A Give Away Mon Cherie'

The Brocantess is having a Give Away and it's exactly what I expected when I clicked over there... French, old, crusty and down right beautiful. I hope that you get a chance to check out her site and sign up for your chance to win.

Prize One: Vintage French Rosary

Prize Two: French Books (with or without covers)

Prize Three: French Linens (based on what she finds)

Give away entries will be accepted until Midnight EST on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Winners will be announced on Monday. Good Luck!

Rene'

Pumpkin People

Check out these cuties! I saw the project on Martha Stewart Living's website. I made twelve to send to friends and family. The hardest part was pulling the pipe cleaners through the body to make the arms and legs. Make sure you have a rather strong upholstery needle. The directions called for velvet leaves but I could not find them at Michael's or Joann Fabrics so I just improvised with a Fall flower arrangement that I had.

Wrong in so many ways...

Photo source: Cakewrecks.blogspot.com

This morning I was reading the website of a local talk radio show host. On Fridays its usually light with bits of humor. There was a link about a cake that just didn't look right. Having a cake decorating background I was curious to see what kind of themed cake he was referring to on the site. One should never be drinking something while "web surfing" because coffee stings when it comes out your nose. Parental Advisory: Make sure the kiddos are not standing over your shoulder when you take a glance.

Photo source: cakewrecks.blogspot.com

Can you imagine a store patron's reaction to this masterpiece? A mother gasping in horror as little Tommy says, "I want this ONE for my Halloween party!" I wonder if anyone bought it or did it make its way to the QUICK SALE baked goods? So if you have a minute, put your drink down (liquid through your nose can be painful) and click on this link to Cake Wrecks. I was laughing so hard I was crying. My favorite blog posts on their site: Hey Bebeh, Brides with no budget or taste (Bridezilla), and Seasonal Non Sequiturs.