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Entries from August 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012

Friday
Aug312012

September 2012 Calendar Download

We can all use a little pick-me-up every once in a while, right?! So for this month's free calendar download I thought I'd paint a sweet little reminder to brighten your day. And since the calendar was designed so that the artwork can be cut out and mailed off as a postcard too, you can go ahead and pass the cheer along to someone you know who could use a smile in their mailbox. Just click on the image above to begin your download. Also if you missed them, you can find the past calendar downloads for 2012 right here. xo Ez

P.S. This Monday we're celebrating the Labor Day holiday, so I'll be seeing you again next Tuesday. Have a great weekend friends!

Friday
Aug312012

Pinterest Pros: Set No.3

I can't believe we're at the end of August already! Eep! Time sure has flown, hasn't it?!

Thanks for all your great feedback on last week's post and the Pinterest Pros Series. Today I've once again spotlighted two of my Pinterest favorites, and then added in one more that was nominated by you. If you have someone that you feel deserves to be selected as a Pinterest Pro, please let me know about them in the comments section here. I'm always thrilled to discover inspiring people to follow on Pinterest, aren't you?! xo Ez

1. Rachel Ball (she also writes one of my favorite blogs): pin | pin | pin // Recommended board to follow: I Am Always Hungry

2. Melissa Andersonpin | pin | pin // Recommended board to follow: Kids In The Hall

3. Caro Chase (nominated by Amelie): pin | pin | pin // Recommended board to follow: To Love

Friday
Aug312012

Color Inspiration Daily: 08. 31. 12

Thursday
Aug302012

Good Taste: Homemade Oreo Cookies with Minty Creme Filling

I wanted to quickly pop by to share a link/review for these scrumptious Homemade Oreo Cookie recipe that I found over on Pinterest last week. As usual I adapted the recipe to make it gluten free, and then went a step further and altered the filling to make it deliciously minty too. Yum! It was such an easy recipe and the results were awesome. If you have the ingredients on hand, I highly recommend whipping up a quick batch!

For the original recipe by The Marion House Book, visit Sweet Potato Chronicles. My minor adaptations are below, in case you'd like a gluten-free and minty creme filling as well. Enjoy! xo Ez

Oreo Cookie adaptations:

  • Substitute traditional flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour (I used my favorite Carol's All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour)
  • Be sure that all other ingredients are labeled as gluten-free (i.e. baking powder, baking soda, etc.)
  • As with most gluten-free things...these taste best on the first day. I recommend leaving the cookies un-iced until you are ready to serve them, and storing them in an air-tight container. Any leftover cookies (there won't be any) would probably make a great cookie crumb crust for a cheesecake or tort.

Minty Creme Filling adaptation: 

  • Use 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) in place of the butter/shortening combo in the original recipe.
  • Use natural alcohol-free Peppermint Extract in place of the vanilla (but don't use the vanilla measurement). Add a few drops of mint at a time until the icing has the minty taste that you like.
  • If you don't ice your cookies all at once, you can store your frosting in the refrigerator for several days. When ready to use, just allow icing to soften at room temperature and beat it quickly with a spatula or mixer until it is fluffy again.

 Interested in more? Check out my Food & Recipes Gallery!

Thursday
Aug302012

In Good Company: Father Rabbit Limited

Every week I keep an ongoing list of potential sites and finds that I want to share with you all. As the week progresses I check off those that I've posted and then the ones that I don't get to are always rolled on to the next week's list. Such is the case with lovely New Zealand based shop, Father Rabbit...which has sadly been shuffling from week to week on my must-share list for over a month. I say it's about time for a proper introduction!

I'm sure you'll love all the beautiful home goods they have to offer, so hop, skip, or jump your way over and pay them a visit. They ship internationally...and offer flat rate shipping charges too. Love that! Enjoy! xo Ez

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