Happy New Year!

As Christmas ends and the New Year begins I look forward to the best 2014 ever! As I don't enjoy taking down all the decorations as much as I love putting them up...........this year I must admit was very hectic..........and it always makes me a little sad to see such a bare house..........but the holidays must end so that we can anticipate and enjoy them next year!
This year my twin grandson really enjoyed Christmas, they finally got who Santa was and the meaning of Christmas and what part Jesus plays in it all. It was so nice to see them in their Christmas show and spend time with them over Christmas. Christopher is only 10 months old and really wasn't much into Christmas this year......but I know that will change in the years to come.  He still looked so cute in his Christmas outfit and was excited to watch the boys open their gifts as he sat with Mommy and she helped open his gifts.

As New Year's Eve approaches, we will spend it with good friends and good food as always. I wish you a very Happy, Healthy New Year from my home to yours.

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Merry Christmas....let the cookie baking begin!!

As we get ready for that all important day "Christmas" with the dinners, visiting, gift giving and sharing lots of memories..................we won't forget to give thanks for all of these things that we enjoy doing, our families, our friends and also remembering the armed forces that keep us safe and pray that they stay safe too.

And this is a good time of year to consume as many cookies as you can! Cookies have no calories at Christmas time, did you know that??

My daughter Christa, daughter in law Jenn and myself had our traditional day of cookie baking. Now we take our baking very serious. My kitchen turns into a Christmas cookie bakery with 12 cookie recipes, 11 baking pans, 10 cups of flour, 9, cups of sugar, 8 teaspoons of vanilla, 7 measuring cups, 6 measuring spoons, 5 golden towel, 4 dozen egg, 3 kitchen aide mixers, 2 spatulas and a enough cookies to last till Christmas day!

Yes, that table is filled with all the cookies we baked and then some! To name a few.......

Holiday Cookie Bake-Off 2013

Snickerdoodles

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Tadals

Mint Chocolate Chip 

Chocolate Chip

Pizzelles

Lemon Poppy Seed

Pecan Tassies

Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumprints

Russian Tea Cakes

Chocolate Chunk Shortbread 

And it wouldn't be right if I didn't show you some hand painted cookie plate to served these delicious cookies on.

Visit us at www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1 for these cookies plates and much more for the holidays!

And a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year to you and Yours.



Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Oh, you better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I'm telling you why....................

Morning Glories new holiday designs are coming to town! Just like the elves I have been working on many Christmas designs for the holiday season which is almost upon us.

Here are just a few

 

And many more coming for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

So visit www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1 for many new designs, not just holiday.

 

A Pot of Chili Makes the Perfect Sunday Meal

In addition to painting another thing that I like to do is cook. I don't have much time to do that so soups, stews and chili's are a quick one pot way to make a delicious meal. A good way to heat up the night is with a hearty bowl of chili and I have two great recipes to share with you too!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/white-bean-and-chicken-chili-recipe/index.html

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/chicken-chili-recipe/index.html

Just add corn bread or a loaf of crusty bread with a salad. And if chili isn't your thing check out the Food Network for many delicious soup recipes.

So why not try one tonight and visit www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1 for many beautiful bowls patterns to choose from and eat your favorite chili or soup

The Craft Season is Upon Us.............

As I prepare for many of the upcoming craft shows, I love working with the many Fall colors there are to choose from.  It you are a glass painter like I am you know how fun it is not only to paint on glass but to mix the paints to get just the right colors you need for your special projects.

I have tried many paints but always come back to Folkart Enamels.  I love the rich creamy texture and the way it performs.  I always get a beautiful outcome.

And here are some of the my pieces created with this paint. 

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St. Basil's Academy                               11/2/13                            Jenkintown, Pa

Charles Boehm Elementary              11/2/13                            Yardley, Pa

St. Katherine's Ladies Night              11/8/13                             Holland, Pa

Arch Bishop Wood                            11/15-16/13                      Warminster, Pa

St. Andrew                                         12/7-8/13                          Newtown, Pa

Scary Pumpkins and Ghost, Oh My!!

My grandsons get so excited about Halloween. Nolan wants to be a Ninja and Luke wants to be a rainbow robot! Not sure what little Christopher will be (he's 8 months old) but I'm sure he will look very cute!

And we're ready at Morning Glories for Halloween too!





Sunflowers, Pumpkins and leaves oh my!

A spooky ghost candle holder

Hope you have a spectacular Halloween!!

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Baby........... It's Chilly Outside

As the summer season ends and the Fall and Winter season approach it brings with it chilly weather.
The time changes to day light savings time in most parts of the country. It gets darker earlier and all I can think of is pulling out my soup and stew recipes. Comfort food for the body to keep us warm and content.
Nothing hits the spot like a bowl of warm soup!

Chicken, Chorizo and Tortilla Stoup (Stew-like Soup)

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/chicken-chorizo-and-tortilla-stoup-stew-like-soup-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

These bowls are the perfect way to serve your favorite soups and stews.

Stay warm and enjoy this nice Fall weather and see many more designs at: www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1

Lovin' A Good Cup of Coffee

I do not profess to being a serious coffee drinker. Some would say I'm not a real coffee connoisseur at all. 

But............I do love my flavored coffees. We have a Keurig machine.

I like the change in the seasons as it is always a new flavor of coffee to try. I have blueberry every morning.........YES I said blueberry, yum! But after dinner all bets are off, carmel apple pie, creme brulee', spicy eggnog, almond biscotti and cherry swirl are just to name a few. What better way to warm the body and soul than with a terrific cup of Joe!!

Blue Hydrangeas

Ivory Dogwood

Pink Roses

And what better way to enjoy  a perfect
cup of coffee than in these pretty mugs

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Sunflowers Everywhere

And especially in Morning Glories hand painted glassware shop. I love this season.........scarecrows, bales of hay, cornstalks, mums and lots of sunflowers everywhere you go. This last weekend my grandson Nolan helped us decorate our house for Fall and he did a very good job too!

Scarecrows, pumpkins & hay

A welcome scarecrow,pumpkins & my grandson
picked a purple mum

All tuckered out and he really worked hard!

And a look at the Sunflowers in my Etsy shop!

Set of 4 beverage glasses

Covered butter dish

Large cookie jar

And much much more  in our shop at www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1

Come visit us and enjoy the season!

Football Season is upon us!

I love football season. The weather is cool, you can wear a sweater and jeans and just hang out and watch your favorite team play (our's is the EAGLES)

We enjoy drinks in our hand painted Eagles glasses.

Just add you favorite beer or soda

This is a large size mug for enjoying your coffee

And then a chip and dip for some yummy snacks!

Simple Guacamole Recipe

2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 serrano chile, seeded, deveined and finely chopped

1 lime, juiced

1/2 white onion, chopped

Kosher salt

Tortilla chips or fresh veggies, for serving

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, add the diced avocados and mash with a fork until smooth but still chunky. Add the cilantro, chile, lime juice and onion and mix to combine. Season with salt. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggies, etc.

Here are some other team glassware

I had to add this one, my son in law is a Giants Fan! (He can't help it, he's a New Yorker)

And for all you Penn State martini fans and it even come with a special Penn State Recipe

HAPPY FALL! 

Visit the shop if your interested in any of this glassware. I can adapt

to your favorite team and team colors too!

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In the Mood for Baking

Today I am feeling like Apples and the start of the Fall season. So I don't know if your hooked like me on all the recipes that are turning up on facebook but I share everything so it saves on my time line. Then I can try them later. I made the following recipe and it turned out great. I made two of them, one for home and one for work. Needless to say they were a hit. This recipe tastes just like Jewish Apple Cake and is very easy to make. (my kind of recipe)

Click here for Recipe

And this wound look beautiful served on a hand painted plate with bright cheery Sunflowers just in time for the Fall season. What do you think?

Hope you try this recipe, I am sure you will be glad that you did!

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Have a great weekend!!!

Thinking of Fall

As I sit here on my deck on this August summer day, with my twin grandsons playing army and super heroes guys behind me and thinking of my baby grandson that I miss so much (he will soon be moving closer),  I realize that I haven't blogged in quite some time!

So I am back and will try to get better at this. I am starting to think Fall and new Fall designs. I can't believe that it is almost upon us, but anyone can see it if you just go into your favorite shops. From clothes to crafts everyone is trying to get a jump on the season. Here are some of my favorite tried and true designs.

This is an apples heart candy dish and a large Fall leaves bowl

A beautiful Sunflower beverage set and a Chip and Dip set with Mums









Just a few of Morning Glories Fall piece ready to enjoy and serve your favorite recipes in.

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Have a nice day!

"Wedding Day"

Hi Everyone, today is Wedding Day for one of my very good friends, Celeste and John. Their daughter Tara is getting married and I know she will be a beautiful bride. So in honor of wedding days I am posting a few pictures of Morning Glories Bridal section at https://www.etsy.com/shop/Morningglories1 Many styles for Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Father of the Bride, Bride and Groom, Bridesmaids, Maid of Honor too! Hope you like them.

Wedding wine glasses for the bride and groom with silver hearts and white petals embellished with rhinestones.

Toasting champagne glasses for the bride and goom with swirls and linking hearts in silver

 

And soon to join the Morning Glories family a new Baby Section inspired by our new Grandson Christopher here with Mommy and Daddy.

 

Very proud parent!

 

I am so excited about this new baby section that will carry piggy banks, candy dishes, bottle holders, wine glasses for Mommy and Daddy and much more. Be sure to check it out in the next coming weeks! (Here's a sneak peek)

 

Inspired by a family member for their new grandson Daniel they asked me to paint the pattern from the babies comforter set onto the piggy bank and this was my interpretation of that design. Also personalized with the babies name too!

 

Hope you have a lovely day and until next time hugs from Morning Glories!