Blackberry Freezer Jam

A very sweet lady from my church brought me

these two bags of fresh blackberries.

What a treat! So Instead of making a pie

I made something that we can enjoy for several months.

With the help of some Sure Jell

We are going to be enjoying these for a while.

You leave them in the freezer and they are a treat with toast!

Sweet Melissa Sunday

I was so excited to bake this week because my friend Michelle from Flourchild is hosting.

I met Michelle when I lived in Idaho. I was trying to remember where we met and I think it was at Bible Study Fellowship but I could be wrong. Anyway, we have a special bond because both of our first daughters are adopted. We were both trying to get pregnant at the same time and she and her husband adopted first. I keep in touch with her every year via Christmas cards and two years ago found out that she had a blog. She was doing this baking club and I decided to join in.

It has been fun to keep up with her on a weekly basis and see what a great cook that she is. Go over to her blog and check out all the delicious baking that she does, it will not disappoint!

For some reason this week I must have read the list wrong because I baked Cherry Clafoutis Tart. It had Clafoutis and Almonds in it and I guess I really should start wearing my glasses more but here it is.

This recipe called for fresh cherries and then had a heavy cream and milk filling,

it was more like a custard.

It was different and this picture was after is sat in the fridge

but it was still not my favorite.

Thanks Michelle for hosting this week, I'll have to try the Sweet Plum Clafoutis with Almonds.

Go check hers out it looks delicious.

Almost ready.....

This was this sliding glass door and window the day we moved in.

The next day we got rid of the lovely orange color but it has taken me a while to decide what I wanted to do with this window.

I recently went to Arkansas and found a really cool waverly print that I thought matched great.

I know everyone is just doing drapes but I thought this area really needed a topper too.

My husband put them up for me
The lighting isn't that great but I think they look great.

I'm thinking of adding the trim to the side, what do you think?

Project

See this cute fabric.....

I'm making something cute to replace these drapes

that were on the sliding glass door

Hopefully I will be able to show you soon!

Sweet Melissa Cherry Almond Granola

This weeks Sweet Melissa recipe was Cherry Almond Granola

chosen by Wendy of Pink Stripes.

(I did not post on Sunday because I was so sick with the stomach flu.

I was flat in bed for 2 days, my husband got it and then my number two daughter got it.)

We loved this recipe.

It had to bake at 250 for 1 1/2 hours and my girls could hardly wait until it came out.

Added currants, cherries and raisins after it cooled.

Mixed

And then in a bowl of yogurt.

Delicious!

New Dining Room Furniture

Ever since we moved to Indianapolis we have been watching Craigs list for a dining room table and chairs for this area.We have never had a more formal dining space , just a breakfast type area.Well last night , about 9 pm my husband called me over and said this is a new set, what do you think.

At first I was a bit Leary but when we got there to see it I loved it.

It is a Vaughn set.Had really not been used and was in mint condition.

And for a GREAT price.

It has a tan color on the seats, and the wood is very sturdy.
It does have an extra piece and will seat up to 10.
I really didn't want a Hutch but just a buffet but this was not so old fashioned looking.
Finally my China that I got 21 years ago has a place to set.

Of course we need to repaint this area but I just had to share this cute set with you..
This is a true Blessing from the Lord!

Sarahs House

I don't know if you have seen the HGTV series Sarah's House but I love it.

They are doing a special on a farmhouse that I am in Love with.

The gist of the show is that she has bought an old farm out in the country and has gutted it and is now trying to redo from the studs out.

It is darling and everything I would want in a house.

Check it out, Tuesdays at Pm.

Pink and Polka Dots

We started Denae's room months ago.

We are getting somewhat done, would love to buy her new furniture

as all hers is all hand me down or from a garage sale.

It started out looking like this. A boys baby room.

To this....Pink and white with lots of polka dots






She picked out the bedding at Bed Bath and Beyond.

I talked her in to keeping all her favorite dolls and stuffed animals.

The American Girl Doll she got for Christmas, the doll she got from Mexico ,

Her Build a Bear-decked out in cheer gear, her rag doll she got with Grandma from Branson,

her kittie she has had since she was a baby and various other camp memorabilia.

This was her new lamp.

And her cute wax hand from Branson.

It means I love you!

Her cute purse hanging on her painted headboard.

I love that she loves pink!

All girl!

Toasted Almond Lemon Bars

OK I am a week late but not a dollar short!:)

This was one of the easiest and best Sweet Melissa Recipes .

First Toast the almonds and add to the short bread mix

Add the lemon filling and bake for 30 minutes
Then dust with powdered sugar!
They were delicious.
I had a house of Teens over when they came out of the oven,
one of the teens said can I try a bite?
I said of course and that was all , they were gone in 15 minutes!

I will make these again.

They were easy and just the right amount of lemon.