I wish it was summer mix

D.I.Y Design 1.24.11

Bright Lights, Big Statement

Bring romantic ambience to your bedroom with a headboard

that glows. Build a simple wood frame from 2x4s, and add crossbeams to

create as many light "frames" as you like. Drill small holes

 in the bottom of each opening. (Make sure the holes are

 large enough to feed the light cords through.) Paint your frame,

 then attach it to the wall, screwing it into the studs.

 Fill each space with lights, connecting the cords as you go.

The translucent panels were cut from polycarbonate sheet

 and affixed to the frame with screws. If you don't

want to cut the polycarbonate yourself, have it cut to

size at your local home supply center.

Read All About It

Letters of all shapes and sizes combine to create an artistic

 headboard in this bedroom. These letters are placed in a

random arrangement, but the color consistency keeps

 the design from looking chaotic. If you prefer a

 tidier look, find letters of the same size and color and

spell words or phrases.

Canvas Your World

Or anything for that matter, by hanging painted

canvas with your choice artwork you can

 achieve depth and design, quite simply.  This is a very clean

look that can be turned more contemporary

of traditional depending on artwork choice.

Decal Decor

Probably the easiest and quickest of the bunch, Vinyl Decals

 are all the rage these days and

there are endless possibilties as to what you can do. 

Check out etsy's array of designs to find your

perfect and unique design!

Framed Memories

Taking several personal photographs and having them framed

creates symmetry in the bedroom.

This look can also feature may different sized shapes and colored frames

for a more eclectic and urban vibe.

RECIPE OF THE DAY 1.24.11

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes!

A sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil transform tomatoes into the perfect side dish. Or try sandwiching them between slices of your favorite whole-wheat country bread.

 INGREDIENTS

4 tomatoes, halved horizontally
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Top with Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper.

Drizzle with oil and bake until the tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

2011 Wedding Palettes 1.21.11

SOMETHING BLUE...

PRETTY IN PINK

GREENER SCENARY

 

BLUSH-ing AQUA-rius

PLUM PARADISE

 

Find of the Day 1.17.11

Sweet Dreams

I'm happy to say I made these mine today! Thank you Anthropologie for you adorable You and Me pillow Shams. They will be delightful on T and I's bed tonight!

Many Thanks!

Recipe of the day 1.17.11

Lemon PoppySeed Pancakes

Ingredients

3/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 egg

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

1 teaspoon lemon zest
cooking spray

Directions

1.Stir the milk, vinegar, and lemon juice together in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes to curdle. Whisk in egg, butter, and vanilla extract.

2.In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest until well combined. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk a few times until the batter is mostly free of lumps.

3.Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the skillet and cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes over with a spatula and brown the other side, about 2 more minutes

Personal Challenge 1.13.11

Rock N Roll Marathon - San Diego June 2011

I'm training to participate in the Rock n Roll Half Marathon in San Diego this June!

As many of of you may or may not know I completed a Half Marathon in May of 2009 with the aid of physical therapy and the support of friends and family. It was a difficult venture which I strive to find the strength to complete yet again with the memory of my mother to help me get through!

As a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training, I am raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of my mother Patty Barnick who lost her battle with the disease 6 years ago and on behalf of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!

Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission.

I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support!

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nca/rnr11/kerkerbear