17 November 2008

november daze

These pretty posies are just what I needed to perk up the dark days of November. This month and December are so dark indeed, we need all the help we can get to get through this depressing grey, sunless time. I've been feeling a bit tired and uninspired lately, so when I saw these delightful gerber daisies at the store I knew they were just what I needed.


In case you were wondering about my grey man, Eddie is doing quite well as of late. He doesn't appear to be a dying cat at all now. The meds are really helping. He has turned into Super Kitty thanks to those little white pills I put in his wet food every morning. Maybe I should be taking a few myself. He gets these strange bursts of energy and zooms through the house at top speed and then attacks the doorframe....yes, strange for a dying kitty.

I've been taking advantage of every bit of sun we get, just like Eddie does. Sometimes it is very fleeting though, so I am excited every time we get a few rays. It has been quite cold these past few days, and we've had to bring out the 'january coats'. I've been pulling out my mitts and scarves and hats too. Ugh. I'm not ready for cold weather. We had a few flurries yesterday, and as pretty as they looked, I was afraid to go outside.


I made Lulu a new collar with an old belt that I cut to size and added holes with my leather hole maker, then glued on these pink and plum buttons. I think she likes her new collar.

I think I need to go look at my flowers again and snuggle with my Lulu.

07 November 2008

Hmmmm...



I saw this on one of my fave blogs: The Peach Tree. It was a series of questions that requires one word answers. So I thought I'd give it a go. Here's go's nada:

1. Where is your cell phone? None

2. Where is your significant other? Downstairs

3. Your hair color? Box

4. Your mother? Guelph

5. Your father? Gone

6. Your favorite thing? Humor

7. Your dream last night? Forgot

8. Your dream/goal? Accomplished

9. The room you're in? Computer

10. Your hobby? Making

11. Your fear? Loss

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Home

13. Where were you last night? Home

14. What you're not? Leader

15. One of your wish-list items? Car

16. Where you grew up? Farm

17. The last thing you did? Knitted

18. What are you wearing? Flannel

19. Your TV? HD

20. Your pets? 3

21. Your computer? On

22. Your mood? Level

23. Missing someone? Nephews

24. Your car? Wish

25. Something you're not wearing? Socks

26. Favorite store? TinTaj

27. Your summer? Itchy

28. Love someone? Steven

29. Your favorite color? Green

30. When is the last time you laughed? Morning

31. Last time you cried? Boston

That was interesting! If you decide to do this quiz, either do so on your blog and let me know, so I can read it, or if you're blogless, do the quiz in the comments. (I think you can leave a long one). Hope to read yours!! Ciao for now!



22 October 2008

Make me a halloween cake as fast as you can!


Does'nt this cake look wickedly delicious?? They used marzipan for the pumpkin stems and mini bundt cakes to make them!

Country Living is my favorite magazine of the time being, and seeing as it was a special issue with lots of Halloween stuff, I threw it in with the groceries and hoped Steve wouldn' t notice! Why do they tempt us with all their magazines near the cash!

I saw this cake photo and nearly fell off my chair. I knew this was the cake I needed to make! I hunted for my cake decorating equipment from a class I took 10 years previous, and went to work.
(Scary photo above......my messy disorganized kitchen drawer. Eeekkkkk!)

I quickly gathered all the ingredients, thankfully i had everything i needed, and got out all the pans and bowls, measuring spoons and cups and my trusty mixer. Luckily the microwave didn't over soften the butter!!

I got my sugars and butter mixed nicely, and then neatly broke all the eggs in the bowl, blending everything together with the dry ingredients.

My lovely smooth batter was ready for the floured and greased pans....
and into the oven they went, as Lulu watched and trembled with anticipation.

Time to make the fluffy orange buttercream, flavored with orange extract and Cointreau liqueur.

Just a few more drops of orange food coloring for some Halloween coloring. Not the orange I was hoping for, but still nice.

It has been over 5 years since I had a piping bag in my hands, but I was hoping my shells and stars would come back to me....sort of like riding a bicycle.

Okay, all ready to assemble. Luckily, the cake turned out quite nice and even.

I melted some dark chocolate and added some Cointreau for the ganache.
Time out for tea!! Earl Grey anyone?
I carefully poured the glossy ganache over top of the cake and spread it evenly, after adding some orange buttercream between the two layers.

I had some orange smartie candies to add to the Halloween theme, and some blue gel icing from a tube to spell out a scary message.

Hopefully, it scared away all the goblins and ghosts who might eat it all up!


I piped some stars in between the candies.....
and then piped shells at the base. Looks nothing like the recipe, but i find making it up as i go along a good thing!

Yay!!! It looks very Halloweeny and cute! I can't wait to eat some!Either can Lulu. She got to lick the bowl. I just can't resist those pleading brown eyes!

Lulu is quite thorough! The bowl was spotless after she was finished with it!


I wish I could give you all a slice!! Hope you are inspired to make your own Halloween cake!!

18 October 2008

hALLoWeeN par-tay!!


The Jack-o-lanterns are ready to be lit soon!


The light is fading fast!!


Helllllllloooooo! I'm Tricia, I mean Mortricia!! WELcome! Don't be frightened...This is just my little graveyard where i buried all my ex husbands.


Coommmmeee in and enjoy yourself! Ohhhhh, wonderful costume!!! I love that you are all dressed up for the party!


I'd love to have you for dinner....Mwuuuwhuaaahaaaa!


Oh, my hubby is just ddddyyyyyyying to meet you!!! Here he is! Honey, Meet our guests, and please stop eating all our bats!!!

Oh, where are my manners!!! Would you care for some treats???


I just made a batch of carmel apples, especially for you!


Have some chili pumpkin seeds.....


Help yourself to some candy too!


I made this cake for the party. Can I cut a slice for you?

You have to leave now, you say?? More parties to attend? Welllll, if you must!! But please come back again sooooooon!!


Thank you soooooo much for coming!!! Happy Halloween, my frisky little critters!!! Have fun and be safe.....from the vampires and werrrreeeeewoooooolvvessss! Awwwwhooo!!!

(I promise to try to visit all who posted here)

The Skeleton Dance

I am a wee bit late in attending the Halloween Party hosted by my ghoul friend, i mean good friend Vanessa at her blog 'A Fanciful Twist'. In the meantime....enjoy this Disney classic from 1929,( the birth year of my mother actually!) It's soooo cute and lots of spooky fun!! I particularly love the hound dog howl (1:02 sec into movie).

See ya later.....gotta go make my party treats....Carmel Apples and Cupcakes!!!

16 October 2008

hound dog, handbag and halloween party!


Life is great if your a hound dog. Nothing to do but beg for food, go for walks with your people, chew socks and underwear and lie around the house!

Isn't Lulu just the prettiest dog ever?! I think she has the sweetest face and disposition. It's so cute the way her front paws are stretched out like this! She is one regal beagle!!

She has a cute booty too!!! I photoshopped her heiny so no one would be offended.
Eddie is trying to get away from Lulu, who is always chasing him. Poor Kitty!



Lulu mugging for the camera.





'Yaaaaaaawwwwwwwn'. Time for another nap.

My latest bag!! Isn't it Halloweeny and Fallish! I didn't actually crochet the flowers, I bought them from an Etsy seller. I didn't exactly knit this bag either, It was a Goodwill find (an Old Navy bag). So it's not really my creation, except for the two flowers I added, plus I removed the Old Navy tag and added a Kooky tag. Please don't tell the Old Navy people!!

I thought the crocheted flowers against the black yarn bag looked marvy!


I can't decide if I should use this or sell it, so if nobody buys it soon from my shop, I guess I'll keep it.

Just a note, My friend Vanessa from:

'A Fanciful Twist'

is hosting her virtual Halloween party this Saturday!! (see poster in my sidebar) .
Lots of bloggers will be participating so don't forget to stop by and see my Halloween post and all the spooktacular fun!!!

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