How to Make Snow Ice Cream!

Snow glorious snow!  Who doesn’t love the snow – well for starters MY MOM! Too bad she lives in West Virginia where they are blessed with plenty of it! I thought because of all the snow storms headed our way I would share one of my favorite child memories that I passed along to my daughter. - Snow Ice Cream! 

When my daughter was little, she and her friends would start with their “snow day ritual” any time the weathermen started predicting snow (they never figured out that the weatherman was usually wrong, we live in the South.)  If you aren’t familiar with it, it consisted of flushing ice down the toilet, wear your pajamas inside out and backwards, sleep with a spoon under the pillow, run around the table 10 times clockwise and place a white crayon on the windowsill. Now, what the girls didn’t know was that I had a counter ritual to prevent snow days!  This consisted of flushing hot water down the toilet, wear your pajamas the correct way, sleep with a fork under your pillow, run around the table 10 times counter-clockwise and place a yellow crayon on the windowsill.  Happily, mine worked more than theirs!

But, when the snow would actually come, WE never missed making Snow Ice Cream! 

Make Snow Ice Cream!

Yep, you heard me right – Snow Ice Cream. Follow the link to see how to make snow ice cream! This recipe from Sugar Pie Farmhouse is the most common, not to mention delicious!

Be sure to let me know if you try this! 

Enjoy! 
Angee 

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Plaid Wedding Inspiration

Plaid patterns, one of my new favorite inspirations for all types of weddings!  When talking about plaids, we can associate them with Scottish and country styles. The vast array of colors, tones and shades found in so many plaid prints offer unlimited ways to use this effortlessly cool and classic pattern – from shoes and wraps for the bride to fashion for the groom.

Photo Credit: southernweddings.com

 For the ladies: 
 Photo Credits: societybride.com/inspiredbythis.com/projectwedding.com

For the Guys:
Photo Credits: southernweddings.com/inspiredbythis.com/weddingchicks.com

Adding plaid to your decorations & bouquet: 
Photo Credits: snippetandink.com/thebridescafe.com/southernweddings.com/fabmood.com

For the cake:   
Photo Credits: elizabethannedesigns.com/aweddingcakeblog.com/theknot.com/aweddingcakeblog.com

 For the favors:
Photo Credits: frostedpetticoatblog.com/weddingwindow.com  

 

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Champagne Toast Wedding Inspiration!

Classic styles and color palettes are classics for a reason – they are timeless and harmonious, and just simply beautiful! The combination of creamy ivory, pink champagne and sparkling silver & gold is one that will never go out of style, and can be adjusted to suit so many different personalities and seasons throughout the year.

I thought with this being the most festive time of the year a Champagne color board would be perfect! Enjoy!

Cheers!
Angee


Photo Credits:
Tulle flowers
Wedding cake
Champagne print
Glam dresses
Cream soda and cupcake
Centerpiece
Cascading ruffle dress

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Red, a Symbol of Love & Passion! A Color Board

Red is such a beautiful color for a wedding. Red is a symbol of love and passion. Whether you pair it with traditional white or cheery robin’s egg blue. Here are a few ways to add a touch of cherry to your wedding day. I have also seen a lot of red and pink weddings lately, and I’m a total fan.

 Cheers!
Angee

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Not Your Mother's Vanilla Wedding Cake, 20 Cake Flavors to Consider!

Mocha– For the coffee lovers, this combo of espresso and chocolate flavors is a clear winner.

Red Velvet– Although this trend experienced a serious rise in popularity a couple of years ago, this has been a classic cake for quite some time due to its subtle cocoa flavor and rich cream cheese frosting.

Italian Cream– This delicious cake (and my personal favorite) is a blend of almonds (or pecans), coconut, and a touch of buttermilk for a nice tanginess. And when frosted with a mascarpone-based frosting, this cake is positively perfect!

Funfetti– One of the most popular trends this year, the most beloved cake of our grade school days has made a comeback.Definitely fun!
Coconut– A coconut cake with fluffy coconut icing is just about the prettiest cake ever.

Hummingbird–A Southern staple for decades, this unique cake combines banana, pineapple, pecans, and spices. Usually paired with a cream cheese frosting.

Chocolate Chip–Fun, but still formal, a chocolate chip cake and be paired with just about anything for a filling and icing. Try incorporating flavors of orange, raspberry, toffee, or caramel.

Carrot–Loving carrot cake is like loving Christmas fruitcake. Is it everybody’s favorite? No. But if you adore the combo of rich, moist carrot cake and decadent cream cheese frosting, you should go for it.

Lemon–This citrusy gem is ideal for a summer wedding, and can be accompanied by a wide variety of frostings, from key lime to milk chocolate.

Orange Blossom–It’s definitely one of the most delicate citrus wedding cakes.  Keep it simple with a lightly scented vanilla frosting or glaze.

Grasshopper– It’s like the power of the Andes mint in a cake. Mint and chocolate is a winning combination.

Spice– Perfect for autumn weddings, this soul-satisfying cake goes best with a rustic theme.

Pink Champagne– For those wanting to up the femininity quotient on their wedding day, this pink confection will suit you just fine! A great cake for a multi-layered ombre effect.

German Chocolate–Not just for groom’s cakes any longer, this dessert favorite will make your guests very happy.

Amaretto– Disaronno references aside, these cakes are refined, unique, and very addictive (you will sneak two pieces, trust me). Fantastic when paired with an apricot filling.

White Chocolate– When you want a perfectly white cake, but with something beyond vanilla flavoring, turn to white chocolate. Use a classic combo like raspberry, or go for a richer option like milk chocolate.

Peanut Butter– You can complement this cake with a variety of fillings, such as banana cream, dark chocolate ganache, or a simple custard.

Irish Cream– Wish you could extend cocktail hour? Try a Irish Cream flavored cake.

Nutella– Anyone who has tried this delectable spread knows how fantastic it is when chocolate and hazelnut come together.

Marble–Combine the best of both worlds with a chocolate and vanilla cake. Or blend together other flavors, such as peanut butter and chocolate or white chocolate and lemon. Just make sure that the colors are different enough to show off the marble effect.

So be creative and LET THEM EAT CAKE!!

Cheers!
Angee 

 

Credits: Rosebud//Pink funfetti//Red Velvet//Chocolate//Ombre

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