7. pinning again

I haven't done a pinning post in ages and I'm beginning to miss it.  So, you can guess what this post is about. :)
And while I'm at it, I'll be  linking up with The Vintage Apple.


1. This has got to be the number one cool pinterest photo of the week. Don't you think? It is very legit in my opinion, except maybe some different shades...

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2. The most awesome looking business card tape ever. I think I need to get some.

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3. New shelves for my room?

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4. If I went canoeing, this would so happen to me.  Except, I'd probably be doing it on purpose.

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5. And I totally fell in love with this sink...

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6. Pink Blazers rock!

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7. These pepperoni bites look really easy (and tasty)

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8. good quotes

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9. Lastly, I'm going to Paris if I can get this kind of view. Who wouldn't?

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There you have it. Which was your favorite?

You all have an awesome Wednesday!


~Susanna

something for you

I saw this quote the other day and thought it was so good that I had to share it.

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It really made me think. 

And as I leave you tonight, go check out this awesome fashion site that I found. You're gonna love it!

~Susanna

Awesome-Tasting Food!! // cinnamon coffee cake

I haven't been around in awhile and it is time to give you another recipe.  For some reason coffee cake has sound really good of late so this is what the recipe will be on.  I know I did a recipe on  Pancakes last time, but hey, who doesn't like breakfast food? And who said you had to have it for breakfast?

Cinnamon Coffee Cake Loaf

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, and salt. In another large bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour half of the batter into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. In a small bowl, combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar mixture; cut through batter with a knife to swirl the topping. Repeat. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.  Makes one loaf.


Now go fix a glass of milk (or coffee) and enjoy your coffee cake.

~Susanna

february: twenty-twelve crafts

The results are in of February's craft and you get to tell me what you think.  For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, I made a list of 12 crafts/foods/etc I wanted to try in 2012. These are all new-to-me projects that I wanted to try anyway. I thought I'd make it more interesting by posting about each one as I go.  If you'd like to see the entire list click here.

January's craft was fun, easy, and fast. But while this cute little notebook was fun and easy, it took longer than I had planned.

It was totally worth making and I had a blast!! I haven't written on the tabs yet because I haven't decided what I'm going to write in it.Any suggestions?

This is the front and back. Pretty sweet, right?  Shall we take a peek inside?

 One of the many cute embellishments.

The opposite page with a matching spiral.

See the little things in the left corner? Here, let's get a closer look.

Yep, they're pretty cute little clip-on metal pieces. I about chopped them off when I was trimming  the page. I forgot I already put them on. oops!

The best page...COFFEE BEANS!! :)  Couldn't resist adding that paper. Picking out the paper for this was so hard! I had way to many choices.

And here is the back again.

Now get to see some of my interesting handwriting. :)

So, what is your verdict? Is this one a keeper? I think so. Now I need to make one for my Mom.

If you liked this project why then why don't you make one. Simply Vintagegirl has an awesome tutorial on how to make this notebook.

~Susanna

Awesome-Tasting Food!! // pancakes

In case you didn't know, today is National Pancake Day. Well, it is IHOP's Pancake Day and thanks to the you can go there and get a FREE short stack of pancakes. Now, some people say National Pancake Day was last week (Feb 21st) but IHOP says it is today, so I'm stickin' with that. Anyway, who cares? Anytime is a good time for pancakes!

For those of you who aren't going to IHOP, I've got a pancake recipe for you. (Imagine that)

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Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted 

1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot. Makes 8 servings      
3. Top with whatever suits your fancy including: syrup, fresh berries, a fried egg, sausage patties, or even chocolate chips (we save those for waffles, but somebody might like them.)

And since I'm already talking about pancakes I thought I'd add a few more photos of them. These things can sure look pretty!

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I think the pancake shots are the cutest!

 I'm not sure how National Pancake Day got started. If anyone knows I'd love to hear about it.

~Susanna

6. pinning again

Here is my Pinterest round-up of this week. I got some really good ones, at least I think so.
Also linking-up this post with The Vintage Apple again.


1) The cutest wedding photo I've seen all week!!

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2) A healthy cake milkshake that sounds (and looks) awesome. Right now cake sounds good as long as it isn't in the cake form. :)    Here is a link to the recipe.

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3) New favorite boots this week. I "need" the so bad! ...maybe not really, but they sure look nice.

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4) Liking everything about this outfit. How could you not?

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5) Such a beautiful hair clip.

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6) Chocolate Chip Strusel Bread

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7) This looks so much fun (except isn't she freezing?!?!)

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8) I thought the telephone looked adorable in this card. What do you think?

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9) I love little cuties in hats. so sweet!

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10) And of course I have to end with some latte art. This person did a really good job.

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Let's hear it. Which was your favorite?

~Susanna

Awesome-Tasting Food!! // cheesy garlic biscuits

It's Tuesday again and time for a new recipe for you to try. These Cheesy Garlic Biscuits are really good. And I know that because we made the at our Valentine's Banquet a couple weeks ago. Be prepared for a different taste when you bite into it. I thought it would taste more like a roll because when they came out of the oven they kinda looked like one. The name says biscuits so I don't know what I was thinking. weird. What does the trick for these biscuits is all the garlic and cheese. Now I know you can't wait to make them. :)

 If you'd like to read about the banquet you can do that here. 

 Cheesy Garlic Biscuits

• 4 cups baking mix
• 3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/3 cups water

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the baking mix, cheese, and water. Mix until dough is firm. Using a small scoop, place dough on the prepared pan.
3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Combine the melted butter, garlic powder, salt, onion powder and parsley. Brush over baked biscuits immediately upon removing from oven. 

 See, I told you they're easy and they taste good. What did you think of them??



~Susanna