Vanilla Buttercream Icing

vanilla buttercream icing

Variation from C&H Sugar. A true classic. Doesn’t get any better or easier than this ~In a mixing bowl combine 1 lb. powdered sugar 1/4 tsp. (table) salt 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/3 cup (2/3 stick) softened butter Beat with a mixer until smooth. Scrape bowl and beater often.Hold back on some of the milk to check consistency.Double batch makes a little over a quart. SHARE THIS POST:

WMDs

I think technology can definitely be a double edged sword. No new idea here. Since finding the blogging world in January I have reset my priorities. I get up earlier and spend the first few hours catching up on my east coast blogging sisters until I decide I better get into the shower and get on with my day. I am thankful I have a new and exciting creative outlet and have connected to other women all over the world… [Read More]

“Tinka Tinka Tee”

I have no idea why I am regressing to my childhood this week.Perhaps I am feeling insecure starting a new diet that I know will be challenging for me. I just wish I could wiggle my nose…. Thursday night was my favorite TV night because Bewitched was on. I always thought if I could be like Samantha I could get Tony Tumasone to love me, my homework would be magically done and I’d have straight hair. That was all I… [Read More]

“Silly Rabbit, Trix Are For Kids.”

I will be beginning Nurti-System this week for the family wedding season so of course I am craving all that I cannot have like a big box of Trix that I literally have not eaten in at least 10 years if not more. This was my favorite cereal growing up and I can still feel what is was like waking up at the crack of noon on Saturday and filling up my bowl with the flavorful corn puffs that would… [Read More]

“FLASH! Hot Off The Press…..”

For awhile now I have been drawn to things made out of old typewriter keys. Maybe because I wanted to be a columnist for a newspaper or I’ve seen Barbara Stanwyck one too many times peering over the carriage return frantically writing copy in Meet John Doe. “Hunt & Peck…” Wine charms for the book club meeting on Tuesday evenings. “Can you spell…” P-I-N-K-M-A-R-T-I-N-I For your editor or copy boy… “Stop the presses because you have made my heart stand… [Read More]

“Full Steam Ahead!”

“Ahoy!” $24 Perfect for summer! Latex-lined (great for the beach or grocery shopping), navy jute, leather handles, zippered interior pocket, embroidered anchor. SHARE THIS POST:

Queen For The Day!

“Aww shucks!” ‘Thank you’ to ShabbyChicks for the awesome award ofQueen of All Things Awe-summm!!! It was so thoughtful of you and I love it! Suzanne’s blog is brimming with Florida sunshine (which is her personality), insights, recipes and fun.I read her musings every day and you probably do too! And…who wouldn’t love to have the honor of this retro queen grace her blog with not just a tiara but a full jeweled crown resting on her majestic crowning glory… [Read More]

Shots of Color Commentary

Last night while son2 took a break from finals and studying for AP’s and went to the movies to see Wolverine with some friends, Mr. P. Martini and I decided to try out a new sports bar in Ladera Ranch. I am not a sports bar kinda gal but I am an exceedingly good sport. While the choice of viewing entertainment was extensive with Dodgers and Angels games (one was almost rained out in the new Yankee stadium although I… [Read More]

“Day-O!”

“Daylight come and me wan’ go shoppin’,jah know sista?” Vera Bradley.Vera tropical. Island Collection “Banana Boat Song” – Harry Belafonte‘Come Mister Tally Man, tell me I have money’ (my version) SHARE THIS POST:

“What You Won’t Do For Love….”

“Make me do for love what I would not do.” – Bobby CaldwellNephew and fiancee.I am personally so loving this. SHARE THIS POST: