When life hands you lemonade make lemonade award
By The Style Sisters - Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wow I got an award and not just once but twice! A Big thank you goes out to Fabulous Florida Mommy and Everything Fabulous they both have given me the "When life hands you lemonade make lemonade" award. The award is for sites that demonstrate great attitude and/or gratitude in general. I am so thrilled to receive this award from these two great women. Please check out their sites when you get a moment.
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.Upon receiving the Lemonade Award, you also pass it on to other bloggers who you think show great attitude and or gratitude. Here are the rules:
1. Put the logo on your blog or post
2. Nominate at least 5-10 blogs that show great Attitude and or Gratitude.
3. Be sure to list and link nominees within your post.
4. Let them know they have received this award by leaving a comment on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.
So here are my nominees for the Lemonade Award. These are blogs/sites where the owner shows a positive and/or humorous take on life, as well as shows gratitude/thankfulness for life in general:
Ella Zsofi Anderson on was born on Feb. 21st at 5:30 PM weighing in at 7lbs 15 oz and our lives have been forever changed.
Ella came into this world as a pink, pudgy perfect package that we love more than words can express. 
Madeline and Peter are just the perfect parents....loving and snugging their little one and being gentle, 
kind and loving with one another everyday
I am loving being a grandma!
My hubby loves being a grandpa!
Madeline was amazing during her labor and delivery
and looked like an angel with a sweet smile on her face the entire time.
Ella came into this world as a pink, pudgy perfect package that we love more than words can express. Madeline and Peter are just the perfect parents....loving and snugging their little one and being gentle, kind and loving with one another everydayI am loving being a grandma! My hubby loves being a grandpa!
Madeline was amazing during her labor and deliveryand looked like an angel with a sweet smile on her face the entire time. Thank you to all of you that have wished Madeline and Peter and Ella all the best as they begin their new life as a little family.
More pics to follow :)
Valentine Mini Cupcakes in a Heart shaped box!
By The Style Sisters - Wednesday, February 11, 2009
This idea comes from the amazing cook book called:
"Hello Cupcake!"
(You can purchase this book from my amazon slide show down on the
right hand side of this blog.)
Oh my gosh let me tell you how many amazing cupcake ideas there are in there! We decided to make this particular Valentine cupcake treat and deliver them to some special people for our Youth Night Activity. We used a basic box cake mix and whipped up the batter and baked them. I found mini red cupcake liners and lots of candies (I found the Valentine candy corns, and the marshmallow shaped hearts at Target).
Once baked you frost the cupcakes with a lighter colored chocolate frosting and then start decorating
until your hearts desired. (no pun intended).
until your hearts desired. (no pun intended).The cupcakes with the squiggles
on them are actually mini cupcakes with marshmallows dipped in melted chocolate frosting and then squiggled with either white or milk chocolate frosting on them. All the ingredients and candies are listed in the cookbook. It is just so adorable don't you think?
on them are actually mini cupcakes with marshmallows dipped in melted chocolate frosting and then squiggled with either white or milk chocolate frosting on them. All the ingredients and candies are listed in the cookbook. It is just so adorable don't you think?Turkey Meatballs and Pasta in Cream Sauce
By The Style Sisters - Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Cottage living magazine Jan 2008
Last night, before the Tornado sirens went off and we had to seek shelter in our bathroom from the crazy Texas storm, Emily (my 18yr old daughter)
and I made this delicious dinner. Emily is the daughter that hates to touch raw meat. I told her that if she doesn't get over this craziness she will starve to death when she leaves to go to college! This is what she told me "Mom I will just buy the meat that is already cooked at the grocery store" I said..."ummm no you will not! .....You will not have any money to buy the already cooked meat or the gross fast food every night... and buying that kind of already cooked meat...is not healthy for you either. You need to learn how to cook a few things from scratch...using a scary thing called "raw meat"!"
Last night, before the Tornado sirens went off and we had to seek shelter in our bathroom from the crazy Texas storm, Emily (my 18yr old daughter) and I made this delicious dinner. Emily is the daughter that hates to touch raw meat. I told her that if she doesn't get over this craziness she will starve to death when she leaves to go to college! This is what she told me "Mom I will just buy the meat that is already cooked at the grocery store" I said..."ummm no you will not! .....You will not have any money to buy the already cooked meat or the gross fast food every night... and buying that kind of already cooked meat...is not healthy for you either. You need to learn how to cook a few things from scratch...using a scary thing called "raw meat"!" he he he he. So....since she did not go to work on account of the storm approaching....I told her this is the perfect night to practice.......I got her into the kitchen with me and proceeded to help her make this meal. Emily did great! In fact I think she really liked making the meatballs. (She even said "it does smell good" after we put all the onions and spices and cheese into the bowl). After it was all cooked and we sat down to eat...she said.."Mom I am pretty proud of myself and this tastes amazing!" Wahoo! I now know she can cook at least one meal that involves using"raw meat" and not pass out! Progress!! 
Yeah she is a tough girl now....handling "raw meat" he he he he. I just love my Emz to pieces!!
I thought I would share this recipe with you.
Turkey Meatball and Pasta in Cream Sauce
This sauce is similar to the classic Alfredo, but we've lightened it with chicken broth and flavored it with mushrooms.
Prep: 20 minutes; Cook: 40 minutes.
Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings
While making the rest of the recipe cook : 1 pound dried pasta, such as rotini, or linguini cooked according to package directions.
Sauce:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup scallions, finely minced and divided
¼ teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
8 ounces white or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
Meatballs:
1/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs ( I toasted two pieces of white bread and then put it in the blender or food chopper to make it really fine)
1/3 cup milk
In another bowl:
This sauce is similar to the classic Alfredo, but we've lightened it with chicken broth and flavored it with mushrooms.
Prep: 20 minutes; Cook: 40 minutes.
Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings
While making the rest of the recipe cook : 1 pound dried pasta, such as rotini, or linguini cooked according to package directions.
Sauce:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup scallions, finely minced and divided
¼ teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
8 ounces white or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
Meatballs:
1/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs ( I toasted two pieces of white bread and then put it in the blender or food chopper to make it really fine)
1/3 cup milk
In another bowl:
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup scallions
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 large egg
1 pound ground turkey
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Combine both sauce and meatballs:
2/3 cup heavy cream
Preparation
1. Sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup scallions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes more. Add broth; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
½ cup scallions
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 large egg
1 pound ground turkey
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Combine both sauce and meatballs:
2/3 cup heavy cream
Preparation
1. Sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup scallions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes more. Add broth; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
2. Meatballs: Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl, and let soak 10 minutes. IN a separate bowl Combine 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, ground turkey, 1 egg, 2 garlic cloves and minced parsley. Stir in breadcrumb mixture, and form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
3. Combine both sauce and meatballs: Add meatballs to sauce; cover and simmer 20 minutes more. Add cream, and return to a simmer. Add remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan, and stir until sauce is slightly thickened.
4. PASTA: Add drained cooked pasta and sauce to pot, and toss gently to combine. Serve with additional Parmesan.
Oh and P.S. we are all fine..the storm did not do any damage...it sure is scary though. I am so glad that I got my 72 hr. kit put together yesterday!
Redo old denim jeans into baby clothes
By The Style Sisters - Saturday, February 07, 2009
Since I have a granddaughter coming into the world within a matter of days!!! I have gotten the bug to sew up some cute fun things. I am using recyclable materials along with new fabrics to make or embellish Itty bitty booties, skirts, onesies and hats. This is my first try at selling things on Etsy so we shall see what kind of response I get.
These little booties were made from recycled jeans. They fit a baby 3-6 mos.
This adorable skirt was once a pair of infant jeans! I cut off the legs and added the ruffle for the skirt. The little quilted flower I made from recycled fabrics. Sized 6 - 9 mos.
The denim hat looks so fashionable with a funky quilted flower made from recyclable fabric. Hat is sized 12 - 24 mos.
The whole outfit!
The little white onesie all dolled up with a flower made from recycled quilted fabric!Tablescape Thursday- Napkin Folding Step by Step "The flower"
By The Style Sisters - Thursday, February 05, 2009
It is "Tablescape Thursday" over at Between Naps on the porch and I am showing a napkin fold plus pictures and a video of my table at the bottom.
For the napkin...I call it the "Flower" fold but I don't really know the real name of the napkin fold. It is so easy to do! 
I took pictures step by step so you can see how to do it..... to use on your own table for Valentines day or any time to make your table special.
I took pictures step by step so you can see how to do it..... to use on your own table for Valentines day or any time to make your table special.1. Lay a square napkin down on your surface. Mine is approx. 18" square.
2. Fold all 4 corners into the center
It looks like a package see below
3. Fold all 4 corners into the center again.
It is a more compact looking package.
4. Flip the whole package over..being careful not to let it unfold
All folds are underneath....smooth side is up
5. Yep you guessed it....Fold all four corners to the center again!
It is starting to look like a flower now! You can leave it like this and place something in the center but if you want it to really say WOW!...keep going......
6. Underneath each corner..... there is a flap....just pull it out. You can see my fingers holding on to the underneath flap in the picture below.
Voila! You just made your first Flower napkin!
2. Fold all 4 corners into the center
It looks like a package see below
3. Fold all 4 corners into the center again.
It is a more compact looking package.
4. Flip the whole package over..being careful not to let it unfold
All folds are underneath....smooth side is up
5. Yep you guessed it....Fold all four corners to the center again!
It is starting to look like a flower now! You can leave it like this and place something in the center but if you want it to really say WOW!...keep going......
6. Underneath each corner..... there is a flap....just pull it out. You can see my fingers holding on to the underneath flap in the picture below.
Voila! You just made your first Flower napkin!Now add a little pizazz by placing a flower, or candy or some little trinket in the center and you have the WOW factor going on!
Here is my little flower on my black and white salad plate, sitting on my white dinner plate on top of my red charger plate.
Here is another shot of the table all decked out with little silver snowflake name card holders.
The fabric in the center of the table is a piece of black and white Toile from Walmart!
Using what I had on hand to make an ordinary table ...extrodinary! he he he 
Here is a little video piece on this table decor
Here is my little flower on my black and white salad plate, sitting on my white dinner plate on top of my red charger plate.Here is another shot of the table all decked out with little silver snowflake name card holders.The fabric in the center of the table is a piece of black and white Toile from Walmart!Using what I had on hand to make an ordinary table ...extrodinary! he he he Here is a little video piece on this table decorwith a few added extras....Notice the cake plate (A Christmas cake plate no less) and close ups of the snowflake name card holders. Use what you have and be creative!
Click to play
Found some beautiful rooms decorated with yellow. I love the color yellow almost as much as I love the color red. Or even better yellow and red together. I really love this cool and funky yellow chair. I found most of these items on cottagemain.com it is loaded with gorgeous cottage styled furniture. 
Love the big windows with the yummy yellow fabric on the chairs.
Just a cute yellow dresser. I can't remember where I found this cutie. Simplistic but classic at the same time.
How about the yellow green with a beautiful salmon color...Ooooh I love this too. So refreshing don't you think?
Just some springy looks for you to enjoy.
Love the big windows with the yummy yellow fabric on the chairs.
Just a cute yellow dresser. I can't remember where I found this cutie. Simplistic but classic at the same time.
How about the yellow green with a beautiful salmon color...Ooooh I love this too. So refreshing don't you think?
Just some springy looks for you to enjoy.
