Letters From the Past...

 

 

What do they contain?

 

~Professions of Love?

~Confessions?

~War Stories?

~Gossip?

or, maybe even a Proposal?

 

 

A part of me wants to know,

the other part feels guilt

in reading someone else's

personal thoughts and feelings.

 

 

 

Maybe one day

I'll get the courage.

 

 

 

For now,

I'll enjoy their bound beauty.

 

 

 

Thank you Kate, for sharing a piece

of your family's history.

{No projects for these}

 

Your letters have prompted me to

start writing Love Letters to my

Husband and Children...

Old fashioned, pen and paper, letters.

 

xo, Amber

 

 

 



On A Path...

... Even if sometimes we're not sure where to.

 

 

 

Life and plans.

 

Are we really in control, or is there

a Master Plan, to which, we have no control?

 

{Dang, I wish I had a crystal ball!}

 

Well, I guess the only thing we can do is

keep on going!

 

 

 

{even if sometimes we want to resist}

{but when we succeed in crossing little bridges,
we feel more confident in crossing the bigger ones}

 

... and BELIEVING  that things really

do or don't

happen for a reason.

 

Life truly is an adventure, isn't it?

 

Maybe sometimes instead of looking way down the road,

 

 

 

 

we just need to s.l.o.w. down and

take notice of what is right in front

of us...

 

 

 

 

 

xo, Amber

 

 

 

 

 



Have You Ever Glittered?

Glitterfest:

 A twice yearly show which is anticipated

by many.

It also happens to have some "bling" aka: Glitter

 

This was my second show as a Vendor and

first as a team with Rita Reade

of Mammabellarte .

 

{click on her link to see more amazing photos}

 

This Burlap chair is for sale!!
 Go to www.mammabellarte.blogspot.com
for more information!!

 

 

 

Glitterfest... definitely one to put on your

bucket list of shows to attend!

 

I'll share more photos of the inside on a future post!

 

Wishing you nothing but the best...

 

xo, Amber



Whistle While You Work...

The final days till

Mammabellarte

and

Black Rooster Cottage

rock the Gazebo at....

 

 

 

We're finishing up the details

(working our bums off, really)

and looking forward

to a

Glittery Good Time!

 

click here for more info!

 

If I don't see you there,

I'll see you back here with all the great

details!

 

xo, Amber

 

p.s. attention late birds: Glitterfest will be ending at 3pm, not 4pm as listed. Come early

for the best selection!!



Pumpkin Pecan Tassies

Autumn, Autumn, Beautiful Autumn!

 

I love it not only for the gorgeous color

it bestows upon us,

but also for the comforts of

delicious recipes.

 

When I came across this one,

I knew I was going to love it.

 

Pumpkin and Pecans

{I love praline so...}

 

 

 

Pumpkin Pecan Tassies

This recipe will make 24 Tassies.

• 1 15 ounce refrigerated pie crust (two crust package) OR...

       **My version...I used 2 packages of Athens phyllo cups.

 They are so good with this recipe!

They are very inexpensive, too.

$1.67 for a package of 15 at Wal-Mart.

{in the freezer section where the pies are}

 
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice {heaping}
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
 
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

 

Preheat oven to 350*

 

If you are using the pie crust, prep per package directions.

Using a 2.5 inch round cookie cutter,

cut 12 rounds from each crust, equaling 24.

Ease into ungreased mini muffin tins, bottom and sides.

Phyllo cups~ place one in each muffin tin.

 

 

 

1. In large bowl, stir together pumpkin, sugar, spice and salt.

Add egg and stir till combined.

Gradually add milk and stir till combined. Set aside.

 

 

2. For Topping, in a small bowl, stir together

 melted butter, brown sugar and pecans. Set aside.

 

3. Fill each cup to just below the top of the crust (about 2 teaspoons).

 

Top with a scant 1 teaspoon of pecan topping.

 

 

4. For pie crust tassies, bake for 35 minutes or till filling is set.

For phyllo dough, bake for 18-20 minutes.

 

Remove tassies from muffin cups and let cool completely

on wire rack.

Drizzle with honey or maple syrup just before serving.

 

 

These are quick and easy and super yummy!

 

Happy Autumn!!

 

xo, Amber