Friday, February 27, 2009

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS DAY BLOG EVENT


My dear friend Mimi at Mimi's Rose Chenille blog is having a Support our Troops Event.Please stop by her blog to learn more.
God Bless our troops.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

It's National Pancake Day

I woke up this morning to discover there is actually a day for pancakes. Who would have thunk ? Probably anyone but me,LOL. I thought every day was a day to celebrate and pancakes. That's all they have talked about on TV today.Since I have the television on while I paint guess what I've heard all morning ? Yep, pancakes,pancakes,pancakes.

I did some research and found a wonderful site for pancake lovers.
Want to learn more about pancakes, their history, some great tips for making pancakes and toppings then check this out :
http://www.welovepancakes.com/perfect/

Here's My favorite recipe for Pancakes :

Prep: 10 minutes, Stand: 10 minutes, Cook: 6 minutes per batch.
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine buttermilk, milk, egg, and butter in a separate bowl; add to flour mixture, and whisk just until blended. Transfer to a large measuring cup, and let stand 10 minutes.

2. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle or nonstick pan. Cook until pancakes are covered with bubbles and edges turn brown. Turn and cook other side 2 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes about 10 pancakes

Oh,add a few drops of red food coloring for pink pancakes. Or serve them on your favorite pink plates. (I had to make this about pink )

Not sure where I found this recipe. I would love to give credit where it's due but I have so many recipe books and recipes I can't keep up with them all.


If all else fails bring out the Aunt Jemima mix.

Anyhooo,now I've made myself hungry. I think we will have pink pancakes for dinner. How about you ? Yum,yum.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Never ask "what next" ? and Friday Flea Market

Never ever ask what will go wrong next. If I thought Monday was bad I was in for a big surprise. Things just kept going downhill. The one good thing was that without my other computer I spent lot's of time painting.So lot's of new goodies to add to my website as soon as hubby get's the right programs installed and I figure out what he's done,LOL.

As most of you know I take care of a bedridden FIL. Well, yesterday we got to spend our afternoon at my favorite place, NOT, the emergency room.Yep,grandaddy has another UTI. He gets to stay at the hotel,oop's,hospital. Poor little guy. Please say a prayer for him.

I'm the lucky one.... I get to come home and play.

Needless to say no pic's again and no listings for Friday Flea Market.

I do apologize and promise I will be back to normal by next week.In the mean time check out my website :http://ribbonsrosesandmore.com/

I will be adding new things all week.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Valentine's Day Party Give Away...And the Winner is

Have you ever had a day that you should have stayed in bed ? Well, I should have crawled under and not come out all week,LOL. Friday was just the icing on the cake to top off the week. To start the day my computer crashed and I lost every thing. DH spent his day off and then some trying to get my computer up and running. Oh,well,life goes on and I will regroup.

I want to thank everyone that posted for my give away. It is so exciting to meet so many new faces. I do hope you will book mark me and stop by often. Be sure to stop by my website and check out the new Spring goodies. While you are there sign up for my newsletter. That's where I send out announcements for any sales or news for the website and blog. I had so much fun doing the Valentine's Day give away I'm planning another one for next month.

Now for the exciting news..... The winner is Linda Greiss. Congratulations Linda!! I hope you will enjoy the little heart tin. I will need you to email me with your mailing information. When you receive this "special gift from the heart", please post it on your blog.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day... Let's Celebrate With a Give Away

I'm having a special Valentine's Heart giveaway to "Celebrate Love and Romance".



To enter please leave a commment and tell me how you celebrate Valentine's Day.

You will have to check back to see who won, the comments must be posted before 12 PM CST on Valentine's Day. I will announce the winner of this very special heart on Sunday afternoon!


I hope you have a wonderful day of wine,roses and romance. May all your wishes come true.

"For you see, each day I love you more. Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow."
~Rosemonde Gerard



Be sure to visit the other blogs for great giveaways and enjoy "The Valentine's Day Blog Party" with love from me to you!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

"Pink Bling" Blog GIveaway Mimi's Rose Chinille Boutique


A lot of bling, a little bit of glam and a bit of vintage! Check out my friend Mimi's gift this month at Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique Blog Giveaway! It's filled with lots of sparkly Swavorski Rhinestone Crystal Buttons, 5 to be exact and there's also a gorgeous Rhinestone button with a Pearl Center, so that is six with lots of bling! These shine and sparkle like all of you! If you love rhinestone crystal buttons or any type of button, for that matter, oh these are just to die 4! There 's also a yard of the beautiful Barefoot Roses, Pink Roses, by Tanya Whelan, ooh lah lah, if you adore pink and roses, (how many of us don't???), then you will love this, it is the most beautiful fabric! Plus there are 4 yards of tiny pink vintage ric rac, along with 4 gorgeous pink silk taffeta roses, and then of course, the gorgeous black cameo button! You will love it !!!