Daisy vs. Innocent Christmas Present

Here's my bunny opening her Christmas gift. It was a bag of hay cubes from the pet store. I was having a bit of trouble keeping the camera steady because I was laughing. I was surprised at how crazy she went opening the gift...LOL

Idea For Next Christmas

I should have posted this before Christmas but I was so busy getting ready for Christmas that I didn't have time.

I thought I'd share something I made myself as a gift for my sister: An Evening Clutch, proudly hand made by moi!

Voila:

The gift was well received and she couldn't believe I actually made it.  I was happy.  Now, I consider myself a beginner so if I can make it, anyone with a bit of patience and careful sewing can make this.  As I mentioned in a previous post, my first attempt at this was a disaster.  I read the instructions and was like WTF this doesn't make sense!! so I decided to follow my own idea and it didn't work.

The best thing of all is that you can get this pattern free online!  Here's the link to it:
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/accessories/clutch-purse-with-antique-pin-closure/;jsessionid=1OCJDMGU3IQ1ACQCEAQSBHQ?page=1

I didn't follow the instructions exactly - I decided to leave the tab off and just use the flap as the closure instead.  I also bought a magnetic closure snap but I could not figure out how to sew it in (found out later once it was too late) so I just followed the pattern and used hook and loop tape.

I hope if you make this it turns out pretty!

I redecorated!

Yep, it's that time of year again.  One thing I do love is Christmas.  For those of you that HATE Christmas, don't worry I will change my blog template back to something "normal" once the Christmas season is over.  In the meantime you will just have to put up with it... (sorry!)

A Short One

When I get time I will post up a report of the meet I did on the weekend.  I made my weight class and I did good!  Just one new PR for me, but a whole lotta experience :-)

Lemon Lavender Cupcakes

As promised, here's the recipe for the cupcakes.  It's from Shape magazine, August 2009 issue.  I find Shape usually has great recipes; none of this clean eating bullshit but good, healthy and tasty recipes.  Click on the image to enlarge it and read the recipe.

Spiced Baked Pears

2 Large Pears, quartered

1 tsp vanilla bean paste

1 tablespoon crushed ginger

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1/4 cup caster sugar 

30g unsalted butter, melted

30g raw almonds, chopped

Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix well.  Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and place pear mixture in dish. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes  The spice mixture should be caramelised and have toffee like bits - delicious!  Serve with a little whipped cream if desired.

Sorry, no photo for this one, but believe me it is appetizing.  It's the first time I've made it and I plan to make it again next Sunday or Monday for my refeed!

Fashion Advice

I found this website while searching for pages about fashion.  It gave me a good laugh, mostly cos I agree with the majority of it.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=fashion