Wednesday, February 20, 2013

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #36



Tonight RaeAnn ( a dear friend) are I are going to see Ina Garten! The BAREFOOT CONTESSA herself!

I am not one of those crazy women who screams and waves and wears "the t-shirt" and pushes and shoves and blathers on and on. Well, not usually!

I AM buying a new Barefoot Contessa cookbook and hoping she will sign it... AND I'll try to get my picture taken with her to share... I'm one of those women!

I really admire Ina and her great cooking skills and scrumptious recipes. But what I really love about her is her sense of fun and common sense. Gotta love her!

So enjoy the features and I'll check in later tonight when I get home...



Sarah from ALDERBERRY HILL created this very cute CHALKBOARD DESIGNED INVITATION using PicMonkey! Adorable! I think I'll try my ideas on picmonkey before drawing them on my real chalkboard! Great inspiration!




Colbys Invitation 2013 thumb How to create a chalkboard invitation in Pic Monkey




Oh my! Isn't this just divine!!!! A SHEET MUSIC RUFFLED WREATH... how beautiful!!!! Run over to ELIZABETH AND CO for a pretty tutorial!









What a creative idea... a SUBWAY DRESSER! Suzan from SIMPLY VINTAGEOUS was inspired by her hometown Montreal. What a great idea! What would you put on your hometown dresser?










Gotta see what Laura's paintbrush does... it takes her BUILT IN SHELVES to a new level. Paintbrushes are like magic wands in the hands of the right people!








GROWING MICROGREENS is such a cool idea!!!! What an easy and healthy and extra fun thing to do!!! Thanks Mary from BACK TO BASICS!









When I first saw this UPCYCLED BENCH AND FEATHER BED turned gorgeous bench   from CITY FARMHOUSE I was swooning! It is stunning and so soft!








I love bird and PLANT AND BIRD BOTANICAL PRINTS.  BOXY COLONIAL shares her source for some great images...for free! My kind of art!









My offering this week is a POCKET FOLD NAPKIN DYI. So easy and keeps flatware in place too!









If you love your slow cooker raise your hand! So many hands out here... me too! Look at this scrumptious CROCKPOT BACON CHEESEBURGER SOUP from WHAT'S COOKING,  LOVE? Need I say more...








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50 comments:

  1. reFresh reStyleFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Thanks for hosting and have fun with Ina :)

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  2. Nici @ Posed PerfectionFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Yvonne, thanks so much for hosting! Have fun seeing Ina tonight! Hope your week is wonderful!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  3. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Great features! Thanks for hosting Yvonne, have a wonderful week!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Oh my goodness Yvonne! Have a blast! XO, Aimee

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Spring is everywhere! Can't wait to see all the new things this week. I loved your napkin tutorial, so pretty! Thanks for so many fab ideas,
    Jenna

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  6. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Have fun, can't wait to hear about your evening! just linked up, thanks so much for hosting!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I am SO jealous....I LOVE Ina!!! Have fun!! sharon geers

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  8. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    That wreath is gorgeous!! Have fun and thanks so much for hosting!! :)

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  9. Judy at GoldCountryCottageFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Yvonne. Enjoy meeting and seeing Ina. I am a real fan of hers. I just love she and Jeffrey together. She is very soothing to listen to and watch whether you use her recipes (which I do) or not..How exciting..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  10. Laura @ duke manor farmFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I figured it was either a broom or a paint brush. I choose the later. I just linked up my breakfast room and I just noticed that our kitchen rugs are similar. Laura @Top This Top That

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    So happy to be joining in the fun, Yvonne. Thanks for hosting. Have a wonderful evening!
    melinda

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  12. Mary SmithFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Thank YOU for the feature!! The microgreens were so easy to grow and delicious to eat. Enjoy your evening!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I watch Ina quite a bit and she is such a great teacher. Hope you have lots of fun. Thanks for hosting. I hope I did this right, still learning. I really need to make that wreath, so precious!

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  14. NanaDianaFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Oh- You lucky girl- I hope you get your cookbook signed and that you have a good time! I already popped by and checked out a couple of your links- xo Diana

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  15. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Thanks for hosting.
    Cindy

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  16. Pam - @diy Design FanaticFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Love the features! Thanks for hosting.

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  17. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.February 20, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Oh Yvonne, thanks so much for the kind words and the sweet feature! I am honored to be here! ... Have fun with Ina. I'm a big fan too. I love her recipes, her house and her warm and genuine personality. Can't wait to hear all about it! ... Thanks again for hosting an awesome party!

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  18. Rosemary@villabarnesFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Have a great night, Yvonne. Thanks for hosting.

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  19. Francine GardnerFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    I love the sheet music flower...i will attempt to duplicate it ! Wish me luck... i am actually covering a wall with pages of some of my favorite novels for our" Design on A Dime" booth.

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  20. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! What great features!!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Yay, another fun party this week. Thanks so much for having me, and thanks a million for the feature - happy Thursday!

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  22. GretchenFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Thanks so much for the feature! I love your napkin fold...and those napkins are so pretty, too :)

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  23. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    the potato bacon soup looks so good!!! I am going to try that tomorrow

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  24. Joy@aVintageGreenFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Hi Yvonne, such lovely features this week. Thanks for hosting, always a treat to join in.
    Joy

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  25. Jeanette@Creating a Life StudioFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Gorgeous features this week, Yvonne. Hope your time with Ina is fun! Thank you for hosting!

    Jeanette

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  26. One More Time EventsFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Love the features. Thank you for hosting. Have fun!

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  27. AndiFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Hi Yvonne, always a pleasure to come to your party. Have a wonderful time with Ina hope you get your picture. Andi

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  28. Sarah CollerFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Good morning---Cute features this week!

    Thanks for the party. I'm hosting my Homemaking Linkup and would love for you to join, if you'd like.

    Blessings,
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

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  29. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Hope you're having a wonderful week : )

    Liz

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  30. Confessions of a Plate AddictFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    How exciting, Yvonne! Can't wait to hear about it! Thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie

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  31. LisaFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Thanks for hosting and happy Thursday!
    Lisa

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  32. Decor To AdoreFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Oh I do hope you got your book signed my friend! Thank you for hosting!

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  33. Denise at Forest ManorFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I love Ina Garten's show on Food Network! She always makes everything look and sound sooo delicious with attractive presentations, as well. Hope you get the book signed. Thanks for hosting and have a great day!

    Denise

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  34. Linda @ Life and LindaFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    I am a big fan of Ina Garten. I have two of her books. I do hope you get a picture of the two of you together. Fabulous features. Thank you for hosting.

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  35. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Thanks for featuring my Crockpot Bacon Cheeseburger Soup and thanks for hosting! I hope you are having a great week!

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  36. Jeannie and LindaFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Yvonne, Thanks for hosting another great party! I can't wait to explore your picks and all the entries.

    Have a beautiful, blessed day!

    Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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  37. On Crooked CreekFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Yvonne,
    Lovely featured guests, dear friend!!!
    Sorry I'm late to the party...computer problems all restored!!!
    Thank you for hosting each week!!!
    I come away with creative inspirations that are filling my design files for future reference!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  38. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Lucky lucky lucky to get to see and hopefully meet her-can't wait to see pictures.

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  39. MaryFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Yvonne~ Hope you got your cookbook signed and photo taken! Wonderful features this week! Thanks for hosting :)

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  40. jpFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Yvonne...thanks for hosting and sharing those great features!
    JP

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  41. Libby February 21, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    If/when you get Ina Garten's newest cookbook, I highly recommend the Carrot and Marscapone/Ginger Cake! I made it the first week I had the book and it is absolutely fabulous!! Candied ginger in the icing and then sprinkled on t op: to die for!

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  42. Eclectically VintageFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Amazing what a can of paint can do - I love Laura's built in shelves transformation!

    I love Ina too - she makes simple things anyone can do!
    Kelly

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  43. Michele M./ Finch RestFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Great features - and thank you for hosting!!

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  44. PamelaFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Fabulous features. Thanx for hosting!

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  45. Rosemary and ThymeFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Love the features this week. Thank you for hosting.

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Sadly, I choose to no longer watch or follow Ina after she was "too busy" to meet or cook with a terminally ill child to fulfill his wish with the Make A Wish Foundation. I do love this site with your beautiful pictures and posts though! God Bless!

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    1. cynthiaApril 30, 2013 at 3:40 PM

      TO ANONYMOUS: Sadly, if you had checked your facts, Ina's publicists had thoroughly checked out the credibility of little Enzo's mother and found that she was using the MAW foundation to 'scam' Ina. Little Enzo was NOT dying. His mother was star-struck by Ina and saw this as a great way to get publicity (and a possible settlement) out of the deal. She had tried this before with other celebrities, but of course, the media (which hates anyone who has money or who has worked hard for what they have) only reported one side of the story. Ina is a BIG donor to charities of all kinds and for you to just throw her under the bus based on a flimsy rumor that was later proven to be totally false just shows you in a bad light, not Ina!

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  47. PW of FCPCFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

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  48. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    I hope that Ina was kind to you Yvonne. When I took my then 5 year old disabled daughter (she has Down syndrome) to a book meet and greet, she was incredibly rude when my little girl gave her some flowers as she had been watching her since she was 10 weeks old She still continues to watch her as she loves her and thankfully she was unaware of Ina's actions. I no longer buy her books but still use the ones I had originally.
    I always enjoy your website and get so many great tips.
    God Bless

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    1. cynthiaApril 30, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      Oh COME ON . . . Anonymous, this did NOT happen . . . you are clearly just trying to recover from finding out the 'Enzo' Make a Wish story was a total fabrication. Still eager in your mission to find a reason to hate and discredit Ina, you concocted this unbelievably stupid and transparent 'tale' about Ina 'dissing' your 5 year old disable child. You bitter old hag, why don't you take your hate and your lies and find another blog to spread your misery on!

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