Sweet Little Photo Swap #20

Can't believe this is week #20 of the photo swap!  Thanks for sticking with me for this fun party.

Life is always a whirlwind with so much going on I don't even have time to think!  I'm sure you all know what I mean.  It's amazing how hard it is to even take a FEW pictures without planning to.  I have to actually remember to take them or I have nothing to share for the swap.  Maybe someday things will slow down?

The girls and I enjoy going outside even though it's kind of cold now.  And with all of the report of snow all over the country, I'm pretty sure our sunny days are numbered. So we had a little fun in the leaves this past week.  I love these pictures of the girls.  They are so much fun to take pictures of.   REALLY, how much better could the models get? ~wink~

She gets such funny looks on her face...love it!

What could be cuter?

The famous turquoise wall

A girl and her cat

Exploring

Got her to look!!  Yay!

In the leaves

Like this pose

Can't believe they both looked!

My girl

And this last one is my homemade bread...stop by tomorrow 

for the recipe!! ;)

Homemade bread

If you have never joined my swap before here are the rules...

1)  Not required, but would LOVE it if you would write a SPECIFIC photo swap post.  I REALLY would appreciate if you didn't just link up a random post from your blog. Please make sure it has something to do with photo swapping!  Thanks!

2)  Share your favorite photos from the week and share why you liked them.

3)  Link back to Sweet Little Photo Swap with a link or a button. ( PLEASE do this one!)

4)  Please follow Sweet Little Gals

5)  Follow at least TWO other people on the photo swap list

6)  ENJOY!! ;)

Happy Happy Swapping!!

DIY Mason Jars

I found these really cute mason jars over at Beach House in the City and thought I'd try to make my own.  LOVE these and they are SO easy!  Just a little glue, food coloring, and water and you've got some beautiful vases!! 

All I did was mix up some Elmer's glue, a little water (just to make it spread a little better) and food coloring to match the color I wanted, and then painted in on the outside of the jars.  I did a few coats to make it come out smoother.  {The mixture tends to dry with some bumps if you don't keep smoothing them out as it dries.}  That's how simple it is!!

Here's how mine turned out!

I just LOVE them!!  And I can't wait to make some more!

Hope your day is spectacular!! ;)

Turquoise Lovin' #11

Ok so I am REALLY late at getting this up today.  Seems like I have been late doing everything lately.  SO sorry about that.

I am loving this party.  It's so much fun to wander around bloggy land looking for turquoise beauties!  And I am thrilled that the fall season has still been rich with turquoise.

Here are the features of the week.

I am totally IN LOVE with this barn from That Country Place 

I would do almost anything to have it moved to my place!! ;)

Thank you SO much for sharing this beauty with us!

Love this DIY ruffle cake from  Fancy Frugal Life.  SO pretty!

 I am wanting this darling kids play table from

I Heart Organizing  Love the chalk as always!

And I love this darling craft room done by

Cheap Crafty Mama  You can come make me one any time you want!! ha!

 And now on to your projects from the week...

Remember to follow the rules, please!!  And please do link back

to here to share the turquoise fun!

Party Rules...
1)  Please follow Sweet Little Gals
2)  Make sure your project or post has SOMETHING to do with turquoise because that's what makes it fun!
3)  Try to comment on at least two other posts.
4)  PLEASE grab a turquoise lovin' button on the sidebar so you can share the turquoise fun with others.

 

Sweet Little Photo Swap #19

It's photo swapping time again!  Glad to have you back.  I loved all of your pictures from last week.  You all are so creative and talented with your photography.  I hope you are all enjoying each other's pictures as much as I am.

Fall is so much fun!  I love the colors of the leaves, the pumpkins, sunsets, harvest, and everything else that goes with fall.  I've been having fun baking too, and if you would like to try an AWESOME pumpkin bread recipe (it's the best ever!) just go here.

Here's my fun pictures from the week.

FUN!

Sweet

LOVE this one!

I like her in piggy tails!!

My favorite

Beautiful sunset

With Aunt Heidi

{We tried to get a good auntie shot with Whitney but no such luck! LOL}

If you have never joined my swap before here are the rules...

1)  Not required, but would LOVE it if you would write a SPECIFIC photo swap post.  I REALLY would appreciate if you didn't just link up a random post from your blog. Please make sure it has something to do with photo swapping!  Thanks!

2)  Share your favorite photos from the week and share why you liked them.

3)  Link back to Sweet Little Photo Swap with a link or a button. ( PLEASE do this one!)

4)  Please follow Sweet Little Gals

5)  Follow at least TWO other people on the photo swap list

6)  ENJOY!! ;)

  

 What have you been taking pictures of this week?

Pumpkin Bread

Every fall I get so excited about the yummy food that goes along with the season.  Pumpkin bread is one of my very favorite fall foods.  This recipe is the best I have ever tasted.  Whoever made this one up got just the perfect proportions. (I can say that because it wasn't me!)  I made two loaves last night and this morning there is only a little left!  Hooray for fall yums!

I would have included a tutorial but there is no need for one.  This stuff is super EASY to make! 

Pumpkin Bread

2 1/2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt ( I use 1)
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 c. pumpkin
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. raisins or chips (It's good without them too!)

Mix sugar, pumpkin, eggs (whip), and softened butter till creamy.  Add rest of ingredients.  Bake @ 350 degrees for 30-45 min. (I always do 45)

You can also make this frosting that came with the recipe thought I have never tried it. 

Boiled Butterscotch Frosting
2/3 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. margarine
1 c. nuts
2 T. milk

Mix margarine, brown sugar and nuts. Stir in milk.  Spread and put in oven. Broil 550 degrees until frosting bubbles~3 min. appr.

Hope you enjoy!  Have a blessed weekend!!

Looking Back

I was just looking through some pictures of Ally from last fall and wanted to share.  I love these ones especially because she was having so much fun.

Turquoise Lovin' #10

Happy Tuesday!  And happy happy turquoise lovin'!   I tell ya, I love being weekly surrounded by gorgeous turquoise projects made by all of you.  Thank you for brightening my day each week.

As I surf through all of the projects each week, I am in total AWE of how spectacular each project is.  You must be super women for sure to get all of that done each week.  I must learn your tricks someday.  That's one of the reasons I decided to have a turquoise lovin' party.  I don't always have time to make my own turquoise projects but I still wanted SO badly to be surrounded by them.  Thank you!

Look at the features of the week.  Don't you just ADORE them?

1. This is my favorite table I have EVER seen at Embracing Change If I EVER get my hands on an old door...
2.  I really like these bright pillows from Toasted Coconut  They are so awesome for fall!
3.  I would love to make some gorgeous gift wrappings like First Come Flowers did.  What fun!!!
4.  Can't BELIEVE how gorgeous this dining room is at Not so Shabby Shabby Chic!!  How creative!

Party Rules...
1)  Please follow Sweet Little Gals
2)  Make sure your project or post has SOMETHING to do with turquoise because that's what makes it fun!
3)  Try to comment on at least two other posts.
4)  PLEASE grab a turquoise lovin' button on the sidebar so you can share the turquoise fun with others.

Ok, so I'm ready to see the turquoise fun for THIS week!!!  Link em' up!

Sweet Little Photo Swap #18

It's photo swap time again!  Hope you've had fun taking pictures this week and that you have tons of fun ones to show us.  

It seems like such a long time since I've been able to share my new photos.  I have some fun fall ones I want to share.

I took this pic mostly because the clouds were so pretty that day

Grain bins-these guys are always fun to capture! ;)

Having fun in the trees

Lovin' the red!

Can't believe how beautiful this is!

Cutest little hands

Ally had fun trucking with Daddy!

Do you see the cute little front teeth?

Love the lighting in this one!

Morning sunrise in ND

If you have never joined my swap before here are the rules...

1)  Not required, but would LOVE it if you would write a SPECIFIC photo swap post.  I REALLY would appreciate if you didn't just link up a random post from your blog. Please make sure it has something to do with photo swapping!  Thanks!

2)  Share your favorite photos from the week and share why you liked them.

3)  Link back to Sweet Little Photo Swap with a link or a button. ( PLEASE do this one!)

4)  Please follow Sweet Little Gals

5)  Follow at least TWO other people on the photo swap list

6)  ENJOY!! ;)

 

Hope your day is the very best!!

Turquoise Lovin' #9

Turquoise has definitely captured the hearts of hundreds (I'm sure more if I ran into them) of bloggers around bloggy land.  I get so excited each time I find a new project by someone that I haven't met before!!  That just goes to show that turquoise will hopefully NEVER go out of style.  I know it never will in my house!

I love how so many of you have been using turquoise in your fall decorating with such creativity.  I absolutely LOVE turquoise combined with fall colors as I've told you before.  I am excited to feature a few of those creative projects this week in honor of the fall season.

1.  Gorgeous fall table at Decorating Cents...I love this so much!
2.  Adorable velvet pumpkins at The Lemonista...SO cute!
3.  Vintage Pumpkin at Ode to Inspiration  Can't get over this one...I love the distressing so much!
4.  And a fantastic "Time Out" bench at West Furniture Revival I would LOVE to have this one in my yard!

These projects just make me crazy about fall.  How about you?

And since I love photography so much I had to feature this picture from That Country Place.  Dawna,  I just LOVE that turquoise wall!!  What a cute shot of you and your sons!

And now let's see what you've all been up to this week.  Can't wait!

Party Rules...
1)  Please follow Sweet Little Gals
2)  Make sure your project or post has SOMETHING to do with turquoise because that's what makes it fun!
3)  Try to comment on at least two other posts.
4)  PLEASE grab a turquoise lovin' button on the sidebar so you can share the turquoise fun with others.

Hope your week is fantastic!!

Sweet Little Photo Swap #17

It's time for photo swapping again.  And since I have a busy day today I am going to make this short and sweet.  My photo computer is still not working.  I am so missing it!  So I am just going to share a few old time photos again and then let you guys swap away!

 

If you have never joined a swap before here are the rules...and if you HAVE joined before, I changed the rules just a bit so they would be easier to follow.

1)  Not required, but would LOVE it if you would write a SPECIFIC photo swap post.  I REALLY would appreciate if you didn't just link up a random post from your blog. Please make sure it has something to do with photo swapping!  Thanks!

2)  Share your favorite photos from the week and share why you liked them.

3)  Link back to Sweet Little Photo Swap with a link or a button. ( PLEASE do this one!)

4)  Please follow Sweet Little Gals

5)  Follow at least TWO other people on the photo swap list

6)  ENJOY!! ;)

 

Happy Sunday Swapping!!