A couple weeks ago, I drove by my favorite craft store, Hobby Lobby, and let me tell you, that place is so amazing that it makes every 25 miles trip to their closest store from my home worth it. I went inside to get a few things for a future DIY project, and could not pass up these beautiful gingham handles. Immediately I thought they would look great on a tray and why not a chalkboard tray. If needed, sand off any rough areas and wipe it clean for smooth surface. Apply 2 layers of chalkboard paint and let it dry for three hours.
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Bird’s Nest Ice Cream Cupcake
A few weeks ago I found this recipe on this lovely blog, Bubbly Nature Creations and I couldn’t wait to try this recipe at home and share it with you all. It’s a super cute idea for your Easter party or could be customized to any party theme. You’ll need: 1 bottle Smuckers chocolate Magic Shell Vanilla Ice Cream 1 jar Chocolate Fudge Sauce 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix (and ingredients listed on the box) Cadbury Chocolate candy eggs Cupcake liners (preferably foil lined) Milk Chocolate bar and vegetable peeler to make chocolate shavings Instructions: Preheat oven to 350. Mix the cake mix according to the box directions and add…
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Chocoflan
Cake or Flan, at long last you don’t have to choose. I present to you, ChocoFlan! I always enjoyed this hybrid dessert as a kid, and just rediscovered it this weekend. I needed something quick and easy, but I wanted to do something a little different too. Luckily, I stumbled upon this recipe again, grabbed a box of cake mix, a few ingredients, and voilà! This is my husband’s new favorite, happily for me, it’s actually quite easy to make. INGREDIENTS Cake 1/4 cup caramel topping ( I used Trader Joe’s Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce) 1 chocolate cake mix ( Betty Crocker’s chocolate fudge cake mix is my favorite) 1 cup…
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Spring Wishlist
I just love Spring; that wonderful feeling after a cold winter, and the pops of color that are starting to bloom, in nature and in fashion. The stores are already hypnotizing me with their beautiful flat sandals and floral dresses… Diane von Furstenberg Eon Top, $ 365 – Saks Fifth Avenue Anthropologie beaded clutches $48 -68 Dior Cat’s Eye sunglasses $315 – Nordstrom Two-tone leather belt $48 – Madewell Denin tee $68 – Madewell Studded sandal $79.90 – Zara Panama hat $58 – J.Crew Merona Floral skirt $22.90 – Target New Country 16-piece Dinnerware $99 – Bed Bath & Beyond
