wallpaper trends: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Easter is coming! Ideas/Inspiration

Easter is REALLY late this year... so time to plan! ...don't just dye eggs this year, add a little frosting!

Every holiday I swear I am going to make a matching wreath... it never seems to happen lol... IF I ever get around to an Easter wreath - this would be it! Source and tutorial

Such a simple project! (also wondering if you could use no sew on doll stockings at the bottom - that's the same shape!) You could stuff with stuffing or even a surprise! Source and tutorial

After dyeing your eggs... add a paper flower cut-out and use on your table for extra cuteness! Source and free template download

I love that people are designing these neighbor tags for every holiday now! I definitely need to do something for mine! Source and download

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

April Fool's Day Ideas/Inspiration

I am not sure if you guys like to play tricks... but here are so fun ideas to inspire!

Start the day off with marshmallow and apricot "eggs"! Source and recipe

Fake me out brocolli! I am sure that I could even get my fiance' to eat veggies if they were made out of candy ;o) Source and tutorial

Sneaky sneaky... serve up these "nacho" cupcakes (or just a plate of "nachos") and watch your kids be fooled when they take a bite of these sweet treats! Source and recipe

More of a taco kind of gal? These dessert tacos wold be silly fun too! Source and recipe

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011

Here in California spring is finally making an appearance, although I know in much of the country it may be a few weeks yet! I hope this pretty pastel set of Easter cookies will give you hope of the beautiful spring season to come!

I created this set of simple, styled shapes that would be perfect for even beginning cookie decorators to attempt.

My sugar cookie recipe is posted HERE.

The royal icing recipe is use (as well as lots of decorating tips) is posted HERE.

Now let's get to decorating!

Of course there had to be bunnies...

~Make the bunny~

1. Outline and flood the bunny shape. Allow to dry (6-8 hours).

2. Pipe thick white icing on the tail and sprinkle with white non-pareils (tiny white ball sprinkles). Pipe some thick white icing in the center of the ear and sprinkle with white sanding sugar. Add a black dot for an eye with an edible marker.

And then we need some cute chicks...

*This cute chick design was directly inspired by the talented Hello Naomi.

~Make the Chick~

1. Outline an egg shaped cookie.

2. Flood with thinned icing and allow to dry completely (about 6-8 hours).

3. Pipe thick yellow icing in a half circle shape on either side of the chick, as wings. Sprinkle with pale yellow sanding sugar. Add a beak with thick orange icing (using a #1 or #2 sized tip). Add eyes using a black edible marker.

And let's not forget a few woolly sheep...

~Make a sheep~

1. Outline the cookie.

2. Flood with thinned icing and allow to dry completely (about 6-8 hours).

3. Use thick white icing to outline the sheep (leaving space for the face), and then use the icing to make some scalloped lines across the sheep's body. Immediately sprinkle with white non-pareils (tiny white ball sprinkles). Use a black edible marker to add a face and feet. Pipe a tiny white dot for an eye.

Happy Cookie Decorating!

Housewarming Party Ideas/Inspiration...

Sending good luck vibes to a buggy friend - Staci of Lizard and Ladybug - to sell and buy quickly ;o)

...as a side note, one of the best housewarming gifts I got was a crockpot with a recipe and all it's ingredients!

Super fun "we've moved" announcement design would work great for a housewarming party invite, too! I do think it's needs a "fragile" stamp, though ;o) Source

Homemade gifts are the best! These re-purposed plastic bins are turned into stylish utensil holders! They would make great decorations at the party or to hold tall snacks or silverware! Source and tutorial

A twist on a "diaper cake"... a dish towel cake is not only a stylish centerpiece, it's super functional after the party! Source

Using this house cookie cutter, cut cake or brownies, insert stick and dip in chocolate! Source

Help inspire the new homeowners! Paint chip cupcakes - using white fondant to write on with edible markers and pieces of colored fondant for the "color sample" - so clever! Source found via cupcakestakethecake blog

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Maserati GranTurismo In India

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Officine Alfieri Maserati was founded on 1 December 1914 in Bologna, Italy. Since then, Maserati has played a consistently important role in the history of sports car culture and its development.

Nearly a century of activity has brought with it glorious achievements both on the road and the track as well as more challenging times, which have helped forge the company’s character and personality.

This section brings you all of the most important milestones in the story of the Maserati marque. These include the 246.029 km/h world speed record set by Borzacchini in 1929, the 1957 F1 World Championship title won by Fangio at the wheel of the 250F, and the more recent launch of the new 405 bhp GranTurismo in Geneva in March 2007.

However, Maserati’s history involves more than its glorious sporting achievements and the launch of great road cars. The company has also developed industrially over the years.

Today our pride is reflected in the values that define the marque - innovation in the management of human resources and the working environment, and transparency in customer relations.

Its relocation from Bologna to the current site in Viale Ciro Menotti, Modena, in 1940 and its acquisition by Ferrari, completed in 1997, are just two examples of the many major events in the development of Maserati’s expansion strategies and the launch of its new cars.

Maserati is a marque that began life in a local context but then went on to become a major international player, with representation in 43 countries. In this section, you can relive Maserati’s enthralling history and get to know the people, achievements and cars which have made the marque famous

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Maserati

Maserati is an Italian luxury car manufacturer established on December 1, 1914, in Bologna. The company's headquarters is now in Modena, and its emblem is a trident. It has been owned by the Italian car giant Fiat S.p.A. since 1993. Inside the Fiat Group, Maserati was initially associated with Ferrari S.p.A., but more recently it has become part of the sports car group including Alfa Romeo.

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Maybach Car Wallpapers: Maybach is a German luxury car manufacturer. It was founded in 1909 by Wilhelm Maybach with his son Karl Maybach as director.

Maybach is a luxury car series which having major standard features of all Maybach models include, but are not limited to, a navigation system w/voice recognition, air conditioning w/4-zone climate controls, power rear sunshade, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, interior air filter, front and rear seat massage, 21-speaker premium sound system, power tilt/telescopic heated wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio and climate controls, power trunk open/close, voice-activated AM/FM radio w/10-disc CD changer, keyless start, heated front and rear seats, cooled front seats, power panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, premium leather upholstery, 18-way power front seats, 14-way power rear seats, heated cupholders, rearview camera, iPod adapter, wireless cell phone link, outside-temperature indicator, universal garage door opener, and night vision. Options for the Maybach 57 and 57S and standard for the Maybach 62, 62S, and Landaulet include 18-way power rear seats (replacing 14-way), 5-zone climate controls (replacing 4-zone), power side sunshades, cooled rear seats, wireless headphones, voice-activated power panoramic sunroof (replacing power panoramic sunroof), steering wheel mounted navigation controls, heated glass windows, and 30-speaker premium sound system (replacing 24-speaker)