WSOAPP Market Street Shoppes Grand Opening Sept 7th!

I am very proud to announce that I will be selling my wares on WSOAPP.com...our Market Street Shoppes Grand Opening is September 7th!! Click Here to look at our home page and all the talented artists who will be selling their wares!

Be sure to mark September 7th on your calander!!

Past Christmas Arrivals On Ebay!!!

AUNT MANNYS GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!

Aunt Manny's Creations is having a giveaway, and a pretty cool one too. She is giving away a set of her Witch Potion Bottles...Click on her link in Favorite Blogs, and fly on over and enter!

Ha! Ha! Ha! Beat You To It!!!!!

Well I guess I am in for it now from Michele of Holly Tree Primitives.....
I beat her out of giving the Primitive Excellence Award to Deanna, of Nanny Goat Primitives by an hour...but she said just kidding....Check out her blog and the Olde Prairie Register....
You will be glad you did and be sure and stop by Nanny Goat Primitives and let Deanna know she is special.....
Speaking of special, Brenda & Jan of Old Harbor Saltbox are two very special people, they are United States Air Force wives....Their husbands are stationed in Alaska and they spend many months without their husbands, while they are protecting our nation....Please let them know how much you appreciate their sacrifice!!!

Goat Milk Facts For Thursday Thirteen

This is my 12th Thursday 13!"Goat cheese ice cream in France" by Lara Ferroni in Flickr public filesGoat's milk is the number one consumed milk in the world (70%);Goat's milk is much less popular in the United States, but steadily gaining popularity;It is used to make cream, cheese, butter, ice cream, yogurt, candy, soap and other body products;Goat milk is whiter than whole cow milk;It is

Goats' Milk For A Word-Filled Wednesday

For more participants in Word-Filled Wednesday,be sure to visit Amy at The 160 Acre Woods.Happy Wednesday to all!JoyJoy's Previous Word-Filled WednesdaysClick for detailson theBread Round-Up

I got An Award!!

I received this unexpected honor from Aunt Mannys Creations..
Check to the right for her awesome blog...

Once an award is received, the rules are as follows:
Put the logo on your blog.
Add a link to the person who awarded you.
Nominate at least seven other blogs.
Add links to those blogs on your blog.
Leave a message for your nominee on their blogs.
My nominees are

Country Road Primitives
Nanny Goat Primitives
Kims Prims and Whimsies
Love The Prim Look
BirchBerry Farm
Old Harbor Saltbox
Grits Greens and Cornbread

"How to Print on Fabric"!!!

I was searching the internet and found this tutorial and thought you could use it...

"How to Print on Fabric"
Supplies:
*Freezer Paper
*Scissors
*Muslin
*Iron
*Sheet of printer paper (or ruler)

Step 1: Gather your Supplies

Step 2: Take your muslin, lay it out flat and trace around your printer paper onto it. Now cut out your fabric. It should be the same size as your printer paper, or slightly smaller. Larger will not work, so make sure it is just slightly smaller than your piece of paper. Now, you will also trace your printer paper again, but onto your freezer paper, making it the same size as your printer paper. Cut out both your fabric and freezer paper.

Step 3: You are now going to "fool" your printer into thinking it is printing onto paper! What you need to do is take your iron, set it on hot with NO steam. Take your freezer paper and with SHINY side up, place your fabric onto it. They should be an almost perfect fit. Now iron your muslin onto the freezer paper. They will adhere to one another. That is the reason for the shiny side being up, as this side sticks to your fabric. I just work the hot iron around the fabric checking the edges to see if it is stuck together. This doesn't take long.

Step 4: Once your fabric and paper are one. You are now going to feed this into your printer as you would any piece of printer paper. Just remember as to which side your printer prints onto, as you see mine goes in upside down.

Step 5: Now the fun begins, printing onto your fabric! Choose whatever now it is that you want to print onto your fabric. You can print out vintage images, sayings, quotes, doodles...the sky is the limit! And all you need to do is hit....PRINT! Your printer will feed your fabric thru just as if it were printing onto paper!

Step 6: Pull your fabric from the freezer paper. Now you can cut or tear away your images, stitch your doodles, or make them into small pillows, etc. The sky is the limit!!!!

Two Shows to Watch Tonight: Eureka and Greek

Eureka9:00pm EST SCI FI Channel (Check Local Listings for Time)I can't believe I forgot to include Eureka for the summer shows to watch. I love this show, it centers on a top-secret town full of crazy scientist where there inventions don't always garner success or work right. Tonight's episode is about a search for a mummy after a famed archaeologist opens the tomb of an Egyptian queen at Global

Ice Cream Recipes For Another Roundup

So what to do when I am invited to post in SriLekha's Ice Cream and Milkshake Roundup, but I am on vacation and therefore away from my ice cream maker, my blender and my recipes?I didn't want to pass up this kind blogger's invitation. Just as I am away from home, I know lots of bloggers and readers have been going on vacation all summer too as so many are posting less frequently and comments

The Flavor Bible Coming Soon From Hachette

UPDATE:Click on the links for:my review of The Flavor BibleGIVEAWAY -- 5 copies -- The Flavor BibleLast week, my birthday brought me luck because all on that day, I found three wonderful offers in my e-mail from publishers and food manufacturers who discovered and liked my blog. There's exciting news coming to this blog soon when we finalize the details. So be on the lookout for special

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This is my 11th Thursday 13!Grapes have been cultivated since biblical times;Grapes have grown wild since pre-historic times;Grape juice is a concentrated source of anti-oxidants;The belief that grapes have healing properties dates back to ancient times, long before scientific research gave grapes disease-fighting credibility;Botanically, grapes are berries;The Thompson Seedless is the favorite

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Indulging in everyday little luxuries are just what you need and your hands are no exception. Whether it's a bottle of hand lotion or an overnight cream your hands will thank you for taking some out for a little bit of pampering.Elemis Pro-Collagen Hand and Nail Cream$56.00timetospa.comH20+ Hand & Foot Smoother Retexturizing Seaweed Therapy$20.00h20plus.comSoap & Glory Great Shakes Hand Cream

Anna Sui Fall 2008 RTW

Anna Sui's fall collection is sort of hippie meets American Indian with a little flapper mystic with the beautiful colors, prints, patterns and jewelry. This collection is definitely not basic it's something you wear with full on confidence. Anna Sui seems to always add something unique and fun to her designs.

California Grapes On The Vine In Mid August

This beautiful young August vine is growing at a community garden in Palo Alto, California. I immediately knew I wanted to use it for Word-Filled Wednesday when I saw the fencepost from afar. It was a serene walk amongst lovely fruits, vegetables and flowers on a cool yet sunny mid-summer's day. Wishing everyone an equally lovely Wednesday.JOYClick for detailson theBread Round-Up

Past Fall Arrivals On Ebay!

Ebay Listings!

Well I listed 20 fall patterns and 24 Christmas patterns on eBay the past couple days....
Also listed the fall hay, straw hats, pumpkins, flax tow waste, rusty bottle caps, drab brown flour sacks, early looking whisk brooms, rusty square headed nails, rusty safety pins, dried oranges and some womderful ginned cotton batting...
Be sure to take a look in my eBay store....
You are sure to find something you need...

Easy Baked Peach Recipe On Scrumptious Sunday

You too can have baked peaches in the middle of the summer when you use my trick. I bake in my toaster oven. It doesn't heat up the entire kitchen and the small size allows for faster baking too. This recipe couldn't be simpler so even someone who doesn't cook much can get great results.Joy's Easy Baked PeachesIngredients for EACH peach half1 peach, peeled and halved1 splash of dark Jamaican

Not Your Usual Green Bean Casserole!

Are you tired of the same ole, same ole every Holiday Season!
Well I have a different take on that standard Green Bean Casserole....
You will surely love this one!

2 bags (16 0z each) frozen French cut green beans, thawed
1 can (10-3/4oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup Cheez Whiz Cheese Dip
1-1/2 cups hot water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine
1 pkg (6 oz) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chickens:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees...Mix green beans, soup, and Cheez Whiz in 2 quart casserole dish

Add water to margarine in medium bowl; stir until margine is melted.
add stuffing mix, stir just until moistened. Spoon over bean mixture.

Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 14 servings, 1/2 cup each....

Are Massive Outlay of Ads No Longer in Vogue?

Here is a pretty interesting article that I read recently in the Wall Street Journal on how some fashion magazine's were reducing the number of ads featured in the magazines. Even though the current fall magazines don't seem to be lacking any glossy ads in my opinion.Style & Focuse PRMassive Outlay of Ads No Longer in VogueCondé Nast Title, Others Sport Leaner Fall Looks As Marketers Hold BackBy

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Today just seemed to fly by. Right now, I'm re-editing a press release that I'm going to send out tomorrow. I'm a little excited because tonight I'm going to a private fundraising gala for a friend's new charity. I can tell how excited and nervous she is about it. I'm sure once her charity launches it will do just fine. I'm going to try to squeeze in some time at the gym this afternoon you know

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Style & Focus News Bites

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Sorry, fellas but couch potato couture is out this fall. What's in is classic sophistication with a little bit of preppy luxe. Banana Republic's fall collection includes classic trench coats and button down shirts, quality suits and sweaters that will work for all generations and lifestyles whether it's meeting the guys for beers for happy hour or a Thursday night date.Silk-Blend Contrast-Trim

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Heading out after work or on the weekend, you want your lashes to look long and thick without any clumps and smudges. Nighttime equals dramatic sexy full lashes that are classic for that cocktail party with a potential new guy or hitting the dance floor with the girls.CoverGirl Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara$3.99DrugstoresIman Perfect MascaraThickens and Lengthens$6.99UltaNew Dior "

Stella McCartney Fall 2008 RTW Part 2

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A fabulous way to a one-step instant glamour is with accessories. They can change an outfit and give you a different look from ecclectic cool to sexy chic in under a second. A Jewelry line that I simply adore is Wendy Mink Jewelry. The jewelry is georgeous, sophisticated yet fun and playful. Many of the pieces are handmade and include non-traditional pearl necklaces, 22-karate-gold earrings,

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In anticipation of our Bread Roundup on October 15th, Tamy of 3 Sides of Crazy did a bit of research about bread history and here is what she found. Bread History According to National Bread Month:.."It was only after the Pilgrims came to America that baking bread in private homes became the norm. Our ancient forbearers baked bread in communal ovens. These ovens were built on the out skirts

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Friday's Happy Hour Drink: Watermelon Margarita

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You're a girl on the go, no doubt about that and the last thing you need holding you up is your make-up bag. This is probably a good time to replace your old make-up bag with the upcoming transition from summer to fall. What's absolutely great is there are so many different styles to choose from (ultra girly to urban sophisticate) but if you're a little on the disorganized side you may want to

Blumarine Fall 08 RTW Part 2

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This is another recipe from the good folks at POM Wonderful. This is a no-bake cheesecake other than the graham cracker crust, but you could substitute the crust for a layer of ready-made pound cake or some coconut macaroons pressed into the bottom of your pan and you wouldn't have to turn on your oven at all. I would like that even better in hot summer months, wouldn't you?Click on the links

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In a press release issued by the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority they have denounced "The House Bunny" movie. Unlike "Legally Blonde" this movie does not enhance the image of greek or sorority life. In the fictitious "Legally Blonde", Elle Woods is a member of Delta Nu which was loosely based on the Delta Zeta sorority (Pink & Green). Most in the Greek system can tell which colors represent which

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Y & Kei Fall 2008 RTW Part 2

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