INGREDIENTS 2 1/4 C All-purpose flour 1 1/2 C Powdered sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 2 tsp Vanilla extract Splash of water 3/4 C Pecans 1 C Butter, unsalted Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and cream with an electric mixer on medium speed. You can also use your stand mixer with the paddle attachment as well Add in the water and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Then add flour and mix on low speed until flour is just mixed in, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.. Add the chopped pecansp and gently stir to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours Preheat oven to 325 ° F Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough … [Read more...]
The Best Of 2018 Black Friday Sales
I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving! I don’t plan to go out and shop at ALL for the next few days, it’s going to be crazy at all of the malls! I’ve found all of the best Black Friday deals online for you to shop if you also don’t want to deal with the crowds. Our Black Friday usually consists of heading to Civil War. We are heading to Corvallis to watch the Beavers vs. Ducks. If you scroll to the bottom I included a few collages of what I have in my online carts from my favorite places! Hope you all find some amazing treasures and get lots of Christmas shopping done during these sales because there are so many really awesome discounts … [Read more...]
Johnston Style Black Friday Sale
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! My sweet baby girl was sick this last week. (tear) So, we ended up NOT being able to travel for the Holiday. We stayed home and I ended up cooking the full Thanksgiving dinner for my little crew. Ellie is feeling a bit better and she relaxed on the couch and watched Christmas movies while I cooked in the kitchen, I loved every minute. This is my very first BLACK FRIDAY since opening my online boutique and I'm so excited to be giving you FREE SHIPPING on every order! At checkout please use code BLACKFRIDAY2016 Remember paper plates are a great alternative for your dessert table. I have adorable … [Read more...]
Christmas Cookie Exchange
Invites by Crave Design Rolling and Baking Pre-Frosted Frosted & Decorated Cookie Party Selfies Island Full of Cookies Peace Out... Until Next Year! Last night was so much FUN! We laughed so hard we cried... I love getting together with my girlfriends. I have to tell you, my friends are quite the bakers- Our cookies looked AMAZING. We always have such a variety of styles and flavors. Nom-Nom... It's such a crazy time of the year and I know that everyone is super busy prepping for the Holidays. I feel extremely blessed that my friends carve out time to bake and also join … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Tour Day 5
Love the Plaid Gorgeous Tree Love ALL her Special Treasures Her Friend Monogrammed these Mugs Today is the last day of The Holiday Home Tour. I brought you five (5) amazing Homes to Tour this Season! I had such a FUN time searching and reading everyones Blogs. I was able to get some great ideas for my own home. Today's Home Tour is Abby from Just A Girl and Her Blog. I've come to realize I love the color RED in my home for the Holidays and I also felt like I was drawn to this when looking at others homes. It's cheery and makes me happy. I love the plaid pillows Abby placed on her bed, the red ribbon in the Christmas … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Tour Day 3
Living Room Adorable Butler's Pantry Simply Classic Family Room Love This is by far one of my very favorite homes, not just during the Holiday Season but all year! Erin- hit this Holiday Home Tour out of the Park! This San Diego Mama of three added just the perfect touch of Christmas throughout her home. Her home is a very warm, cozy and inviting. Every time I see her pictures I feel as if I'm there in her home! For more wonderful photos visit her webpage The Sunnyside Up. … [Read more...]