Strawberry Angels

So, the Hubby was home and he requested one of his favorites, Strawberry Angel Food cake. It's soooo easy to make so I thought I would share.

All you need is a Angel Food Cake mix and a strawberry jello mix.  I know easy, right??

Add the dry strawberry jello mix to the cake mix and prepare per the cake mix instructions

Bake per the angel food cake instructions, 350* for about 40-45 minutes.

When you pull the cake out turn it upside down to cool.  I use an old wire clothes hanger and insert it through the funnel in the pan. 

This one was gone in about two days.  My Hubby was gracious enough to let me have a little but most of it was his. 

Like I said, E~A~S~Y!! A great light dessert for Spring and you could add any flavor of jello to spruce up your Angel Food Cake.  Enjoy!

XoXo ~T

Happy St Patrick's Day

Happy St Patrick's Day by sweetsouthernt
 

Hope you have a great start to the week!

 XoXo ~T

Hair Today Gone Tomorrow

I took the plunge!  I cut my hair!  I've been thinking about it for months and felt it was time to quit talking and do the deed. My hairdresser was so excited! I was scared I would wake up this morning and regret my decision and I haven't...yet.  
 

As you can see from the picture I didn't take off a bunch, just about 4 inches, but that's a lot for me.  I'll let you know how it goes, until then, Happy Thursday!

XoXo ~T

Hello Hump Day

Happy Hump Day!! I'm very happy today, the Hubby is home! In other news, our showing  went well on Saturday.  Of course we don't know if they'll present an offer but it's nice to see some interest.  I hope to post a Home Tour soon so please keep checking back. 
So, I've been making a wish list lately and here are a few of my favs. I've been trying to do some organizing, doesn't everyone this time of the year, and I'd love to have these from Kate Spade. You can find them here.

 

I've been wishing for warmer weather and hoping spring will come sooner rather then later, so I've been dreaming about these Tory Burch cuties. You can find your size here

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We've had a lot of wet weather this winter, hope it's finished, but if not,  I wish I had these to keep my footies dry.

I just saw this adorable bag from Kate Spade and even though I KNOW I have enough black handbags, I think I may need, really need this one. You can find one for yourself here.

My Hubby gave me these beautiful Maui Jim Baby Beach sunnies for Valentine's Day.  Can't wait to wear them this summer.

Hope your Hump Day is wonderful! The sun has actually been showing it's beautiful face here lately and I've been loving every minute.  Hope to get out and enjoy today with Mr.

 XoXo ~T

 

Life Lately

Happy Friday.  Sorry for the non existence posts this week.  No excuse for my absence just really just haven't been motivated.  I'm hoping when the weather breaks, if it ever does, my demeanor will also break.  Let's hope so anyway.  
I even went to the mall this week. I looked and looked and couldn't get in the mood for spring clothes or home decor, (even Easter goodies and I love bunnies!!) this weather has really got a hold over me and I don't like it one bit! 
Anyhow my only news is we have a house showing tomorrow. YAY!!!! We've had our house on the market since November but with the horrible winter weather there hasn't been much interest. Who wants to look at a beach house when it's 30` outside? I actually have mixed feelings about selling this home, we designed it and we did a lot of the work ourselves. We planned to raise a family here it was going to be our retirement home but our journey hasn't taken us in that direction.  So it's for sale and we are excited about our next adventure! Keep checking back for a home tour soon.
 

So, I'll be clean, clean, cleaning to get this place in shape for visitors.  With animals there's always something to clean. 

Have a great weekend. 

XoXo ~T

Fat Tuesday

Today I will be wearing purple or green or gold, maybe all three, in honor of Mardi Gras. NOLA is one of my favorite places to visit. Not just this time of year but anytime it's a special place.  The Hubby used to travel through New Orleans for work so I've been lucky to tag along several times.  We enjoy everything about the city, especially the French Quarter.  We've strolled the streets during the day and the evening enjoying the sights, and you know there are things you see there you will never see anywhere else.  We really like going on the ghost tours ~A little bit of history, folk lore and ghosts all rolled into one. 

We do indulge quite a bit when we visit, but who can't?  New Orleans is known for their wonderful food.  One stop on our list is Cafe Du Monde.  Each time I've been we've had to wait  just to sit down to get some of those scrumptious pastries, but they are worth every mouthful.

Cafe Du Monde

Beignets

We also love to tour the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral.  To me, it's one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the U.S.  

St Louis Cathedral

Of course no Mardi Gra celebration would be complete with out a King cake.  Many bakeries in the area make them and you can even order online. The cakes are a brioche like bread baked and covered with sugar or frosting in the Mardi Gras colors ~ purple, green and gold.  They can also come with a filling like cream cheese, fruit or cinnamon.  A plastic baby is placed inside,  tradition says, whoever gets the slice with the baby is to buy the cake the next year.  Our cake had the baby sitting in the box, not actually in the cake. 

What's a trip to New Orleans without enjoying  a little jazz.  We found the Mutual Legends Park. There are musicians playing there most of the day.  You can barely see it in this picture but there's a little cafe in the back and you can get a nice cocktail and also some great beignets.  In the evening it's so beautiful with the lights and the music, we love to sit and listen.  Such a great place. 

So that's just a small look into to my reminiscing of one of my favorite cities.  There are so many great things I didn't name them all.  Maybe the next time we go I'll make another post.  Hope you enjoy your Fat Tuesday.  Make it a great one!!

XoXo -T