A cup of Coffee and a Cookie

After a full day at my day job I come home (on most days) make dinner and paint for awhile...........and then it's time for a good cup of coffee and a cookie! This usually happens between 8:00 - 8:30pm. That's when I am ready to take a break from painting and just sit and relax. I get alot of ideas at this time, most of them designs for coffee cups (I wonder why)!?!

We have a Kuerig Coffee Maker and although it's a little pricey I love the way the flavored coffees taste from this machine. I feel it's one of the greatest inventions they could have ever come out with. My favorites are blueberry & creme brulee'. But recently we have found a new place called One Cup Joe. They have some of the best Kcups around. Bannanas Foster, Italian Crème cake, Tiramisu Twist and the list goes on and on! Some people say that I'm not a real coffee drinker ......but I say whatever floats your boat and makes you happy is what's right for you!

So the next time your enjoying your favorite cup (no matter what it might be) with your favorite cookie, hop onto your computer and visit Morning Glories. You just must find a beautiful coffee/tea mugs to make your drink break special. 

Visit us at: www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1

Love HGTV Magazine

This is the best home improvement magazine ever!

If you do decorative painting like I do, this magazine is a must. I get so many ideas for my painting and my home from the many expert designers. I am usually talking to myself out loud while going through the magazine saying "why didn't I think of that"!

The things that help me the most with my painting are the color combinations, some that I would never think to put together myself. When you go to the back of the magazine (as shown in the picture above) they give you a list of all the colors that have been shown. They also have a home section that gives you combos that work well together too!
So pick one up at your newsstand if you don't already get one.  I subscribe, I think your gonna like this magazine.

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Inspiration

Someone once asked me "how do you get your inspiration"? Well I never really gave it much thought but this question got me to thinking.

I would say that I am inspired by what surrounds me in my daily life. The weather, the seasons, colors, flowers and discussions with other people about my craft. I get some pretty fabulous ideas by just talking to other people. Magazines give me alot of inspiration and information on what's trending also. 

So........what inspires you? However you get your inspiration please put it to good use to color your world and bring special meaning to the life that surrounds you.

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Changing Seasons

As Summer comes to an end and the Fall season begins I am once again reminded of candied apples, pumpkin pie, cool crisp days & warm me up soups. 

I always love decorating my home with scarecrows and mums, haystalks and bales of hay to really get into the change of the season. 

This being said there is no difference when it comes to my Morning Glories shop on Etsy.com. I like to bring back some old favorites and introduce a few new seasonal items for your viewing pleasure. Here are just some of the Fall items that have been posted in my shop. Some are favorites and many are new.

So stop by and see many more seasonal pieces at:

www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1

Summer Fun

In the summer we like to spend as much time outside as possible. We have a pool and the kids and grandkids love splashing and soaking everyone with their water guns. The lil' guy has fun watching the festivities!

One of my favorite recipes to make is pasta salad (always a crowd pleaser). I have tried many different recipes over the years but this is by far the best one.

Homemade Pasta Salad
1 lb. box Rotini pasta (cooked aldente)

                                                    6-8 Campari tomatoes quartered

                                                    1 small can black olives sliced

                                                    1/2 purple onion

                                                    1 Avocado diced (optional)

                                                    1 full bag of Spinach 

                                                    3 Garlic cloves crushed

                                                    1/2 Bottle Robust or Zesty Italian Dressing (or your preference)
                                                    Parmesano Reggiano cheese

Cook pasta in salted boiling water till aldente. While pasta is cooking add olive oil and crushed garlic to a deep frying pan and simmer till just starting to turn color. Add bag of spinach and stir, sautee-ing spinach and garlic together at a very low heat.  When pasta is cook, drain and then submerge into cold water to stop the 

cooking process. Add all ingredients except for spinach and cheese. Mix thoroughly then stir in spinach and sprinkle cheese. 

You can add diced chicken for a complete meal or serve the original recipe with hamburgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob for a delicious outdoor meal. (This looks like it takes a bit of time to prepare but is made in no time at all and is so good!)

And if your looking for a pretty way to serve your pasta salad take a look a these lovely serving bowls especially for outdoor living.

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                                                www.etsy.com/shop/morninggloriesodl

www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1

Happy Shopping!

We Have a New Shop

It has been an uphill climb to get Morning Glories off the ground and on the Etsy map. We are finally getting recognition after 3 years+ (which everyone tells me is normal for a new business) but now we are 

being found and the shop is succeeding and standing on it's own. 

So I decided to tackle a second shop on Etsy. I wanted it to be products for outdoor living which includes

mailboxes, slates, citronella candle holders, plasticware and much more to come. 

I hope you will stop by and check us.

These are just some of the items in my new shop at:

www.etsy.com/shop/morninggloriesodl

&

www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1

Been Gone Too Long

I am so not good at keeping up with my blogging!! But I'm gonna try to get better at it.

It's been a very hot start to the summer in our neck of the woods.  I have been busy creating some new

designs and would like to share them with you.  I think these glasses are just right for summertime fun 

with you favorite drinks or dessert.

Perfect for sippin' a cold beverage on a hot day or night. 

And for those yummy snacks for you and your guest these pretty chip and dip sets

So invite your guest over and get ready for a good time with family and friends!

Visit us at:

www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1

www.etsy.com/shop/morninggloriesodl

See you at the shop!!