If you know me at all, you know that I don't consider myself very creative when it comes to the home. But I'll let you know I do have my moments. They are rare...but if I actually have enough time and inspiration, I can let my hidden baking and decorating genius shine.
It just so happens that one day this Christmas break I let the domestic diva in me come out of the closet. I have recently become a bit addicted to Pinterest and found so many things I wanted to try. I had a 6 hour stretch with nothing on the agenda and I set to work to make some goodies with the kids. Funny how they each lasted about a grand total of a half an hour each, until they got distracted. And I was left with a mountain-sized mess that reminded me why I don't often do this...6 hours in a kitchen is not exactly my paradise, but I was pleased with the outcome.
Now because of my time on Pinterest and certain blogs, I have also been inspired to start taking artistic pictures of my creations which I will share with you today. (Actually, these serve as proof that I can be domestic!)
I began the day by making a Blueberry Coffee Cake -- Yum! You can find the recipe here.
Next up, I candied pecans to serve on a salad. These are absolutely delish and I recommend you visit this site and make them yourself. Every Christmas I buy a bag of candied pecans because I love them so much and spend a fortune for them. These were far less expensive and just as good!
Then I whipped up 3 batches of toffee for our neighbors which the girls and I delivered later that day. (This is actually a microwave recipe from a friend that is so easy!)
We then thought it would be fun to make Peppermint Play Dough to give to my niece as an added little gift. Another Pinterest idea found here. I even decorated the jar!!
In the midst of all this, I also stuck a ham in the oven and made garlic mashed potatoes because our family of 5 was going to open our Christmas gifts this night. And so we hauled out the few Christmas dishes that I have and set a pretty table. Taryn wanted a candle light dinner, and we came up with this centerpiece idea from things we had in the house...a few up-side-down wine glasses and Christmas ornaments.
Not bad, huh?
Now if you check back in 3 years you might find a similar day, but likely...not until then!
It just so happens that one day this Christmas break I let the domestic diva in me come out of the closet. I have recently become a bit addicted to Pinterest and found so many things I wanted to try. I had a 6 hour stretch with nothing on the agenda and I set to work to make some goodies with the kids. Funny how they each lasted about a grand total of a half an hour each, until they got distracted. And I was left with a mountain-sized mess that reminded me why I don't often do this...6 hours in a kitchen is not exactly my paradise, but I was pleased with the outcome.
Now because of my time on Pinterest and certain blogs, I have also been inspired to start taking artistic pictures of my creations which I will share with you today. (Actually, these serve as proof that I can be domestic!)
I began the day by making a Blueberry Coffee Cake -- Yum! You can find the recipe here.
Next up, I candied pecans to serve on a salad. These are absolutely delish and I recommend you visit this site and make them yourself. Every Christmas I buy a bag of candied pecans because I love them so much and spend a fortune for them. These were far less expensive and just as good!
Then I whipped up 3 batches of toffee for our neighbors which the girls and I delivered later that day. (This is actually a microwave recipe from a friend that is so easy!)
We then thought it would be fun to make Peppermint Play Dough to give to my niece as an added little gift. Another Pinterest idea found here. I even decorated the jar!!
In the midst of all this, I also stuck a ham in the oven and made garlic mashed potatoes because our family of 5 was going to open our Christmas gifts this night. And so we hauled out the few Christmas dishes that I have and set a pretty table. Taryn wanted a candle light dinner, and we came up with this centerpiece idea from things we had in the house...a few up-side-down wine glasses and Christmas ornaments.
Not bad, huh?
Now if you check back in 3 years you might find a similar day, but likely...not until then!
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