Live, Laugh, Love

The ladies of Bijou & Co. are doing an amazing launch with Sandi Henderson's much anticipated Ginger Blossom Fabric Line.

Here are two of mine for this week. Click on the photo to a link to my auction.
Be on the look out for a quilt! (if all goes as planned)

Hapa Hale

Thanks to my friend Kym, Leigh of Hapa / Hale graciously asked to feature me on her blog :)

Pop on over to her
Gorgeous Blog of all things Hawaii.

Beads and Tunes

Check out my friend MollyODesigns etsy store.
She's clearing out her office...which means you can find some gorgeous beads at some amazing prices.
Pass the word along.


Guess who's gonna go see Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds at the Kokua Festival?

*one of my fav Jack Johnson tracks* note: turn off project playlist before clicking on the videos.



*and one of my fav Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds tunes*



Life is good.

This one is a Keeper! ~~ YUMMY ~~

This recipe is a take on the
60 Piggies baked goodness Banana Chip Muffin.

In case you were wondering why I decided to do this...
1. Nicki's blog was so inspiring
2. The pantry was full of the right stuff
3. I felt a need to celebrate getting over another nasty cold! Tonight was the first time I felt like I actually had any energy to accomplish anything.
4. The pictures posted on 60 piggies were just too gorgeous & if baking up her yummy Banana Muffins could buy me a piece of that happiness, I was all for it.
5. It makes incredibly happy to see my husband loving my cooking/baking.

Here's my version of Banana Bread/Muffin ...had to make loafs, since we don't have muffin tins. :)
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Banana Mac Nut and Dark Chocolate Bread/Muffin

3-5 bananas
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 c canola oil
4 eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 t vanilla
2 1/2 c flour
2 t baking soda
pinch of salt
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 cup chopped Dove Dark Chocolate

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. grease 2 mini loaf pans.

Mash the bananas, mix with sugar, add oil, then eggs, then vanilla & sour cream then add dry ingredients all together. mix well.

Stir in chocolate & mac nuts and ladle into loaf pans. Bake for 45 - 60 minutes. Check to see that your banana creation has cooked through. A good test...hit the center with a butter knife & if it comes out clean, take it out of the oven.

Love is...

Marriage is not a ritual or an end.
It is a long, intricate,
intimate dance together
and nothing matters more
than your own sense of balance
and your choice of partner.

- Amy Bloom -

Photos of my friend's wedding and brides maid's dresses made by yours truly. Click on the photo for a larger view.