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boy, boy, girl...

2009-07-13T13:38:00.003-04:00

so many of my friends are expecting, and I am so excited for them! so far we've got 2 boys and a girl :) I can't wait till the fall to meet all the new lil ones!!

Sunday's shop of the week!

2009-07-12T21:26:00.004-04:00

IvCreations is this week's featured shop :)

another one of my very first hearted shops, this one has so much character and charm! an adorable selection of necklaces, earrings and bracelets...you simply must stop on by :)

to a great teacher

2009-07-12T21:23:00.003-04:00

Mr Hahl, Team 7C, Hillsborough Middle School...you will be missed...

very sad to hear the news of one of my favorite teachers...he made science fun, and even got a bunch of 12 year old girls to like drag racing, camping and canoeing...

photo from Debra Alberti Porowski of my 7th grade teachers :)

Saturday's Photo

2009-07-11T07:22:00.003-04:00

a week from today we'll be at the hotel, getting ready for Bonnie & Andy's wedding!! so here's a photo flashback to 1990...

1st Birthday!

2009-07-10T09:05:00.001-04:00

happy first birthday to my favorite little twins!

making progress

2009-07-09T17:00:00.002-04:00

three cats, living together peacefully...never thought I'd see the day :)

What I'm Working on...Wednesday :)

2009-07-08T21:39:00.003-04:00

so this is the very early stages of an idea...but I'm learning to play with resin and glitter and all that fun stuff :) stay tuned!

Mondays Item of the Week!

2009-07-06T04:53:00.001-04:00

You can earn yourself free shipping if one of your purchases this week is....

the Trio Necklace!

so...what are you waiting for?? ;)

Sunday's shop of the week!

2009-07-05T09:44:00.006-04:00

this week...JennaAppleton!

her shop is my second I ever marked as a favorite on Etsy...I have now figured the method to my madness when it comes to shop of the week!...

I just love her style and her pieces are stunning...they ship from Australia, so you might have to wait a bit to get your purchase...but it would definitely be worth it!

stop on by her shop and check it out!

Happy Birthday America :)

2009-07-04T17:52:00.004-04:00

spent the day by the pool, bbq'ing with Joe & Amanda, and watching the fireworks from Canton :)

Saturday's Photo

2009-07-04T04:41:00.000-04:00

under the boardwalk in AC

Friday Finds on Etsy!

2009-07-03T09:17:00.006-04:00

okay, I am determined to get back on a good blog schedule! here's hoping :)

friday finds on this lovely fourth of July weekend!

America wall decal by VinalVinyard

Patriotic Pendant by NaturalatHeartToo

USA Birdhouse by MargArts

Patriotic Cupcake Soap by machinegunlullaby

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD & BONNIE!!

2009-07-03T09:10:00.004-04:00

to two of my very favorite people...Happy Birthday :) I looooooooooove you both!!

Bachlorette Weekend for Kait

2009-06-29T08:54:00.002-04:00

how lucky am I, that I got to go to the Jersey Shore...two weekends in a row?!

this past weekend we were celebrating Kait's bachlorette-ness in Avalon, NJ and back to AC as well! we got to hit the pool, have a mini-shower with bellinis, and delicious food, and dinner, drinks and gambling, back at the Tropicana!

got to road trip up with Becka, which was tons of fun!

(more pictures to come!)

see you girls July 17th!

Bachlorette Weekend for Bonnie

2009-06-22T08:36:00.000-04:00

let the madness begin! it is officially wedding season for me...starting with Bonnie's shower and ending with Brandyce & Pete's wedding October 17th...basically I'll have some free time in November ;) but it's all worth it because I have some really great friends!

this past weekend was spent at the Tropicana in Atlantic City!! dinner at the Melting Pot, karaoke at Planet Rose, and some gambling thrown in there too ;) I think I did my role of Maid of Honor proud, and I am so looking forward to the wedding!!

Bonnie and I stayed a few more days to relax and unwind...we walked the boardwalk (a few times!) and the beach, and went to Pickles deli, which if you know me at all, you'll know I was in heaven! the minute you sit down...they bring you a dish of pickles, and they just keep refilling it!!

great weekend.

oh, Great Grapes

2009-06-15T08:11:00.008-04:00

this past weekend I got to spend two lovely days with some of the ladies from BEST (Baltimore Etsy Street Team)...thought I should clarify the name, although we are really the best ;)

the weather was beautiful, the wino's were out in full force and we got a lot of foot traffic...I actually did much better then I thought I'd do, after my last wine festival experience in southern VA (Bonnie can back me up on that!)

it was most fun to sit with the girls though...long days go much faster when spent with friends :) and even got to see Sarah, Sara and Alexis! Thanks for stopping by girls!

Come to Great Grapes this weekend!!

2009-06-10T23:00:00.003-04:00

wine, good...sun, good...crafts, gooooooooooood!

so come out this weekend (June 13-14) to the Great Grapes Wine Festival!!

Illustration Friday - Craving

2009-06-07T21:27:00.002-04:00

In honor of all my lovely friends who are expecting...I bring to you....Craving, for Illustration Friday :)

Saturday's Photo

2009-06-06T09:44:00.003-04:00

I thought I'd show some love to the other cat in the house...here's one of Eddie's favorite spots to hang out...

google

2009-06-06T09:31:00.001-04:00

I think it's so fun how Google changes it's logo for different holidays, seasons and other events...today...the 25th anniversary of tetris!

Showers of good wishes

2009-05-31T09:33:00.008-04:00

Saturday we had a couples shower for Bonnie and Andy...I can't believe the wedding is coming up so soon! It was a perfect afternoon- the weather was fantastic, and we partied from about 2pm to 2am...very casual, very low key...very fun...just like my bestest :)

possibly the cutest thing...ever!

2009-05-29T15:09:00.000-04:00

an oldie, but goodie

2009-05-07T22:16:00.002-04:00

I had to scan an older photo for my Electronic Production class today, and I came across one of me and my 'little' brother at his High School graduation back in June 2002...so I thought I'd share with the class :)

What I'm Working on...Wednesday :)

2009-05-06T15:55:00.004-04:00

my newest endeavor in jewelry making...Resin! I'm dying to break open my new Easy Cast epoxy resin and start figuring it out...if only I had the time :P but for now...the resin and the molds are sitting in wait until I can plan a day to play

also, these fun pendants are waiting to be made into necklaces for the upcoming Great Grapes Wine Festival (in Hunt Valley, June 13-14th) I snagged them at the Gem Show last weekend!

Tuesday's Recipe of the Week!

2009-05-05T08:16:00.001-04:00

I haven't tried this one yet...but it came to my email today...and it's on my list of meals for next week!

Sautéed Chicken With Corn and Edamame

Photo courtesy of Real Simple.com
find the recipe here!

Ingredients

4 ounces sliced bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh (from 2 ears) or frozen

Directions

Heat oven to 400° F.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard the drippings.
Wipe out the skillet and heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish and roast until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the edamame and corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Break the bacon into pieces and add them to the killet. Stir in the remaining salt and pepper. Spoon onto individual plates and serve with the chicken.