Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Go with the grain
I love this unique curvy wooden flooring. It reminds me of an architecht called Hundertwasser that I studied in Vienna. He was famous for saying, "The straight line is God-less." Even the floors in the buildings he designed weren't flat. They would have gentle waves and hills to mimic the surface of the earth.
This curvy floor taps into the same idea but is far more practical than building a big mound in the middle of your living room.
Apparently its called Bolefloor. Logging that away in my "future home" file.
This curvy floor taps into the same idea but is far more practical than building a big mound in the middle of your living room.
Apparently its called Bolefloor. Logging that away in my "future home" file.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
White Door
Globe Necklace
Combining my pure and unadulterated love of globes and quirky jewelry...
When $220 jewelry comes into my price range, this is at the top of the list. (Well, maybe second after the silver hoops from Tiffany's 1837 collection that I've been fiending after.)
When $220 jewelry comes into my price range, this is at the top of the list. (Well, maybe second after the silver hoops from Tiffany's 1837 collection that I've been fiending after.)
Mary John
I love the beautiful simplicity of the pieces in the Etsy shop Mary John.
This silver lining cloud ring....
And this miniscule thin gold band....
...are my favorites.
This silver lining cloud ring....
And this miniscule thin gold band....
...are my favorites.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Teacup Cake
These little teacup brownie cakes are cooked in the microwave and can be ready in 10 minutes. I die of cuteness.
Teacup Brownie Cakes
3 tablespoons Butter
4 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
1 Egg
3 tablespoons Milk
dash of pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup unbleached Flour
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
3 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
dash of Salt
1/4 cup Chocolate Chips
1. In a glass measuring cup (2 cup capacity) heat butter in the microwave until it's just melted, but not hot. About 30-40 seconds depending on your microwave.
2. Stir sugar into the melted butter then beat in the egg. Add the milk and dash of vanilla. Mix in cocoa powder and cinnamon. Add flour, stir until incorporated.
3. Pour batter into two small microwave safe cups (at least 4 oz capacity) until each is halfway full. Sprinkle in half of the chocolate chips. Divide the rest of the batter between the cups then tap them lightly on the counter to even out the batter. Arrange the rest of the chocolate chips on top, sprinkle on a little extra cinnamon if you want to get fancy.
4. Microwave the cups, one at a time, in the center of the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. The cakes should rise but still look a little glossy when you take them out. Eat hot.
Teacup Brownie Cakes
3 tablespoons Butter
4 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
1 Egg
3 tablespoons Milk
dash of pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup unbleached Flour
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
3 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
dash of Salt
1/4 cup Chocolate Chips
1. In a glass measuring cup (2 cup capacity) heat butter in the microwave until it's just melted, but not hot. About 30-40 seconds depending on your microwave.
2. Stir sugar into the melted butter then beat in the egg. Add the milk and dash of vanilla. Mix in cocoa powder and cinnamon. Add flour, stir until incorporated.
3. Pour batter into two small microwave safe cups (at least 4 oz capacity) until each is halfway full. Sprinkle in half of the chocolate chips. Divide the rest of the batter between the cups then tap them lightly on the counter to even out the batter. Arrange the rest of the chocolate chips on top, sprinkle on a little extra cinnamon if you want to get fancy.
4. Microwave the cups, one at a time, in the center of the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. The cakes should rise but still look a little glossy when you take them out. Eat hot.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Baby animals that will make you say "Awww!"
Awwwww!
Sharon Montrose takes the sweetest animal pictures. Guess which one is my favorite? (I'll give you a hint, its the llama.)
Reflections of Christ
The Reflections of Christ exhibit is a collection of photographs taken by Mark Mabry, re-enacting scenes from the life of the Savior.
This Easter, may we remember the reason we celebrate.
This Easter, may we remember the reason we celebrate.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Given
"Talent is God-given.
Be humble.
Fame is man-given.
Be grateful.
Conceit is self-given.
Be careful."
~ John Wooden
Be humble.
Fame is man-given.
Be grateful.
Conceit is self-given.
Be careful."
~ John Wooden
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