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Who's Punking Me?

Is this a joke? LOL! The web site seems to be legit though. 

Thursday Give-Away -- The Heidi Bracelet

Yippeeeeeee...another give-away!

This week's beauty was designed by Heidi Broberg who shared some fun and functional boot options with us yesterday. Click here and read about it!

The Heidi Bracelet is really cool...chunky, modern, edgy. Multi-hue lilac textured beads are partially covered in navy blue tulle, wrapped up in silver-tone chain, and topped off with a dove gray ribbon accent. The beads and chain are vintage. $75 retail value. 

 

To win leave a comment on any (or every) blog post between now and Wednesday, November 11th. I'll draw, at random, the winner at the end of the day on Wednesday. Then check back here on Thursday the 12th to see if you are the winner.  The more comments you make, the better your chances of winning! 

Last week's winner of the popular Spa Ring is Roxy...who, by the way, made a lot of comments and really loaded the box! Roxy's winning comment (regarding this pumpkin bread post) is: "yum! thanks for sharing the recipe. This would be great for thanksgiving." Roxy, please email me your mailing address to sara@twinkle-studio.com.

Give Her The Boot

The first fashionable person I ever knew was Heidi Broberg. She was one of those early catholic school kids who finally graced us with her presence at public school. I feel in love with her (and her style) immediately. I didn't know anyone else who could wear navy blue with such zip! 

While I was envious of her Jordache jeans and other fashionable wears, Heidi and I became great friends and stayed close through the years. You're going to love her thoughts today on boots, boots, boots!

Currently Heidi is the Art Director at Go East Design where her clients are fortunate enough to have her faboosh design skills working for them. 

No sooner than my September Vogue arrived in the mailbox, I've been eyeing some of this season's beauties. Here are a few of my favorites styles I can't wait to rock out.In Minnesota, I like to think there are 2 seasons: flip-flops and boots. Call me crazy, but I'm never too sad to see summer go because I LOVE boots. Boots are pretty much a necessity here, given our cold and wet winters. That said, style beats practicality any day. 

Booties

I'm embracing the 80s & 90s and loving the booties. I even like them with boyfriend jeans and anklet socks. I think we'll see these for a few winters, so go ahead, invest in a good pair... or two.

Motorcycle

These never go out of style, so keep 'em black and basic. The more scuffs the better. Who needs a bike, its all in the attitude. (Though, I wish I had a bike.)

Knee-high

With skinny jeans, I prefer flat knee-highs, but there is plenty of love for ones with a sky-high or chunky heel.

Weather

For days when you just can't bear to ruin your favorite pair of suede boots because there is two inches of ice underneath the six inches of fresh white stuff. Or, for days when you want to play in it.

Winter can be cold and long, but if you dress for it, can surely make you smile. Thanks, Sara, for letting me share a few of my favorite looks.

Applesaucey Sauce

• 6 Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored, and quartered apples. (or you can use another cooking apple like Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, Jonathan, Mcintosh, or Gravenstein)

• 4 strips of lemon peel - use a vegetable peeler to strip 4 lengths
• Juice of one lemon, about 3-4 Tbsp
• 1 T ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup  brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Optional: a shake each of ground cloves, allspice, and ginger

Put all the ingredients in to a large pot and bring to a boil. 

Lower heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes. 

Remove from heat and remove lemon peel. Mash to your liking. 

Freezes beautifully!

Daily Slumbers

In some life, this will be my bed...

Not Really My Apparel

So...I tried. I really did. But I could not find anything in the American Apparel store that compelled me to open my wallet and buy it. 

I tried on at least six dresses, three shirts, and two vests. Nothing. 

Part of the issue is that the clothes are made for pre-pubescent teenagers. Have some boobs going on? Don't even bother trying on the dresses. 

Thanks to my sista, Joie, I knew about Le Sac dress and tried it on. I love the versatility of it, but it's just not made for a woman. If I were back in seventh grade, I could have rocked this!

 

Anyone loving American Apparel these days?  

Take That, Rachel

This is amazing...makes me LMAO!

Happy Halloween!

 Courtesy of retales botijero.

Yo Pumpkin Bread

There was something deep down inside of me that just NEEDED to make something from pumpkin. So...onward with the pumpkin bread. 

This recipe is for a big batch! But I made it so large because what the heck are you going to do with half a can of pumpkin...this recipe uses it all! I ended up with a large loaf of bread and 12 big muffins. Lots to share!

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease your pans. 

Combine these ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend well: 

2 c. sugar

1 c. packed brown sugar

2 c. canned pumpkin (one regular-size can)

1 c. apple sauce

1 c. water

2 eggs (to make vegan: use 2 T Ener-G Egg Replacer and 8 T of water)

Combine these ingredients in a separate and larger mixing bowl, stir well: 

3 1/3 c. flour (I used some white and some whole wheat)

2 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

1.5 t. salt

2 t. cinnamon

1.5 t. powdered ginger

1 t. ground nutmeg

1/4 t. ground cloves

OPTIONAL 3/4 c. walnuts

Add the liquid mixture to the dry and stir well. Pour the batter into the pans and place on the center rack of the oven. 

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Muffins: approx 20-25 min. Loaves: approx 60-75 min. 

YUM!

Give-Away -- The Spa Ring

As promised, today's designer is hubs. We're both hoping that you weigh in on his column yesterday...and the fashion dilemmas we need solved. Remember that each comment you make will enter you to win today's drawing!

We decided to go have our inspiration be the spa bathroom model home he's just about finished building. Check out the glass tile accents in designer colors, rain-dome shower, and (my favorite) the STEAM BATHTUB. Yes, that pod-looking thing is a hot tub with jets and enclosed steam room. Plus it has a whole music system built in. I need to give it a test run!

  

 

So today's give-away is The Spa Ring. Check it out...it looks like the shiny white tiles and spa blue glass tile accents! The stones are absolutely brilliant and perfect.  Made from a vintage clip-on earring, this gem is now a wonderful cocktail ring. Adjustable ring. Perfect! $39 suggested retail value.  

To win leave a comment on any (or every) blog post between now and Wednesday, November 4th. I'll draw, at random, the winner at the end of the day on Wednesday. The more comments you make, the better your chances of winning! Then check back here on Thursday the 5th to see if you are the winner.

Last week's drawing winner is Stephanie who said: "Love the ring! Thanks for the great giveaway chance!" Email me your mailing address, Stephanie, and I'll send the ring out to you asap. sara@twinkle-studio.com.