We start to deck the halls early in our home. We like to have every room decorated so we can savor the season. My favorite is a tree in my bedroom where I can go to sleep under the twilight of the lights and wake up to see all the pretty ornaments. Ava Rose loves to decorate and we make each moment special. This year we will be decorating a house for the Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson as well as decorating our store so we are busy little elves. Just wanted to share a few photos with you.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Welcome to Our Home for the Holidays
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Announcing Our New Unique Indie Jewelry Lines
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Beautiful Holiday Gifts for Mom
Monday, November 03, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
NO-BAKE Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes Recipe
No-Bake
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake
Delights!
- 1 sleeve graham crackers (about 9 crackers)
- ½ stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1-ounce package sugar free cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix (or 1/3 of a non-sugar free instant pudding may be used)
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, plus extra for garnish if desired
- Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the crackers into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter, sugar and brown sugar and pulse until combined.
- Spoon the crumbs into individual 9-ounce plastic cups (or other individual sized cups for serving). Place in the refrigerator to set while you are preparing the filling.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until light and creamy.
- Add the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and pudding mix and beat until completely mixed, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure that all ingredients are well combined.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix again until well combined.
- Change your stand mixture attachment to the wire whisk. On slow speed, fold in the tub of Cool Whip until well combined.
- Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for about an hour to firm up.
- Using a large pastry bag with a large tip, or a spoon, top the graham cracker crust in each cup with the pumpkin mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
For the Love of Bella Notte Linens....
It is no secret how much I love Bella Notte Linens. I have been selling it now for over 8 years in my shop and I am a little obsessed. There really is nothing like it. Nothing. You have to feel it to appreciate it. When you feel it there is no going back. When you sleep on it you will always want more. I consider myself a Bella Notte Linens expert because I love it so much and have been devoted to the line so long. I can talk about the different textures and colors all day and I often do to all my lovely customers that love it just as much. When my little girl was born I knew I wanted nothing other than Bella Notte for her. Non toxic machine washable and super soft for baby girl. Her first blanket was a gorgeous Bella Notte velvet blanket. If you decide you want to take the leap into the Bella Notte world call me for free design assistance. I would love to put a bed together for you. I can tell you once you sleep in it you will be calling me back to order more.