Fabulous find Friday, give someone a kiss !

Oreo Kisses

Who wouldn't love oreo's, chocolate, and cream cheese, Yikes! Not only are these adorable but totally yummy. The minute I came across this I new I had to post it. This would be the most darling party favor or an amazing little treat for someone special. My favorite part is that you can add your own custom message at the top. Perfect for any occasion or just because.

• 1 package oreo cookies (divided… use cookie including the cream center)
• 1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)
• Chocolate bark

1. Finely crush all but seven cookies in a food processor or place them in a ziploc bag and crush into a fine consistency.


2. Stir in softened cream cheese. Use the back of a large spoon to help mash the two together.

3. Roll the mixture into 1″ balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.

4. Then, begin to form the shape of a kiss. Flattening the bottom and forming a point at the top. (Mine ended up about 1.5″ tall)

5. It helps to put the uncoated balls in the freezer for a few minutes to keep the mixture from starting to fall apart when you drop into the melted chocolate.

6. Melt chocolate as directed on package and then dip “kisses” one at a time into chocolate, tap off extra and slide them off spoon onto wax paper covered cookie sheet to dry.

7. Once dry, refrigerate and enjoy! Oh yeah, just eat the extra seven cookies.

Decorate: 1. Hand write your messages or create them on the computer. Cut out the strips (about 1/4″ tall and however wide you need). 2. Cut up some square sheets of aluminum foil (about 5.5″ square) 3. Place dry kiss in center and start wrapping the foil around the base. Insert message near top and secure it by pressing the foil together at top.


(Thanks Bakerella)

Enjoy!

xoxo CC

Sugar paper

As I was pondering about on one of my favorite blogs, I came across this fabulous baby shower. The lovely paper goods caught my attention right away. Here are some pictures to give you some amazing ideas for your next soiree

I just love the baby buggy theme throughout the shower

and the black and yellow looks so great

How cute is the old fashion type writer with an invitation propped in it

Ok coasters and napkin tags ( Love it)

So you maybe asking where did all this fabulous stationary and paper goods come from?

The shop is called sugar paper.

They are located in Los Angeles but they have a fantastic online shop and will ship the custom goods to you.

Sugar paper

Hope you enjoyed this as much as I did!

Thanks (Perfectly put together)

xoxo CC

Suzanne kasler for Ballard Design

If you have received the new Ballard design catalog then you probably noticed all the amazing light filled rooms with clean lines and sleek silhouettes.Suzanne Kasler is the designer behind the collection of all these beautiful rooms.
Who is suzanne kasler?

House Beautiful magazine named Suzanne one of the top 100 designers for 2005 and one of the top 125 designers for 2004; House & Garden named her one of 50 Tastemakers in March of 2006; and Suzanne was the 2003 Southeastern Designer of the Year.



Here are of few of her rooms for Ballard Designs that are sure to give you some inspiration for your home.

This light filled room is one of my favorites. I especially love the

Louis XVI Square Back Side Chair

This living space is amazing as well. I am loving the

Indigo seaweed prints positioned around the mirror

How about this fabulous mudroom.


Here is some other work by Suzanne Kasler
that I absolutely love

Enjoy!

xoxo CC

Fun gift idea and website

You can find this fabulous little travel gift set at One Kings Lane for half the original price.

Today's price 29.00$

Retails for 60.00$

The sale ends soon so check it out today!

What is one kings lane?

At One Kings Lane, they bring a verity of designer décor and home essentials, entertaining and travel needs, fantastic gift selections members – at up to 70% off retail.
How it Works
they work directly with the top brands you love to bring you truly sensational prices.

New sales events launch daily at 8am PT/ 11am ET and last 72 hours. Or shop there hand-picked OKL Must Haves boutique. Come early! Quantities are limited.

Whats for dinner?

Roast salmon with pesto

Green salad with mustard vinaigrette

and brown rice with toasted almonds

Roast Salmon with Pesto

2 Tbsp.of store bought pesto or homemade

16 oz. Salmon (figure 6-8oz. per person)

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.

2. Rinse salmon briefly under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

3. Spread pesto evenly over the salmon and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 15-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Serve immediately.

Green Salad With Mustard vinaigrette

3tbsp white wine vinegar

1tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp minced garlic

3/4 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

1/2 cup good olive oil

Salad greens or musclun mix

In a small bowl whisk together vinegar,mustard,garlic, salt and pepper.

While whisking slowly add olive oil until emulsified.

Toss with greens with just enough dressing to moisten and serve!

Make brown rice acoording to directions on the package.

Toast sliverd almonds in a small saute pan untill lightly brown.

Toss in almonds with the rice and serve

Enjoy your meal!

xoxo CC

(Thanks naptime chef for the insperation!)

Helpful hint's

Health Benifits of wild caught salmon vs Farm raised

Despite being much fattier, farmed fish provide less usable beneficial omega 3 fats than wild fish.

Due to the feedlot conditions of aquafarming, farm-raised fish are doused with antibiotics and exposed to more concentrated pesticides than their wild kin.

Farmed salmon, in addition, are given a salmon-colored dye in their feed, without which, their flesh would be an unappetizing grey color.

A night with the Oscars

Whether you are hosting and entertaining a party or just curling up on the couch to watch, here is a little inspiration to help you kick off the events.

I just loved this gorgeous table setting that would be fantastic for any occasion, not to mention the fabulous party favor!

Enjoy your night!

xoxo CC

Salted brown butter crispy treats

OK, Yummy!! This recipe caught my attention with the salted brown butter. Here is a kid treat with adult taste everyone can enjoy.
What’s different about these? Oh, just a bit more (cough double) butter which you toast until it’s brown and nutty and help along with some coarse salt, just minor things. But it changes everything.
This recipe makes 16 2-inch squares or 32 1- x 2-inch small bars. Here's what you need.

• 4 ounces ( 1/4 pound or 1 stick of butter) plus extra for the pan


• 1 10 ounce bag of marshmellows


• heaping 1/4 teaspoon of coarse sea salt


• 6 cups rice krispie cereal ( about half a 12oz box)
  
  

Butter (or coat with non-stick spray) an 8-inch square cake pan with 2-inch sides.


In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. It will melt, then foam, then turn clear golden and finally start to turn brown and smell nutty. Stir frequently, scraping up any bits from the bottom as you do. Don’t take your eyes off the pot as while you may be impatient for it to start browning, the period between the time the butter begins to take on color and the point where it burns is often less than a minute.


As soon as the butter takes on a nutty color, turn the heat off and stir in the marshmallows. The residual heat from the melted butter should be enough to melt them, but if it is not, turn it back on low until the marshmallows are smooth.


Remove the pot from the stove and stir in the salt and cereal together. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Use a piece of waxed or parchment paper that has been sprayed with oil to press it firmly and evenly into the edges and corners, though a silicon spatula works almost as well.
Let cool, cut into squares and get ready to make new friends.



Enjoy!



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