Craft Month Giveaway !

March is Craft Month and to kick off this month to a great start, we are hosting a giveaway ! That's right, win a Trace Designs Mural of your choice by letting us know your favorite Trace Designs Mural ! Trace Designs' simple technique of Tape, Trace and Paint your murals is a heartwarming and fulfilling experience. So, hop on over and tell us your fav ! Entries close March 14 2010 midnight PST and the winner announced on March 15 2010. Good Luck !!

Gorgeous Bedding Inspiration for your Dream Nursery

Dream Nurseries are definitely inspired by Annette Tatum's newest additions to the Little House baby bedding collections. We are swooning over the Turquoise Fleur Crib Bedding and the decision to choose one set from either the Blossom Pink bedding or Fleur Lilac Bedding is probably the most difficult design decision, EVER !! Whatever choice you make, you will be delighted with the newest fresh Little House Fabric Choices by the Queen of all designers, Annette Tatum. Be sure to check out the new Little House moses baskets available in all the Little House fabric choices. Super Delightful, your to own and enjoy and treasure forever ... and ever ....

Valentine's Day Recipe

This Valentine's day, why not whip up something sweet for your sweetheart! We are craving this Deconstructed Strawberry Shortcake recipe by Ina Garten for House Beautful. Try it and share your experiences !
Please note, recipe serves 6.
FOR THE SHORTCAKE
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup cold heavy cream
1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water or milk, for egg wash

FOR THE STRAWBERRIES
2 pints fresh strawberries
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur
Sweetened whipped cream

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Sift the flour, two tablespoons sugar, the baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Blend in the butter on low speed and mix until the butter is the size of peas. Combine the eggs and heavy cream and, with the mixer still on low, add to the flour and butter mixture. Mix until just blended.
3. Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface. Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough ½-inch thick. You should see lumps of butter in the dough. Cut 16 biscuits with a two-inch plain round cutter and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the tops with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned and the insides are fully baked. Cool.
5. To serve, toss the strawberries with the granulated sugar and Grand Marnier. Place the berries in martini glasses, top with a dollop of whipped cream, and serve with two small shortcakes on the side.
"If you have the time to marinate the strawberries for a half hour, they'll make a sauce that's delicious."
"This dough is quite wet. Use lots of flour when you roll it out so the biscuits don't stick."

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