An ode to the lawn gnome

Now... this is a present for a friend, and I haven't given it to her yet, so hopefully she doesn't see this. She has this thing with lawn gnomes and collecting them. She even was a gnome for halloween last year. It's pretty cute actually.

When I was at Michaels recently I saw a bunch of unfinished bird houses. I noticed one in particular that just looked like a tiny log cabin. I wasn't quite sure what I would do with it, but of course I had to have it.

Today I realized it would be a perfect home for some itty bitty gnomes. My friend just moved into a new house so I think it'd be a perfect new item in her home.

I used my new cricut to cut out the name. I love my cricut already by the way.

I got some stain-paint type stuff to paint the cabin. I found some tiny wood flower pots and body shapes. I added some tree-like stuff to the pot and painted the bodies. They needed their hats and beards though so I made them from felt. I added a few pre-made trees and a cute little squrriel, and then I had the perfect woodland lodge!

Costal food excursion

So we started of the day with a trip to Mo's Chowder. My boyfriend had never been there and so it seemed to be a must. I'm not a huge seafood fan so I opted for the "chili burger," not really expecting the gigantis plate of chili I received with a hamburger patty and bun hidden somewhere inside. To say the least, there is never a day in my life I could finish such a plate. Regardless of the heart-attack waiting to happen, I gave it a go. I took the word of our server that the chili was good, and it was.... Hopefull I live until tomorrow.



I'd like to see you finish

this...




Tex-Mex beef jerky

 


Smoked salmon

 

Of course we had to stop at a smokehouse for some freshly smoked goodness. We found Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse and it was smokey-delicious. We ended up with "Tex-Mex" beef jerky & smoked samon. Two of which men can't seem to resist, so my boyfriend was rather pleased.

 

Gourmet caramel apple!



Dark chocolate
covered bacon







We then stumbled upon a cute little chocolate & wine shop, Litehouse Chocolates, with the nicest owner to help us choose our truffles and treats. She had a good variety of truffles and I ended up with lemon, marionberry, creme de menthe, vanilla and a few others. We also found something for the boy as well, dark chocolate covered bacon, can you believe it? She also had some delicious looking caramel apples, I couldn't resist. A must stop chocolate shop if you're in Lincoln City, Oregon!





Assorted truffles







Do your ears hang low?

I never really grew up with pets so I never learned how I was supposed to interact with them. So when I first went to find the cutest of the cutest pet I could a few years back I found myself in love with every bunny I came across. Now that first bunny I got "Paul" still lives in Seattle, apparently he's quite chubby now too with many many baby Paul's! Anyways I've found I have a constant need for my strange connection with bunnies. They're not exactly the most social animal, but neither am I...and they seem to love running around and just plain bein cute. So the ultimate bunny playpen seems to be necessary.

Tunnel being added! Temporary tarp to protect
the little one from the rain!

He may in fact be the most loved bunny ever! If you have yet to meet this wonderful bunny, his name is Destroyer...and he just might bite you :)

Destroyer!

Please....no....!

It's okay if you don't order my cupcakes, & its great if you decide to make your own.
Just, please, please, pleeeease don't use this...disgraceful cupcake contraption!

cupcake contraption

Spare yourself!

Here we go...

New website, a nice change of pace. Everything isn't quite in order yet, but it's getting there! The blog will involve yes, cupcakes, cakes and more delicious baked goods, but also anything and everything else that could possibly go on in my kitchen. Probably some crafts too...

Hope to see you all soon at the cupcake party!