Beautiful Sunday, recipies, projects, ideas, oy vey!

I'm in heaven with our weather as of recent, it's been in the 70's-80's with a slight breeze. Today I've got all of the windows/doors (in the house) open and am enjoying the sweet nothings the birds are singing.

Thanks to Pintrest I've got a 101 projects going at once. If only I had more time on my hands! I'm in the middle of painting one of our bathrooms and my craft room. While I've loved the pastel pink & sage green in my craft room, it's time for a change! I haven't decided between a beachy blue or another shade of green. I've got five cans of paint samples but have yet to paint swatches on the walls.

I bought some elastic to make my own hair ties (thanks to Pintrest) and am looking forward to finishing that side project . I'm currently sewing a baby blanket and am working with ric rac for the first time (it's not as difficult as I thought it would be). While at Joanns this weekend I found elastic threaders and have decided that this is the next best thing since sliced bread! I have been missing out!



My elastic for hair ties



Elastic Threaders

I made my famous artichoke chicken with baked asparagus last night for dinner & decided that it's a must share recipe. Here it is~


1 (15 ounce) jar artichoke hearts (I prefer marinated), drained & chopped (I chopped mine into 2-3 pieces)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup mayo
1-2 cloves minced garlic (fresh is the best, & I always add more garlic)
2-3 skinless, boneless chicken breast


Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Mix above ingredients in a medium mixing bowl

Cut the chicken breast in half and pound it~ place chicken in a greased baking dish. Place artichoke mixture over chicken and spread evenly. Cook for 30 minutes or until chicken in no longer pink in the center. Serve and enjoy!