8PM

Each month we create a 2 page layout perfect for your Heritage Album.  This month's layout features gorgeous Webster's Pages.
Please bring your basics plus:  Tim Holtz Pumice Distress Ink, Foam Dots

Preserving the Past for April:

Wednesday, April 11 @ 6pm

Preserving the Past for April:  "Our Time" created with Bo Bunny, Webster's Pages and custom embellishments we will make in class.  Please bring your basics plus:  Ranger Archival Coffee Ink, Clear Embossing Powder, Brown Distress Ink

Only 15 spaces available for this one

Photo of the Day 2/11/2012

Okay, I didn't take this photo today but oh about 29 years ago . . . my #1 Son Adam and his Dad wearing matching NC State T shirts.  {Just noticed I scanned the slide backwards oops} just love this photo!

3/10/2012

I can't believe i fell so far behind on posting, 

I have a few to share but right now I have to go with this one:

This layout uses new papers from Little Yellow Bicycle and Authentique combined.  

The kiddo on the left is Zachary and his girl Hannah. 

Photo of the Day: 3/4/2012

Little Yellow Bicycle "Saturdays"  

No#2 Son Age 10 Months Old

Photo of the Day: 3/3/2012

We took a quick trip to the St. Louis Art Museum this morning . . . 

This is my favorite exhibit

This was the gorgeous view outside the museum

This was the delicious lunch I had @ Jilly's Cupcake Bar

all in all a pretty good day!

Happy 1st Day of March . . .

It was too perfect a day not to play outside.

Hubby played hooky and we went to Castlewood State Park.

Lunch @ Michelle's Cafe in Eureka

Just a beautiful day . . .

2/27/2012

Got Moxxie?  Child's Play

2/26/2012

A very unusual winter in St. Lou . . . another February day with temperatures in the 60's is just crazy but I'll take it!  The crocuses are up and awake in my yard and the trees are starting to bud.

Photo of the Day . . .

Made these . . . Chocolate Chip Cookies.  Found the recipe here:  World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Holy Cow, these are seriously addicting. 

Photo of the Day, 2/24/2012

A new layout for For Keeps Sake!  This Echo Park This 'n That . . . Love-love-love . . . great for little boys and retro inspired papers and page elements!  This is my #1 son Adam, age 5 @ Bee Tree Park. 

Photo of the Day: 2/22 & 2/23

A crappy picture from my phone of a beautiful sunset yesterday . . . .

Preserving the Past for April:  Our Time created with Bo Bunny, Webster's Pages and custom embellishments we will make in class.  15 spaces available for this one

Photo of the Day 2/21/12

2/19/2012 & 2/20/2012

It's a 2 fer . . . forgot to post yesterday's photo, it's homemade, it's delicious and my amazing DH made it just for me!  Not just fancy coffee, an Irish coffee, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Today's photo is a layout using Best Creations.  Not my normal style of papers but I needed to make a sample and it's perfect for this 4th Grade pic of Zachary.   Mr. Berra's 4th Grade was all about space, science, rockets and both of my boys were lucky enough to be in his 4th Grade.   

2/18/2012

Beautiful new My Mind's Eye "Follow Your Heart"  Be Happy & Be Amazing combined!  Soldier so with his sweetie.