Wonderful Idea

I was looking through housewares on Etsy and stumbled upon this little fella.

Idillard has a beautiful shop, her eye candy light switch plates would dress any room up.
This idea is wonderful, especially for drab apartments where you can't paint the walls.
Etsy Shop ; Idillard

Im inspired to make one myself.
<3

Summer Art Kids

The reason for my absence from recording daily events and art adventures?
Summer Art Camps @ The Art School Of Peterborough


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Two Fresh Pieces

This weekend was a crazy one.
On Saturday morning I tried a new recipe (frittatas) which turned out to be amazing. Well recieved by the boy and I. My plans to make blueberry muffins didn't happen, I pushed myself into the studio instead. Which was a great idea for I finished two paintings I have been working on.


Dryad Protecting (Tree Spirit)
Mixed Media On Pannel
2011

This lovely creature will be making his way to the AWOL'S annual square foot by foot show this week.
The show will be happening in early August.




Rejuvinate
Oils and Acrylics On Canvas
36x12
2011

Rejuvinate will join my other pieces that are proudly on display at Sticklings cafe.
They have a beautiful patio set up where you can have a drink and a delicious, fresh bakery item. Ideal place for sketching or catching up with friends :)
I always like having my pocket sized sketchbook with me..oh and of course one of their multi grain bagels.
http://www.sticklingsbakery.com/

Saturday Morning

Its a beautiful Saturday morning here, the sun is shinning and there is a slight breeze.
My weekend is here after another busy week of summer camps. A weekend Im quite excited for.

Many things to do today. Blueberry muffins will be on the list, maybe some sweet potatoe fries as well.
The recipe I tried a few weeks ago was great. They turned out full of flavour and moist. Many compliments were given. :)(I added more blueberries then needed tho;) )
I opted out of using the topping though, a tad too sweet.

Title: To Die For Blueberry Muffins
Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/to-die-for-blueberry-muffins/detail.aspx

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon


Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
2.Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and baking powder. Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.
3.To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
4.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until done.



Photo credit : http://allrecipes.com/cook/10378967/

Summer Breeze

A weekend at the cottage has awakened creative spirits.
Here is a glimpse...