Bathroom makeover nearing completion

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJlmARdr_qA01tVI_GzdxoF6ZXQEWARdjH9bA6kYSqH5P4nVsHneGj5n3nzkMoOTjSHXrmu6a7nDRwbd895SbwRwBxmJio17Xz5P0Ty_WAGxd6LBAer3xaouazph3gYjkfj3sce0vo7Qw/s1600-h/100_1655.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217657429238169266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJlmARdr_qA01tVI_GzdxoF6ZXQEWARdjH9bA6kYSqH5P4nVsHneGj5n3nzkMoOTjSHXrmu6a7nDRwbd895SbwRwBxmJio17Xz5P0Ty_WAGxd6LBAer3xaouazph3gYjkfj3sce0vo7Qw/s400/100_1655.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPCIxEVMwgDi8n8t5cukvp8MBoTDKIhOs6Zeg3w5IK5OH8ZQv8sIfr1mqfKtNAq1th-nz1s0uzstLPdeERM5AdIsHd3gdqilx2GhFSoC8QbsQndQKzcd0NSxDQ62GwRNzbDj2QE2kAuZo/s1600-h/home+photos+006.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217655536410022082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPCIxEVMwgDi8n8t5cukvp8MBoTDKIhOs6Zeg3w5IK5OH8ZQv8sIfr1mqfKtNAq1th-nz1s0uzstLPdeERM5AdIsHd3gdqilx2GhFSoC8QbsQndQKzcd0NSxDQ62GwRNzbDj2QE2kAuZo/s400/home+photos+006.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here is the before : </div><br /><div>It was pink and little girly.<br /></div><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_reZjmuNooIlzTa6W46qYnqcjWswSaTXLjd7i_kLkaru6iLQLHPz0ybHHAa4ABS8GRR5J-EtG41XqWBDj0t5wYx3toEF4aMfikLe2uV2sdngwol5r4Di179h8nFAwMsqJ6nkiOa2mBmT/s1600-h/100_1653.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217655544075280386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_reZjmuNooIlzTa6W46qYnqcjWswSaTXLjd7i_kLkaru6iLQLHPz0ybHHAa4ABS8GRR5J-EtG41XqWBDj0t5wYx3toEF4aMfikLe2uV2sdngwol5r4Di179h8nFAwMsqJ6nkiOa2mBmT/s400/100_1653.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This is the before of the mirror , just regular unframed mirror.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYWVYspxxnm-YmI6EnMUgLwdtDfHwtuOpB1klI1yrT8_JB3zUWRM5iA7807U-iniG0X_b5CM-iyA4r1HzeyXuDT4jlnakMIkHodqMr3QJ9VB-DgsS24TfRBw143agQ32PfUDCTquow2Sd/s1600-h/100_3889.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217655549376533954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYWVYspxxnm-YmI6EnMUgLwdtDfHwtuOpB1klI1yrT8_JB3zUWRM5iA7807U-iniG0X_b5CM-iyA4r1HzeyXuDT4jlnakMIkHodqMr3QJ9VB-DgsS24TfRBw143agQ32PfUDCTquow2Sd/s400/100_3889.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I have finished the glass wall on the opposite wall of the other tile wall, that was quite a long process, I just kind of ignored its unfinished condition , when I did go to get it done the tile color had been altered , but I did find the matching tiles eventually, and it is now done and is so pretty and nice to touch.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVR0mAi5Fi0VJQRi3IHj8yNAtYAOZosPyteK1nv08vW3iq9N7ijZWXhpEy6XZVu_K8axd_mzc4z9SixeYsr1YtTFE-B5DFZPjZnKJZABSi6hMawvRw0-RzV6tlmMzp57Z7tBE4ACFi18hx/s1600-h/100_3890.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217655554880166386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVR0mAi5Fi0VJQRi3IHj8yNAtYAOZosPyteK1nv08vW3iq9N7ijZWXhpEy6XZVu_K8axd_mzc4z9SixeYsr1YtTFE-B5DFZPjZnKJZABSi6hMawvRw0-RzV6tlmMzp57Z7tBE4ACFi18hx/s400/100_3890.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I decided to add a nice heavy frame with MDF we found while cleaning out the garage , I just need to paint it . </p><br /><p>However I will still need to paint a little bit of pink hiding between the door frame and bathtub tiles ,and touch up any flaws.<br /></p><br />It has turned out really well, it is a higher end bathroom finish but with a cottagey feel , it would use a new faucet now . Icing on the cake.<br /><br />So what did I do ,<br />-took out old trim and replaced with thicker pretty trim and baseboards<br />-applied tile to opposing walls<br />-installed junction box which was non existent due to ugly make up strip lighting that was there<br />-installed Restoration Hardware light that was a gift from MIL at our old house which we brought here, it is so pretty<br />-painted cupboards<br />-changed knobs<br />-cut large hole in the wall to build a recessed storage area<br />-painted walls<br />-built frame for mirror<br />-moved plug outlet out to re install over the tile<br />I think that is it , I took my time learned a lot about tiling , not as hard as it used to be ,did a bit here and there and now it is a lovely bathroom that I would be happy to have any guest in my home use , young or old.

Bathroom makeover nearing completion

Here is the before : It was pink and little girly. This is the before of the mirror , just regular unframed mirror. I have finished the glass wall on the opposite wall of the other tile wall, that was quite a long process, I just kind of ignored its unfinished condition , when I did go to get it do…

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Birthday madness complete

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Birthday madness complete

We took Sophie and 5 of her little friends to see Wall-E , really cute and a nice message as well. I wish I had some pictures to show more than I have here , my camera was set with the flash off and I didn't figure out how to fix it until it was all over.I wish I could show you how all of Sophie's f…

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my Birthday Girls

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMFlWb7EgAScgtKD53rzpFexSLh6ppRHkeLTDEtB_fZOmqXGvCLmwJGJRV883tzNpu-1hoi2ia7ySjCA4Ze4vGVh9aWm7T_iuHds8dduc52eDfqp1GQY2zJLz2V4GRQbqYwqg7K1Pq0Iy/s1600-h/100_3540.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216602929235463634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMFlWb7EgAScgtKD53rzpFexSLh6ppRHkeLTDEtB_fZOmqXGvCLmwJGJRV883tzNpu-1hoi2ia7ySjCA4Ze4vGVh9aWm7T_iuHds8dduc52eDfqp1GQY2zJLz2V4GRQbqYwqg7K1Pq0Iy/s400/100_3540.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> They were destined to be close sisters, my dear Mason is 10 today , Mason was always happy to be having a baby sister right from the start, Sophie was a bit of a surprise baby , we blamed it on our neighbour , he gave us a bottle of red wine and somehow I ended up pregnant , I remember having Mason go give her dad the positive pregnancy test pure shock , Mason was oppositely planned and planned.<br />Somehow Sophie and Mason were due to be born around the same time,Mason's origional due date was June 14th , she didn't arrive until the ungodly day of the 27th purely because it was 13 days past her due date , you may know how it is.<br />Sophie was due right around the 14th as well ,we tried to jump start my labour as MIDWIVES can sometimes be convinced to do with the dreaded STRETCH AND SWEEP"{Membrane sweep", also known as membrane stripping, or "stretch and sweep" in Australia and the UK - during an internal examination, the midwife moves her finger around the cervix to stimulate and/or separate the membranes around the baby from the cervix. This causes a release of prostaglandins which can help to kick-start labour.} doesn't that sound fun its not around it is in the cervix, it worked for Mason so we tried several times and no labour , after begging my midwife to get this wee Sophie out of me because I couldn't sleep and the daily pains were too much and my emotions were having the best of me ,it was hot and with no air conditioning I was clearly not going to survive, I wanted to have this kid and relax in the hospital for as long as they would let me .<br />Although we tried to keep the girls birthday's apart by at least a week it was fruitless, so I was schedueled to be induced on Mason actual birthday , if they were going to be close than why not the SAME day , so I stayed up June 25th and baked a lovely white cake for my daughter's 3rd birthday because I would be in the hospital having Sophie for her big day , at 1:00 am I laid down on the sofa to sleep or try , and I woke up about 4:00 with a POP , I got to feel my water break which I had always wondered about, problem I was on my white sofa , so I woke by leaping onto the floor so that I would not have to clean my sofa, so Sophie came into the world one day prior to her sisters birthday , guess she wanted her own day , she got it , Mason was born one minute to 11:00am on the 27th with her left hand on her cheek , Sophie was born one minute to 10:00 am the 26th with her right hand on her cheek , one day short of three years of course.<br />That is the story of my two birthday girls.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vnsggFxqyhIaKUcEx9Qzsk9-WtrTkUnboyDBCcEQ7FaqCqdnu7PQpEvokBDx6cSuXqXGFabxj0f5UkVMmS_A9zVKXos3MUW1Dak4g5XEaKQNZzuagrMPyg_r8iYH2FPTjyju0y2bQomG/s1600-h/100_3555.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216602714036999490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vnsggFxqyhIaKUcEx9Qzsk9-WtrTkUnboyDBCcEQ7FaqCqdnu7PQpEvokBDx6cSuXqXGFabxj0f5UkVMmS_A9zVKXos3MUW1Dak4g5XEaKQNZzuagrMPyg_r8iYH2FPTjyju0y2bQomG/s400/100_3555.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRzyM-dzI0-wP-gVoI7vLLjEA8j9i9foeS-qI7G_ya1wQB4F-LlO63FDbUOM4-SCpixPgFDtA-dOA9cmf6WgWmMieAkUt-unmeaEc6JYfdGa4ZQU_Xy8vjKvaKz607y_zom9pP8MSxGMvW/s1600-h/100_3540.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div></div>

my Birthday Girls

They were destined to be close sisters, my dear Mason is 10 today , Mason was always happy to be having a baby sister right from the start, Sophie was a bit of a surprise baby , we blamed it on our neighbour , he gave us a bottle of red wine and somehow I ended up pregnant , I remember having Mason…

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devine cupcakes

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devine cupcakes

Todd pick up these Divine confections in Toronto at that very special nut free bakery www.thecupcakeshoppe.ca amazing work , this is butter creme icing , with vanilla cupcake , they got the hot pink just right , I need to know just how much work goes into these, when Todd picked them up they asked …

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Selba kitchens

I am always a big fan of a clean white kitchen with beautiful lines, I love this one , I would take it as is , it is sheer perfection. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmiaHrFtQsj2DQ7tPqF5yx-jQyaby0waJVvJ52b_f5uBxok6Q1wPu80Q4k-3zbyUv3t9y0f75Q7dYrZ79nNYaCJ6Qs4IvfxdwX5yJJYqIaaR-ihayw88oM6XsO4Gbu3dtu8rnazfDe-pi4/s1600-h/selba+12.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216328232525679266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmiaHrFtQsj2DQ7tPqF5yx-jQyaby0waJVvJ52b_f5uBxok6Q1wPu80Q4k-3zbyUv3t9y0f75Q7dYrZ79nNYaCJ6Qs4IvfxdwX5yJJYqIaaR-ihayw88oM6XsO4Gbu3dtu8rnazfDe-pi4/s400/selba+12.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <a href="http://www.selba.ca/">www.selba.ca</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmZQRKZ3j8arfh768vM-S6AE09YPk1KcEPtwxzQNK_MrJIX-HjJ-t2C6C0ZF6udrvmamSQJg8PyfGbmdNthL8bNOVUrYfq8L6GrRlw8YfSR1r-HmJPT70-Tg1TDZdddsI85VUbbsFDj_d/s1600-h/selba+1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216328237056124546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmZQRKZ3j8arfh768vM-S6AE09YPk1KcEPtwxzQNK_MrJIX-HjJ-t2C6C0ZF6udrvmamSQJg8PyfGbmdNthL8bNOVUrYfq8L6GrRlw8YfSR1r-HmJPT70-Tg1TDZdddsI85VUbbsFDj_d/s400/selba+1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSkO24t6Vw7Y9GG1ViDHy7u2R92jVBOSA9HsiAhWVJukG99eAoqel7sgsIdQfgjm5JONiY1WaKInZfAQPqluWSEzScbqNagiNh1igNyWZ2Nerc1jr1r-XzF3tTAMRCMpJWsg0bHzjoQCo/s1600-h/selba+6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216327873840062322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSkO24t6Vw7Y9GG1ViDHy7u2R92jVBOSA9HsiAhWVJukG99eAoqel7sgsIdQfgjm5JONiY1WaKInZfAQPqluWSEzScbqNagiNh1igNyWZ2Nerc1jr1r-XzF3tTAMRCMpJWsg0bHzjoQCo/s400/selba+6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPIyhK4EdBwBd-Ui6N4txsAd2SaIxouLax08dpyB0Y9aNXEwaJ_r2WtmLhly-j52cp0dw71ZRJjnJnw1oujG-sz01P8qj4iTnAJIvMfx8DHf67m3TXRN6Y2Hn6HFbijFXqgq-5bzLL1Ts/s1600-h/selba+9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216327879037596722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPIyhK4EdBwBd-Ui6N4txsAd2SaIxouLax08dpyB0Y9aNXEwaJ_r2WtmLhly-j52cp0dw71ZRJjnJnw1oujG-sz01P8qj4iTnAJIvMfx8DHf67m3TXRN6Y2Hn6HFbijFXqgq-5bzLL1Ts/s400/selba+9.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUe7QK2moI8EYd_vMbdsL_yx7xSIijXoPfxvRh8ckQjJKAxiqMZs7mbrstfLWgCq9TUhhvsx80_nK4ZkJlRVRQOrAA1UlJW_hH6p5wx4eKDFu-QQ1t_Pz-drx2T5dzn0HiESRl0DU_5Hve/s1600-h/selba+5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216327525605524690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUe7QK2moI8EYd_vMbdsL_yx7xSIijXoPfxvRh8ckQjJKAxiqMZs7mbrstfLWgCq9TUhhvsx80_nK4ZkJlRVRQOrAA1UlJW_hH6p5wx4eKDFu-QQ1t_Pz-drx2T5dzn0HiESRl0DU_5Hve/s400/selba+5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxp25_ZOLIF0W8Z9zKvtywYuHgoV1gX88lJxdblwgq5cMKQ1pFLW9eUkr3Gkt2STwGmp2t8q4Ia2SAuMeSYKjDsliqLgctiA0dYeuq4XKOoUDEZwxJIyn6OHw6Ib6pVpLfZjz0kdoWxYF/s1600-h/selbs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216327527953886770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxp25_ZOLIF0W8Z9zKvtywYuHgoV1gX88lJxdblwgq5cMKQ1pFLW9eUkr3Gkt2STwGmp2t8q4Ia2SAuMeSYKjDsliqLgctiA0dYeuq4XKOoUDEZwxJIyn6OHw6Ib6pVpLfZjz0kdoWxYF/s400/selbs.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I am shocked at how much I love this kitchen , so more modern than I would ever usually be drawn to , I love the doors , the dark floors , that fantastic back splash this is a lottery home .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgFTIcoDEB7vKtIfKiW3DN4INDnuunDAM14BIn74s1zSW4xEYtlBAj6-2O2TTTWBWFQqQGnV9enUkN8pF3w6LK_wjZjEyHr7BB6WgWz41F_PiS4WPFkzinYlLmspr_KpgZ0C2n52Mpyp8/s1600-h/selba+8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216327527118583858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgFTIcoDEB7vKtIfKiW3DN4INDnuunDAM14BIn74s1zSW4xEYtlBAj6-2O2TTTWBWFQqQGnV9enUkN8pF3w6LK_wjZjEyHr7BB6WgWz41F_PiS4WPFkzinYlLmspr_KpgZ0C2n52Mpyp8/s400/selba+8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I am not a fan of the bottom color it could be many other more inviting colors , but a pretty color.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmq2AIwfU2tX9bbRIuIgSvnHu5d5PLxwRKCT_IR4wvj230H1NEhDW9ff9epFQ_gAofMUUEd9Hi7fBzM5ceWPeAtqv2u0aP6ggNp6thiGcRtfj34Es40eaJ8XQaR1YyyccCa4LLOqBVMIq/s1600-h/selba+11.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgteXNNRNEch2BQRi8DvbS_UXeX4B6wPz-mNpGMdcBdgdDJxIC0L15PAJfIGnZbciZ3SogK-a6niWrofhXArPczM7rdjjZwxFGZDuq-QG5sTANIRzN_g9R2Kv7XOD0QSggtcLJ5qQGI3Cr4/s1600-h/selba+10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216327537034181586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgteXNNRNEch2BQRi8DvbS_UXeX4B6wPz-mNpGMdcBdgdDJxIC0L15PAJfIGnZbciZ3SogK-a6niWrofhXArPczM7rdjjZwxFGZDuq-QG5sTANIRzN_g9R2Kv7XOD0QSggtcLJ5qQGI3Cr4/s400/selba+10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZD0pVLzg1OrwJafngCe3cOmcFvLU1zq0ZtMgjV8HJkmDsPVarEiRLkPphvhZqy1pbp2jOyqwX_n36r7Mfy5jDMjIrA4X9n-p1J-DIl6RrCPNgyl2AOchTxt8WW6pKViUceEjplW7tH_CH/s1600-h/selba+1.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQNr9hFaD2Qf8fWrHyCJPPr48QeTqVDHVLhU-5CYy-mzvyQjy9kibnJhKdJmwXhk5OzFWBaOtyxD4934x2WAsrqQ3t62L2NNo5TyRDyqioTvHzoIlWCouFdU2gw5AlYgQm7MmHKONbdeoc/s1600-h/selba+3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216327128720898786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQNr9hFaD2Qf8fWrHyCJPPr48QeTqVDHVLhU-5CYy-mzvyQjy9kibnJhKdJmwXhk5OzFWBaOtyxD4934x2WAsrqQ3t62L2NNo5TyRDyqioTvHzoIlWCouFdU2gw5AlYgQm7MmHKONbdeoc/s400/selba+3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I like the dark with the light.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9a0IRQ6LLeK0Ty0MyOtAUdO8dFWgUIanmBfdm5bhsMFAAi_AQuiRqjDjH9PhvV0WZThJNEW2Uhzn9l87eFp3I5ZGCBdB_DnbrFXV5hc9ogmOLgNCGXI8bwBAicmZcCfidXsDafBXBjyN/s1600-h/selba+4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216327125906453682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9a0IRQ6LLeK0Ty0MyOtAUdO8dFWgUIanmBfdm5bhsMFAAi_AQuiRqjDjH9PhvV0WZThJNEW2Uhzn9l87eFp3I5ZGCBdB_DnbrFXV5hc9ogmOLgNCGXI8bwBAicmZcCfidXsDafBXBjyN/s400/selba+4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This one is crazy amazing, look at those chairs , everything here, all a daring combination , what a brave designer , incredible.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1IXoR787U4h222ixR5Wgw9r7-yz4e6sXorXzvG71Nj__YbhqBJnoqAe-lPDMU9AJGHVqI6Zsd_rzXh_qgsN-lXgQk5JZ_2X3x_NlVJcDu16BELan2P3Rvk7gMGj3zWRvIDTfu-nXmgKr/s1600-h/selba+1.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGTGmnRPgrusEogA69EZIr7GW6RTIIhneA9tl2rOZTLgiBn9FanJInl7iDPUTshriZrmC_ty_tbJRqMSI7DdOp9441wpAkr9OCgxN7l5xxUuZ1o3hyXohtew3Sxum4N5b5n_9WA1bm5zf/s1600-h/selba+7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216327132586909698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGTGmnRPgrusEogA69EZIr7GW6RTIIhneA9tl2rOZTLgiBn9FanJInl7iDPUTshriZrmC_ty_tbJRqMSI7DdOp9441wpAkr9OCgxN7l5xxUuZ1o3hyXohtew3Sxum4N5b5n_9WA1bm5zf/s400/selba+7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This a local Toronto kitchen design and manufacturer, I have not heard of them until today , big fan.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>

Selba kitchens

I am always a big fan of a clean white kitchen with beautiful lines, I love this one , I would take it as is , it is sheer perfection. www.selba.ca I am shocked at how much I love this kitchen , so more modern than I would ever usually be drawn to , I love the doors , the dark floors , that fantast…

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5zxo-9l861FeUipuW6E16PeLs2uXH_TNCCd6hTWKwc7iiGI1R8weNm0SC6arPCy-WLPZe-v-PjOKcLbxToDDx0hnRKjuv9jUtsrcBhEeguaKSjU7Qaww7733zsa9LbRFJUA-FqSJ8IZ8U/s1600-h/100_3803.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215867030702925410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5zxo-9l861FeUipuW6E16PeLs2uXH_TNCCd6hTWKwc7iiGI1R8weNm0SC6arPCy-WLPZe-v-PjOKcLbxToDDx0hnRKjuv9jUtsrcBhEeguaKSjU7Qaww7733zsa9LbRFJUA-FqSJ8IZ8U/s400/100_3803.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> What would you do if you found yourself with some leftover spindles, I picked up the white ones for $5.00 , well priced I thought , for that gap under the counter , why does it over hang there , it stands out now because of the stainless , I was thinking I could attach a spindle right into that spot paint it white and call it a day , the leftover ones will fit perfectly , for the shorter ones I was thinking into the inside corner of the uppers those gaps are fine for adding some detail , I will try it and see how it feels.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlW-UGdyHy6m_gF4H1kf6su33Z3_1ml9m1Be0LMHM2CQ0uxYCIPCusotE0PXFVI_x8HWw3w0URoXKfxX7JGeWfG0BFdj0e6VghzXlyY9w1kFtTiwkbT4B0j0_k8YX5riViuqIKJVB6Rx6/s1600-h/100_3804.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215867038057258226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlW-UGdyHy6m_gF4H1kf6su33Z3_1ml9m1Be0LMHM2CQ0uxYCIPCusotE0PXFVI_x8HWw3w0URoXKfxX7JGeWfG0BFdj0e6VghzXlyY9w1kFtTiwkbT4B0j0_k8YX5riViuqIKJVB6Rx6/s400/100_3804.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I admit I do not spend enough time on being a girl my hair color is over due by two weeks and my nails always look a mess , I just pretend not to see the chipping polish , but I decided to have a little fun did some polka dots all my myself, don't know what possessed me?<br /><br />I am losing two of my daycare kids that I have had since we moved here, 4 years I have had this one girl from 18 months to first grade in the fall ,I have seen her start as a shy timid little toddler who now can stand up for herself and has grown confident, they are like my second kids, usually here 5 days a week that a lot of time learning , bonding , this home is as much theirs as my kids , they have probably spent more time here than my own kids , wow ,they will move away to start a new life with their mom ,it will seem strange not to see their little faces Monday through Friday , its a real turning point , I find myself feeling sad and distracted , trying to make this little time as fun as possible they are nice little girls and I take credit for a great deal of that , mother hen I am ...<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS003MsQ5Db6d7N9MXn_kZ43u57bkltcbA1w9Kpmsivdyhx5EW0fkx7jgCwuMkOQIG-WTmhRIeoKmGYyFN1fZAibptYYpMXfHFBmzMH-BWFzoEx1AZJVVQKgkBRLymnFZGMufYWk4E0Zlw/s1600-h/100_3801.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215867049780596130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS003MsQ5Db6d7N9MXn_kZ43u57bkltcbA1w9Kpmsivdyhx5EW0fkx7jgCwuMkOQIG-WTmhRIeoKmGYyFN1fZAibptYYpMXfHFBmzMH-BWFzoEx1AZJVVQKgkBRLymnFZGMufYWk4E0Zlw/s400/100_3801.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYc0tnEG67esVM6-zKC8Z0MM2l41AZgWEwJALqQMoufXHFtFAe-75ApucgzIZWo63ksuM8fREzBIKyuI8IpZditG2OBL6pX3RGF-4ZxNhZ51fAQxGvrS3Ti6OqCpiWM-BNqOq3dg6WmtB_/s1600-h/100_3799.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215867063850552274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYc0tnEG67esVM6-zKC8Z0MM2l41AZgWEwJALqQMoufXHFtFAe-75ApucgzIZWo63ksuM8fREzBIKyuI8IpZditG2OBL6pX3RGF-4ZxNhZ51fAQxGvrS3Ti6OqCpiWM-BNqOq3dg6WmtB_/s400/100_3799.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This was a timely surprise , right in the thick or warm weather and grass pollen season , my central air froze up , water all over the furnace what a fright , not cheap either but it is singing now, the repair guy was out so quickly , I wish the fridge dude was as fast. This is a view from the top of the unit in case you are wondering.</p><p>One more day of school , the teachers gifts are all given and the kids are excited to say good bye to the school for a while anyway , the school years go by so quickly don't they.<br /></p>

What would you do if you found yourself with some leftover spindles, I picked up the white ones for $5.00 , well priced I thought , for that gap under the counter , why does it over hang there , it stands out now because of the stainless , I was thinking I could attach a spindle right into that sp…

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYqKqXS9cDMNTcRjg82j7FLC4GM5y4ZZ7_4P_ooUnaSal-nAhuB2Ec_YEvQrAadSC-MugUwUBJH2hVegtuKv3dTcoi0d0TfU9YaS_u9Dlq4lh9vDgjUa3tgMJuCAP2gCuJnq-0bJwZEjr/s1600-h/somethings+gotta+give.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215433236506419858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYqKqXS9cDMNTcRjg82j7FLC4GM5y4ZZ7_4P_ooUnaSal-nAhuB2Ec_YEvQrAadSC-MugUwUBJH2hVegtuKv3dTcoi0d0TfU9YaS_u9Dlq4lh9vDgjUa3tgMJuCAP2gCuJnq-0bJwZEjr/s400/somethings+gotta+give.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7vcqpC8FQ4M0JAF9TZeG-vgoc77LJvYEDr89frHyjQtPVm2cFe6YoV6wsOYLjcBWjLeQGGJvosOyWug_b0Mu8dXJKT5SaExTMYyU3kdEW58Llu5T09PbmrHErrQa-N4WtIJE1ID8m6Im/s1600-h/perfect+room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215433238942696034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7vcqpC8FQ4M0JAF9TZeG-vgoc77LJvYEDr89frHyjQtPVm2cFe6YoV6wsOYLjcBWjLeQGGJvosOyWug_b0Mu8dXJKT5SaExTMYyU3kdEW58Llu5T09PbmrHErrQa-N4WtIJE1ID8m6Im/s400/perfect+room.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Wouldn't you love to spend time with family at a place this beautiful?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpbdFM-HR0VYLJXZOE3PtkjgjUXgt2QC7qb3tQiFp6N7ZjWkDnibzRm61WKPcrbMM5wKG6TTAlPLrW6kBCNuQ0ZW-Qz_cg0Sf6Pwqv-gnnXAWg1GamMm55-cs1X6BM95_gq2-WtNGo7WM/s1600-h/86.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215430584664577410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpbdFM-HR0VYLJXZOE3PtkjgjUXgt2QC7qb3tQiFp6N7ZjWkDnibzRm61WKPcrbMM5wKG6TTAlPLrW6kBCNuQ0ZW-Qz_cg0Sf6Pwqv-gnnXAWg1GamMm55-cs1X6BM95_gq2-WtNGo7WM/s400/86.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I know everyone love's this room the whole set , it is perfection, many houses have since been modeled after its great design, I don't want to replicate this house but I suppose if I had endless amounts of money and a devine lot to build on I surely would consider making a clear copy of this house. I have decided after 5 years I need to start a makeover on my stairs which are soft greys , they need to be white a black or deep grey we will see, I can't wait to see it all freshly painted in white, so classic , not looking forward to doing the painting though.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQ3GOZACxr3WnWTFwzuKojcl086NARdIIX9mmkmn4Zd3po2NFHhJZu7J_th2vxzm1yq0w6s5bILoPwo6KqTRVgqKLkKqFxEn0ZCYRiyt4csoyD9ORXbnSYEMo3ABStUflJzJ4aWog_Ryy/s1600-h/black+fire.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215430587832908130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQ3GOZACxr3WnWTFwzuKojcl086NARdIIX9mmkmn4Zd3po2NFHhJZu7J_th2vxzm1yq0w6s5bILoPwo6KqTRVgqKLkKqFxEn0ZCYRiyt4csoyD9ORXbnSYEMo3ABStUflJzJ4aWog_Ryy/s400/black+fire.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I wish I had a cottage to escape to on the weekends , that would be a dream come true, I think mine and my husbands is the only family I know without a family cottage , how did that happen.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTP_ip3oXpGV0AVtw8Z9ul-vWl30vIuwOy8H4-9JQ4FpAAn_X1rQMWuzmxZpFT0cRtuHKJU7VK3KxvAHxcg0zolUMDUkl8qvqpFqArbuoUm3e1TDa-YhoADJcG7yIpGgJ09PqU5M7PtqPu/s1600-h/brown+bedroom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215430585955248258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTP_ip3oXpGV0AVtw8Z9ul-vWl30vIuwOy8H4-9JQ4FpAAn_X1rQMWuzmxZpFT0cRtuHKJU7VK3KxvAHxcg0zolUMDUkl8qvqpFqArbuoUm3e1TDa-YhoADJcG7yIpGgJ09PqU5M7PtqPu/s400/brown+bedroom.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I still need to complete the dark brown paint job to my bedroom , I have just been ignoring the fact that that is in flux....boy I am draggin my feet a lot on these many projects I have on the go , can you blame me , who wants to paint.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqCYXx9lDzsNPjTnhsjeozKuGnHNLcTOjzoEpgOELGtLdzpWbqJcF6sBp2NRrtGNwfdewl6lzOI27RCY4Pnm__9CRjFmVj4iznC-vQW5rtp0dY-IgYvzjvo0e98ekbE9KXpJmP0MbtxmO/s1600-h/green+fire.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215430586653577042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqCYXx9lDzsNPjTnhsjeozKuGnHNLcTOjzoEpgOELGtLdzpWbqJcF6sBp2NRrtGNwfdewl6lzOI27RCY4Pnm__9CRjFmVj4iznC-vQW5rtp0dY-IgYvzjvo0e98ekbE9KXpJmP0MbtxmO/s400/green+fire.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This would be what my cottage looks like, over looking some water , modest and comfortable with classic details. <a href="http://www.whosedesign.ca/">http://www.whosedesign.ca/</a> this is a great show that pits a designer host against a homeowner that believes they are great at design , usually they are wrong but in this case the Robin's room the homeowner was far nicer that the designers, although his was nice too , I loved Robin's take.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Yz3F4VZSy81AndkTrEH6hND8moG6xD-D3264I8JvbmtoMrs0g7XbmNWYPR6C5FzbOydrhu6ARLuuLRk-PfBfhc9G9Wori5wrW_PeUA8OaS_PTb-mhMmWXrLxLpny04_23kKrez_vb8Sb/s1600-h/oma+in+hospital+006.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215430620961316866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Yz3F4VZSy81AndkTrEH6hND8moG6xD-D3264I8JvbmtoMrs0g7XbmNWYPR6C5FzbOydrhu6ARLuuLRk-PfBfhc9G9Wori5wrW_PeUA8OaS_PTb-mhMmWXrLxLpny04_23kKrez_vb8Sb/s400/oma+in+hospital+006.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here are my stairs when the walls were blue , but now that the walls match it all blends away , won't that look amazing in white and black ?<br /><br /><div></div></div>

Wouldn't you love to spend time with family at a place this beautiful? I know everyone love's this room the whole set , it is perfection, many houses have since been modeled after its great design, I don't want to replicate this house but I suppose if I had endless amounts of money and a devine lot…

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What a weekend

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmgu3qRL09TON4F7lUTIxfubAsFvBIU1VdUCI7vmHK10LxzW3fCU27rYAIjRlwI4VQpFQDkgwiStsek_ea94h5XE4TD-HZf1foY3fdLBfeJP6WoIMjXVaaA4IC0C_RqFP4TaLH0Z1OpxX/s1600-h/100_3680.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215088129409968258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmgu3qRL09TON4F7lUTIxfubAsFvBIU1VdUCI7vmHK10LxzW3fCU27rYAIjRlwI4VQpFQDkgwiStsek_ea94h5XE4TD-HZf1foY3fdLBfeJP6WoIMjXVaaA4IC0C_RqFP4TaLH0Z1OpxX/s400/100_3680.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> My big girl is almost 10, wow how time flies, as all mother's know, I remember having her like it was yesterday .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHoQXG1OcSXMZqakvBKhMJT3eyksNn9uPPTUp8dIcFislmYZDGvkr79KLWSba5jNY6ldIXnsJKhvNIlB9JssTF1HrVtEXHwnvKpohEdWuE4odT50t9MxbbVmdTcJBToJfpBknwAtLwTOr/s1600-h/100_3699.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215088132515444418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHoQXG1OcSXMZqakvBKhMJT3eyksNn9uPPTUp8dIcFislmYZDGvkr79KLWSba5jNY6ldIXnsJKhvNIlB9JssTF1HrVtEXHwnvKpohEdWuE4odT50t9MxbbVmdTcJBToJfpBknwAtLwTOr/s400/100_3699.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I found quite a photo shoot on my camera after the sleepover was through.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoseyQEs80ZvnFqsBmIwOWTCRIBaIkieb84q2Cg5ORoywvpuNg8bL_2ni60uolq_qy4MUhWK_TPloIjYlcqTs3nUvvrIkMdospjwi_jMDhI04u23wU4xHJiYE9A0iNiY14BlDymgrHBw8/s1600-h/100_3726.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215088134561760962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoseyQEs80ZvnFqsBmIwOWTCRIBaIkieb84q2Cg5ORoywvpuNg8bL_2ni60uolq_qy4MUhWK_TPloIjYlcqTs3nUvvrIkMdospjwi_jMDhI04u23wU4xHJiYE9A0iNiY14BlDymgrHBw8/s400/100_3726.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The girls helped themselves to my makeup they were pretending Mason was a pop star and needed her make up done , of course.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uBP_U6xekz-4hCVm3ZGYpQS5z8g1njNNEogNfQoWvWh9CfcH1mXALLyxmefwOYMnQ0jVmCnOghOPz7Ag8rlpjg6JddXU7JbVHlbkIR7leIs2Unn-NzuwsLBmuD7MgezEsj9aHJPnBg9m/s1600-h/100_3745.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215088171752946514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uBP_U6xekz-4hCVm3ZGYpQS5z8g1njNNEogNfQoWvWh9CfcH1mXALLyxmefwOYMnQ0jVmCnOghOPz7Ag8rlpjg6JddXU7JbVHlbkIR7leIs2Unn-NzuwsLBmuD7MgezEsj9aHJPnBg9m/s400/100_3745.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This was this morning , I am having trouble with my camera settings, I gave the girls some new fresh hi-lights for summer and their birthdays.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTw9r1hjsCCPN46CS1-2bF9XukdJM7cmQNlwVNgGa1NhtlbWuxIHwAe_AEWRqUGdO-QMDzy5Ow4yAIyCcRzMvZWD7h8mnR3Iz_kVtuJEgYbOUaorHN_fdpmd7wpZlBbq5IRg502yvK8Taa/s1600-h/100_3762.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215088183274074370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTw9r1hjsCCPN46CS1-2bF9XukdJM7cmQNlwVNgGa1NhtlbWuxIHwAe_AEWRqUGdO-QMDzy5Ow4yAIyCcRzMvZWD7h8mnR3Iz_kVtuJEgYbOUaorHN_fdpmd7wpZlBbq5IRg502yvK8Taa/s400/100_3762.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I didn't ever get around to showing my other mother's day gift from my family , I saw it at Pier 1 and they picked it up for me, it is felt circles sew through the middles , in my favorite color.<br /><br /><div>This was quite a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">weird</span> weekend , busy and challenging because I was burdened with my first migraine , which started the day I made all those cupcakes on Wednesday and it finally stopped last night, I though it was just a really stubborn headache or some kind of sickness but I was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">nauseous</span> and weak and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">shakey, I had every symptom on the list</span> , coupled with allergies and itchy inner ear driving me insane , I was not very productive, I hate not feeling myself , I just felt trapped in a crappy state , I am thankfully feeling much better today . I don't know how people deal with this on a regular basis I think it was mostly caused by the awful stormy weather we have been having. </div><div>Back to myself , now I can deal with the world and this week , the last week of school I am looking forward to a little more sleeping on a daily basis and some days off here and there to enjoy with my girls and maybe even my husband too, if I can convince him to take a day off here and there, he is hard working man who takes wonderful care of this little family of ours , he has been helping out in the mornings with the girls , it has been such a treat to have the help and have him around in the mornings, I really needed it . </div>

What a weekend

My big girl is almost 10, wow how time flies, as all mother's know, I remember having her like it was yesterday . I found quite a photo shoot on my camera after the sleepover was through. The girls helped themselves to my makeup they were pretending Mason was a pop star and needed her make up done …

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZ7m576ZJFOgLcOd0wx6c62zicQ41Jb7J3Toec0_b9NVzAIqmhTynUPqYJOwTGrbHdRzC8kEx6FRonpuc1Z_iicvlCfSzm3UFueIGMhyphenhyphen2HTtTyUPlUTdL8qQ2VQYW9iE-Ao0qNKJbcLNu/s1600-h/100_3674.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214384569923333714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZ7m576ZJFOgLcOd0wx6c62zicQ41Jb7J3Toec0_b9NVzAIqmhTynUPqYJOwTGrbHdRzC8kEx6FRonpuc1Z_iicvlCfSzm3UFueIGMhyphenhyphen2HTtTyUPlUTdL8qQ2VQYW9iE-Ao0qNKJbcLNu/s400/100_3674.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Guess who refused to bake any more cupcakes, ME! I even drove 50 minutes into Toronto to go to this nut free cupcake shop ,<a href="http://thecupcakeshoppe.ca/"> The Cupcake Shoppe </a> it is Mason's birthday party today just three friends staying over , I love how birthdays are becoming more low key , Mason is June 27th and Sophie June 26th , so for the first 4 years they shared the party then again last year they shared , but this year just small parties a week apart , no family just their little friends , just the way they want it .<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214384579364992946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmAWF19O1b3MqdONCAhGA56D6YgSFVj1qJyDmOmjJ_iggfxRFv25l3GOIht2xPq9_0Ai3E8wi1pB7QmAv0nWNOMqGS0RenS6w5RG3IHQ07Do3FVC_88xfG_l5MciwAlhj6GSPW44_O8UY/s400/100_3676.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> The green ones for Mason's birthday party are call "I'm special", the brown icing one are "sleepless in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">toronto</span>" , the pink icing , "pretty in pink" the caramel ones "sticky and sweet" , aren't they cute. We ordered Sophie 12 cupcakes for her birthday the rose design in hot pink, you must go check them out on the website , pricey but worth it .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3iTQ5kjfHQsTjs-59lvg7qIVeJWkcSxW-ZRUVj6wQ7V9I21xbEq61yaogSTN005qqOivlN7yPwh3Whq0C3xilUWbkjyJj5gTZigijs8hP4bZPBTkldQEXSfQjiX7McKeHYWtk62Mnll0/s1600-h/100_3678.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214384579981836146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3iTQ5kjfHQsTjs-59lvg7qIVeJWkcSxW-ZRUVj6wQ7V9I21xbEq61yaogSTN005qqOivlN7yPwh3Whq0C3xilUWbkjyJj5gTZigijs8hP4bZPBTkldQEXSfQjiX7McKeHYWtk62Mnll0/s400/100_3678.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I decided that my reward for making all those cupcakes for the school and the income that it brought in that I would finally get the new slipcover I needed , due to the stains my adorable dogs have put on the old one , as well the seams were all splitting and the zippers had been broken and held together with diaper pins.<br />I love it it goes so nicely with the dining room carpet ,as the two rooms open onto one another , it is colorful and cheery , the pattern will help hide the dog wear . Funny it feels like a new couch , all clean and fresh . I love it , it is happy.<br />Need to make some new pillows.

Guess who refused to bake any more cupcakes, ME! I even drove 50 minutes into Toronto to go to this nut free cupcake shop , The Cupcake Shoppe it is Mason's birthday party today just three friends staying over , I love how birthdays are becoming more low key , Mason is June 27th and Sophie June 26…

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Baking info

I would like to share my recipe for this frosting I make so much , it is simple, 1 pound of softened butter unsalted and I mix it well and add confectioners sugar or icing sugar powered sugar I suppose as well what ever you want to call it , I just keep adding until it is the right <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">consistency</span> ,feel free to add a tbsp of vanilla for flavour, it is just a trial and error thing, if it is going to be hot you can do half butter and half veg shortening, the white kind, then add the color you want , paste color is best a little goes a long way , to get the darker blue it takes a lot , I scoop it out with a knife, <span style="color:#ff6666;">never double dip the coloring</span>, add a little at a time as you can not make it lighter if you go darker than you had wanted. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2xfuVxm2-eb0qkYpWhuylPAXcBpdHiL6xjcykdUcocNpLs0G0X6DSiakYcOLH6WSpPw49Q4IeE0aVW1uY3XkJunqi-V958CwpKpcEf7ejgqSD5_4W4lp8fF2f8994xDG7Fh9CZ6C_kt9/s1600-h/100_3513.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213971549266034514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2xfuVxm2-eb0qkYpWhuylPAXcBpdHiL6xjcykdUcocNpLs0G0X6DSiakYcOLH6WSpPw49Q4IeE0aVW1uY3XkJunqi-V958CwpKpcEf7ejgqSD5_4W4lp8fF2f8994xDG7Fh9CZ6C_kt9/s400/100_3513.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7P__MJVv2PULCM4ozh4RKFulejV89D5YKU5eOXVsBSPon3plqA_iZdXWK7zd9032rjy1Af7dqqUS28lqcDvOYLGpUE91utjZt3_Cum-yXw5tT8uZW_TEXLwX1BJA6II2vtJg-eoaCZTW4/s1600-h/100_3518.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213971552354845922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7P__MJVv2PULCM4ozh4RKFulejV89D5YKU5eOXVsBSPon3plqA_iZdXWK7zd9032rjy1Af7dqqUS28lqcDvOYLGpUE91utjZt3_Cum-yXw5tT8uZW_TEXLwX1BJA6II2vtJg-eoaCZTW4/s400/100_3518.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Above is a picture of a second layer of frosting very <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">imperfect</span>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-73XytQ5cp9wY9ZyvpD0A97HxIYX9d8aGQyssY36_BkkIdvlA0m9JnLKRylxqYeUSqk4B8BFpnpqMtoWzO1oUnYl_4fl9Tie2Ol78VfrhY0qEmrOMvuPNVteBvfFFQd9MG3L4Ei_BWvJx/s1600-h/100_3525.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213971556149649010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-73XytQ5cp9wY9ZyvpD0A97HxIYX9d8aGQyssY36_BkkIdvlA0m9JnLKRylxqYeUSqk4B8BFpnpqMtoWzO1oUnYl_4fl9Tie2Ol78VfrhY0qEmrOMvuPNVteBvfFFQd9MG3L4Ei_BWvJx/s400/100_3525.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This shows nicely how the dots clean up the edges.<br /><div>I used this gum paste mix to make the flowers you just mix in a little bit of color and kneed until thoroughly mixed to the color you desire. Roll it out with confectioners sugar and cut out any shape you like , let dry. The tools can help you add texture , the kit comes with directions , its like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">playdough</span>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgANb4GI20t2v21JnZ5RgzA6BGJz8IS7U0fLckdpyyvVszgkosx8190ZghgwUV7kOtb77wbbjwM8aT_KF-cC_V3CrbJMJGc0cU3tes0zpbTN3pmy9uddu0naQsSy1T4rCaUU9J0pXKd5xG/s1600-h/100_3673.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213968328766420002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgANb4GI20t2v21JnZ5RgzA6BGJz8IS7U0fLckdpyyvVszgkosx8190ZghgwUV7kOtb77wbbjwM8aT_KF-cC_V3CrbJMJGc0cU3tes0zpbTN3pmy9uddu0naQsSy1T4rCaUU9J0pXKd5xG/s400/100_3673.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I have been asked to share my knowledge of frosting or icing piping , how do I get those nice big swirls , well it is as easy as can be , you just need the right tools as for any job. They are very affordable and I am sure easy enough to find. I find mine at Michael's Craft store.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyt71oAz0PVImNnJ30uvHMCN4L_glarlCPwH372PJ1puy9ueYywWTtWeUvLCl_sO2sl1GPSOABNc3JOgC2aPneOkEpv07-lvJ8PI1xgG6_ZZmmAK1D8gf39HXRLjjwUQ0xk30Olx8SZUcB/s1600-h/cupcakes+005.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213968010481738082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyt71oAz0PVImNnJ30uvHMCN4L_glarlCPwH372PJ1puy9ueYywWTtWeUvLCl_sO2sl1GPSOABNc3JOgC2aPneOkEpv07-lvJ8PI1xgG6_ZZmmAK1D8gf39HXRLjjwUQ0xk30Olx8SZUcB/s400/cupcakes+005.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> These swirls were made by using tip 845 above and below.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xrKGzMtPaGh5sklhn0CwbIr4a7cN0YrgQN10b3Xx0OFMowGDlsgCRTysnmqBSi_1aW2MZUAzkyxoL3ylxkhyphenhyphenGwkWWWVQ2xmpTQ1-0aebfBO3bzy_-sneJ0M8cqVV8M5KfHTQnvMVTMZt/s1600-h/cuppies+009.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213968013613237586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xrKGzMtPaGh5sklhn0CwbIr4a7cN0YrgQN10b3Xx0OFMowGDlsgCRTysnmqBSi_1aW2MZUAzkyxoL3ylxkhyphenhyphenGwkWWWVQ2xmpTQ1-0aebfBO3bzy_-sneJ0M8cqVV8M5KfHTQnvMVTMZt/s400/cuppies+009.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpO3PM86noI1m6XYQDCD4yzrLD8foBSXS-YrVwg36lcdvntFfKu5TMCcjt4cXknNGnaqJHyg_KlJkMfQdchF3woCwecqTv9H6sNNIkZHjbJveRN3w8NRTlCnOgfYyDffsOqdSDTVJcinC/s1600-h/100_3672.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213968017256701058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpO3PM86noI1m6XYQDCD4yzrLD8foBSXS-YrVwg36lcdvntFfKu5TMCcjt4cXknNGnaqJHyg_KlJkMfQdchF3woCwecqTv9H6sNNIkZHjbJveRN3w8NRTlCnOgfYyDffsOqdSDTVJcinC/s400/100_3672.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> As you can see there are a few different sizes of bags and tips, up <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">until</span> recently I have always used the 10 in bags and small tips, I not too long ago decided to try the bigger size 16 , I was tired of constantly refilling the little bag after a couple of cupcakes as I usually make large batches for big groups. The 16 inch bag is the best ever, I love it , I have tips 845, 802 , 1M, and 4B for the big size and big effect. They also make disposable bogs for easy clean up. </div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvw2xb2T0N_xD2ojXFriZKqPNFbIJXqD9OwcSoprOEGk-rShH6N6g4YBiTzFlxANPggXUW19WvrusR37gizngd-YW1KWiNvQsrYjs8fxdUqGFxQnfDf66G-ak7AfyT-IsSi-Ndu8qZ6XJ/s1600-h/100_3669.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213968023649400146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvw2xb2T0N_xD2ojXFriZKqPNFbIJXqD9OwcSoprOEGk-rShH6N6g4YBiTzFlxANPggXUW19WvrusR37gizngd-YW1KWiNvQsrYjs8fxdUqGFxQnfDf66G-ak7AfyT-IsSi-Ndu8qZ6XJ/s400/100_3669.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I use<span style="color:#cc0000;"> off set spatulas</span> for hand icing cupcakes , pile the icing on and flatten the top and angle the sides to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">create</span> a clean look , as well I use only these for icing cakes,<span style="color:#ff6666;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">1 great tip</span> for cakes is to let cakes cool then <span style="color:#cc0000;">refrigerate for at LEAST 4-6 hours</span>, then apply a thing layer of icing just to smooth in all the crumbs, put back in fridge and keep adding layers of icing until you get a smooth uniform finish , you can cut the humps off of cake tops to get flat surfaces , and use icing to built up any areas. Now if you have tried to ice a cake without this information you will know it is near impossible, and you may now think baking is a pain and might even hate doing it , but let me tell you it is easy , as long as you know a few of these tips.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsui0ui-SSSg05FMAmJZnL6iIpwW-yH1GzY2Pi8OgsPJFmmujBZqfbPX1knwAKPXbUVs4NOgv1j-KJjCd1w6yGpSPZj1peGMLz76XzrdM7eQZzfsRy1FnyexGx9yT8tipuybKy0io1ujz/s1600-h/100_3667.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213968024629546418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsui0ui-SSSg05FMAmJZnL6iIpwW-yH1GzY2Pi8OgsPJFmmujBZqfbPX1knwAKPXbUVs4NOgv1j-KJjCd1w6yGpSPZj1peGMLz76XzrdM7eQZzfsRy1FnyexGx9yT8tipuybKy0io1ujz/s400/100_3667.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />Look at the size difference , it is quite a difference.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCq3CNjZ0fhoim2LLs_WxDVT3mcnBhSATYTOikZoQph_aU6OPjdwH-uuwLlR6PRNQSsaYzr_qrd4S2AX4ls5cAoCLza5qAJFKA40EHJMLdbjEphS2o9pO-wyp1RfyQY7GbEBYRVFwYOvLN/s1600-h/100_2007.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213967307672175810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCq3CNjZ0fhoim2LLs_WxDVT3mcnBhSATYTOikZoQph_aU6OPjdwH-uuwLlR6PRNQSsaYzr_qrd4S2AX4ls5cAoCLza5qAJFKA40EHJMLdbjEphS2o9pO-wyp1RfyQY7GbEBYRVFwYOvLN/s400/100_2007.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUgItLa2pw3hZNwsY2jm1PNT8mCfmdLJPF732lQ7cTgtrSCW3lv_B7OlE-wjSgk1oFq0UcWBeJwBqRZ4XHx9xgrgnabCPZ-MksUzYZnSAhmb5938Rne7KKEw7sG1jOBtbE3n95EpdJLyD/s1600-h/100_2444.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213967317565417954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUgItLa2pw3hZNwsY2jm1PNT8mCfmdLJPF732lQ7cTgtrSCW3lv_B7OlE-wjSgk1oFq0UcWBeJwBqRZ4XHx9xgrgnabCPZ-MksUzYZnSAhmb5938Rne7KKEw7sG1jOBtbE3n95EpdJLyD/s400/100_2444.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw5d_-pXzUZySxDvS6TEBLld2_YU8oCY-DPp_CiFAc4kpwtOPzbqqR2cZ0tnMhi-3k4rnaIC75LMGOE7swqHfFc2476bshm6qqTc9HnWt9c5Psin3NHYWLp1ukgcEBNn_IiY4LZAHeyFT/s1600-h/100_2634.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213967319718522834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw5d_-pXzUZySxDvS6TEBLld2_YU8oCY-DPp_CiFAc4kpwtOPzbqqR2cZ0tnMhi-3k4rnaIC75LMGOE7swqHfFc2476bshm6qqTc9HnWt9c5Psin3NHYWLp1ukgcEBNn_IiY4LZAHeyFT/s400/100_2634.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The tip for the above style is 4B.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHZ6f-4r9fHaRdiv_iYLR45blnT9grzsRXUnBnAnA72yKPAOxj-R9r9J-GWiOXbq-EXWBkWYZZXX_CxG3AxSpvJ3TXa7RexEoEmiLVbNe1mspWBlWvfQtDYSbTX7qxg6F0xC925zuS5oJ/s1600-h/100_3528.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213967324013318818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHZ6f-4r9fHaRdiv_iYLR45blnT9grzsRXUnBnAnA72yKPAOxj-R9r9J-GWiOXbq-EXWBkWYZZXX_CxG3AxSpvJ3TXa7RexEoEmiLVbNe1mspWBlWvfQtDYSbTX7qxg6F0xC925zuS5oJ/s400/100_3528.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7KCOOluIw0WV4oerxTkiWH_ybPyJBRmg4PcragXGdHFlxWY-Oq8NzHjIMEZdoPMtAYU-CDTl7cz7uKhvKm4L7Y3EyXlJhH9xceu42mqE2WROZ1ORxT4AhKSUrDLQAdWzEpONwYtZwT0N/s1600-h/cuppies+007.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213967328280328706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7KCOOluIw0WV4oerxTkiWH_ybPyJBRmg4PcragXGdHFlxWY-Oq8NzHjIMEZdoPMtAYU-CDTl7cz7uKhvKm4L7Y3EyXlJhH9xceu42mqE2WROZ1ORxT4AhKSUrDLQAdWzEpONwYtZwT0N/s400/cuppies+007.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The above look is created with 802 , that tip is also good for making larger sized dots.<br /></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Big tip number 2</span> is that when making cakes it is better to have two layers , <span style="color:#cc0000;">always trace out your pan shape onto PARCHMENT paper then after you butter your pan , with butter , add the parchment to the bottom then re butter , never forget to add some flour and coat the pan , </span><span style="color:#000000;">then</span> go ahead and add the batter, you will have a cake that will simple pop out of the pan after being cooled by tapping upside down, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">remove</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">parchment</span> then begin the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">icing</span> process , yes it is a long process but not hard and you will get great results. </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Tip 3</span> is just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">prior</span> to icing <span style="color:#cc0000;">place 2-3 inch wide strips of parchment just under the edges of the</span> <span style="color:#cc0000;">cake</span> so that this can catch any messes and after the cake all iced is well chilled you can remove those <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">pieces</span> of parchment and add the dot detail to bridge the gaps or imperfections between the cake and tray. </div><div>I hope to see some pictures linked in my comments to show me that at least some of you out there have tried my tips.<br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">HAPPY BAKING</span></strong></em> <span style="color:#cc0000;"><em>trust me you will be a big hit with your family and friends.<br /></em></span><br /></div><div></div></div></div>

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I would like to share my recipe for this frosting I make so much , it is simple, 1 pound of softened butter unsalted and I mix it well and add confectioners sugar or icing sugar powered sugar I suppose as well what ever you want to call it , I just keep adding until it is the right consistency ,feel…

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