SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!
Christmas in July may sound odd but it is a great time to find some fantastic bargains and offers.
Some members of HHU team and Friends of HHU team are taking part in etsy's unoffical summer sale
" Christmas in July" or CIJ for short which this year starts on 12th July 2012
Some shops may be offering Christmas themed products at discount price, some a straight discount on everything or selected items and some are giving free or promotional gifts but what you can be sure of is there will be some fantastic bargains, offers and a great opportunity to buy some extra things to put away as gifts for later or to treat yourself and save money!
Why not take a look at some of the shops taking part?.Just click on the heading links to enter the participating shops to brouse around.
Fabric sells beautiful quilted greetings cards and ACEOs ( artists' trading cards). She will have Christmas themed cards at reduced prices.
ADollsNecessities
There is everything here that a well dressed doll could possibly wish for and some fun dolls'accessories too. A free pair of doll's boxer shorts will be given with evey purchase.
JeanieBeanHandknits
Jeanie sells beautiful handknits, felted bags, handknit flowers, gadget cases and accessories.
Jeanie has 3 sections of her shop where items are on sale at 15% off
Berets,hats and ear warmers
Cowls, scarves and neckware
Mittens and handwarmers
AnikasArt
Anika has beautiful artwork in her shop.
The sale has already started here! 50% off all ACEOs and art cards with coupon code ACEOSALE
JewelsbyTrish
Trish makes wonderful handmade beaded jewelry.
The sale has already started here too!15% off on everything until the end of the month. Prices already reduced no need for a coupon code.
Sewsouk
Moroccan braids, trims,embellishments, tassels and textile jewelry, Many braids and trims already at reduced prices some by 33%! Reductions on red and green themed products too for the CIJ sale.
ConfectionsinGlass
Judy has her entire store of candle holders,centre pieces and desert pedestals reduced by 15% for the CIJ sale.
Carries Curiosities, LLC
Carrie has some wonderful hand poured natural wax candles with beautiful scents and some special Christmas creations. Everything in her store is reduced by 25%.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
Garden Harvest Recipes, part 2
Have you tried last week's roasted radishes yet? Nancy of NancyEllenStudios and DesignsStainedGlass has passed along another yummy recipe to use that produce fresh from your garden!
I love this time of year when I can go into my gardens, pick some
fresh herbs and fresh veggies and make a light side salad like this one:
SHAVED CUCUMBER SALAD
3 English cucumbers
2 stalks celery
1/2 medium white onion
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. fresh cilantro
2/1/2 tsp. champagne vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
With a vegetable peeler, shave cucumbers into wide ribbons, stopping when you reach seed; reserve 1 center. Thinly slice celery and onion: place in a large bowl along with cucumber ribbons. In a blender, puree reserved cucumber center, mayonnaise, cilantro, and champagne vinegar, season with salt and pepper and add to bowl. Toss to combine and refrigerate for an hour or so.
From Robin's kitchen (and Nancy's) to yours, enjoy!
3 English cucumbers
2 stalks celery
1/2 medium white onion
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. fresh cilantro
2/1/2 tsp. champagne vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
With a vegetable peeler, shave cucumbers into wide ribbons, stopping when you reach seed; reserve 1 center. Thinly slice celery and onion: place in a large bowl along with cucumber ribbons. In a blender, puree reserved cucumber center, mayonnaise, cilantro, and champagne vinegar, season with salt and pepper and add to bowl. Toss to combine and refrigerate for an hour or so.
From Robin's kitchen (and Nancy's) to yours, enjoy!
Monday, July 2, 2012
Garden Harvest Recipes
It's just about time for those backyard gardens to start delivering their wonderful fresh produce. I thought we might enjoy some great recipe ideas to use all those fresh veggies.
This yummy recipe comes from Nancy of NancyEllenStudios and DesignsStainedGlass.
Roasted Radishes and Cauliflower
Last night I picked a huge amount of radishes from our garden. I can only eat so many radishes tossed into a garden salad, so tonight I am roasting them. Here is how I did it:
1 bunch of radishes, I used about 20 to 25 big radishes
1 head of cauliflower
¼ cup of olive oil
A couple pinches of kosher salt
A dash of thyme leaves
Preheat oven to 400
Spray bottom of roasting pan with Pam or other cooking spray
Cut up radishes in half or fourths if they are really large.
Toss them in a bowl with half of the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place them in one end of your roasting pan.
Cut up cauliflower into florets. Toss them in a bowl with remaining olive oil and another pinch of salt. Place them in the other end of roasting pan. Sprinkle thyme over all the veggies.
I left them separated in case the red from the radishes blended into the cauliflower. You can toss them all together if you wish.
Roast for 35 minutes, mixing them around about half way through cooking time.
The radishes have a very mild flavor to them. Our radishes from our
garden are very hot this year. By roasting them it takes some of the
spicy flavor out. Together with the cauliflower they made a great
combination.
I served the veggies with stuffed pork chops.
From Robin's kitchen (and Nancy's) to yours, enjoy!
This yummy recipe comes from Nancy of NancyEllenStudios and DesignsStainedGlass.
Roasted Radishes and Cauliflower
Last night I picked a huge amount of radishes from our garden. I can only eat so many radishes tossed into a garden salad, so tonight I am roasting them. Here is how I did it:
1 head of cauliflower
¼ cup of olive oil
A couple pinches of kosher salt
A dash of thyme leaves
Preheat oven to 400
Spray bottom of roasting pan with Pam or other cooking spray
Cut up radishes in half or fourths if they are really large.
Toss them in a bowl with half of the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place them in one end of your roasting pan.
Cut up cauliflower into florets. Toss them in a bowl with remaining olive oil and another pinch of salt. Place them in the other end of roasting pan. Sprinkle thyme over all the veggies.
I left them separated in case the red from the radishes blended into the cauliflower. You can toss them all together if you wish.
Roast for 35 minutes, mixing them around about half way through cooking time.
I served the veggies with stuffed pork chops.
From Robin's kitchen (and Nancy's) to yours, enjoy!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Treasury challenge
HHU Team and Friends of HHU run a regular Treasury Challenge to feature wonderful items for sale on etsy in team members' and others' shops on the chosen theme.
With the holidays fast approaching and many schools having broken up we decided to tackle the sometimes difficult task of what to pack in your suitcase.
Marie from OldAunt'sAttic created this fantastic treasury entitled " Pack your bags".Take a look at the treasury which we have featured below.
OldAunt'sAttic is a relatively new shop to etsy full of a wonderfully diverse collection of vintage items.Marie loves searching and then finding something special. Many of the items in her shop were purchased or given with love and used with care. There is china, glass, ornaments, maybe a beautiful clutch bag and lots of fascinating pieces in the attic many of which will bring a smile to your face, bring back treasured memories or make you chuckle. We ask you to brouse around OldAunt'sAttic and tell us on the comment box below the treasury which item is your favourite and why.
We love hearing your views-Thank you!
What were our favourites in OldAunt'sAttic?
Robin'sFlight
Such wonderful vintage items in Marie's shop! Hard to pick a favorite, but I think mine would be this sweet vase
Nancy
I love this little jar. My Mom had a vase with similar little flowers.
April
Love love the deviled egg plate! I might just have to buy it!!
Jewels byTrish
I love all of her items, but this green vase really caught my eye! Would look great alone or bursting with flowers!
FabricGreetings
Though this is not my favorite thing in the shop, it brings back wonderful memories for me because my Dad was given one of these as a retirement gift. And he used it every time he and my Mom went on a car trip.
Sewsouk
These glasses would be perfect for mint tea! Love the leaf pattern and the frosted glass.
Vacation Time!
With the holidays fast approaching and many schools having broken up we decided to tackle the sometimes difficult task of what to pack in your suitcase.
Marie from OldAunt'sAttic created this fantastic treasury entitled " Pack your bags".Take a look at the treasury which we have featured below.
OldAunt'sAttic is a relatively new shop to etsy full of a wonderfully diverse collection of vintage items.Marie loves searching and then finding something special. Many of the items in her shop were purchased or given with love and used with care. There is china, glass, ornaments, maybe a beautiful clutch bag and lots of fascinating pieces in the attic many of which will bring a smile to your face, bring back treasured memories or make you chuckle. We ask you to brouse around OldAunt'sAttic and tell us on the comment box below the treasury which item is your favourite and why.
We love hearing your views-Thank you!
What were our favourites in OldAunt'sAttic?
Robin'sFlight
Such wonderful vintage items in Marie's shop! Hard to pick a favorite, but I think mine would be this sweet vase
Nancy
I love this little jar. My Mom had a vase with similar little flowers.
April
Love love the deviled egg plate! I might just have to buy it!!
Jewels byTrish
I love all of her items, but this green vase really caught my eye! Would look great alone or bursting with flowers!
FabricGreetings
Though this is not my favorite thing in the shop, it brings back wonderful memories for me because my Dad was given one of these as a retirement gift. And he used it every time he and my Mom went on a car trip.
Sewsouk
These glasses would be perfect for mint tea! Love the leaf pattern and the frosted glass.
'Pack your bags' by mikwexford
Vacation Time!
 Bali Sterling Bracelet ...
$47.00
|  Cotton Spa Face Cloths ...
$12.00
|  BEACH Towel,NATURAL Cot...
$19.00
|  Royal Blue Flip Flops. ...
$44.99
|
 Receipt wallet in deep ...
$28.00
|  Hand Poured Caribbean S...
$12.00
|  Pillowcase Greeting - R...
$15.00
|  The Earjeans 365 collec...
$27.99
|
 Cosmetic bag, gadget p...
$22.00
|  Rustic Red Cedar Tree B...
$3.57
|  Notepad with 75 unlined...
$2.50
|  Organic Protective Gent...
$16.00
|
 Moroccan bookmark, Wood...
$7.00
|  Vintage Huarache Sandal...
$16.00
|  Ship Anchor Necklace, S...
$12.00
|  Batik Look Night Blooms...
$10.00
|
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