Cute Little Cakes

I went to Joann Crafts the other day to buy some new cake pans as I was in a baking mood.  I wanted two  six inch diameter by three inch deep pans.  They didn't have two that weren't dented.

Instead, I bought a little box that had four mini cake pans in it.  They each have an impression in the center.

After you bake the cakes, you fill the center and then put them together so the filling is inside.

I used devil's food cake mix.  Then I cut the tops off so they'd be level and then removed from the pans. I filled the centers with chocolate mousse.

Then of course I frosted with chocolate frosting.

One cake mix fills the four pans twice, so I froze four and made two cakes.

I wanted to show how cute and small they are so I put them next to the Coke can.  I figured everyone knows the size of a Coke can.  However, my Facebook friends kidded me for drinking a diet Coke with triple chocolate cake.  Silly people.

We actually divided each cake into thirds.  Perfect!

Thanks for stopping by,

Jeannine

St. Patrick's Day Tablescape

I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. Please jump over there and see the other lovely tables.

Hello all.  Yes, I too have been absent from blogging for a long while.  Still teaching English to High School students.  Papers to grade.  Husband is coaching the baseball team so I get to drive the boys to games.

However, I thought I would join in for a St. Patrick's Themed tablescape.

Happy little Leprechaun!

I've used all  items I have around the house, but mixed them in a new way. Husband and I did sit down to eat right after I took these pictures.  On Thursday we will actually have the corned beef, carrots and potatoes (neither of us like cabbage!)

I hope all of you have a happy and safe holiday.

Blessings,

Jeannine

Apron*ology Link

Hello dear friends!






Here is the link to Apron*ology where my aprons are published.  You can find similar aprons for sale in my etsy shop.
 
Jeannine

I'm Published!

I'm so excited!  I can't wait any onlger to share the news!  I have two aprons published in Apron*ology Magazine.  The new issue hits the newstands on Tuesday February 1st.  You can find it at Joann Crafts and Fabrics in California. Or you can find it here.

I will also have new aprons to offer in my Etsy shop by then so stay tuned!

Thanks for stopping by,
Jeannine

Bridal Showcase

We had a poor start for the new year, a death in the family on New Year's morning. That was after a bedside vigil for two days straight. However, She is with Jesus now, had a long life, and lived to see great great grandchildren. What a wonderful legacy!

On to a lighter note:
My daughter and I attended our first Bridal Showcase. It was held at Cal Expo in Sacramento (the state fairgrounds). It was very well put together and had tons of venues, florists, caterers, dresses, photographers and Tusedoes presented.

We arrived early and were in the first 30 or 40 people to get in. We didn't run in to much of a crowd until about an hour in. As each of the rooms got more and more crowded we would move to the next room.

We never did smile so much all at one time. They put a little sticker on each of the brides and every person said "Congratulations" to Daughter.

We watched a fashion show, but didn't see any dresses that inspired her. She has been checking the magazines and has an appointment to try on dresses for the first time next week. It makes her more nervous to think about trying on dresses than wearing a big diamond on her ring!

I'll keep you posted on the happenings as the plans progress. Of course the wedding isn't until late summer 2012, after they have both graduated from college.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jeannine

Russian Christmas Tree

Merry Christmas!

In 1999, Husband and I went on our first mission trip with International Commission, a short term sending agency out of Dallas, Texas.

We spent most of the trip telling about Jesus' love in St. Petersburg.  However, the last day of the trip we spent in Moscow. It was October and the first snowfall of the season occured that day. October 26.  We were in Red Square.  We looked across the cobblestone square and couldn't believe we were there, in Russia.  Americans.  In Red Square.

We did take time to shop.  We bought a set of six wooden painted soldiers and three individual Russian peasants.  Every Christmas I place them on a two foot tall (including the base) tree.  It reminds me of the trip and of the unbelievable fact that we were in Russia. ( I grew up in the Cold War era, obviously).

May you all have a peaceful and unbelievable Christmas, celebrating the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Jeannine

Classic Red Tablescape

I'm linking with Tablescape Thursday.  Check out all the other wonderful tables posted here.

I'm so glad to be back to my blog!  Unfortunately I left my camera at my MIL's on Thanksgiving Day and it took me until this week to return and retrieve it.  There's also the fact that I've been so busy teaching high school English and getting papers and finals graded.  No time to even think of putting  a table or any other post together.

I have been keeping up with others, however.  I love seeing your posts, even if I haven't commented.

I have a friend in Texas who puts together lovely tables in her home and she posted some pictures on Facebook.  I commented about how lovely her goblets were.  She told me where to get them, but then decided to send me a set!  What a wonderful surprise gift!  Thank you Susan!

And thank you to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for always hosting Tablescape Thursdays.  You are a gem.

These red goblets are the bit of lovliness.  They are from HSN.  The candleabra is a garage sale purchase from earlier in the spring.

The chargers and plates are from Target.  The flatware is a hand-me-down from my MIL. 

The napkins were a garage sale purchase, and the napkins ring are this season at Target.

The holly branches are from Costco.  I unfortunately don't have a backyard full of wonderful trees to prune for holiday festivities.  I was glad to see the live holly at Costco to make up for it.



Thank you all for stopping by.  I wish you all a very merry Christmas season.