This cute DIY tooth monster pillow tutorial can be found over at the long thread. What a neat way to leave a tooth for the winged one. This way there's no reaching under the child's head, waking them up and trying to explain why you're in their room and not the tooth fairy. There are lots of other cool projects under the "Make It Monday" category.
DIY straw & shoestring necklace
Head over to I Spy DIY for a complete DIY tutorial on this shoestring and straw necklace. Who knew just a few household items could yield such a swanky result?
via | the how-to gal
It's a hootnanny of owls
Owls seem to be everywhere these days. I feel like I'm back in 1976 with all the big-eyed birds that can be found. Here are a few cuties I like from Etsy makers:
1. Black stainless steel Owl necklace at Fable & Fury
2. Beaded Owl and rose necklace at Elma's Box
3. Hooty Owls wristlet purse at RKEM Designs
Smart Parking
Smart Cars seem to have a distinct advantage when parking is tight. I also find the design of these autos very appealing. Photo taken in Florence. ;-)
Sexy signage
I love old signs. I flat out stop in my tracks and gawk when presented with some vintage advertising. Here are a few of my favorites from Fort Worth.
A scene from Texas
Just a random photo from a recent foray to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Herds are still driven through the square daily and you can have your photo made with this handsome hunk.
Macaroni & Merlot
Dinner this weekend was a delicious grown-up macaroni served with a glass of J. Lohr merlot. Here's the breakdown:
Ingredients:
1 Box of macaroni (I'm partial to Barilla)
1 lb. of Wisconsin cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup of milk
1 tablespoon of butter
1 red bell pepper (or yellow or orange, but not green), chopped
7 to 8 stalks of asparagus, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon each of Salt / Pepper / Garlic Powder / Paprika
1 lb. of ground turkey
Boil macaroni according to directions on box, drain and set aside. Brown turkey in a skillet and drain excess fat.
Over low to medium heat in a large saucepan, melt the cheese, milk and butter and then slowly add the spices. Then incorporate the macaroni, turkey and chopped vegetables in the mixture. Spread everything evenly into a 13 x 19 baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350˚ and let stand 5 minutes before serving.