Almost Apron

Yesterday, at a rather late hour, I was struck with an idea.  I quickly gathered my supplies.  Baby blankie randomly bought at Goodwill for 29 cents?  Check.  White fabric remnant?  Check.  Scissors?  Check. 

Somehow...I intend to turn all this stuff into an apron.  I'm using my favorite Jessie Steele apron as a rough pattern to hopefully get something that looks similar.  The only thing bad about my JS one is that I love it so much I hate to get it ucky.  Hopefully this newly made one will be my more standard everyday apron.  So far I have it all cut and pinned together and it is looking good. Now I just need to get sewing...by hand due to a lack of sewing machine.  Wish me luck that I can successfully do so without pricking my fingers multiple times. 

I'm just on pins and needles waiting to see how it turns out :)

Hello Cupcake!

Yesterday I got on one of my experimental baking kicks.  I had eyed up the recipe for Root Beer Float Cupcakes for some time so I finally tried it out.  Meet Mr. RBF...

 

They have root beer and root beer concentrate in the cupcake themselves and the icing has a ice cream base. They taste absolutely amazing...to give you an idea, in a house of 4, 8 are already gone since last night.  I deviated from the recipe slightly and added some extra root beer concentrate based on user reviews.   The only issue I had with them was that because of the ice cream, the icing changed consistancy as time went on.  

Of course they were made in pyrex with love (this time my mom's).  Also pictured is my aqua and cream polka dot Jessie Steele apron.  Why?  Well...just because I have a bizarre apron obsession. 

Want to give the root beer float cupcakes a whirl?  Here's the recipe: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/layer-cakes/root-beer-float-cupcakes/

With a Little Assistance

Although I was only able to hit up a single thrift store this weekend, I was able to get some pretty awesome finds thanks to some help from my dad.  Yes ladies and gentlemen, he fully supports my bizarre Pyrex addiction (even though some is currently stored in his garage hehe).  The best part about it?  He's gotten quite good at picking it out. 

First and foremost, I bought the apron...with the pickle dancing on the can of tuna.  Honestly, I'm not completely sure why, but it was kind of appealing to me.  It did have a date of 1990 on it though...and I am a fan of pickles. 

Also in my single store stop last night I was able to find the Pyrex regency green bread plate and the little clear souffle dish hiding underneath the mixing bowl.  Those three things and a piece of fabric were totaled to $2.90.  It was a splurge day.  

All the other things are credited to Dad. I love the size of the clear casserole dish in the back and they are even better when they include a lid.  The opal divided dish front and sort-of-center is my second of this size and color.  I can't wait to put it to work.  Although I'm not usually a big fan of the spring blossom/crazy daisy pattern on the little mixing bowl, this one has really grown on me.  It's just got that "cute" look to it...like the one with kitties and puppies...except it's Pyrex.  The Pyrex flameware skillet is definitely a favorite of mine though.  I absolutely love the flameware line in general, but especially these older blue tinted items.   

It was so nice seeing my new little skillet meet with it's bigger saucepan brother.  Now all I need is one more for the set.  Well, that and the clip on handle.  Those handles sure seem elusive around here.  I will not get discouraged though.