DON’T MISS A THING, MISS THANG!
YOKE DU YOUR
A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. ”But why?” they asked, as they moved off. ”because,” he said ”I can’t stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer.”
ARTspiration
Artists or art that turns me on and feeds my muse! Like it or dislike it, what about this art inspires your own art or creativity? This is by artist, C. Bedford.
DESIGNspiration
Look around you. Design is everywhere! How can you incorporate the beauty that surrounds you into your art or craft? An arial view of a tree farm!
IDEA I LOVE
I know you have too many yarn scraps. You know you have too many yarn scraps. This Afghan is a perfect way to use your scraps and create a beautiful, colorful, and interesting Chevron Afghan for the upcoming winter months. Don’t forget, once you get rid of all of your scraps you will have a lot more room to buy more yarn. Here’s the pattern:
http://growcreative.blogspot.com/2014/09/free-crochet-pattern-chevron-blanket.html
IDEA I LOVE
Here’s a fun idea for the adult trick or treater in your life. Make her a set of Candy Corn trivets for her Halloween festivities. We both know that without using candy corn colored trivets, no Halloween could be complete. Easy and cheap! Start here:
http://www.alyssaandcarla.com/2014/09/28/diy-candy-corn-trivets/
GARDENspiration
How can you incorporate the beauty and design of this garden into your own art and craft?
IDEA I LOVE
Why display a boring pumpkin when you can display a FABULOUS pumpkin? Add a little copper to your squash and toss them around the house like the autumn won’t end. Let the copper pick up and reflect light to add a warm sparkle to this cool modern design. Here’s where you start:
http://www.homeyohmy.com/diy-copper-striped-pumpkins/
YUMMY DISH!
BRIE & CHEDDAR APPLE BEER SOUP
WITH CINNAMON PECAN OAT CRUMBLE
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- olive oil
- sweet onion
- Salt and pepper
- apple cider
- apple (I used honeycrisp)
- fresh thyme
- beer
- chicken broth
- cayenne pepper
- flour
- milk)
- sharp cheddar cheese
- brie, rind removed
- old fashioned oats
- whole raw pecans
- flour
- brown sugar
- salt
- cinnamon
- unsalted butter
FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE: http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/brie-cheddar-apple-beer-soup-cinnamon-pecan-oat-crumble/
BREATHLESS INSPIRATION
Artist Lorraine Loots creates a small (and I mean SMALL, cupcake) painting or drawing a day as a visual diary. Isn’t that the coolest? I’ve posted some of her work, but as you can imagine there are a gazillion examples. Doesn’t this just inspire you to create one little thing a day? Check out her website:
SO DRINK, CHUG-A-LUG CHUG-A-LUG
CARROT PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS
- pineapple
- carrot
- ice
- Orange Juice Not From Concentrate
- banana
FOR THE FULL RECIPE VISIT: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/carrot-pineapple-smoothie-recipe/
WORDS TO LIVE BY
IDEA I LOVE
Make one for every one of your Thanksgiving dinner helpers! Won’t the guy you ‘order in’ from love wearing it? Here’s how you make this adorbs gathered apron with a pleated pocket:
http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2014/09/gathered-apron-tutorial.html
MEMBA?
When everybody was saying, “You bet your sweet bippy!, Sock it to me! and “Here come da judge!” ?
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IDEA I LOVE!
October is on the way so why not update all of your computer screens, your tablets and phones with this cuter than cute free October graphic? Download yours here:
http://sarahhearts.com/2014-09-29/october-2014/
DESSERT!
PUMPKIN SHERBET
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- milk
- sugar
- pumpkin puree
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- clove
- salt
FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/pumpkin-sherbet.html
PATCHWORK, BABY!
I found this Jacob’s Ladder quilt at the 3and3quarters blog and wanted to share it with the cupcakes! Here’s a video on how the designer put hers together. Take a look:
SHOEspiration
PRADA for men . . . .
MUST HAVE
I want this creepy Kim Jong Un cat scratcher so badly I can TASTE it — and I don’t even have a cat! OMG! I love this and it’s only <sit down> $7,375.00 !!!! Here’s where to get one for your home:
http://fancy.com/things/719221633314718586/Kim-Jong-un-Cat-Scratching-Post?ref=jeffreyturner
I signed up for your blog because I am a quilter…but OMG, those gorgeous SHOES!!!
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mark, i can’t begin to tell you how much i appreciate receiving your daily blog. the shoe are out-of-this-world. i would think the kim jong un cat scratcher would make you switch to cats. today i found a really nice drink in the carrot pineapple smoothie. your daily mail just makes me smile. i wanted you to know. thanks for alll you do.
patti in florida
pleal@cfl.rr.com
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Love it!
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