July 29, 2009
Deluxe Craft Weekend.
Lately I’ve realized that I never share any of my own design work with you, so I’m making an attempt at changing that. I just finished up this logo for the Deluxe Craft Weekend yesterday and am really pleased with the outcome.
If you live in the Oklahoma City area and want to know more about the event you can check it out here. It’s taking place Friday, September 25th through Sunday, September 27th. There will be ten a la carte workshops, crafting advice and support and plenty of good eats. If you’re interested jump now because registrations are limited to 30!
Posted In my design, oklahoma
July 29, 2009
On the Rocks: Peachtree Punch.
This recipe for Peachtree Punch came along at just the right time in my reader, considering it’s Peach Week and all. This one looks to be a little on the sweet side, so I’d probably tone it down some to even things out. One question – why are there not more peach-centric cocktails?!
Peachtree Punch
• 1 medium fresh peach, peeled, pitted and quartered
• 1 1/2 ounces silver rum
• 2 ounces orange juice
• 1/4 ounce coconut syrup
• 1/4 ounce peach liqueur
• 1 1/2 cups crushed ice, plus additional ice cubes
• 1 sprig mint, for garnish
• grated nutmeg for garnish
Reserve one of the peach quarters. Combine the remaining three peach quarters, rum, orange juice, coconut syrup, peach liqueur and crushed ice in an electric blender and pulse for a few seconds, just until uniformly combined. Pour into glass and add ice cubes to fill. Garnish with the remaining peach quarter, skewered on a cocktail pick, and the mint sprig. Dust with nutmeg. Serves 1.
Posted In cocktails
July 29, 2009
The Daily Eat: Peach Napoleons.
Peach Napoleons that are delicious and a cinch to pull together. The best combo for an entertaining arsenal if there ever was one!
Posted In recipes
July 29, 2009
Esther Pearl Watson.
I love the magical work of Esther Pearl Watson, especially her flying saucers. And I love that the inspiration for them comes from growing up with a father who built huge ones out of scrap metal and car engines! Guess creativity just runs in the family.
July 28, 2009
New Domain.
As of yesterday Design Crush is now located at a new domain! If you follow me via reader things should automatically update. And if not go ahead and change your bookmarks, etc now.
July 28, 2009
Sit Eat Enjoy.
Jenn Ski has created yet another thing I want to own. This Sit Eat Enjoy print. Abso-freakin-perfect for my dining area!
July 28, 2009
The Daily Eat: Peach Drop Cookies.
Peach Drop Cookies. Not too sweet or rich, just utterly delicious!
Posted In recipes
July 28, 2009
Puppy Love.
If all goes well we’ll be adding a new member to the pet family tonight! After work I’m going to meet this sweet girl who an acquaintance has been fostering for the past week. She’s about two years old, 25 lbs and looks to have a little Jack Russell terrier in her breeding. Right now she’s going by the name of Piper, but I’m toying with the idea of changing it. (She was a stray, so she’s not exactly used to it.) And here’s where you come in…
What should I name her?
I need ideas! Do your best, if I end up going with a name one of you suggested I’ll be sending a little thank you out in the mail.
Posted In my house