A couple of notes for you all.I put the etsy shop into vacation mode. This is to help facilitate the rebirth of the shop. I have been wanting to do a revamp for quite a while and with all of the other new things coming into my world I thought that now was as good a time as any. The time line is set to be back live the first of September.I was gifted last week with a reading from a dear friend. This reading helped put things into a different perspective and enabled (how I hate that word) me to see some things freshly. I have been able to redefine what I do, and through that who I am, or who I wish to become. I will be using the time that the shop is offline to bring it into alignment with that new focus.I was reminded of my long term goals and dreams. I was reminded of who I am at the core. Naturally, the new perspective has brought up old issues. Change can be a challenge, doing the right thing is never easy. I will be challenged further, I know. The path I have chosen is not one that many people understand. It will leave me open to criticism and probably anger. It will be hard, but I will stay my course. To this end, I have started working on small steps to reach the redefined goal. Writing more, doing readings, and embracing. A very key thing for me is DOING. Throwing myself into the actions that will take me to my goal. So, come September, look for a slightly new etsy shop, and some really interesting new pieces in the shop.Peace K
This last month has been one ridiculous set of drama after the other. The most frustrating was the moving. That's right. We moved. We were forced out of our home because the landlords wanted the home for in-laws.But now we are mostly settled and while there is plenty of other drama (still working on moving that along) I got back to doing what I love. Creating.I will post photos from the new home tomorrow, but for now, please enjoy this photo of an Orange Pudding Cupcake from the book "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World". They certainly take over my house.
This is Tanya. She is my mobbed up neighborhood raccoon. She came by this morning so that I could pay up. You know, 'cause you never know what could happen. I didn't pay her. And I am a little worried that she is gonna bring some guys around to break my kneecaps.
Seriously, she is around all the time, her babies are in a tree just behind the shed. She doesn't bother the cats at all and just snoops around when it has been dry. I keep water for her behind the deck. No, I do not feed her. I am fully aware that despite her adorableness, she is indeed a wild animal. But it is kinda fun to write a little story about her every so often.
Peace
K
And then I just wore out. The end of the school year does that to me. We try to squeeze too much into too small a time frame.
I haven't been doing a lot other than reading. Lots of new books since my birthday. I have made a few cards, but have not done much more than that. Sometimes the down time is critical for recharging the batteries.
The in-laws are visiting this week. Naturally, this means lots of good, vegan food. Everyday, really means lots of good vegan food. Cooking is my husbands hobby (go HERE for some awesome recipes). When company comes, though we up the ante. In our fridge right now are chick pea burgers, Moroccan soup, and seitain. This week we are feeding omnivore folk stromboli.
I have no idea what to bake for them. The girls are voting for lavender cupcakes. But I was hoping for inspiration for something new. So any ideas are welcome.
The picture in this post is from my friend who owns boundinbeauty.com. Need something custom, ask her. Her work is amazing!
That is all for now.
K
Ever since getting a bottle of lavender coffee syrup for my birthday, I have been trying to find creative ways to use it in my baking. Aside from the lavender cupcakes, I have made lavender lemondade.
This yummy little cookie is the first incarnation of a lavender sugar cookie. The basic recipe is from the standard Better Homes and Garden cookbook. But I veganized it by using EnerG egg replacer, and vanilla soy instead of milk and eggs. I then added some of my lavender essential oil, and some of the syrup. I am pretty pleased, but think that next time I will try flax seed instead, for the egg.
Enjoy
K
