Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n’ Oreo Fudge Brownies

Ohhhh so bad...but soooo good.

Click here for the amazing recipe.

DIY: Teacup Candles

Tools and Materials
Nested pans
Partially burned candles
Candy thermometer
Tongs
New wicking (can be found at craft stores)
Teacups
Wick sustainers
Wooden skewers

Teacup Candles How-To
1. In a small pan set over a larger pan of simmering water, melt down old candles; clip the thermometer to the upper pot, and keep temperature at about 185 degrees. Remove old wicks with tongs.

2. Cut a piece of wicking to the cup's height plus 2 inches. Clamp one end to a wick sustainer; tie the other end around a skewer. Dip wicking and sustainer into melted wax to coat them. Remove and stick sustainer to cup's bottom.

3. Pour in the wax, stopping 1/2 inch below the cup's rim. Allow wax to set, about 1 hour. The candle will harden with a well in the center. To even it out, use another skewer to prick a circle of holes about 1/16 inch deep around the wick. Pour in melted wax until surface is 1/4 inch below rim. Cut wick.

Directions and picture from Martha Stewart.

Sugar Lace & Butterflies For Your Tea And Coffee

I love these adorable sugar decorations by SweetDejaVu. They are so beautiful and fun -- they will make ordinary treats such as tea or coffee extra special for your guests.

Surprise your guests with a sophisticated and delicate embellishment in their cup of coffee or tea. Let it float on the surface of a freshly made cup... it will melt within 1-2 minutes, just enough time to enjoy the look of it!

It has a creamy, melt-on-the-tongue, not-too-sweet, pleasant flavor.

Sugar veil lace can also be placed be placed on top of a buttercream, chocolate ganache, or fondant covered cakes.

These delicate little butterflies add a charming touch to any drink or sweet dessert!

You can attach them to any cup or dish with a dab of syrup.
- cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate or cocktail glasses...
- cakes, petit fours or custard dishes...

Picture: SweetDejaVu Lace,  SweetDejaVu Butterfly, Butterfly 2

DIY: Mini Clay Dishes

Try your hand at making these mini clay dishes inspired by Lisa Storms. They are just so darn cute. My favorite is the faux bois dish - oh I want that on my nightstand! And hey...make one for your Mommala too! Moms day is just around the corner. P.S. Mom's day gift guide will be up soon!

Big Belly Deli

Danny and I went to Big Belly Deli the other day. Oh my goooooosh..this sandwich was so good. We split a Newport Cheesesteak with mushrooms, red onion, bell peppers

 and roast beef with melted American cheese. Awwwwww yum. It was my first time eating here and I loved it. I give it one billion stars.

Check it out:

6310 West Coast Hwy

Newport Beach, CA

949.645.2888

 

bigbellydeli.com

 

Cute Vintage Hair! Curls Without Heat.

Learn how to recreate this beautiful hair.

Picture:bridalmusings

DIY: Hammered Spoon Tutorial

Click here for a detailed step-by-step tutorial for creating hammered spoons - perfect for place cards, garden decor, wedding favors etc. I love these as herb markers in gardens!

Pictures: Elizabeth anne designs