I always gravitate towards non-fiction. I prefer biographies, auto biographies and how-to books to drama and fantasy. I have ADD! There's plenty of drama and fantasy in my life!
Paula Deen is one of the most charming television personalities on Food Network. Her down home southern charm compliments her old-fashioned, southern cooking quite nicely.
I recently read this wonderful book and I thought my readers would enjoy hearing about it and perhaps reading it themselves.
Paula, did not always live the charmed life that she does now. Although she started out with wonderful, loving, parents and family, her strong family roots didn't keep her from making mistakes along the way. We're all human, right?
Paula struggled with Depression, Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia. Unless someone has experienced these debilitating Disorders, they have no clue what it does to the physical, mental and emotional being and the spiritual being. Yet, without this experience, Paula may never have risen to the "Queen Of Butter" that she is now. After reading this wonderful, well written memoir, I truly believe that what doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger!
It Ain't All About The Cookin' by Paula Deen is one of the best auto biographies I've read in years! Paula has a wonderful sense of humor and her writing is quite the reflection of her speaking! Meaning, she writes just like she talks! Fun!
I have loved Paula Deen since I first saw her on Food Network years ago! She's down to earth, kind, giving and thoughtful. If you suffer from depression, you might find it helpful to know that many celebrities suffer with it as well. If you love to cook and bake or if you're thinking about starting your own restaurant business, you'll definitely want to read this book! Paula also includes some of her best loved recipes!
If you do suffer from depression, anxiety or panic disorder, you might like to read my articles on Coping With Depression.
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
Vintage Hats Vintage Millinery Flowers
I'm back and I must say, I'm so looking forward to having my routine back to normal! It's been a busy week and I'm worn out. But now things can settle down and I can get back to stitching, sewing and glue-guning! LOL!!!
We've done some shopping this week and I found 4 Vintage Hats with Vintage Millinery Flowers in the antique mall. I buy these old hats and then take them apart and use the Vintage Flowers on my projects:
And here are the Vintage Millinery Flowers that I end up with:
I save everything from these old hats that I can. If there's trim or usable fabric, I save it. Waste not, want not! Would you like to see how to take these old hats apart? See my Taking Apart Vintage Hats Tutorial.
I use these Vintage Flowers on my Crazy Quilts, Fabric Cuff Bracelets and other projects.
In other news, my sweet friend Cathy Scalise of Treasured Heirlooms included one of my Crazy Quilt pieces in a beautiful Etsy Treasury. If you have a free moment, please see that Etsy Treasury and please leave a comment. If it gets enough views and comments, it may make it to Etsy's front page!
We've done some shopping this week and I found 4 Vintage Hats with Vintage Millinery Flowers in the antique mall. I buy these old hats and then take them apart and use the Vintage Flowers on my projects:
And here are the Vintage Millinery Flowers that I end up with:
I save everything from these old hats that I can. If there's trim or usable fabric, I save it. Waste not, want not! Would you like to see how to take these old hats apart? See my Taking Apart Vintage Hats Tutorial.
I use these Vintage Flowers on my Crazy Quilts, Fabric Cuff Bracelets and other projects.
In other news, my sweet friend Cathy Scalise of Treasured Heirlooms included one of my Crazy Quilt pieces in a beautiful Etsy Treasury. If you have a free moment, please see that Etsy Treasury and please leave a comment. If it gets enough views and comments, it may make it to Etsy's front page!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Happy Christmas!
Just want to take a few moments to wish everyone a very Happy & safe Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Scott is taking me out for breakfast tomorrow and then to the antique mall. Hoping to find some new little goodies for my stitching projects!
Scott is taking me out for breakfast tomorrow and then to the antique mall. Hoping to find some new little goodies for my stitching projects!
Labels:
Christmas wishes,
glitter houses,
pams etsy shop
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
A New Litter Of Crazy Quilt Cat Dolls!
I just finished wrapping my gifts and now I'm making soup. Smells good!
I'll keep this post short today as I know everyone is quite busy. I just thought you'd like to see my latest Crazy Quilt Cat Dolls. Perfect for Valentine's Day Gifts! Yes, I am already thinking Valentine's Day! I love the pink and the cupids and the hearts! Anyway, here are the kitties:
These are all available in our Boutique.
I'm off to check on my soup. Have a great evening everyone!
I'll keep this post short today as I know everyone is quite busy. I just thought you'd like to see my latest Crazy Quilt Cat Dolls. Perfect for Valentine's Day Gifts! Yes, I am already thinking Valentine's Day! I love the pink and the cupids and the hearts! Anyway, here are the kitties:
These are all available in our Boutique.
I'm off to check on my soup. Have a great evening everyone!
Labels:
art dolls,
crazy quilt cat dolls,
crazy quilting,
embellished cat dolls,
ooak art dolls,
pams etsy shop
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Toffee Squares - Cookie Recipe
For today, I wanted to share my absolute favorite Christmas Cookie recipe. My mom has been making these cookies since I was little. Not only are these my favorite, but they're my aunts favorite of mom's cookies as well.
TOFFEE SQUARES
1 cup Butter
1 Egg Yolk
2 cups Flour
1/2 cup Chopped Nuts
1 cup Brown Sugar packed (dark brown sugar is best)
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 - 6 ounce package of Chocolate Chips melted
Cream butter and sugar. Blend in egg yolk and vanilla. Add flour and mix well. Spread in greased 15 X 10 inch jelly roll pan. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately spread with melted chocolate and nuts. Cut into 24 squares.
Enjoy!
TOFFEE SQUARES
1 cup Butter
1 Egg Yolk
2 cups Flour
1/2 cup Chopped Nuts
1 cup Brown Sugar packed (dark brown sugar is best)
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 - 6 ounce package of Chocolate Chips melted
Cream butter and sugar. Blend in egg yolk and vanilla. Add flour and mix well. Spread in greased 15 X 10 inch jelly roll pan. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately spread with melted chocolate and nuts. Cut into 24 squares.
Enjoy!
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