Food Friday! Treats for My Sweet!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I've been trying to decide if we should go out to dinner, or stay in. If we go out- I want Italian, but if we stay in I was thinking crab legs! We'll probably spend the same amount either way- so we'll see. I think the real determining factor is finding an outfit to wear to dinner. I'm guessing I shouldn't show up in my yoga pants and husband's sweatshirt???

Anyway, you should know by now that I have a love of sweets- or maybe an addiction. That is the first thing that pops into my head during any holiday... what kind of dessert will we have?? Options are endless, but here are a few that I am contemplating. I've included two red velvet cupcake recipes. One is without frosting, and the other is with. If you are like me I take my cupcakes with extra frosting, then I separate the top portion from the bottom, eat the bottom first and then stuff my mouth with all that frosting! Gross I know!

Red Velvet Cupcakes (image BHG)

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake (image BHG)
Raspberry Nut Sundae (image via BHG)

Fudge Brownie Tartlets (image via BHG)

Orange Kissed Churros with Hot Chocolate Sauce (image via Woman's Day)
Strawberry Valentine's Cake (image via Woman's Day)

Valentine's Lollipops (image via Woman's Day)

Cupid Cake (image via Woman's Day)

Red Velvet Cupcakes (with frosting!) (image via Woman's Day)

Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!

XO
SHS

Chalk It Up To An Addiction!

I know I've posted before on chalkboard paint, but when I found these images I knew I had to post again. I love how easily you can transform a door, wall, piece of furniture, etc. with a single coat of this stuff. Last year I painted the entire top portion of my outdoor dining table with chalkboard paint and I love it! Now I am contemplating painting a wall in my kitchen. I've just got to convince my husband!

I love this pantry door, plus I love the organization and the white pitchers
Love these tags

Love the look of this chalkboard paint headboard

Love this image

How awesome would that wall be for your kids to be creative?
What about painting all of your kitchen cupboards?

Have a great day!
XO
SHS

Food Friday! It's All About the Treat!

It's Food Friday, and I am suffering from a very-very bad sweet tooth. Add to that my love of rice krispy treats, and I could be in serious trouble this weekend. What is it about these inexpensive krispy, chocolatey, marshmallowy, peanut buttery, fudgey little bars- you can't just eat one!

Here are a few different variations on the classic treat, I'm sure you can find one (if not all) to fall in love with!

Sweet Nick's Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Crunch Bars

Stephanie's Kitchen Ooey Gooey Chocolatey Rice Krispy Treat
NewlyWedCooking Chocolate Chip Cookie with Rice Krispy Treat

Marzipan's Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Bars

David Lebovitz White Chocolate Rice Krispy Treat w/ Candied Peanuts

Brown Eyed Baker Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars
Happy Eating!
XO
SHS

Package Love

I love packaging- just love it! Here are a few images I happen to be really enjoying today. I archive these images for inspiration with gifts, but also just to admire. I know last summer there was a package exchange through Oh Hello Friend. I hope there is another one this year, 'cause I'm gonna enter!

Click on image to enlarge

Images left to right: emersonmade, nicepackage, ohhellofriend, snippetandink, armellejewelry, amandarae

Have a lovely day!

XO
SHS

Ughh, another winter day!

I always love the idea of winter and snow for the holidays, but once that time has passed- I'm usually pretty sick of it! Today I was reading Snippet and Ink's blog about being sick of the cold (me too!) so she posted a spring inspiration board to help all of us cope for the day! It really makes me smile, and daydream about spring.

I also found this DIY tutorial on making these awesome garden markers from the site CutoutandKeep!

And then, when I thought my spirit was lifted enough- I found these images of the potting area and garden in the movie It's Complicated... now I'm in heaven- and ready to take on this gloomy day!

Have a great day friends!
XO
SHS

Make It Monday! Baby Room Decorating!

A few people have asked what theme I'm using for the nursery... so here it is! I wanted to go with a theme that wasn't truck, sport, or Disney inspired. I opted for a nature theme. Also, I don't care for primary colors, I tend to prefer more natural, muted tones.

I have an old dresser that my mom and I are re-doing... here is a picture of the color I tried to match. I tend to love worn furniture, so I might just use that technique as well.
This is an image from the latest Anthropologie catalog- and it has inspired me to paint the baby dresser drawers with numbers.


This leaf print fabric is just my style.

Now, I know this room is girly- and I'm having a boy, but I'm using it for inspiration- you just have to imagine it with my color theme. The thing I like the most is the bed made from palettes, and the old door used as the headboard. I think it would be nice to have a bed in the nursery. I'm just not sure I have the space.

Love these owls, which can be purchased through retromama's etsy site. You can also purchase the pattern and make your own, I think I might!

Here is an owl mobile from Pink Perch etsy store- lovin' this!

I'm thinking of doing a wall tree and really like this one, just not the colors...

and this one is also inspiring me. I might just use real tree branches to create a tree, then make felt birds to hang from the branches... we'll see.

I have lots of old crates, so I will definitely use at least one for the room and fill it with books or toys!

Well, now you know what is inspiring my nursery decorating. I'm getting really excited! I plan to show progress pictures just as soon as I clear out the room and get going on putting it all together!

XO
SHS

Food Friday! Cookies... yes please!

I won't actually be baking today, but I will be dreaming of these chocolate chip cookies that I found through the wonderful blog Lovely Morning. When Kristina mentioned the recipe for these cookies included sea salt, I knew I had to try a batch for myself.

And don't these cookies from Sheena at The Little Red House blog look just as scrumptious.

Maybe you are one of the thousands or millions with a New Year's resolution to eat healthy this year... if that's the case then this recipe should suit you fine. The poose cookie made with whole wheat flour by Steph Chows look tasty, tasty too!

Have a wonderful weekend, and happy baking!

XO
SHS