Summer BBQ Cookies

It's officially summer in our house...

Who's ready for a BBQ?

U.S. Navy Cookies

I was so honored to make these cookies for an officer 

retiring from the Navy after 25 years of service...

I have the utmost respect for the military...

as well as police officers & firefighters...

Protecting and serving day in and day out...

And let's be real...NOT for the money...

It disgusts me that they get paid so little for such great service...

And then you look at a sports figure/musician/actor...

and the amount they get paid for no selfless act...

So THANK YOU soldiers, police & firefighters for all you do for us!

Personalized Anchor Cookies

Anchors were the first cookies I ever sold on Etsy...

I sure have learned a lot since then...

Last year's motto ended up being "fly by the seat of your pants"...

I didn't set out to choose this...

it just kind of happened...

This year as I'm trying to be more intentional & focused...

(DEFINITELY a work in progress...two steps forward...one step back)

I'm ready to become better...

Last year was hurry up and get it done...

This year I'm trying to really do my best when I decorate...

I want to get back to learning new techniques...

That went by the wayside...

I want to improve upon what I already know how to do...

I don't want to become stagnant...

As Ina Garten says "I'm going to turn up the volume"...

God blessed me with a talent and I need to use it to bring glory to him...

Slow & steady AND progress not perfection!

Have a great day!

A Family Burgee

A customer asked if I could put their family burgee on a cookie...

They wanted it for the 4th of July since it was red, white & blue...

So fun & festive!

Republican Elephant Cookies

In keeping with the Red, White & Blue theme this week...

I made these for a young man who was interning for a Republican Congresswoman...

Red, White, Blue Anchor and Single Monogram Cookies

Aren't these preppy pretties the perfect way to start the month of July?

Red, White & Blue

Since it is September 11th...

Some red, white & blue is definitely in order...

These anchors that I made are quite patriotic...

and I love this free printable from Eye Candy Designs...

Cheers to the USA!

Sweet Friday - A Patriotic Jean Tablescape

Nothing is more patriotic than red, white, blue and...jeans...

Jeans are an american staple, right?

So why not incorporate them into your tablescape too...

I love how The Style Sisters took and old pair of 501's 

and turned them into fabulous eyecandy by lining a cake platter with the waist

and using the pockets as a silverware holder...

Talk about getting your money's worth...I'd say they completely accomplished that!
Not to mention that it's simple and adorable...I just love it!



So go get that old pair that you never wear and start cutting...
I think I might like a little bedazzle on there too...
Cheers to a happy weekend filled with all of your favorites!

Sweet Friday

There is nothing sweeter for a Friday

then thinking of the long weekend ahead...

Cheers to Memorial Day!


image via Pinterest

Naval Anchor Cookies

These sweet treats are going to a United States Naval Officer

for his birthday...

What a job to be in our armed forces...

They deserve many accolades for fighting for our freedom...

Thank You!

Here is a little inspiration board to get you into the patriotic mood...

God Bless the USA!

Sweet Friday - Milk Bottle Cookies Take Two

Happy Friday!

It's deja vu...milk bottles again?

This is the other set that I mailed out...

I thought they would look so adorable gracing this party table...

or maybe this one...

or perhaps even this...

See how versatile these little pretties are...

Go on and add some to your table...


images via:
Aesthetic Nest
Maysem via Amy Atlas
Hostess with the Mostess