Play House!

Did you happen to have a playhouse when you were a kid.  Well I was lucky enough to actually have a playhouse in my backyard.  I can remember many hours of fun outside in that little house.  I so wish I had a picture to share with you.  However wait til you see the photos I do have to share with you... these are some amazing and fun houses for children to explore in....  The first house is the one most like the play house I grew up with...some of these are pretty extravagant.  Very Fun!   Enjoy these pics...

traditional kids design by other metros media and blogs Restyled Home

spaces design by san francisco interior designer Serena Ludovico, ASID, CID

And this one is truly a fairly tale cottage...

exterior design by san francisco architect Simpson Design Group Architects

eclectic exterior design by san francisco architect Simpson Design Group Architects

Maybe you could even use it for a guest house after the kids are grown.

 design by charleston general contractor Kirk Wood Homes

eclectic kids design by san francisco interior designer Kerrie L. Kelly

I loved playing house as a kid. I think it really delevoped my inner "Martha" so to speak really making me want to continue keeping house as an adult.

Moore Tee Shirt Ideas!

The girls at DIYdish are busy repurposing tee-shirts too... check out these cute scarf ideas.

The tutorial is one their site  The DIY dish 

                                 Can't wait to give it a try! How about you? 

Repurpose your old Tees!

I love the idea of repurposing old Tee-shirts.  This is the one item of clothing that most all of us have accumulated one way or another.  From places we've visited to schools we've attended or events  of all kinds that we particiapted in.  They just seem to kind of show up in your wardrobe...but after time they aren't so fun anymore, they get old and new ones take their places.   So what on earth can the world do with all these shirts.  Tee-shirts seem to hold semtimental value for us and they are so soft,  why not try and repurpose them.  I  came across a few ideas ...

How about a cute Rug...

Or pillows,

pillows,

Pillows!

Or what about making scarves... I found this over at Just something I made...

A few years ago I made a quilt for my nephew from all his sports tee-shirts in high school as a graduation gift.   

My daughter works for Original Retro Brand...and if your lucky enough to own any of those Tees, wow they would make awesome keepsakes

What a great keepsake of your Ole Tees!

Catering Valentine Goodies !

This past week I did a little catering for my sister Kathy's Art Reception, at the Radisson Hotel/Woodlands Cafe, where her art is on display through the end of February.
I made several plates of goodies with a bit of a valentine theme.

I thought I would share some of the recipes with you.
 Starting from the upper left, Chocolate Truffles, Free Form Chocolate, Traditional Chocolate Chip cookies, and Valentine Cookies with Raspberry filling. The Free Form Chocolate is so much fun to make and comes out different every time.

FREE FORM CHOCOLATE
 Bascically start with  a  couple of Chocolate Bar, white and dark, or semi sweet and white chocolate chips, and microwave them in seperate bowls slowly, until melted, adding  a tablespoon  of oil  to make the chocolate a little more creamy.  Then with a fork drizzle  a little bit of the white chocolate on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper, then drizzle the  dark chocolate on top of that...not mixing the two just drizzling them.  Then add what ever you'd like... any kind nuts, m&m's or other candy bar bits, dried fruit ( I added m&m's and peanuts) and end with a little more drizzling of each chocolate on top.  Let stand in the frig til it hardens, and break into pieces. It looks so festive and impressive even though it isn't hard to make. 

The Valentine cookies came from Martha Stewart and I thought I would share her recipe too.

VALENTINE COOKIES
Ingredients

Makes several dozen, depending on cookie size

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

2 cups sugar

2 large eggs

4 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup pale-pink or white sanding sugar (optional)

Petal dust in pink, orange, and violet tones (optional)

2/3 cup apricot or strawberry jam, slightly warmed (optional)

Directions

1.In bowl of electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into large bowl. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture to mixer bowl, alternating with buttermilk, until combined. Wrap dough in plastic; chill until firm, 1 hour or overnight.

2.To color white sanding sugar, if using: Place a few tablespoons in a small bowl. Mix in petal dust with a toothpick, a bit at a time, until desired shade is reached. Colored sanding sugar will last indefinitely.

3.Heat oven with two racks centered to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. On lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut out hearts using any 1- to 3 1/2-inch heart cookie cutters. If desired, cut centers out of some hearts. Transfer with spatula to baking sheets. Chill for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, if using. Bake until just golden but not too brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to rack. Continue with dough; reroll scraps.

4.To make sandwich hearts: Brush bottom heart lightly with jam; cover with a second heart with center cut out; jam will adhere hearts. Fill cut-out area with more jam. Cookies will keep, in an airtight container, at room temperature for 1 week.
.Read more at Marthastewart.com: Valentine Cookies - Martha Stewart Recipes

I hope you enjoy trying some of my Valentine treats this weekend. Delisish!!!

And as always don't forget to check out some of the awesome new  platters from Blessings Unlimited to show off your goodies!

                                           Enjoy!

My Valentines!

I was looking for a cute frame to display this heart project, and came across this versitle cabinet at Marshalls for only $10 bucks.  This shabby chic look, has a glass door and  a wonderful burlap cushioned back so your can just pin things on for easy changing.   Cheap and as I said, soooo versitle...so many things you  could use  to display  in it, for holiday ideas, or use it to  hang jewelry.  Anyway the project was to display hearts in a row and write in your families names on the white ones...as "My Valentines". 

I'm displaying "My Valentines" on the entryway table.

Bracelet of the month!

The bracelet of the month this February, is of course a darling Valentine bracelet that can be worn all year long.  It comes with a blank note card that says "from the Heart" on the front and I can add any  sentiment you would like to the inside.

This bracelet is a stretch to fit bracelet that is designed with gold, pink & clear glass beads with an adorable pink heart charm. 

Perfect for a special girl friend, daughter, mom or treat yourself.  This is one of a kind and won't last long. Only $18.00.  I can have it shipped just in time for Valentines day if you order by the 9th of Feb.  Order in the Shop or email me debbiemoore@qwestoffice.net