winter greens

December 20th, 2013 | Posted by admin in FLOWERS | Outdoor - (3 Comments)

I spent the day on one of my final jobs for winter planting this season.  It was cold but actually felt good to be outside… as it will be a long winter.  I am such a fan of the birch branches as they add a nice contrast to the dark greens.  There are so many fun accents to add including eucalyptus, winter berries, pine cones, red huck, rose hips, and various pods.  Have fun and be creative as these pots last through the spring!

 

 

holiday table dressing

December 17th, 2013 | Posted by admin in TABLE DRESSING - (0 Comments)

These tables are set for a festive holiday meal and all the items can be found at Material Possessions in Winnetka or Chicago, IL.  Mixing and Matching your dishes, pretty napkins, and place mats are all the little details that make a table inviting!  Of course a wonderful meal will also help!

 

 

recipe: snicker brittle butter cookies

December 9th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Desserts | RECIPES - (0 Comments)

The combination of Snickers and cookie dough is a match made in heaven.  Any left over candy… some still in my freezer from Halloween can be used to make these cookies.  Use your imagination and have fun!

 

INGREDIENTS:
• 2 sticks softened salted butter
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp good vanilla
• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup toffee brittle
• Snickers, either mini or regular, cut up into approx. 24 cubes

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Whip together softened butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar.

• Add 2 eggs and vanilla and mix well until blended.

• Add flour and baking soda and mix.

• Add toffee brittle.

• Take a small scoop of dough, put snicker cube in the middle and roll into a round ball.

• Place on the cookie sheet and bake 10-15 minutes until edges are brown.

Enjoy!