Hello Somewhat Simple fans! I'm Jen from Tatertots & Jello I am so excited to be here. I am a big admirer of Steph and her beautiful blog!I made some cupcakes because I am so excited to be here. Take one and I'll show you a fun tutorial! I have been looking for a runner to go by my sink and dishwasher for so long with no luck. It seemed like everything I found was like $100 and I would have to order it. So last week I was tearing through WalMart with my kids, … [Read more...]
My Home in a Blog Parade of Homes
28
Apr
2010
Andy from“Poppies at Play” has put together a week long Parade of Homes and so far there have been some A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. rooms featured. I am house #12 and he 13th home in line will be linked to the end of this post. My house is nothing in comparison to those already featured, so I started thinking, “Why was I asked to be a part of this?!” {I’m wondering if my husband asked Andy if I could participate because he knew if I agreed to show my home I would have to clean it!} I really … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Ideas!!!
24
Apr
2010
Here are some great Mother's day ideas that I have seen online lately: Make a creative dessert with some cookies and pudding. Embellish an Altoid tin and throw in some glass marble magnets I love LOVE this stool! Family Tree Necklace from Lisa Leonard. Ok, so anything from Lisa's shop would be fantastic, but this is too perfect! Make a Burlap Jewelry Organizer I am still loving my necklace from ideclare charms! Embellish a 2x6 with a cute quote I LOVE this idea for a "Things We … [Read more...]
Purse Pouch with 7 Layer Studio
23
Apr
2010
Hello, readers of Somewhat Simple! My name is Shelley Detton of 7LayerStudio, and Steph has graciously asked me to do a blog swap today. It's an an exciting new milestone for me in blogland - so thanks, Steph, for the opportunity! I have a lot of sewing and craft tutorials on my blog, so please feel free to hop on over and check it out. Introducing the quick-and-easy Purse Pouch! It's a way to keep your things organized within a larger bag, or this cute … [Read more...]
Pancakes
21
Apr
2010
I have to start this post by saying my grandma made the best pancakes ever ever ever. I was 11 when she passed away but can still remember the smell and taste and texture of these pancakes. You didn't even need syrup because they were so fluffy and sweet... and that means a lot coming from someone who drowns her food in any sauce and condiment she can get her hands on! Breakfast with grandma's pancakes was the next best thing to having cupcakes for breakfast! Some of my fondest memories of … [Read more...]
