Monthly Archives: October 2010

Fun with Frosting Friday…Jack-o-Lantern Cake

Hello hello, happy friday & Happy Halloween!  Today I’m posting another Halloween jack-o-lantern cake I did a number of years ago.  It was easy to make & tasty to eat! How I made the cake: Make a cake (chocolate or … Continue reading

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Things to do this weekend…Halloween Events!

If you and your friends/family are looking for something spooky to do this weekend, here are some ideas!  I went through the Seven Days Calendar & chose some events in the greater Burlington (VT) area that are Halloween-themed, to help … Continue reading

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Decorating Ideas…Scrabble Pillows!

I am a lover of crossword puzzles, Bananagram & Scrabble, so this decorating idea truly makes me smile… Seriously, how great are these pillows?! What’s even better is that they are made out of 100% recycled felt, sewn with 100% … Continue reading

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Fun with Frosting Friday….Pumpkin Cake!

To continue on the Halloween theme of my last post, here is the cake I made for a Halloween party a couple years ago: How I made the Pumpkin Cake & cupcakes: Poured a cake mix into a large circular … Continue reading

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Decorating & crafting… Halloween!

This is the time of year when things start to get a little spooky…. Bats, carved pumpkins, ghosts, goblins, mummies…Oh my! Here are some fun crafting & decorating ideas I’ve come across on the interwebs: Spider Hatchlings This is one … Continue reading

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Fun with Frosting Friday….Fishy Cake!

Today will be an example of a cake that I unfortunately did not actually make, but I “assisted” with.  My sister-in-law is very creative.  She actually did most of the decorating & I sat next to her at the table, … Continue reading

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Decorating…Little spaces with a big heart

Around this time last year I received a call from my parents: Mom & Dad: “So…we’ve found something on the side of the road & we were wondering if you want it.  We called your brother and he doesn’t.” Me: … Continue reading

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Local spotlight…Little Miss Redhead Jewelry

Okay, so this is honestly just a shameless plug to get viewers to my Etsy shop… I’ll admit it… But I’ve finally loaded up (some of) my work for sale & made a bunch more, so please take a look- … Continue reading

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Fall recipes… Shepherd’s Pie

I very much enjoy cooking for the season with what’s in season.  For a potluck I had, I made shepherd’s pie- I used potatoes, carrots & onion that were just harvested.  I also added corn that I’d frozen from the … Continue reading

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Things to do this weekend…Apple Fest- cancelled!

I am absolutely devistated to announce that the annual South Hero Apple Fest has been CANCELLED.  A festival that everyone- locals, leaf peepers, kids, crafters, orchard owners, etc- looks forward to has been cancelled due to the fact that the … Continue reading

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