Sunday, March 27

what's cookin... {Meatball Minestrone}

on this gloomy day I opened the One-Armed Cook cookbook looking for this recipe. i love this cookbook because it makes cooking easy and that's what i need for cooking motivation... anyway, so good I thought i'd share.

Meatball Minestrone

1 c frozen chopped onion
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 T olive oil
1 can cannellini beans, undrained
1 (32 oz.) container chicken broth
1 pkg dry vegetable soup mix
1 (16 oz) pkg frozen cooked meatballs
2 cans Italian style diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 c ditalini pasta, uncooked
...(i've found that this pasta has several names- just look for small round ones)
1 (10 oz) pkg fresh washed baby spinach

1. in large saucepan over med-high heat cook onion, garlic and olive oil until tender - 5 min
2. stir in beans, chicken broth and bring to boil
3. stir in vege soup mix, meatballs, tomatoes, red pepper and return to boil
4. add pasta and cook, stirring often for 15 minutes
5. add spinach and stir until wilted- 1 minute

bon appetit!

{and stay tuned- there is a fun slipcover post coming soon!!}

Monday, March 7

painted china cabinet

befores:

afters:


this was a first time around to paint furniture and i would do it again for sure!
it wasn't necessarily easy, but it gave me such great results that it was worth the effort for sure.
interesting aqua works in my home! ➹

graphic bibs


simple and fun (just like my bubs!)
these little bibs were as fun to make as they are to put on my baby boy!
...and even after meeting a baby and his food- they have washed very well ★

party time :favors:

gearing up for my kids birthdays is always!! so. much. fun!!! :)
i loved putting these make-your-own necklace favors together for violet's 3rd birthday party. each one came complete with enough letters for the guest to string up their own name ☀

nana pillows :ruffles:


yippedy-skippedy, I LOVE RUFFLES!!
these pillows are super special, too... they were made with fabric found in a trunk from my nana's home :)

owl bookends


these bookends were a blast to make for my lil gal :)
planning to make a few more in other designs- to come!