Golden Teacup

 Why all drinks aren't served in a teacup, I may never know.

When every detail is so pretty.

And the details are in gold.

Even water could be exciting.

Have a beautiful day!

Sweetheart Apple Pie

Fall is perfect for trying your first apple pie.

Something in the cool air inspired me to turn on the oven and practice my first creative pie crust design.

I thought a pretty crust was out of my reach, but if I could do this, then you should try too!

I'm so pleased with how it turned out. 

I recommend using a cookie cutter if you have one. Much faster than my hand carving.

Would be great for Valentine's Day too!

 Find the farmhouse scoop and gold serving knife for sale in my Etsy shop.

Ingredients
1 box of Pillsbury pie crusts
1 cup of water
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped

Instructions
1.) Prepare pie crust according to box directions (and go for a pretty design!)
2.) In a large saucepan, combine water, lemon juice, sugar, spices, and cornstarch.
3.) Cook over medium heat until bubbling and thickened.
4.) Cook 2 minutes continually stirring.
5.) Remove from heat and add vanilla and apples.
6.) Preheat oven according to pie crust package instructions.
7.) Cool to room temperature, then add to pie and bake.
8.) I baked 10 minutes, then covered crust with foil and baked another 30 minutes.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Enjoy! 

You're a super homemade apple pie fancy crust queen! ;)

Mirror Mirror

On the wall... Who is fairest of them all?

I simply adore vintage vanity mirrors.

Such a simple way to feel a little more glamorous.

Or like a princess in a fairy-tale.

All are for sale here.

Nesting All the Time

I love decorating and designing, but only recently realized it!

I always thought that because I liked so many different things, that I couldn't decorate.

Then I figured out it's okay to try a variety of styles and it's okay to CHANGE MY MIND!

Whether I find or am gifted with beautiful vintage....

or lovingly hand-crafted items (such as the bedspread by my mother-in-law!)...

I am FREE to NEST every day!

Eggnog Thief

I don't always steal the last of my husband's prized eggnog, but when I do, I make a lovely ordeal of it.

He even had to ask and make sure I had really drank it too. 

Yes, dear. :)

And it was the finest cup of eggnog!

Find this inspiring beauty for sale here: