My Book in Sweet Paul Magazine
Today is the day. German Sweet Paul magazine spring issue is out and 5 entire pages are dedicated to my book. I don´t have to mention again that I love it. I am also very happy for my mum, as they picked her cheesecake recipe as one of the cakes that are featured. So, what's in it for you if you buy the mag ? As promised you can win one of three crafty handmade super cute Sweet Paul bookmarks that I designed for them together with "Backen mit Love" (which you already have, of course). However, I have heard that giving and receiving gifts makes people happy. So give the book to beloved ones and, by all means, keep the bookmark to yourself. Good Luck.
Sweet Paul Magazine exclusive Bookmarks
I am so looking forward to next week. The German Edition of Sweet Paul Magazine does 5 full pages on my "Backen with Love" book. I am so happy, the specimen copy of the magazine was in the mail today. Sweet Paul is one of my absolute favorites and I never thought that I could be in it some day. As a "Thank You", I have designed three cute crafty bookmarks that you can actually win in a competition that they are running. All you have to do is wait for the magazine until it comes out next week (Feb 25th).
Heart Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies
Yes, I know, VD is over (I am not even mentioning the name), but that should not stop you from having a sweet and hearty breakfast together with milk like those peanut butter cookies. Whilst I am at it, I also have some leftover table decorations pictures from the day I am no longer mentioning. Moving on to spring then, not such a bad idea anyway.
It's Scrapbooking Time
I was in Erkrath yesterday for a "Backen mit Love " book signing event. I basically moved in there for the afternoon with all my Valentine`s Day stuff. We turned the event into a scrapbooking workshop and it was a blast. Thanks to the lovely people from Buchhandlung Weber who invited me and have such lovely furniture. It was very easy to decorate everything nice. Thanks also, to everyone who came chatted, scrapbooked or bought the book. I still can´t believe that we are already in the 2nd Edition.
Handmade Things for the Valentine's Day Crafternoon Party
For the Valentine´s Day Crafternoon Party at the Bookstore this Friday I am preparing to show lot´s of cute handmade things. I made paper straw love Toppers (at least I call them that), tiny punched love hearts, special tea bags for your loved ones, crochet heart ornaments, valentines day cards, sewed in chocolate hearts and last but not least love hangtags made out of cut out doily paper. So, if you happen to live around NRW in Germany come and visit me on Friday and we make those things together (click for info where and when)
Indoor Smores
This weekend I was planning on making some S'mores over the campfire. Well, lot´s of rain, so no campfire. However, with a little bit of creativity S'mores can also be fun indoors. I melted the marshmallows in a pan and instead of cookies I just added some cereals and put the chocolate on top. It´s quick and easy with only one more thing to add: "calorie counters you better stay away from them".
Valentine's Day Crafternoon Party
Wer im Raum Köln/Düsseldorf wohnt, kann mich am Freitag den 14.2.2014 in der Buchhandlung Weber (Hochdahler Markt 22
40699 Erkrath-Hochdahl, Google Maps Link) besuchen. Von 16:00 - 19:00 Uhr findet dort eine Valentine's Day Crafternoon Party statt zu der ich von zu Hause ein paar passende Dekoideen mitbringe. Für ganz kurz entschlossene die ideale Gelegenheit dem oder der liebsten mein Buch zum Valentinstag zu schenken. Egal wie ihr kommt, meine hand-gestaltete Valentinskarte gibts für alle auf jeden Fall dazu. Das super nette Team der Buchhandlung sorgt auch für das (süße) leibliche Wohl und verschafft euch zudem ein "Bücher Blind Date".
My international friends, who are not in the area, can download my special Valentine´s Day card for self printing.
Download Valentine's Day Card (12 MB, A4 Template)
My international friends, who are not in the area, can download my special Valentine´s Day card for self printing.
Download Valentine's Day Card (12 MB, A4 Template)
Valentine's Day Window Decoration
This Valentine´s Day, I have my focus on two projects. First it´s all about getting the windows of the house ready for the special day. After I had removed all Christmas ornaments from the windows, they looked empty. The second thing I am working on is a Valentine's Day card, which I hope will be finished soon, so that I can give it to you as a downloadable greeting.
Valentine´s Day Vintage Paper Garland
My husband makes us breakfast every morning. As he usually has to take something out of the kitchen cupboard, I thought it would be a good opportunity to show him a gentle reminder that Valentine´s Day is coming. Even if it´s still January, the day will come. For this "real life newsfeed", I used two hand made garlands. One is heart ribbon crochet and the other one I cut out of vintage paper.
Valentine's Day Preparations
This Sunday is all about getting ready for Valentine´s Day. For me, this means that I am trying out new cake recipes and I also bring up the decorations. For our neighbors this means, free Sunday afternoon cake delivered directly to their house. As I am a big fan of 'dry' coffee cakes, I tried this Cream Cheese Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel. Yummy.
Apple Oatmeal Cinnamon Bars
Today my friend Julia (the one from my book who makes the Macarons, www.monkeyjolie.de) is visiting. Although, it´s kind of sad, as she'll be moving to Switzerland soon. In order to make sure not to become too melancholic, I decided to bake something that combines her two most favorite cake ingredients. Apple and Cinnamon. I am sure she likes it.
The weekend I am most afraid of
I know, the weekend where we take down the Christmas decoration will come eventually every year, but when it´s actually there this means a couple of thing. Worst of all, no denying, it means "Christmas is over". I wish it could have lasted longer, but that´s how it is. The second thing is, we have to work more or less the entire weekend to take down the decorations and store them in the attic. On the pic you see just the stuff that was in the living room. I spare you the rest and motivate myself by looking forward to the upcoming Valentine's Day decorating season (Yes, it sure is a season to me).
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