Handmade Victorian Tussy Mussy's

I thought I would share mom's newest Tussy Mussy's for Valentine's Day or Shabby Chic Cottage Decor.  Mom's beautiful paper cone Tussie Mussie's are filled with silk flowers, tulle and paper images of angels, little girls, Victorian ladies, kitties and more:

Aren't these beautiful?  I just love mom's work.  She really has a knack for these!

And my latest contribution is a Shamrock Bonnet Lady Lavender Sachet:

This little Potpourri sachet is the first of my St. Patrick's Day additions to our Handmade Shabby Chic Boutique!

The Biography Of Isaac Singer - Singer Sewing Machines

Many of you already know that I have 2 Singer Sewing Machines.  A vintage electric machine from the late 1950's that belonged to my Grandmother and an antique Singer Treadle machine.

While researching the dates for an article I was writing this afternoon, I came across a very well researched and well written biography of Isaac Singer.  I thought you would enjoy reading it.  Be sure to grab a cup of tea and a snack.  Isaac Singer had quite the interesting life!

Video - Handmade Valentine's Day Gift Ideas!

I think this is the prettiest little Video I've made yet!  Valentine's Day Gift Ideas!

Soup Recipe - Easy Taco Soup

I experimented with a new soup recipe yesterday.  Taco Soup!  YUM!!!  This is quick and easy and very good on a cold Winter day like today!

EASY TACO SOUP

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 Large Onion Chopped
4 Cloves Garlic Minced
1 1/2 Pounds Ground Sirloin
4 14 1/2 Ounce Cans Low Sodium Beef Broth
1 16 Ounce Jar Mild Pace Picante Sauce
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Dried Parsely
Pepper to taste
Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Heat Olive Oil in Stock Pot, add onions & garlic.  When onions become transparent, add ground sirloin and brown.  Add the 4 cans of Beef Broth and the Jar of Picante Sauce.  Add spices and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Serve with a sprinkle of shredded Cheddar Cheese on top!  Enjoy!

Handmade Boutique - More New Additions

I added some more of our new products to our Handmade Boutique.  Mostly mom's things as I can't really seem to get anything finished. Maybe because I'm always online!  LOL!!

Anyway, here are the lastest Valentine's Day Gift and Decor items.  First, 2 of my mom's gorgeous Tussy Mussy's:

 Ok, so I did finish a couple of things.  Here are my Valentine's Day Trees:

 And a little Valentine Bird Ornament that I made:

 Mom made some gorgeous crocheted scarfs but I didn't have time to get them in our inventory yesterday.  I'll do that over the weekend.

For today, I'm going to mom's to play with the glitter.  And I'm quite eager to get back to some stitching.