Happy New Year! I brought these fun cupcakes to our party last night. Kristan at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen was a creative genius behind these little lovelies! My mouth about fell to the floor when I saw her cupcakes and I knew I had to attempt to make them! A~M~A~Z~I~N~G The Cookbook Queen will walk you through how to make these step by step (click here). If you find yourself “baked challenged”, have no worries! Confessions of a Cookbook Queen’s site has incredible ideas and ... Read More about New Years Eve Ball Drop Cupcakes
Roxy Girl Room Reveal
My daughter is a Roxy Girl. Anything Roxy, beachy, surfy, she adores. So when I found this great duvet ensemble by Roxy for her room, I knew I’d hit a homerun in the “cool mom” factor. Now to coordinate the room….. This Roxy hibiscus pillow & furry striped pillow were my inspiration for colors, pattern, and texture. We love to use Sherwin Williams Harmony Interior Acrylic Latex in our home. It’s a green choice, low odor, zero VOC, and anti –microbial! My little Roxy girl chose 6945 ... Read More about Roxy Girl Room Reveal
Kim’s Cakes
What do you do when your best friend calls you in a panic the morning of her daughter’s birthday, because the bakery is closed due to a blizzard, and the party is in 4 hours???? You bake her a cake! This is not perfection by any definition. The top 3rd layer split into two after I had frosted it. (my turn to panic) It was removed and replaced with another layer and the process started over, again. Lil’ Hannah was happy and that’s all that counts! And since I’m snowed in with this blizzard, ... Read More about Kim’s Cakes
Cream-Puff Tree Chocolate Fondue
This New Year’s Eve dessert is sure to impress your guests. Reach out and break off a delicate, flaky puff. Dip it in a warm bath of chocolate fondue, Enjoy as the buttery pastry gives way to rich and silky cream hidden inside. (Turn your heads please. I need a moment alone with my dessert.) This is quite easy to make also. So let me show you how! Take some scrap poster board and form it into a 12 inch tall cone. Make it as large or as small as you like, depending on how many you will ... Read More about Cream-Puff Tree Chocolate Fondue
Christmas: A Time for Tradition
The Stories of A2Z Christmas has always been the most magical holiday for our family. My mom always made an effort to create tradition, which creates unforgettable memories. Christmas Eve was our special celebration. I remember the smell of fresh cut pine boughs, crystal glasses filled with sparkling grape juice, delicate china set neatly on the dining room table, and the beautiful, and I mean stunning, Christmas trees. Mom always had an assortment of hors d'oeuvres displayed to rival ... Read More about Christmas: A Time for Tradition
