Crepes, crepes, crepes

I will never forget the first time I had a crepe on the streets of Paris.  I'd had crepes before  but none could ever come close to that experience.  It was ham and cheese oozing with warm gooey goodness.  I will never forget how delicious it was and how wonderful it was to be actually in "Paris" while I ate it.  Ever since then I have had an infatuation with this wonderful confection.  It can be savory or sweet.  Served for dessert or breakfast or as a snack.  It's so versatile and simple, yet elegant and delicate. 

Happy Valentines Day!!!

I think what I like about Valentines day is that it's all about love.  Well for my kids it's all about candy and treats and sweets, but for me it's all about love.  I show it by baking for my family and making valentines.  There is nothing better than a homemade Valentine.  Then there is the crafter in me that jumps at a chance to help decorate my children's Valentines box.  The best part is watching the kids dump out that box and read every card and thank every child who gave them a card. It's so sweet.

Here is what we did this Valentines day.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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Words cannot express how good these are.  I only wish I could pass on the smell and the warm gooey goodness that accompanied these amazingly wonderful pancakes.  I found these at Recipegirl.com . I was hesitant to try them since I couldn't even imagine how you would combine cinnamon rolls and pancakes.  My kids loooove cinnamon rolls and I hate how long they take to make so this recipe sounded like just the thing to make us all happy. I was right.

Paper purses

What is cuter than a paper purse?  Well maybe a paper purse filled with tiny little goodies and a cute little girl holding it.  These little purses were the treat bags for my daughters birthday party, but with Valentines day just around the corner these would make the perfect Valentine treat bags or birthday treat bags or tiny gift bags.  Just take your pick.

Marshmallow Heart Pops

Nothing says Valentines like red hearts.  Now if they are marshmallow filled and on a stick well that's even better.  These are so easy and super cute.  I know I say that all the time but I mean it just the same. 

Oreo Cake Hearts

These cute Oreo hearts couldn't be any easier.  If you're not a baker or even if you are these are the perfect sweet treat for any Valentine occasion.

Mara's Hello Kitty inspired 4th Birthday party

I can't believe my little Mara just turned 4.  She such a wonder and a joy and she always brings a smile to my face.  She's very girly and playful so it's no wonder she loves Hello Kitty.  I mean who doesn't.  So I knew her party had to be Hello Kitty with lots of pink and playful notes throughout. 

Customer pics

I just received these lovely pictures from a customers baby shower.  They used my Alice printable to decorate this beautiful cake.  I love the grassy bottom with the cute little white rabbit and the adorable flowers that match my flowers.  It just warms my heart to see that something I did is being used to help celebrate someones special day. 

Thank you Frances for letting me see the finished product.  I just love costumer pics.

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My Alice line of printables can be found here.

Hello Mara Kitty

My sweet sweet Mara's 4th birthday is coming up and my house is flooded with pink kitty party projects (say that fast ten times).  I saw these ears on Pinterest and couldn't wait to make them.  There wasn't a tutorial so I plan to post one of my own soon.  I made them with felt, a headband and a hot glue gun.  Super cheap and easy and adorable.  I've said it before and I will say it again.  Pinterest is such an amazing resource and both my girls are so stinkin cute.

Halo inspired Birthday

It's hard to believe that my little Marcus just turned eleven years old.  He's almost a preteen and knows exactly what he likes and doesn't like.  He loves the Halo video game and anything to do with Nerf guns and combat.  I decided to combine all of those things into his one special day.  For those of you not familiar with Halo it's a human alien combat game.  So I wanted to create a kind of space/futuristic/alien/combat feel.  Whew that's a lot of things.  Marcus had a really great time and said he loved the party so really that's all that matters to me.  If other people find some inspiration from it than that's just an extra bonus. 

Happy New Year!

Not your average sparkler.

In Germany we celebrate the New Year with fireworks.  They are everywhere and it's loud and so beautiful to behold. 

I think the sparkler was as big as she was.

 When the clock strikes 12 there is suddenly a display of lights all over the night sky.  It's such an amazing experience that we even let our little ones stay up to share it with us.  What a wonderful way to welcome in the New Year. 

I wish you all a year filled with promise and hope and lots of reasons to celebrate.  

~Sunny~ 

Apple Pie the apple of my eye

So I wanted to talk about Apple pie sometime before Thanksgiving or even Christmas at the latest, but it didn't happen.  I won't make excuses for myself I will just finish up what I started months ago and tell you everything I know about Apple pie.  

Pie Crust

You can't have pie without crust.  Well I guess you can but then it would be called something else, like applesauce or apple crisp or pudding.  For me the crust makes the pie.  It must be light and flaky and buttery. I've tried many different recipes and could never find just the right one so years (many years) ago I decided to make up my own.  I hope this helps you in someway with your pie baking endeavors.  

Merry Christmas

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with family and loved ones and don't forget the milk and cookies for Santa. 

~Sunny~

Eggnog Pancakes

Yet another eggnog recipe to satisfy my eggnog addiction.  I made these the other morning for my kids and they loved them.  They are light and fluffy with a hint of eggnog and just perfect for Christmas breakfast.