wordless wednesday

cupcake challenge ::: leap week

Last week we didn't get our challenge due to a few changes with the admin. in the group.  But things are back on track and we have been given the theme of chocolate.  Right away I thought of the yummy devils food cake with chocolate mousse buttercream frosting that I made for my oldest's birthday last year.  I found it in the book Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey by Jill O'Connor.

 The book is so worth looking into if you have a serious sweet tooth.  **Warning** Stay away from if you want to stick to your diet; there is nothing low fat about it.  Now to adapt it to cupcakes!


wordless wednesday

acropolis

I received some pictures from the port call in Piraeus, Greece and wanted to share them.

Acropolis at night; beautiful!

My Love was thinking of me while seeing these amazing places and went to the market (not one of his favorite places) to get me some Mati beads ~ evil eye beads.  I'm a lucky lady!

I would love to spend the rest of my life on a beach like this; with all my family and friends.  But the beach wouldn't look this pristine for long.  It would end up looking like the circus moved in.

handkerchiefs

I like to carry handkerchiefs.  Usually they are plain white men's hankies that I can pick up at a department store.  This year I've decided to try add some character to my handkerchiefs.

January:  crocheted lace edging on 2

February:  I made 15 and sent 12 as valentines.

March:  After making quite a few in February...

I'm starting to think about making my next hankie.

bunny slippers for two

We've been seeing cute baby bunny slippers a lot lately.  I know...of course...spring time...Easter, right.  My Girlies asked for a pair.  So winging the whole thing I made a simple ballet slipper with a strap.  Then added ears, pom-pom tail, ribbons, and face.  I don't think any of the slippers or ears were done the same way.  But they turned out and my Girlies are happy with them; that's what counts!