Saturday, October 31, 2015

Happy Halloween!

Check out the recipe for the toddler muffins below.  Add a googly eye for some Halloween spookiness!



I gave birth to them, which means I get all their Reeses.  


Veggie Spice Muffins - Amended from Foodlet's Recipe

Ingredients
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups roasted and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes) - I save a step and just add about 4 of those baby food pouches.  I typically use the ones with sweeter vegetables like carrot/sweet potato blends.  
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup wheat germ
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 and prepare the pan by greasing with butter or oil, then sprinkling lightly with flour. Or use muffin liners.
Using a handheld beater or standing mixer, beat wet ingredients together until frothy: eggs, sweet potato, oil, apple sauce and vanilla. Add sugar and beat again. Put a sifter over the mixing bowl then add the flour, wheat germ, spices, baking powder, salt and soda. Stir to break up clumps but don’t over-mix. When just incorporated pour into muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
I usually get the kids involved here and we add sprinkles or something fun to bake into the muffins.  
Baking times:
  • Mini muffins: 10-12 minutes
  • Medium and regular-size muffins: 20-25 minutes
Test with toothpick; if it comes out clean they are ready. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan..

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Favorite Rug in the House


This post is a little random, but here is my absolute favorite rug in my house.  I had to buy a lot of them on a budget when we moved into our house.  This one just makes me happy.  It's different colors depending on the light coming in, and it's an optical illusion on the eyes - perfect for dirt, and crumbs, and a messy/beautiful life!

It's called the Nourison Graphic Illusions Grey Antique Damask Pattern Rug (5'3 x 7'5) and you can buy it on Overstock.


Happy 5th Birthday!

Today my little girl is 5!!!  




Monday, October 19, 2015

First Birthday Time Capsule Instructions


I am now offering first birthday time capsule instructions - in printable or printed format at my Etsy Shop.  As always everything is customizable to best fit your party vision!





Friday, October 9, 2015

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Gayle and Lee on the Lovewell Post Bridal Blog!

So it's a long story, but I've never actually met Kate from the Lovewell Post.  However, that hasn't stopped me from recommending her a bunch after I started my break from taking on new weddings. How could I not?  She plans gorgeous weddings, and we definitely have a similar design aesthetic and a shared love for lace and other vintage touches!  So clearly I was beyond thrilled when she shared Gayle and Lee's roaring waterfalls wedding on her blog.  For more on this wedding blogged by me, click here.  All photos by the incredibly talented super mama Images Unveiled.




Friday, October 2, 2015

Flashback Friday: Ruth Ann and Mike

Ruth Ann and Mike combined classic elements with modern, urban elements in their spring Buffalo wedding.  I just love how their photographer captured their love and spirit.

Ceremony: St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Main St. Buffalo
Reception: Asbury Hall
Photographer: Ayers Photography
Florist: Michael's