Friday, May 31, 2013

Kalorik Wine Cooler event and more!!

Steal of A Deal on  wines cooler and More now through June 2
THIS IS A FABULOUS DEAL ON our KALORIK WINE COOLERS THIS WEEK 
I was looking at the wine coolers at Sur LA Table and check out the price differences! SAVE when you shop with us!!
To see for yourself, visit: http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-184244/Kalorik-21-Bottle-Dual-Zone-Wine-Bar
AND THEN COME BACK AND ORDER FROM MY STORE 






Thursday, May 30, 2013

3 Day Super Sale starts tonight

Huge Sale starts at MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT!! 3:00 am Eastern
This is just a sampling of our biggest 3 day yet!! last time we did this things were sold out in a matter of minutes. Don't wait!!Things sell out quickly!!! SO PLEASE ORDER DIRECT FROM THE LINK Set your alarm and shop tonight or your favs may be gone by morning!!
must order direct from this link 
http://lovethedecor.athome.com/home.html

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Willow House going out of business sale!!

There is just a short time left to get great deals on Willow House Home Decor. THey are anticipating all to be sold out by end of June early July. THere are so many great deals left though like 
our decorative card and photo holder 
for just $9!
 Or trilogy mirrors just $20 the set 






the best peeler ever is down to $5 


And so much more



THink ahead to birthdays, Weddings and yes even Christmas  Just think you could have all of your Christmas shopping done by June 
I want to thank all of you for your continued business and hope that you will follow me over to my new business At Home where you can find awesome home decor items and weekly sales on all kinds of home decor, furniture and more
THank you

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Memorial Day Madness


OVER 100 OF YOUR FAVORITE ITEMS FROM THE FORMER
 AT HOME AMERICA
WILL BE PRICED TO SELL. 
Huge sale starting at MIDNIGHT tonight PACIFIC, 3:00 am for those of  you on the east coast. 
ITEMS WILL SELL OUT FAST SO ORDER EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION
SALE GOES THROUGH MONDAY UNLESS SOLD OUT FIRST
YOU CAN SEE ITEMS HERE AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

A recipe for you

Recently I donated a dessert a month for a year for an auction. It was mainly to be cheesecakes but the winning bidder wanted something different this time.
I decided to make a Hummingbird Cake. I have had Hummingbird Cupcakes and loved them so I decided to make the cake. What is it you ask? It is a wonderful layer cake made with banana, pineapple and pecans.
It has been said that the cake got it's name because it is so good that when you taste it,  it makes you hum. mmmm mmmm.
I am not a cake decorator at all but decided to give it a try and garnish it with dried pineapple, pecans and dried banana. Here is how it turned out

 Here is the recipe:


  • FOR THE CAKE

    • Nonstick vegetable spray
    • All-purpose flour, for pans
    • 3 cups self-rising flour
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 1  cup vegetable oil
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
    • 2 very ripe large bananas, mashed
    • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • FOR THE FROSTING

    • 2 pound  confectioners' sugar
    • 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
    • 3/4  Cup butter, softened
    • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1/4 tsp almond Extract
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecansTopping: dried banana chips, dried pineapple, whole pecans,more chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  1. STEP 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray and flour three 8-by-2-inch round cake pans, tapping out excess flour; set aside.
  2. STEP 2Prepare the cake; in a large bowl, stir to combine self-rising flour, sugar, oil, pecans, bananas, pineapple, vanilla, cinnamon, and eggs.
  3. STEP 3Divide batter evenly between prepared pans, smoothing with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until the tops spring back when gently pressed with your fingertips, 26 to 28 minutes.
  4. STEP 4Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto wire rack. Re-invert cakes and let them cool completely, top sides up.
  5. STEP 5Prepare the frosting; in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine sugar, cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and almond on medium speed until frosting is smooth. If needed, add a bit of milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to achieve the proper spreading consistency.
  6. STEP 6Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes to make level. Place four strips of parchment paper around perimeter of a serving plate or lazy Susan. Place the first layer on the cake plate. Spread the top of the first layer with 1/4 of the frosting. Place the second layer on top and repeat process with another 1/4 of the frosting. Place the remaining layer on top of the second layer bottom side up. Spread entire cake with remaining frosting. Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans. Garnish with dried banana, dried pineapple and whole pecans if desired. Remove parchment paper strips; refrigerate until ready to serve. ENJOY!
Linking to: Tasty Tuesdays

Friday, May 3, 2013

Painting Project Prep

Did you know that Sherwin Williams now carries a line of paint for HGTV?  Beautiful colors that coordinate together to take the guess work out of matching paint from room to room. Be sure and check it out before your next painting project.
Speaking of your next painting project, here are a few tips that will help you paint like a professional.
First make sure to patch and fill all hole, cracks, and flaws with your favorite spackle or joint compound. Fill the space and smooth it over to match the level of the wall. Let dry thoroughly before painting over it or you could end up with shrinking or dimples in the area patched. Next sand over the area gently to make extra sure it is smooth.
Wipe walls with a damp cloth to be sure you are painting over a smooth surface. Tape trim and cover floor and furniture. Primer is a nice addition at this point but I have found with all of the wonderful paint and primer combos out there, that it is not necessary. Start painting and have fun.