A Mother’s Day Tablescape

It’s been a long time since I’ve done a tablescape, and to be honest, I’ve missed doing them.

I honor of Mother’s Day, I’ve done a tablescape using the china & gold silverware that my Mother-In-Law gave me.  It’s absolutely gorgeous & I’m so grateful for it.

Mother's Day Tablescape

I started with a pink tablecloth (which is actually a pink twin sized sheet, cut to fit) and added a layer of lace to tone it down a bit.

Because the china is trimmed in gold, I used a gold charger as a base.  I used white napkins so it didn’t detract from the china.

A Mother's Day Tablescape

The napkins are held with silver & gold napkin rings to tie in the gold.

Silver & Gold Napkin Rings

I kept the centerpiece simple, using a small serving platter to hold the tea pot with the creamer & sugar bowl on either side.  A little pink table scatter finished it off.

A Mother's Day Tablescape

I added my favorite Wexford glasses.

Wexford Glass

And added the Water Jewels Centerpiece to the little corner of the dining area.  To see how I made this, click on the blue link.

Water Jewels Centerpiece

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I hope you enjoyed my Mother’s Day Tablescape.

Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Creating everyone!

I’ll be joining:

Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday

 

Quick Coffee Cake

I’ve been making this recipe for Coffee Cake for years.  It’s so easy to make & doesn’t take very long.  The hubby likes it & it packs well in lunches.  I hope you enjoy it.

What you’ll need is:

Quick Coffee Cake

3 tbsp. softened butter

½ cup sugar

1 egg

1 cup flour

1 ¼ tsp. baking powder

1 ¼ tsp. salt

1/3 cup milk

¼ tsp. vanilla

1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)

½ tsp. cinnamon

½ tbsp. butter (cubed)

Mix 3 tbsp. butter with sugar.

Add egg & beat until creamy.

Mix flour, baking powder & salt thoroughly

Add sugar mixture alternately with milk.

Add vanilla.

Spread batter evenly in a greased, 8” square baking pan.

Mix brown sugar & cinnamon & sprinkle over batter.

Dot with 2 tbs. butter.

Bake 350º

25 – 30 minutes

Quick Coffee Cake

Hubby’s first slice.

Quick Coffee Cake

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Water Jewels Centerpiece

Some of my favorite centerpieces have been made using Water Jewels, sometimes called Water Gems.  They are tiny dehydrated pellets that when soaked in water, they swell up into what looks like clear marbles.  They’re squishy & bouncy and when water is poured over them, they become invisible, which makes easy designs using flowers.

Water Gems Centerpiece

The supplies for this centerpiece are, Water Jewels (got them at Michael’s), a clear container that will hold water, flower heads, water, measuring spoon, water & some candles.

Water Jewels supplies

After they gems have swollen in the water (about 6 to 8 hours) you can tuck flower heads down into the beads.  Top with water to watch them ‘float’ in the water, because the gems become clear.

Water Gems Centerpiece

Add candles to the top of the beads.  They keep the candles in place.  Light the candles & your centerpiece is complete!

Water Gems Centerpiece          Water Gems Centerpiece

This centerpiece can be customized for any tablescape, simply by changing the colors of the flowers used.

It would make lovely centerpieces for weddings, baby showers or any ‘special’ dinner party.

(Water Jewels will dehydrate if you don’t add more water to them.  You can add a few drops of Essential Oils to the water to make them into a room freshener.  When they are no longer being used, store them in a gallon sized Ziploc bag.  If you don’t want to store them, mix them into your garden soil to help keep the ground moist when the rain is scarce, DO NOT let them go down your drain!).

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I hope you enjoyed this.

Happy Creating everyone!

 

 

 

Easy Corsage Tutorial

Making a corsage is easier than you  might think.  These can be used for the upcoming Prom season, Weddings, Mother’s Day and even baby showers.  It can be customized easily by changing up the colors of the ribbons & floral types or colors.

The finished product…

Easy Corsage Tutorial

Using only a Dollar Tree Rose Bush, Baby Breath, Ribbon, Floral Tape & something to attach it to your dress.  (Corsage Pin, Safety Pin, or a Jewelry Pin)

Easy Corsage Tutorial

And if you want to know what to do with your corsage after you’ve worn it?  Try using them as curtain tie backs.  They make a nice feminine touch to a room as well as keeping the memories close.

Easy Corsage Tutorial

If you want to see how I made this, check it out on YouTube:

I hope you enjoyed this.  Happy Creating everyone!

(Almost) Sugar Free Granola Bars

This is one of the recipes that I make to pack in hubby’s lunches.  And since it almost sugar free, it’s one of the snacks that I can have now and again.  It’s really easy to make.  Hope you like it!

What you’ll need:

1 greased 9” x 13” pan

2 cups Rice Krispies

4 cups Oatmeal

Mix together in a large bowl.  Set aside.

1 stick Butter

½ cup sugar free Honey

2/3 cup Splenda Brown Sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla

Melt butter in a sauce pan.  Add Honey & Brown Sugar.  Cook until it comes to a bubble.  Reduce heat & cook for 2 minutes.  Turn off heat & add Vanilla.

Pour hot mixture into dry ingredients.  Mix well.  (you can add fruit or nuts now if desired)

Put into the 9” x 13” pan, smooth & pat down.  Let cool for 20 minutes.

Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Cut into bars.  Wrap each bar in parchment paper or plastic wrap for lunches.

If you’d like to watch me make them:

Happy Creating everyone!