And the WINNER is…

# 40 Alison said...

My favorite item from the shop is the Pink Polka Dot Apron.

Thank you to all who entered for your lovely comments.  Please stay tuned as I will have another giveaway soon.

xoxo

Renee

Apple Pie Recipe

Pie Dough
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 stick of unsalted butter
1/4 cup shortening
5 tbsp ice water
I used my food processor.  I mixed dry ingredients first, then added the butter and shortening.  Once it looks crumbly (like corn meal) I added water.  I separated into 2 flattened discs then refrigerated for 30 min.
Filling
2/3 sup sugar
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
8-9 med granny smith apples
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp butter, cubed
Mix all ingredients except for the butter, in a bowl.  Remove dough from fridge roll one out to fit pie dish.  Fill with apple mixture then top with cubes of butter.  Next roll out second dough disc and place on top of apple mixture.  Mend top and bottom layer of dough, pinch edges, and make slits.  I used excess dough to form my apple shape to top the pie.  Then I brushed the top with heavy cream and topped with raw sugar. Bake at 400 for approx. 1 hour.  You should cover your edges after 20 min or so.

Patterns Patterns & More Patterns!

These 13 patterns cost $211 regular price.  I paid $13!  Plus tax of course but that is a savings of almost $200.  Every so often patterns will go on sale for $.99.  I have found this sale at Hobby Lobby and Joann’s.  Keep your eyes peeled. 

Pink Glitter Nails

I love to pretty up my nails now and then.  I saw this tutorial by Maegan and had to try.
Tutorial credit: http://www.lovemaegan.com/

Giveaway

You have a chance to win $20 credit in my shop!

Each one of the following counts for one entry.  When you do any of the following let me know by leaving a separate comment for each one you do.  Please be sure and make a separate comment for each this not only betters your chances of winning it also helps me choose a random winner, using random.org!  You have up to 7 entries.

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You have till Friday October 7th, Midnight - PST to enter.  The winner will be chosen randomly and announced Saturday morning, October 8th.

Good luck!

Krystal’s Kitsch Giveaway

I just came across an awesome giveaway by Krystal at Krystal’s Kitsch.  There will be 5 runner ups and ONE fabulous winner.  The fun part is that Krystal chooses what the winners gift will be based on their blog.  So Krystal if I win, make up would be great.  My blog can be random but I love make up.  Krystal is celebrating 600 posts & 600 followers.  Congrats Krystal!

Orpheum Theatre

   

Isn’t it beautiful?!  This theatre opened back in 1929.  It was restored in 1997.  Oh how I would love to have taken pictures of the inside.  I took these a few months ago while visiting the downtown area.  I took them from my phone.  If I had only brought the camera.  I have always been fascinated with architecture.  The husband, the camera, and I will soon be taking a trip to the downtown area.  Just waiting for some cooler weather.