Christmas Cookies | Sugar Cookies

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ohz-9uEVf-4qFqFC_nVnEHKZI0df66ARRkZ9qowBurf8BxavRGzPDnodRDseSMWUOpxqedn6MaVvZrI-7MD0A5Yx1Jaa5RAYuyK6GPpL5VkG7RoY-RB0yUhF8e7Y2wCSvzHGaSJ3pEY/s1600/IMG_0078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ohz-9uEVf-4qFqFC_nVnEHKZI0df66ARRkZ9qowBurf8BxavRGzPDnodRDseSMWUOpxqedn6MaVvZrI-7MD0A5Yx1Jaa5RAYuyK6GPpL5VkG7RoY-RB0yUhF8e7Y2wCSvzHGaSJ3pEY/s640/IMG_0078.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />As I'm preparing for my Holiday Christmas Cookie Brunch Workshop next week, I'd thought I'd share my tried and true, favorite recipe.  This is the same recipe my mom used when my sister and I were growing up, decorating sugar cookies for each and every holiday.  The dough is incredible to snack on!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHSanPlfXF7HRLw1KXKVDjmi9H1aDUYzZaBzw-iQXW05y5U-zGZssnk83AYZ_qdIXNTz04-_MlWZ9zCdmG4u_CrEFjVRUdHTdciMFCou9_7IEW3cZ7BVcsA6UHNj0gRmol2TqFvIn6dk/s1600/best-sugar-cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHSanPlfXF7HRLw1KXKVDjmi9H1aDUYzZaBzw-iQXW05y5U-zGZssnk83AYZ_qdIXNTz04-_MlWZ9zCdmG4u_CrEFjVRUdHTdciMFCou9_7IEW3cZ7BVcsA6UHNj0gRmol2TqFvIn6dk/s640/best-sugar-cookies.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i>Jenny's </i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Deluxe Sugar Cookies</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F12%2Fchristmas-cookies-sugar-cookies-from.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-6_opsFUx90c%2FUMEeYW5wxCI%2FAAAAAAAAOwg%2FBiRO0IOYqJs%2Fs640%2Fbest-sugar-cookies.jpg&description=The%20BEST%20Sugar%20Cookie%20Recipe...%20uses%20powdered%20sugar%21%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F12%2Fchristmas-cookies-sugar-cookies-from.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> <span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Sugar Cookie Recipe</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span">2 sticks of butter<br />1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar<br />2 1/2 cups of flour<br />1 tsp of vanilla<br />1 tsp of cream of tarter<br />1 tsp of baking soda<br />1 egg<br /><br />In your Kitchen Aid fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together butter and powdered sugar.  Add Flour, vanilla, cream of tarter, soda, and egg.  On slow, stir together ingredients just until combined.  Turn the dough out onto a floured board and wrap it with plastic wrap.  Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.  </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FJl6jg_a2N4B8ehBklrrCiByREY1FnUz8r9b-Evbe0-Vp7yBVyH3dV217tXoLZFMNCAGNRXQhTG6WvsJn0hMFSVOaIBs2-BhvPQc8VAPm3FI178zBhZXtykxC9qGiQ1FylQqspvgjsMy/s1600/IMG_3602.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FJl6jg_a2N4B8ehBklrrCiByREY1FnUz8r9b-Evbe0-Vp7yBVyH3dV217tXoLZFMNCAGNRXQhTG6WvsJn0hMFSVOaIBs2-BhvPQc8VAPm3FI178zBhZXtykxC9qGiQ1FylQqspvgjsMy/s320/IMG_3602.JPG" width="320" /></span></span></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Unwrap the dough and put it on a floured board.  Be sure to flour the rollin pin, as well. </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITOh3xr8HS8mD4_sYM6R_Ik9t4vh_VNsYoIYf7WntnZRkqfUtoLqECpzopOLJ02S2Qe4WSF_w68ddHCbVz5zQ41xv5E7RCqtUJfjt1KpNDYS4P49muk9NTvrWYDOcxVo1Ab3TfmCbRwbY/s1600/IMG_3625.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITOh3xr8HS8mD4_sYM6R_Ik9t4vh_VNsYoIYf7WntnZRkqfUtoLqECpzopOLJ02S2Qe4WSF_w68ddHCbVz5zQ41xv5E7RCqtUJfjt1KpNDYS4P49muk9NTvrWYDOcxVo1Ab3TfmCbRwbY/s320/IMG_3625.JPG" width="320" /></span></span></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">Roll out dough until 1/4 inch thick. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2AqFgaYUERgcFbYECbqFXWjier46toFyu9gAcBE4974LCIkhPWIoOSar7MPcG_CWxCd6IqRn_PkO2bEExYLftegAHw6C6qKhe4yR60-68Aw4wGQnke0CnMgNOWSMUWM2zYARHLhfNJxMk/s1600/IMG_3638.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2AqFgaYUERgcFbYECbqFXWjier46toFyu9gAcBE4974LCIkhPWIoOSar7MPcG_CWxCd6IqRn_PkO2bEExYLftegAHw6C6qKhe4yR60-68Aw4wGQnke0CnMgNOWSMUWM2zYARHLhfNJxMk/s320/IMG_3638.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">Cut shapes.   Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.  </span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">Bake for 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees just until the edges begin to turn brown - baking time will depend on size and thickness of the cookie.  </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7Or8tH3S4V24vJ02qiD-HQiGnfPYPFRN1Kc7Jw6h5nuxZLXRw5VJqiyqkfJBMNqNu-0djYCxvBpsNF2pf9Ub0bsL60ZpNP_7zB04HzUKtq0SWJ41I8TLbhvoSalOt1cNz6cVs1FuiDji/s1600/IMG_3683.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7Or8tH3S4V24vJ02qiD-HQiGnfPYPFRN1Kc7Jw6h5nuxZLXRw5VJqiyqkfJBMNqNu-0djYCxvBpsNF2pf9Ub0bsL60ZpNP_7zB04HzUKtq0SWJ41I8TLbhvoSalOt1cNz6cVs1FuiDji/s320/IMG_3683.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">Utilize scraps of dough by making them into a ball and re-rolling them and cutting shapes. </span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPfWqAEzL9wCM9LGgr4pLsr4lKQWFfzlHGcGLDpKIiEOr5efnkYhrrTTTvhMDbuKcD1wMT0l_ehDKyeDCI0WBIzu2_DR3S97Aomf4-HjVpWLoOoIImiKnLf7oqeSVb3Kxk0n7A2tJU42A/s1600/IMG_0068.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPfWqAEzL9wCM9LGgr4pLsr4lKQWFfzlHGcGLDpKIiEOr5efnkYhrrTTTvhMDbuKcD1wMT0l_ehDKyeDCI0WBIzu2_DR3S97Aomf4-HjVpWLoOoIImiKnLf7oqeSVb3Kxk0n7A2tJU42A/s640/IMG_0068.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Royal Icing</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;">3 egg whites<br />4 cups of powdered sugar<br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;">In the Kitchen Aid fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until almost frothy.  Add in the powdered sugar and whisk on slow until smooth.  You may need to add more or less powdered sugar or water to achieve desired thickness.  For sugar cookies, you want the icing to be thin enough that it will fall back on itself and smooth itself out, but not too thin so it will run off of the cookie.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Good colors are so important to making professional looking sugar cookies.  Here are my tips :</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Red : When making red you need to use a lot of food coloring.  I also add orange to the red to make it less pink.  Add just a touch of green to the red to make it less electric.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Green : I add a little bit of yellow and orange to green to make it more of a natural green.  For christmas, I like to use two shades of green - light and dark. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Blue : I add a little bit of yellow and orange to blue to make it softer.  It is a more sophisticated looking blue. </span></span></div><br /><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Christmas Cookies | Sugar Cookies

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Lilac Centerpiece in Pewter Serving Bowl with Lilly of the Valley

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Qs9IDtdJ42XsLqovS0W6SK3CKvj7vH_bY6_ECSkWlCLVt5raKuLOOR3UjuzYtJaUbGz6OQEj3bbtNjCv9Bkdlf4mRXrymQJtSflnvm3cWxl78-yS0hy_JVVJbKT7C3t2HZtC-tXSjbmG/s1600/IMG_5717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Qs9IDtdJ42XsLqovS0W6SK3CKvj7vH_bY6_ECSkWlCLVt5raKuLOOR3UjuzYtJaUbGz6OQEj3bbtNjCv9Bkdlf4mRXrymQJtSflnvm3cWxl78-yS0hy_JVVJbKT7C3t2HZtC-tXSjbmG/s640/IMG_5717.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F05%2Flilac-centerpiece-in-pewter-serving.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-nP2SPxIqDoI%2FUYsZxdXQ8wI%2FAAAAAAAASOc%2FNrKoXLATuik%2Fs640%2Farranging-lilacs.jpg&description=How%20to%20Arrange%20Lilacs%20-%20Easy%20tips%20for%20flower%20arranging"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />I’m not a huge fan of using stuffy, professionally design floral centerpieces when I’m hosting a party.  To me it always feels like a wedding or a catered affair when I have an arrangement that looks “too perfect.”  I prefer something that looks like it came out of my garden or my kitchen- it should to be something that compliments the setting, the menu, the occasion and the company. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-DJbLid44w00Kpp1MEwBHn4XT5CrWd6gaMQifWTej5VpTetX_f_c44KF7bKT7nO_b5c0W5E_kWT_Gj7tsvEkc_080QjH4uFOfWcW6BTGTyG7XIKYyuNEapVZhBb89PIhquBu-ihtdvKrB/s1600/IMG_5693_2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-DJbLid44w00Kpp1MEwBHn4XT5CrWd6gaMQifWTej5VpTetX_f_c44KF7bKT7nO_b5c0W5E_kWT_Gj7tsvEkc_080QjH4uFOfWcW6BTGTyG7XIKYyuNEapVZhBb89PIhquBu-ihtdvKrB/s640/IMG_5693_2.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />A few weeks ago, I used this same serving bowl to create a centerpiece with planted pansies.  Here, I've used it with lilacs to create a really bountiful arrangement.  While most of us don’t have an expansive collection of large beautiful vases in which to create centerpieces, we do often have beautiful serving pieces that we’ve served food in for years.  So many times we feel limited by what we don’t have and forget to consider what we do have.   Beyond the practicality of using something you already own versus going out and buying something new, I like to use elements from my own kitchen to create centerpieces for my table. <br /><br />You'll Need...<br />    <br />    Large Serving Bowl<br />    Double sided tape<br />    Scissors or Gardening Shears<br />    Water<br />    Flowers<br /><br />Directions : <br /><br />Fill the bowl half way with water.  Create a grid on the top of the serving bowl with the double stick tape.  Place the flowers in the bowl, using the grid to hold them in place.  Begin by using the largest blooms and branches to create the shape of the arrangement, then fill in with smaller flowers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7W53Kop1jOsYZs4pTILog96hINnDz7aWDgsLvWzbBnmQXaq8QoEElIXjy6inz_UPDcmICfk3X-bAoM466hsgEQGYAEzgkM_nbmbNFAdzKGcEnA_gYRFEPDCnNNu1-4UqEbzpmlU7EBP9u/s1600/IMG_5778_2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7W53Kop1jOsYZs4pTILog96hINnDz7aWDgsLvWzbBnmQXaq8QoEElIXjy6inz_UPDcmICfk3X-bAoM466hsgEQGYAEzgkM_nbmbNFAdzKGcEnA_gYRFEPDCnNNu1-4UqEbzpmlU7EBP9u/s640/IMG_5778_2.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHPgf8oXx8qVNSzTuwKCoGzKxeI4dN_oZ0mDlIluHaLpYzsNWFMM6qoUwKUZkxqUAI8Lyy-AOY5TOtAfnxZq9XInM-EWZoSLX5xx9UQWpvVTR4pWh3qju5VPmzI9FSXA4BRxhkTlLLcg/s1600/arranging-lilacs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHPgf8oXx8qVNSzTuwKCoGzKxeI4dN_oZ0mDlIluHaLpYzsNWFMM6qoUwKUZkxqUAI8Lyy-AOY5TOtAfnxZq9XInM-EWZoSLX5xx9UQWpvVTR4pWh3qju5VPmzI9FSXA4BRxhkTlLLcg/s640/arranging-lilacs.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>Here is the easy to pin strip!<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F05%2Flilac-centerpiece-in-pewter-serving.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-nP2SPxIqDoI%2FUYsZxdXQ8wI%2FAAAAAAAASOc%2FNrKoXLATuik%2Fs640%2Farranging-lilacs.jpg&description=How%20to%20Arrange%20Lilacs%20-%20Easy%20tips%20for%20flower%20arranging"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

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Planted Pansies Centerpiece | Spring Centerpiece | Mother's Day Centerpiece

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfEYlZ7pcnvTkQoKp6BG1xJU8EZynI3VSleJUzb6uJD0YIxd5TOC1JPLHXqCltI9Psm9DJuIBJl66zKWWA5DX04sFdpU6zgeJ_QHStIjP6hkYNEL9-PCn2LAapt8GyoYKOz90fHaN0QrC/s1600/IMG_4524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfEYlZ7pcnvTkQoKp6BG1xJU8EZynI3VSleJUzb6uJD0YIxd5TOC1JPLHXqCltI9Psm9DJuIBJl66zKWWA5DX04sFdpU6zgeJ_QHStIjP6hkYNEL9-PCn2LAapt8GyoYKOz90fHaN0QrC/s640/IMG_4524.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F04%2Fplanted-pansies-centerpiece-spring.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-3fcVhdP1e9s%2FUYsXcox1dZI%2FAAAAAAAASOE%2FeJvA4ust52A%2Fs640%2Fmothers-day.jpg&description=Mother%27s%20Day%20Planted%20Pansie%20Centerpiece%20%26%20Gift%20Idea"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br />  <br />It is no secret that I like planted flowers indoors - I love that they are seasonal, last longer than cut flowers and are usually much less expensive.  Do you know how much it would have cost me to make a floral arrangement to fill this pewter bowl- especially if I had it done at a floral shop.  Hundreds.  Hundreds!  For $12 I made this very sweet and seasonal centerpiece that would great for Mother's Day... or any other occasion like a Tuesday?  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJFP3r-WiXK-5VAjK59SDEMCoXY9iLMMUCX5B6RokqVmgWhJKIAU7fYFuxhQJXDKhoifxMe8wC7-RRV5lx_vqLfIJKtU-OSpIXC_Sza13NTZRLiLYtiSF6lv365InLJl4upN-25xUW53t/s1600/IMG_0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJFP3r-WiXK-5VAjK59SDEMCoXY9iLMMUCX5B6RokqVmgWhJKIAU7fYFuxhQJXDKhoifxMe8wC7-RRV5lx_vqLfIJKtU-OSpIXC_Sza13NTZRLiLYtiSF6lv365InLJl4upN-25xUW53t/s640/IMG_0007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Use potting soil to fill the container.  After a couple of days the flowers should be transferred to a pot, as this bowl doesn't have any drainage.  It will work great for about 5-7 days, though.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8RWkdLlEPqobbQjU8USLECgOwLVl_y19PLO2oISCW6JzPLywUT1XrbN5-O7dNWDctkl8c6GiYNw6pyMA9T5iN7LJ4P65qfWQF5dniziGQavIsR3aR_tWhis0AH1_ojr4P-FeFFcgRFY_Z/s1600/IMG_0017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8RWkdLlEPqobbQjU8USLECgOwLVl_y19PLO2oISCW6JzPLywUT1XrbN5-O7dNWDctkl8c6GiYNw6pyMA9T5iN7LJ4P65qfWQF5dniziGQavIsR3aR_tWhis0AH1_ojr4P-FeFFcgRFY_Z/s640/IMG_0017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Start by placing the flowers around the perimeter of the bowl, then fill in with soil.  Pack them in tight for a full effect.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC807IErZZRXGNpibGKB-YSnzI1r52cWrS1WFdDGNJHKKZH9toznbCa66Btfvioa1TcaTiA7GHJ8svuapjdc1P6pJTx4S_DFqG_7eZ32ONm8qqBt01T5NJX-xvvGyZPpq1yQy88j3xM48Z/s1600/IMG_0024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC807IErZZRXGNpibGKB-YSnzI1r52cWrS1WFdDGNJHKKZH9toznbCa66Btfvioa1TcaTiA7GHJ8svuapjdc1P6pJTx4S_DFqG_7eZ32ONm8qqBt01T5NJX-xvvGyZPpq1yQy88j3xM48Z/s640/IMG_0024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Use moss to cover any exposed dirt... not a lovely sight on the dining table.<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F04%2Fplanted-pansies-centerpiece-spring.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-CtsgkgJR6O0%2FT4Lw-S2NnCI%2FAAAAAAAAJn4%2Fp_iqcBMBl38%2Fs640%2FIMG_4526.jpg&description=Pansies%20Spring%20Flower%20Centerpiece%20%23SpringCenterpiece"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Planted Pansies Centerpiece | Spring Centerpiece | Mother's Day Centerpiece

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Asparagus, Mushroom & Leek Spring Pasta

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajlaH-qfRoE9DngcVv32XIZdkbtvtyCl8xFHAosvo5jSkuMCVzUc82laOL6266pXU6Xj2xLkB4UkP13LUK0eNGSK4e5Ncs7FS8hLibWO-A9Srk2whE0qPPxm_eZW_o0GNHeleYDyq4484/s1600/IMG_4573.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajlaH-qfRoE9DngcVv32XIZdkbtvtyCl8xFHAosvo5jSkuMCVzUc82laOL6266pXU6Xj2xLkB4UkP13LUK0eNGSK4e5Ncs7FS8hLibWO-A9Srk2whE0qPPxm_eZW_o0GNHeleYDyq4484/s640/IMG_4573.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62ErcHl_2C6HWmzGgihBQeqA0nW_KL9g-AyTL-h4M0CwNnEbkD30ummiTstX6-HmHpclj2Mkp2_rdon94Uail6n7_z2YWUqXmt_SDO3p7BkorFUGDPIAOMnFHlQexUXashtjFAkKBCq0v/s1600/IMG_4573.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Spring Pasta Supper</span><br /><i>Asparagus, Mushroom & Leek with Pappardelle Pasta</i><br /><br />At the beginning of every season I go to the local market and long to make something that 'feels' like that particular season- roasted root vegetables in the Fall, heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers in the Summer.  This pasta took shape like all good recipes- it started on <a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/pins/">pinterest</a> (are you <a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/pins/">following me?</a>), and ended with a trip to <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/03/around-our-town-verrill-farm-in-concord.html">Verrill Farm</a>.<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F04%2Fasparagus-mushroom-leek-spring-pasta.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-nJGxGr8eT0Y%2FT4L5OoFLNBI%2FAAAAAAAAJq4%2F9UwSbNli2aI%2Fs640%2FIMG_4584.jpg&description=Asparagus%2C%20Mushroom%20%26%20Leek%20Pasta%20%23SpringRecipe"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />1 pound of pappardelle pasta (here is the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/12/recipes-homemade-pasta-rustic-pasta.html">homemade recipe</a>- or buy it if you can find it.)<br />1/2 pound of bacon, cut into 1/2 inch dice <br />2 tablespoons of olive oil <br />2 pints of mushrooms, sliced <br />2 leeks, large dice<br />1 pound of asparagus, 2-inch pieces <br />3 cloves of garlic, minced<br />1/2 cup of cream<br />sea salt & cracked pepper<br />olive oil<br />parmesan cheese<br /><br /><br />Bring a large pot of water to boil.  Add 2 tablespoons of sea salt.  Meanwhile... <br /><br />In a saute pan, cook diced bacon on medium, rendering fat, cooking until crispy.  Remove cooked bacon and set aside, leave the bacon fat in the skillet.  Add olive oil.  Cook mushrooms in olive oil and bacon fat for 2-3 minutes until they begin to brown.  Add leeks.  Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.  Add asparagus and garlic.  Cook for 2-3 minutes until the asparagus begins to get tender.  Add cream, salt & pepper.<br /><br />Add the pasta to the boiling water.  For fresh pasta, only cook for 30 seconds.  For dried pasta, cook for 4-6 minutes.  Add 1/4 (or more or less) pasta water from the boiling pot to the sauce.  Remove the pasta from the water with tongs and put it directly in the sauce. Toss the pasta in the sauce.  Add more pasta water if needed.<br /><br />Serve topped with parmesan cheese & good olive oil drizzled.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVrRdetGuMT3pEY9kze2KpUxaKr0O8OKIyQeEXqJDg1rFsNs1wm0G_1jlNpJkt3tuWj2-GLo9c_tQUpHfAJ66IDqaFhiTdNinrvx7Q5mcxLQPtx27Q_uLywhFYNjnEQMecEKGITuNnqna/s1600/IMG_4584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVrRdetGuMT3pEY9kze2KpUxaKr0O8OKIyQeEXqJDg1rFsNs1wm0G_1jlNpJkt3tuWj2-GLo9c_tQUpHfAJ66IDqaFhiTdNinrvx7Q5mcxLQPtx27Q_uLywhFYNjnEQMecEKGITuNnqna/s640/IMG_4584.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><br />This pasta would be great for Mother's Day served with this dessert...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFg-qsAbFwYry52jkBPvW0mWSkIskKBbR3okVW8hbSRyeTHQZY7MGRw8HKTYScVA76x-qCk-xQDL2OfUa0Od5zrxrLpsjU7CSB30wTgYWGvGSDY6euvpmAvPC0GnYhqXoahekwL_ZZveQ/s1600/IMG_4587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFg-qsAbFwYry52jkBPvW0mWSkIskKBbR3okVW8hbSRyeTHQZY7MGRw8HKTYScVA76x-qCk-xQDL2OfUa0Od5zrxrLpsjU7CSB30wTgYWGvGSDY6euvpmAvPC0GnYhqXoahekwL_ZZveQ/s640/IMG_4587.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vanilla Pound Cake layered with Lemon Curd Cream, Whipped Cream, Berries & Black Plums - Recipe coming later this week along with a planted pansie centerpiece. </div><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Asparagus, Mushroom & Leek Spring Pasta

Spring Pasta Supper Asparagus, Mushroom & Leek with Pappardelle Pasta At the beginning of every season I go to the local market and long...

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Easter Egg Hunt Centerpiece | Blue Eggs & Daffodils

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Easter Egg Hunt Centerpiece | Blue Eggs & Daffodils

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Spring & Easter Centerpieces | Yellow Daffodils & Blue Eggs

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSphGOloE2MAFLjwXgrXb412bIa7nfPJCYJHOUMrndIpB9N-2w06G0fzrqFeNXx2eyNB3f_-4WigZUhpXR-F2d79sdyltBmqomzLw3uMSKOZHb_X1Xpclxcalvxp8oCDlvCJlGbxbu1Ea/s1600/IMG_3667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSphGOloE2MAFLjwXgrXb412bIa7nfPJCYJHOUMrndIpB9N-2w06G0fzrqFeNXx2eyNB3f_-4WigZUhpXR-F2d79sdyltBmqomzLw3uMSKOZHb_X1Xpclxcalvxp8oCDlvCJlGbxbu1Ea/s640/IMG_3667.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F03%2Fspring-easter-centerpieces-yellow.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9OyQ-9dgmZQ%2FT2DX_sPDLaI%2FAAAAAAAAJN4%2FVrKW2lUGZDI%2Fs1600%2FIMG_3676.jpg&description=Easter%20Centerpiece%20with%20Blue%20Eggs%20%26%20Daffodils"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441692632380073171" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>I love centerpieces that I can get at the grocery store or from other objects around my house.  For this table, I picked up all of these 'ingredients' from my local market - a couple of planned daffodils and heirloom blue and brown eggs. Not only would this be great for a party, but it will last for weeks so it is a great option to have displayed on your table all season long.<br /><br />I'm a fan of simple, elegant tables and centerpieces when I'm entertaining at home.  It can be awkward and seem somewhat inappropriate when the table looks too fussy.  At the same time, it <i>should</i> be special.  The table should be designed to sort of 'go with' the menu and the company.  But don't make it seem that you've over done the occasion.  Have I contradicted myself enough yet?   Perfect. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJecx8hQ-oD1vD5UjaOln4zx5PR1pgOaSZ56DAlXSbwW41PrivxMQhQJQxYAsZ8j286JaGLyqslT9ySMhFMbWyPW5-9JYAWPZkOrO-LRB2tkP2FSk5eYLiulKr-CC8Lm-ZBrKSxDLg0AQk/s1600/IMG_3667.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKXFsAUj7rufUuugCDb1zSGwrlpsRaMlV1G3ri-No0CstXBu7KGwQXNsYJuD8JBOkbexBmo0E4YHcyY4axg6SVnPdvXqjNcaCRwrL9DmZxN6d3IZeUktX_6N2rZZ6GYl2iVEjGyId3xZh/s1600/IMG_3676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKXFsAUj7rufUuugCDb1zSGwrlpsRaMlV1G3ri-No0CstXBu7KGwQXNsYJuD8JBOkbexBmo0E4YHcyY4axg6SVnPdvXqjNcaCRwrL9DmZxN6d3IZeUktX_6N2rZZ6GYl2iVEjGyId3xZh/s1600/IMG_3676.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><br />Planted bulbs are (as you should know by now...) are my absolute favorite.  During every season, I try to have some sort of growing flower in my home - perched by the kitchen sink, on my kitchen island, or displayed on the coffee table.  It always makes the room feel better. <br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F03%2Fspring-easter-centerpieces-yellow.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9OyQ-9dgmZQ%2FT2DX_sPDLaI%2FAAAAAAAAJN4%2FVrKW2lUGZDI%2Fs1600%2FIMG_3676.jpg&description=Easter%20Centerpiece%20with%20Blue%20Eggs%20%26%20Daffodils"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />On each plate, I snipped a single daffodil to put on each napkin.  Little touches like this elevate your dinner to an 'occasion.'   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441692632380073171" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Xl2xeNJ_40QcHIfHqbyfIbMoH9jVypzFJDCXZnMfXEqBYyviAGvtRinlQY3MZKPIaOSRh1ZnseB05-kVuCvKWiEjgEsTxz94H0oRIUstMNM2CZPS9SLhecY5lVI-rZbd6aypMc6V2SWG/s1600/IMG_3669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Xl2xeNJ_40QcHIfHqbyfIbMoH9jVypzFJDCXZnMfXEqBYyviAGvtRinlQY3MZKPIaOSRh1ZnseB05-kVuCvKWiEjgEsTxz94H0oRIUstMNM2CZPS9SLhecY5lVI-rZbd6aypMc6V2SWG/s1600/IMG_3669.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><br />I designed a symmetrical, balanced centerpiece by lining up bowls of planted daffodils and pale blue and brown eggs.  The mix of powder blue and yellow is such a great color combination for this time of year.  Notice that I use restraint when it comes to mixing too many elements, colors or patterns.  Designs look best when they are anchored by strong neutral (in this case, white) pieces, like the linen napkins and bowls.  Don't be afraid to explore other containers besides vases and planters for flowers - I use these cereal bowls for so many different things. <br /><br />Here's what I used :<br /><br />- 2 planted daffodils, $5 each<br />- 1 dozen brown eggs, $3 dozen<br />- 1 dozen of heirloom blue eggs, $5 dozen<br />- 5 white cereal bowls<br />- green moss, $3<br /><br />Total Cost : $23 <script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Spring & Easter Centerpieces | Yellow Daffodils & Blue Eggs

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Bunny Baby Shower Table Setting & Menu

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyQrKSvxXbDmA00Apl4wMDkwO51Q6iefO4cKJ0KJI3ezMLf0FSh1311ZvJJqgZNELM1MUGEtsRXkFoJSbfV2oRF7bHM5dm6z5eUFsjxKafIrI_DQTIOB1wtOwhyNAxswDo9Ibm2pvnvKJ/s1600/IMG_3314.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyQrKSvxXbDmA00Apl4wMDkwO51Q6iefO4cKJ0KJI3ezMLf0FSh1311ZvJJqgZNELM1MUGEtsRXkFoJSbfV2oRF7bHM5dm6z5eUFsjxKafIrI_DQTIOB1wtOwhyNAxswDo9Ibm2pvnvKJ/s1600/IMG_3314.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br />If you haven't noticed, Spring has officially sprung on my blog.  This post, dedicated to a Bunny Baby Shower concept, is especially Springy, complete with bunnies, tulips, asparagus, spinach, chives and coconut.  Ok, I'm not sure if coconut is particularly Springy, but it seemed to fit the bunny theme - being white and fluffy, and all.<br /><br />Enjoy a little photo tour of a Bunny inspired Baby Shower I created this week...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Bunny Baby Shower Table Setting & Menu

If you haven't noticed, Spring has officially sprung on my blog.  This post, dedicated to a Bunny Baby Shower concept, is especially Spr...

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January Freshen Up | Paperwhites Planting Box

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnM30fPGnbslkMdSLLJ_uidJ2UkX6XYtEjG97IyIK0TUx7iVNqL-yhLrqQeGX8FjqUdtZnmA1P4Cirq7TYKZgiNhMFDBdTfOkurBPcAA_CapqUKfsXgQ2ldWG2iSOFVaxKSD4vfejc638/s1600/IMG_0905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnM30fPGnbslkMdSLLJ_uidJ2UkX6XYtEjG97IyIK0TUx7iVNqL-yhLrqQeGX8FjqUdtZnmA1P4Cirq7TYKZgiNhMFDBdTfOkurBPcAA_CapqUKfsXgQ2ldWG2iSOFVaxKSD4vfejc638/s640/IMG_0905.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;">As I'm in the process of de-Holidayizing my house, I'm moving the dark and cozies out, and all of my light and fresh in.  I</span><span style="font-size: small;">'m replacing my Woodland china with powder blue, and wool plaid with pale blue cashmere - it is still January, after all.  </span> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nfG7vUcNgvkg_WcRUMTcbYItsz1Ae2gq8zzl7DJKVOHR1eN34RP0jgs-eaRVLDT4JyaIDd8-QHCvSDDoJxEKcf5JPOFWCAVeV68DlsCBw1LR8-PPxj61Daja1dW1QmhIhFOHBJOJjE4/s1600/IMG_0909.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nfG7vUcNgvkg_WcRUMTcbYItsz1Ae2gq8zzl7DJKVOHR1eN34RP0jgs-eaRVLDT4JyaIDd8-QHCvSDDoJxEKcf5JPOFWCAVeV68DlsCBw1LR8-PPxj61Daja1dW1QmhIhFOHBJOJjE4/s640/IMG_0909.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJMT3LB9fa2mnZRdEP1c-YpXZYxI-0m8KKnP3jK7JwRCJiucirYpPoARsRT5Ein95MYTwTQ6-sr4y7n5_hMXKREaL-uFID-hy7aX4lY4zgOrYDcwdPmT3gXFiOuN6c3iSYxMdOfO7_IQs/s1600/IMG_0906.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywPQVKKYFJhEiG2o8E29EDX2iCmYVztBqps-xpWghQNetBgYgT_SN7QPLhoeRvOBT3dAcZ_x01eWjBbinKnunm3ZLE8GEmtWaDgyfky7YKOi-5aEnOhyphenhyphensQ3oH0F-2yjreshYnrg0GN7k/s1600/IMG_0911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywPQVKKYFJhEiG2o8E29EDX2iCmYVztBqps-xpWghQNetBgYgT_SN7QPLhoeRvOBT3dAcZ_x01eWjBbinKnunm3ZLE8GEmtWaDgyfky7YKOi-5aEnOhyphenhyphensQ3oH0F-2yjreshYnrg0GN7k/s640/IMG_0911.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>One thing that definitely brightens our home is this living arrangement of Paperwhites.  Isn't it stunning?  I can't wait to start another planting when the paperwhites have finished blooming.  I'm thinking a thick planting of hyacinth.  They will smell so good!  I love growing bulbs indoors. <br /><br />Did you notice how there are twigs around the perimeter of the box to support the tall stalks?  They got a little too heavy even with the twig supports, so I tied them with natural twine.  A thick satin ribbon would be lovely, too. <br /><span style="font-size: small;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJMT3LB9fa2mnZRdEP1c-YpXZYxI-0m8KKnP3jK7JwRCJiucirYpPoARsRT5Ein95MYTwTQ6-sr4y7n5_hMXKREaL-uFID-hy7aX4lY4zgOrYDcwdPmT3gXFiOuN6c3iSYxMdOfO7_IQs/s1600/IMG_0906.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJMT3LB9fa2mnZRdEP1c-YpXZYxI-0m8KKnP3jK7JwRCJiucirYpPoARsRT5Ein95MYTwTQ6-sr4y7n5_hMXKREaL-uFID-hy7aX4lY4zgOrYDcwdPmT3gXFiOuN6c3iSYxMdOfO7_IQs/s640/IMG_0906.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nfG7vUcNgvkg_WcRUMTcbYItsz1Ae2gq8zzl7DJKVOHR1eN34RP0jgs-eaRVLDT4JyaIDd8-QHCvSDDoJxEKcf5JPOFWCAVeV68DlsCBw1LR8-PPxj61Daja1dW1QmhIhFOHBJOJjE4/s1600/IMG_0909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmDIec-foAEybXfRatGqpjRR5TQGADE0KYvQ9HU7o5Hj3k5AHhZZDWh4vg7SMT_mfprVpr95c-dHyEe7e6f8gAq55CJY47WfEVZhq5Q6NLbQ2O3ywIFGWicItZnlyENB5Hm3xa7B7KEI/s1600/IMG_0932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmDIec-foAEybXfRatGqpjRR5TQGADE0KYvQ9HU7o5Hj3k5AHhZZDWh4vg7SMT_mfprVpr95c-dHyEe7e6f8gAq55CJY47WfEVZhq5Q6NLbQ2O3ywIFGWicItZnlyENB5Hm3xa7B7KEI/s640/IMG_0932.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>They started to get too cold on the sun porch, so they are living here for the moment... which is nice because it helps to keep the mail/keys/dog leash/phones from piling up here.  I'm looking to create a new organizing space for all of our 'stuff' that gathers on the counter.  Any ideas?!

January Freshen Up | Paperwhites Planting Box

As I'm in the process of de-Holidayizing my house, I'm moving the dark and cozies out, and all of my light and fresh in.  I 'm...

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