My Northern Living

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Cake Stands!

I am getting back into the swing of things after some big life events have now been completed. Whew! It is great to focus on JL Plates and Platters again!

Speaking of which, here is a link to my Etsy shop where you can order cake stands, vintage linens, doilies, home decor, etc., any time-- day or night!

To get there, just click the picture of me in the green shirt on the Side Bar.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

My "Go-To" Place for Inspiration

When you live in Minnesota, you must, must, must make it to the North Shore at least annually.

It never gets old. And it never ceases to inspire me. Nature seems to have a perfect lay-out and design, and it fills up my creative juices. God is the Great Designer! These pictures are from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Duluth.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Thank You Gift Idea/ Cupcake Stand

Because of a technical glitch, I am still using my Phone Camera- ug! One of these days my camera will be up and running again!

This is a great gift or thank you idea. I made this last week as a thank you gift for something special that someone did for me and she and her family loved it.

It is Oreo Truffles on top of a cake stand that I also made. (click here for recipe: http://www.bakerella.com/grocery-item-goes-gourmet/ and click here for cake stands: JL Plates and Platters.)

This is all you need to make the truffles.

Just crush the Oreo's. Then mix it with the cream cheese. You roll it into balls and dip it into melted white chocolote bark.

This is one of my favorite plates I've run across. It was perfect on a vintage hobnail milkglass pedestal.

And viola! A little tulle and a ribbon to hold the truffles in place. It made the perfect gift. To order cake stands, visit my Etsy shop here: JL Plates and Platters. The possibilities are endless! You can put cakes, cupcakes, cookies, truffles, flowers, cake pops, or anything on top.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

A Garden Wedding

Though I am still awaiting pictures from the professional photographer, Instagram will have to do for now! I snapped a few pictures with my phone.

Her colors were aqua blue, teal green, and purple (the colors are somewhat distorted in the photo with the frames). She also wanted a splash of yellow thrown in. This took place in a beautiful backyard with a screened in porch and it was actually a breakfast reception. I went with a simple cottage theme and the bride loved it! She really loved all the frames I made with pictures of her and the groom "framed" in them.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Hello Australia!

I Had my first international sale to Australia! I was very excited about his because my husband lived there for 2 years before we were married. He loves Vegemite, kangaroos, and Lamington's.

I was excited to send this bride-to-be these doilies that had been crocheted for another bride 37 years ago! I wrote a little bit about them in this post: Only Time Will Tell.

I also sent her this collection of candy dishes for her wedding.

And just for fun, here is my husband a couple of years ago when we scoured the Internet to find an authentic recipe for Lamington's. We made them for Australia Day (hey, it was January in Minnesota- we love celebrating things during our Deep Freeze, the Big Chill, the Dead of Winter- whatever you want to call it).

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Special Guest: Meet Chandra of astylishlittlelady.com

Chandra contacted me via my Etsy shop because she purchased these vintage hankies from me for her upcoming wedding.

Chandra's blog is full of great eye candy, photos, and art. She also has some really fun wedding ideas. Here is her link: A Stylish Little Lady.

Introducing Chandra- isn't she cute?

And here is a little bit about Chandra:
Hello. My name is Chandra. I'm a soul partner. etsyholic. daydreamer of beautiful things. lover of peppermint gum and have a quirky affection for ribbon. I'm the creator of A Stylish Little Lady and this little spot has become a sweet escape, a place filled with inspiration, creativity, and a small dose of me. My blog started as a way for me to catalog all the things I love to gawk at, including handmade goodies, food, etsy finds, art, design, and of course, a little fashion. I hope you will become inspired, daydream a little, and leave with a smile.

Stop by and visit (I love new peeps) and would like to welcome you to my random mess and chaotic bliss... a place where I can remember and scribble about the people and things I love.

Thank you for stopping by, Chandra! And good luck with your wedding!