Some Good Advice

 

I am pretty sure that this woman wrote this post just for me.  I know we have never met, but I feel like she is fully aware of the small disaster that is my kitchen/dining room table when it comes time to decorate cookies.  

So hop on over to Sweetopia and read up on all her great tips on organized cookie decorating.  There are lots of other great ideas and suggestions so I bet you will be stuck there for a while!  Happy reading!

I only have one suggestion to add.  Don’t wait until 9:00pm to start your decorating like I do.  It only results in chaos and chastising from Green Bay fans.  (See example below)  And me committing to redo do them pending a Packers victory on Sunday. 

 

Bridal Shower Brunch

 

Saturday we hosted a bridal shower for one of the cutest, sweetest brides ever.  With the help of her family, his family and their friends, they pulled off planning a wedding in a week!  All in order for the couple to be happily married before he got deployed.  (Which he has yet happen and is a story for another post!) 

We decided a Pampered Chef shower was the way to go and they got everything on their list plus more!  

We borrowed several of the white serving pieces  from Ro, our consultant and the brunch buffet turned out beautifully. 

 

There are lots of people to thank for all their help with this. 

1.  Jennifer, for ironing all the tablecloths!

2. Brian, for buying Laura a Cricut for Christmas so we could make all the cute toaster, mixer and coffee pot picks.

3. Ro, for being such an accommodating Pampered Chef Consultant and spending an entire day with us.

4. Everyone who signed up to bring food and who stayed to wash the dishes.

5. Lauren, for the awesome granola recipe, and the idea for the party!  Keep those links coming!

6.  The bride, the groom and their wonderful families.

Did I mention Laura’s Cricut?  Oh, yes I did.  Thanks Laura!

All things Faux Bois

 

I have a slight love for all things faux bois.  Did you see this? 

 

This is what Mom had for us to test out over Christmas.  Of course, she had ordered all the necessary materials and all I had to do was make it happen. It turned out great and when we packaged it all up it looked just like the picture!

Here is another great idea, among thousands I am sure, but this one looks realistic and inexpensive.  They would be great for a centerpiece for a woodland themed party! 

 

Ok, back to work for me.  I am still trying to recover from Christmas, if you can’t tell by my lack of blog posts! 

Not So Secret Recipe

I don't really believe that there should be secret recipes. I think the FNM has a page each month called Copy That for that exact reason. They don't think there should be secret recipes either :) Pretty much recipes are meant to be shared. They provide life long memories and get passed down from generation to generation. Whether they are written down on a piece of scratch paper or typed up in an email with a fabulous running commentary (Adriane) or just passed on by word of mouth, they are always best when shared.

So to the person who asked for the Cranberry Spritzer recipe, here you go.

Mix 1 part cranberry juice to 1 part Sprite. Pour over ice and enjoy!

Good for any occasion but best when enjoyed with a giant plate of anything Mom is serving after 10:00pm.

Here is a link  to some great downloadable recipe cards for you to share your best recipes with your friends.The one pictured above is called Mamie.  Just in time for a last minute Christmas gift.

Pyrex Love

OH WOW! CHECK OUT THIS LINK! 

(Yes, I realize I am yelling and just used 2 exclamation points.)

If you don’t love this blog just for the fabulous pictures in the header, something is wrong with you. Well, actually something is probably wrong with me, not you ;)

My Pyrex  collection is limited to a set of mixing bowls and a few covered refrigerator dishes  but this blog makes me what to head out to the Goodwill right this minute!  

Check it out and leave a comment  here to be entered in the giveaway! 

Weekend Wedding

Here are some pictures  from the wedding this weekend. 

 

Thanks to the happy couple for letting us help out with your     very special day!

2010 Christmas Gifts from Let it be Done

 

Just in time for the holidays!  Some handmade gifts for you to purchase and share with your friends and family. 

Vintage Print Paper Birds

These  birds are hand cut and decoupaged with your choice of vintage Christmas music, book pages or recipes and are mounted on a colored clothespin.  Sold in sets of 5 for $15.00.  Please specify pattern. 

 

Paper Bird Card Holder

The same cute  bird mounted on a  vintage Jell-O mold.  With a clothespin back, it is perfect for holding recipe cards or your favorite photo.  $6.00 each.  Please specify pattern.

 

Festive Paper Banners

Decorate for any occasion with a personalized paper banner.  You choose the saying to be mounted on sheet music, book pages or patterned paper.  Pennants are 4 inches wide by 6 inches high and a 6 foot banner will accommodate 15 pennants. Banners are strung on 1/2 inch colored ribbon.  $12.00 for each 6 foot banner.

 

Clever  Collars                                                                                                     for dressing up  your favorite beverages

For your coffee loving friends . 

Collar with a White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie.

For your beer buddies.  Collar with BBQ Pecans.

For you wine drinking relatives. (You know who you are)        Collar with Herb Dip Mix.

Christmas Paper Collars are $3.00 each or 4 for $10.00.             Mix and match.  Beverages not included.

 

Christmas Aroma

Back by popular demand!  Served up in a vintage enamelware pan, the blend of fruit and spices will have your home smelling good all season long.  $15.00 each.

 

Please email or call to place your orders!  Order by December 15th for Christmas delivery.

Shipping will be added at the time of purchase based on the items ordered.

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Kellee 970.744.0913

Laura 970.481.2191