Tuna Noodle

So....it was one of those nights when I aimlessly scan the shelves of my pantry trying to scrape together a tasty dinner when I discover I have the ingredients to throw together this recipe:


photo via myrecipes.com

Substitute some conchiglie shells for some egg noodles, some rotel for chopped tomatoes and add some leftover lima beans from the last night's salad and there you have it!

...and from the looks of this photo, you think we are a family of 4....wrong! Just the two of us, but it sure was yummy!

We normally make our regular dinner staple tuna noodle with green peas, pimentos, cream of mushroom, and onion, but this recipe was just good enough to throw into our new and improved tuna noodle mix.

I will also add that I've discovered a new-found interest in black olives. I may have even popped a couple straight from the jar into my mouth....something I NEVER would have done months ago.

WIN!

Love This Song

via

Operation Craft Room

I've been meaning to organize my studio room for a while and I'm using the following for inspiration:


via Everything Etsy



via Pottery Barn

Bookmark - Next Fall

Saving this as a reminder for next fall. I can totally DIY this up!



via Grey Likes Weddings

Yummy Treat

Currently I'm loving vanilla yogurt with granola and berries (raspberries, blackberries, and or blueberries) as breakfast or sweet after dinner treat.

All Things Paper

Currently Loving:

This Bookish Crane Mobile by Spare Bedroom Studio



And this Paper Rose Wreath by Smile Mercantile



And this Book Paper Vase by Paper N Plastic



And this Old Book Garland by The Eccentric Lady

Happy New Year!

Procrastination

I should be wrapping Christmas gifts right now.

But instead.....

I am scanning my iphoto albums...yet again...and I'm noticing the following:

A) Dogs like to snuggle with me when I'm snoozing

B) I must always sleep with my mouth open

Gift Idea

via Oliver Hand Made

The name is a coincidence, of course

Fun Holiday Props...for young or old

I love a DIY photobooth....especially for the holidays



check out Paper & Cake via Look Linger Love

If only I could talk Chris into doing a Christmas photobooth session with me....

Let it snow....

All snuggled up with my cozy Green Bay Packer blanket, my dogs, a glass of wine, Eric Bana, and Rachel McAdams.



Win!

iphoto browsing

....I discovered this photo I took with my phone of the bowling pins hanging from the ceiling at Grand Finale, the ultimate brunch spot for indulging in some bread pudding with hard sauce.....Yum!!!

Maybe I was saving this photo for future decorating inspiration?

Not sure.

Scenes of the Season

Hopefully we'll be snowed in tomorrow...

I should be designing our Holiday card right now, but instead I'm having too much fun with this new app for my iphone....thanks Tiff!

Etsy Love, Owl Love

I found these by Karolin Schnoor while scanning Mint





Too Cute!

'Tis the Season

Sarah's Holiday Gift Ideas Under $40

1. Modcloth,Buds of a Feather Vase, $26.99

2. Urban Outfitters, Alice Tea Party Pillowcase Set, $34.00

3. Pier 1 Imports, Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers, $5.00

4. Urban Outfitters, Little Birch Jewelry Stand, $32.00

5. Modcloth, Zoo Year Calendar, $32.99

6. Uncommon Goods, Old-Fashioned Cases, $25.00

bob dylan. sara .

Chris to me: "Why are you obsessed with songs that have your name in the title?"

I think I might just be obsessed with Bob Dylan.

I think this is a great song.

Taste of Fall

Possible Thanksgiving refreshment recipe: Mexican Pumpkin Punch



* 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
* 4 cinnamon sticks, preferably Mexican
* 1 29-ounce can pure pumpkin (about 3 1/2 cups)
* 2 limes
* Splash of rum (optional)
* Pineapple chunks and/or pecans, for serving (optional)

Directions

Combine 12 cups water, the brown sugar and cinnamon sticks in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the pumpkin and return to a simmer. Meanwhile, remove the zest from the limes in wide strips using a vegetable peeler; add the zest to the pot and simmer 15 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate until the liquid is cold and the pumpkin pulp settles to the bottom, 2 to 3 hours.

Working in batches, ladle the liquid into a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher (repeat if necessary to strain out all the pumpkin pulp). Discard the pulp and lime zest. Return the cinnamon sticks to the punch and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pour the punch into ice-filled glasses. Add rum, pineapple and/or pecans, if desired. Serve with the cinnamon sticks.

Photograph by Andrew Mccaul


Recipe from Food Network via Mint

Yum! Yum!

Evolution of the "two headed Jackolantern" - Casa de Schmitt edition

It's been a while but what better time to update a forgotten blog than on Halloween? OK. One day late on that, but Whatever!

We purposely bought an overpriced, mutated "2 headed" pumpkin while passing by a random church on Hamilton Ave and had to buy it since it meant major artistic carving potential.

Oh the possibilities!

Our inspiration:

Two headed pumpkin: Gene Wilder vs. Marty Feldmen = PERFECT

Practice Drawings

Chris' Drawing:




My Drawing:




Finished Product



The question remains.....Did our finished pumpkin really harness the true essence of Gene Wilder?



Sadly, the resemblance may lean more in the direction of Ron Jeremy



The jury is still out.

Hope everyone had a splendid Halloween!

Skeksis and Gelflings

Just happened to browse Design Sponge today and saw this post about one of the best movies ever created.

via Design Sponge

LOVE it!