Tips, Treats & Treasures: September 2019

Fall Framed Art
~Easy Craft DIY

And then it was FALL!

Adding a simple touch of Fall. So easy to create, too!

I picked up a cute copper colored frame and a Fall greeting card at the Dollar Tree. Yep, just two bucks! The frame was a bit shiny, so I took a metal nail file and gave it some distressing! I loved the beautiful pumpkin scene on the card. I simply cut it to fit the frame and voila!

I just love a quick inexpensive project that gives me new & beautiful decor. Oh, and white pumpkins, I LOVE little white pumpkins!

Happy Fall Ya'll!

Thrifty Treasure
Wooden Pedestal and Vase/Candle holder

My latest thrifty treasure and fabulous find is this beautiful wooden pedestal and wide glass cylinder vase/candle holder.

~ A cost of six dollars total for the two items!

I dressed them up with a pretty candle and some faux greenery I already had on hand.

The tray is a thrifty treasure from awhile back. I chalk painted it white since I have another one that I originally purchased from “Southern Living at Home” some years ago for much more than the five bucks I paid for this thrifted one!
(Upon doing a little search, the pedestal above may also be a SL@H item?)

I’m so pleased with my thrifty treasures! And, I love the beautiful arrangement I created using them! All it took was just a few dollars, a little imagination and some creativity!
Decor doesn’t have to be expensive to be beautiful!!!

~ Happy Decorating!...

Brussels Sprouts
Easy and delicious!

Mmmmm! I made these Brussels Sprouts for a side dish this evening. They’re a favorite and are so delicious. And, so easy to prepare, too!

I hesitate to call this a recipe, it's pretty basic really. A tablespoon or two of Coconut oil and a little salt & pepper is all I used. Using fresh Brussels Sprouts, after rinsing and drying off on paper towels I trimmed off the ends and simply sliced each one in half. I then cooked them cut side down for about 10-15 minutes in the coconut oil on med-high heat, then turned them over and lowered the heat for a few minutes until we were ready to eat. My test for done-ness is when they soften up and are nicely browned or look caramelized.

I really love the flavor that the coconut oil adds, and it's a good for you "fat" too! However, if you prefer you can use a different type of oil, olive oil, vegetable oil, etc. I just think the coconut oil is what really makes these taste soooo good! I love Broccoli prepared this way as well. Oh, and I also like to sometimes add a little drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar reduction at the end of cooking. This adds another layer of flavor.