I need this! This quote is from a poem I read to the hubby during our wedding ceremony! <3
Thursday, December 3, 2009
WANT {this pillow}
Would you believe that this precious pillow was created by a prisoner? Click here to purchase yours from Fine Cell Work.
"With your kiss, my life begins," $95:
"With your kiss, my life begins," $95:
Friday, November 13, 2009
{MIA}
Sorry for being so MIA this week. There has been a LOT going on in my world. I've been doing my best to juggle all the balls I've got up in the air, but my little ole blog has definitely suffered.
On a happier note, my photography business, From This Moment, is really taking off, woohoo, and my Homemade Vanilla Bean Sugar is going to be in a vintage chic magazine article called "Etsy Love." So exciting!
Here are a couple great pics I've taken over the last week or so:
Javon...
Baby Wyatt...
Baby Carter...
Anywho, I'll do my best to post more often. If you have any ideas for posts, please email them to danielle@fromthismomentplanners.com. I'd love to see what you all want, love, and need! :o)
XOXO,
Danielle
On a happier note, my photography business, From This Moment, is really taking off, woohoo, and my Homemade Vanilla Bean Sugar is going to be in a vintage chic magazine article called "Etsy Love." So exciting!
Here are a couple great pics I've taken over the last week or so:
Javon...
Baby Wyatt...
Baby Carter...
Anywho, I'll do my best to post more often. If you have any ideas for posts, please email them to danielle@fromthismomentplanners.com. I'd love to see what you all want, love, and need! :o)
XOXO,
Danielle
Monday, November 9, 2009
for the kiddies
Okay, so I am on a bit of a "felt kick" today. Forgive me :o)
This Felt Alphabet Set, $30 is just too precious... I had to share it!
Perfect for the kiddies in your life who are learning the alphabet, to spell, read, etc. And get this- if you ask nicely {and pay a little extra,} you can have them made into magnets, zipper pulls, and key chains. Cute!
This Felt Alphabet Set, $30 is just too precious... I had to share it!
Perfect for the kiddies in your life who are learning the alphabet, to spell, read, etc. And get this- if you ask nicely {and pay a little extra,} you can have them made into magnets, zipper pulls, and key chains. Cute!
WANT {owl measuring tape}
This Owl Measuring Tape by Felt Mates, $18, is TOO CUTE! And the cat, frog, panda, and dog... are you kidding me? I want them all! Definitely check out Felt Mates Etsy Shop. It's loaded with adorrrrable little creations.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
{cute gift idea #246}
Thanks to my lovely Jennifer for sending me the link to this adorable, affordable gift idea... A cow hide case that makes your ipod/itouch/iphone look like a cassette tape. Perfect for the techie or 80s lover on your Christmas list. Stuff with an iPod loaded with a sweet playlist, and you're set. Who doesn't love an awesome mixed tape every now and then? :o)
Leather iPhone/iPod case, $28-35:
Leather iPhone/iPod case, $28-35:
NEED {busy boxes}
Little house + tons of craft materials= huge mess. Huge. Anxiety. Provoking. Mess. These Busy Boxes, $39.99, from The Container Store, are exactly what I need to contain the disaster area that is accumulating in our spare room. {Sorry, babe!} Not only would they help organize all of the card stock, stamps, ink, adhesive rollers, Zots, envelopes, bone folders, stencils... ok, you get the point... but they would also make transporting supplies to events soooo much easier. Container Store, here I come! To order yours online, click here.
NEED {this poster}
Once the husband & I open our crafty studio/shop {which should be within the next couple months- stay tuned,} this "Get Crafty & Make Things," poster by Matt Jones will be proudly displayed on our wall. I'm loving everything about it, from the wrenches in the crown to the gorgeous green color. Too cute!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
WANT {pumpkin crème brûlées}
Yes PLEASE! These sound de-li-cious, don't you think? And who knew you could caramelize the sugar under a preheated broiler? Not me! Thanks for the great tip, Lucy from Hungry Cravings!
Pumpkin Crème Brûlées
2 ½ cups heavy cream
6 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
6 ounces pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup Turbinado sugar
Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Heat the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk together the yolks and sugar in a medium bowl. Continue whisking while adding the hot cream in a thin stream. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Stir in the pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and skim off any foam from the surface. Divide the mixture among 8 crème brûlée dishes and place them into a roasting pan. Add enough hot water to the roasting pan to come half way up the sides of the crème brûlée dishes and bake for 22 to 24 minutes, or until just set. Remove from the water bath and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or until firm.
Top 1 crème brûlée with 1 ½ teaspoons of the Turbinado sugar and swirl to coat. Caramelize the sugar with a culinary torch. Finish the remaining crème brûlées with the remaining Turbinado sugar in the same manner. Serve immediately.
Serves 8. Canned pumpkin puree is perfect for this recipe. You can tell that the crème brûlées are done when they jiggle like gelatin. If you don’t have crème brûlée dishes, you can use ramekins, but they will take slightly longer to bake. And if you don’t have a culinary torch, you can caramelize the sugar topping under a preheated broiler. Crème brûlées may be baked a day or two in advance and kept covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. Add Turbinado sugar and caramelize just before serving.
Pumpkin Crème Brûlées
2 ½ cups heavy cream
6 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
6 ounces pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup Turbinado sugar
Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Heat the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk together the yolks and sugar in a medium bowl. Continue whisking while adding the hot cream in a thin stream. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Stir in the pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and skim off any foam from the surface. Divide the mixture among 8 crème brûlée dishes and place them into a roasting pan. Add enough hot water to the roasting pan to come half way up the sides of the crème brûlée dishes and bake for 22 to 24 minutes, or until just set. Remove from the water bath and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or until firm.
Top 1 crème brûlée with 1 ½ teaspoons of the Turbinado sugar and swirl to coat. Caramelize the sugar with a culinary torch. Finish the remaining crème brûlées with the remaining Turbinado sugar in the same manner. Serve immediately.
Serves 8. Canned pumpkin puree is perfect for this recipe. You can tell that the crème brûlées are done when they jiggle like gelatin. If you don’t have crème brûlée dishes, you can use ramekins, but they will take slightly longer to bake. And if you don’t have a culinary torch, you can caramelize the sugar topping under a preheated broiler. Crème brûlées may be baked a day or two in advance and kept covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. Add Turbinado sugar and caramelize just before serving.
Monday, November 2, 2009
the bright side...
Good morning, lovies! I know what you're thinking... Monday? Really? Well, in honor of the first Monday of November {crazy!} I've gathered a cute little assortment of goodies. Enjoy! :o)
Gorgeous Citrine Studs, $22:
{spooky chandelier's etsy shop has free worldwide shipping on all items. score!}
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Gorgeous Citrine Studs, $22:
{spooky chandelier's etsy shop has free worldwide shipping on all items. score!}{via ffffound}{via ffffound}LOVE {adorable prints}
Wish I had more wall space to fill with these cute prints!
"Let the Sun Shine In" Print, $28:
"Find a Beautiful Place & Get Lost" Print, $5:
"Let the Sun Shine In" Print, $28:
"Find a Beautiful Place & Get Lost" Print, $5:
Friday, October 30, 2009
it's almost halloween!?
This year has completely flown by, hasn't it? Crazy to think that tomorrow is Halloween! This year I've got two costumes to choose from- a corpse bride or Queen of Hearts. Hmm, decisions decisions! Sooo, what are you dressing up as? XO
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
WANT {measure up bowls}
There is this woman inside of me, struggling to come out, who has self control when it comes to eating pasta... Maybe owning a couple of these bowls would help coax her to the surface? Worth a shot.
Not only are these porcelain Measure Up Bowls, which have premeasured portion lines, great for dieters, but I think they would also be great for baking. Arg, there I go again with the sweets. Always on my mind. :P
Not only are these porcelain Measure Up Bowls, which have premeasured portion lines, great for dieters, but I think they would also be great for baking. Arg, there I go again with the sweets. Always on my mind. :P
WANT {flip dolls}
Sorry for the lack of posts this week! I've been busy bust prepping for our event on Thursday. It's times like these that I wish I wasn't such a dang procrastinator. Ugh. I've always worked best under pressure {hello, college,} but jeez! Honestly though, tomorrow is going to be a LOT of fun. I can't wait. :o)
Anywho, back to flip dolls. Found these on Etsy this morning and fell in LOVE. To me, they are super adorable. What do you think? Are they creepy? Cute? Both? XO
George & the Dragon Flip Doll, $60:
George...
...becomes the dragon. Definitely cute. Love George's flip-up helmet & pinstripe suit of armor.
Super hero...
...becomes super librarian. Pretty cute.
Anywho, back to flip dolls. Found these on Etsy this morning and fell in LOVE. To me, they are super adorable. What do you think? Are they creepy? Cute? Both? XO
George & the Dragon Flip Doll, $60:
George...
...becomes the dragon. Definitely cute. Love George's flip-up helmet & pinstripe suit of armor.
Mild Mannered Super Hero Flip Doll, $60:
Super hero...
...becomes super librarian. Pretty cute.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Come join us for a fun holiday event!
Hi friends,
To help get our favorite ladies into the holiday spirit, Cristina Garcia of Extraordinary Events and I are hosting a fun little holiday party on Thursday, October 29th in La Jolla Cove. Along with showcasing my latest photography, I'll be teaching crafty do-it-yourself holiday card classes throughout the afternoon.
Extraordinary Events & Weddings, a company owned by my dear friend, Cristina, is thrilled to announce the addition of The Promiscuous Chef and Hacienda de las Rosas Winery. There will be a wine tasting and delicious fair prepared by Chef Craig! Please pass this along to your friends, clients and family!
In additional to all of the fun food and wine festivities, I will be teaching do-it-yourself holiday card making classes. Yay! Please email me at danielle@fromthismomentplanners if you want me to save a spot for you or for more info on the event.
Come on down, mingle, and enjoy yummy wine, appetizers, and desserts with us. Hope to see you there!
To help get our favorite ladies into the holiday spirit, Cristina Garcia of Extraordinary Events and I are hosting a fun little holiday party on Thursday, October 29th in La Jolla Cove. Along with showcasing my latest photography, I'll be teaching crafty do-it-yourself holiday card classes throughout the afternoon.
Extraordinary Events & Weddings, a company owned by my dear friend, Cristina, is thrilled to announce the addition of The Promiscuous Chef and Hacienda de las Rosas Winery. There will be a wine tasting and delicious fair prepared by Chef Craig! Please pass this along to your friends, clients and family!
In additional to all of the fun food and wine festivities, I will be teaching do-it-yourself holiday card making classes. Yay! Please email me at danielle@fromthismomentplanners if you want me to save a spot for you or for more info on the event.
Come on down, mingle, and enjoy yummy wine, appetizers, and desserts with us. Hope to see you there!
PS: If you can't make it, leave a comment and I'll send ya a DIY kit! XO
LOVE {chocolate thumbprint cookies}
Mis cookies favoritas= chocolate thumbprint cookies. When I was a little girl, my mom used to buy these from the bakery of our local grocery store. You can imagine how many nights I spent secretively eating entire boxes of these delicious little treats after she went to bed. Mmm. Looks like I'll be making a batch of these tonight! :o)
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, via Technicolor Kitchen
Cookie dough:
½ cup {1 stick} unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
Filling:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
Preheat the oven to 350ºF; line two baking sheets with baking paper.
Start by making the dough: in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in flour, beginning on low speed and increasing to medium high, until a dough forms – it won’t be sticky.
Roll dough by teaspoonfuls into balls, and place 1in. apart onto prepared sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, and press thumb, or the backside of a measuring spoon, into tops of cookies to make indentations. Return to oven, and bake until light brown on the edges, 7 to 9 minutes more. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Make the filling: combine chocolate, butter, and corn syrup in a small heatproof bowl. Set over a pot of simmering water; stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly. When cookies are cool, fill the thumbprints with the chocolate mixture – there will be some filling left, even though I halved the filling recipe without halving the dough recipe.
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, via Technicolor Kitchen
Cookie dough:
½ cup {1 stick} unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
Filling:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
Preheat the oven to 350ºF; line two baking sheets with baking paper.
Start by making the dough: in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in flour, beginning on low speed and increasing to medium high, until a dough forms – it won’t be sticky.
Roll dough by teaspoonfuls into balls, and place 1in. apart onto prepared sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, and press thumb, or the backside of a measuring spoon, into tops of cookies to make indentations. Return to oven, and bake until light brown on the edges, 7 to 9 minutes more. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Make the filling: combine chocolate, butter, and corn syrup in a small heatproof bowl. Set over a pot of simmering water; stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly. When cookies are cool, fill the thumbprints with the chocolate mixture – there will be some filling left, even though I halved the filling recipe without halving the dough recipe.
LOVE {scarves}
Baby, it's cold outside {well, by San Diego standards!} Whew, talk about waking up to some chilly weather this morning. Thank goodness for heated seats.
One of my favorite cold weather accessories is a pretty, warm scarf. There's something about being all bundled up that brings a big smile to my face. Check out these adorable options, all from Etsy...
Victoriana Scarflette, $79:
Antique Blue Flower Scarflette, $37:
Winter Warmer, $50:
One of my favorite cold weather accessories is a pretty, warm scarf. There's something about being all bundled up that brings a big smile to my face. Check out these adorable options, all from Etsy...
Victoriana Scarflette, $79:
Antique Blue Flower Scarflette, $37:
Winter Warmer, $50:
Friday, October 23, 2009
WANT {jalapeño popper dip}
For as long as I can remember, I've been a big dip girl- bean dip, dip for my Olive Garden breadsticks, cheese dip for my tortilla chips... I love me some dip! {Not so great for the diet, blah!}
This Jalapeño Popper Dip looks sooooooo delicious, don't you think? Jalapenos- love. Warm, cheesy goodness- love! Thank for sharing, Kevin from Closet Cooking. I will be making this, and several of your other yummy-sounding recipes, ASAP. :P
Jalapeno Popper Dip
(makes 4 snacks sized servings)
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (room temperature)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano
1 (4 ounce) can sliced jalapenos
2 jalapeno peppers (chopped, optional)
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano
Directions:
1. Mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, parmigiano reggiano and jalapenos in a bowl and pour into a baking dish.
2. Mix the panko bread crumbs and parmigiano reggiano and sprinkle over the dip.
3. Bake in a 375F oven until bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 10-20 minutes.
This Jalapeño Popper Dip looks sooooooo delicious, don't you think? Jalapenos- love. Warm, cheesy goodness- love! Thank for sharing, Kevin from Closet Cooking. I will be making this, and several of your other yummy-sounding recipes, ASAP. :P
Jalapeno Popper Dip
(makes 4 snacks sized servings)
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (room temperature)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano
1 (4 ounce) can sliced jalapenos
2 jalapeno peppers (chopped, optional)
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano
Directions:
1. Mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, parmigiano reggiano and jalapenos in a bowl and pour into a baking dish.
2. Mix the panko bread crumbs and parmigiano reggiano and sprinkle over the dip.
3. Bake in a 375F oven until bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 10-20 minutes.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
WANT {golden lace leather necklace}
Isn't this Golden Lace Leather Necklace from Eninaj's Etsy shop gor-ge-ous?! A piece like this is essential for all those cute strapless holiday dresses... Love it, want it, need it!
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