Valentines Day Wedding { Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill }

Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church

Last Saturday we attended our nephews Valentines Day Wedding. 

The bride and groom chose this charming little church for the ceremony. 

Before the wedding began we enjoyed delightful music provided by a harpist while being entertained by two playful squirrels giving chase along the branches in the trees outside the church windows. Of course the squirrels were much too fast for my slow little camera shutter.

After the ceremony we walked to the 

Mission Woolen Mill

Dye House

for the reception and a lovely luncheon.

The tables were set with layered linen tablecloths and mismatched antique china.

An assortment of Cupcakes & Tarts were served at the dessert table.

Perfect weather for a bubble send off for the newlyweds. 

A beautiful day 

for a 

lovely wedding

♥ ♥ ♥

Congratulations J & M!

SUPER BOWL Party 2015 { football party favors, stamped sugar cookies, cupcakes }

A few weeks ago I was preparing to host a Super Bowl Party and then at the last minute plans changed and we ended up going to our friends house to watch the game. Since I knew that their grandchildren were also going to be there I thought it would be fun to take party favors for the kids so I made some Football Treat Bags over the weekend. The footballs were easy and fun to make however they took a little longer than I expected which put me behind so by the time they were done and all the baking was finished it was literally time to leave. Unfortunately I only had time to snap a few quick pictures before heading out the door and was so disappointed when I discovered on Monday that I only had taken two of the cupcakes and one of the cookies.

The cupcakes were

chocolate with chocolate buttercream frosting 

topped with 

peanut butter football truffles.

Happy Thursday!

weekend art project { mixed media }

This was my quick little weekend art project. I think it still needs some lettering and maybe a few doodles so once I add that it should be done.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

mini Cheesecakes { progressive dinner ~ desserts }

Over the last couple days I shared the desserts I took to our Holiday Progressive Dinner last Saturday evening. I posted my Cannoli Cups, Snowflake Cupcakes and now

...last but not least...

here are the mini Cheesecakes with raspberry topping.

For these individual mini cheesecakes I used a Nilla Wafer for the crust, topped the cheesecake with a thin layer of sour cream mixture and just before serving I put a dab 

of homemade raspberry sauce on top.  

A perfect combination!

Happy Wednesday!

Snowflake Cupcakes { progressive dinner ~ desserts }

Saturday evening was our annual Holiday Progressive Dinner. I was on the dessert team and made these Snowflake Cupcakes as well as Cannoli Cups and  Mini Cheesecakes.

These chocolate cupcakes are made from scratch as well as the creamcheese frosting. I also made the edible snowflake toppers and decided not use a template so they turned out similar however no two are exactly alike which I think is fun. 

I will be back tomorrow to share the mini cheesecakes.

Have a lovely day!

Cannoli Cups { progressive dinner ~ desserts }

Saturday night was our annual Holiday Progressive Dinner, which is usually in December but due to conflicts it was pushed out to January. The houses that were hosting left their Christmas lights, trees and decorations up to keep the occasion festive. Each year we choose 3 host houses for appetizers, main course and desserts and the remaining 6 families sign up to cook and help with one of the courses. I was on the dessert team again this year and offered to make cupcakes, cheesecake and these cute little Cannoli cups.

I will be back with my Snowflake cupcakes tomorrow.

Have a wonderful Monday!

Happy New Year!