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we've been busy as ever around here! new issue of KidWise Magazine is now available, which kept me busy for a while! we had a delightful Memorial Day weekend and week to follow, and we have been super inspired with Summer nearly upon us. season changes are always inspiring! it has been some time since we've posted tho, so I feel the need. :) no photos for this one, but heaps of fun links of some of my [our] current favorites/inspirations. so, shall we? I think we shall.

music:
Edison Glass
Jon Foreman
United

books:
Sew U Home Stretch
Martha Stewart Baking Handbook
The Lady & Son's, Savannah Country Cookbook
Mere Christianity

ideas:
cloth banners
ironing board covers

what are some of YOUR current favorites?!



now I'm off to complete a VERY belated birthday gift.
hope all of our lovely readers are doing wonderful!
happy weekend to all!


xo!
Candice

placemats

so here is a picture of the completed placemats that go with these flowers.




I actually finished these a while ago but I have neglected to post them for a few weeks. Since they are play placemats they are a little on the smallish side (considering that kids play plates are much smaller than real plates). Anyways hope you enjoy!

Happy creating!
Ashley

cream of mushroom soup

so, in the 'middle' of my super busy day, I decided to take a little 'blog break'. :) last week I made this yummy cream of mushroom soup from scratch, for a recipe that called for it. I never use canned cream of mushroom soup because it ALWAYS contains MSG (google it, if you don't know what it is - monosodium glutamate), and that's just no good for your body. so, if you, like me, would rather the 'real deal', here my recipe. :)



Cream of Mushroom Soup

3, 4 oz cans of mushrooms
chicken broth (about 4 cups)
3/4 c (1 1/2 sticks) butter
3/4 c flour
2 c milk (or half & half)
salt & pepper to taste

separate juice from mushrooms into 4-cup measuring cup
fill to 4-cup mark with chicken broth

melt butter in sauce pan, add mushrooms and flour cook about 1 minute.
add mushroom juice and broth and milk (or half & half). stir constantly until thickened and bubbly.

salt and pepper to taste.

happy Monday!

xo!
Candice