HOW DO I KEEP MY TOWELS OFF THE FLOOR?

Alright, my dilemma for today. I have one regular towel rack and a small hook in my bathroom for towels. Problem is, that I keep nice towels on the rack for show (just in case I have company) and my vintage swim cap is on the hook for decoration. Maybe I should have thought about need before want, but it's pretty. BUT- when Rich and I shower, we bring the towels into the bedroom and put them in the hamper or throw them over the shower curtain rod. I NEED a CUTE RACK to store towels! This got me thinking of some interesting (and cheap!) ideas! 

How creepy and ugly is this?

A bike basket!

Shoe Polish Rack..I think you would have to roll, then tie with ribbon 

Vintage Shoe Rack

Wine Rack

Vintage SHOE RACK from KelliMcGuillblogspot.com

Ladder Idea from Real Simple

Poor Audie

Elly's best friend Audrey is sick. Her brain has cysts and is causing seizures. Please put out good thoughts for her.


 "My friend is sick...please think about her when you are saying your prayers." XOXO Elly.

SISTERLY LUV

We have fun together, then we get sent to timeout together

My BFF

Since a Song of Six Pence...

Lately my class and I have been watching those Eagles from Iowa hatch on www.ustream.com/decoraheagles. They are really cool, but I did not realize what a LOVE I have for birds until I caught myself watching them off and on for HOURS last weekend... Here are some BIRD items I thought were too cute! I may buy the illustration for myself once I get paid again!

Embroidered Tea Towel for the Kitchen

Have you ever used a PIE BIRD while baking a delicious pie? They let out the steam for you!

Vintage Illustration of Nursery Rhyme

Bird Planter- Plant some yummy herbs in your kitchen

Vintage Carnival Memorabilia

It is getting close to summer, and that means Deutchenpfest (Pflugerville holla!) and all types of carnivals and boardwalks! The sun is hot, the games are fun, and I'm ready to go on the Tilt-a-Wirl! Here are some vintage carnival items from Etsy.com.

Carnival Signs

Tickets

Bowling Pins

Carnival Wheel

Carnival Knock Down Doll

Ode to Style Me Kasey! But with a EpochElly vintage touch!

I thought I would share an AMAZING shop on Etsy for vintage clothing! Whether you want a pretty piece for a special occasion, or just something to walk down the street and have people say WOW, these are the pieces for you! All of these dresses can be found at http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimelessVixenVintage

Lucille Ball perfected this look

"Spoon your way to health."

Audrey Hepburn anyone?

Ode to Sabrina..

Sabrina...my favorite movie EVER.

Classic Elizabeth Taylor Silhouette

READ UNDER CUTE FINDS ONLINE

Check out the page cute finds online for spring shopping! AWWWWW!

Life is Sweet!

So my mom found an adorable cookie jar a few weekends at our favorite resale shop (can I get a "what what!" for Next to New?- Kase, you know what I am talking about!) Anywhoodle, I thought about my grandma's house and how every time I saw that cookie jar as a kid, I was dying to know what was inside!)  When I "grow up" I want to have a magical cookie jar that my kids remember as having delectable goodies inside. Right now, I have a dog/cat treat jar and anytime they hear that sound, watch out- Audrey will knock you down for a tasty treat. I think a cookie jar must have a touch of whimsy to it. So, go for what you like, not necessarily what you think "goes with your stuff." You will be surprised how it just all matches. Honestly, this is how I feel about my house. I know having a huge artichoke pottery piece in your living room may not seem "normal," but it all works. Plus it was $3 so how could I resist? I love it!


Here are some precious jars I found!
Also, what is your absolute favorite cookie or recipe? Send it to me! I will POST! -Aly

Here is a great cookie recipe for you! Thanks Emeril! Isn't life sweet? ;)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raspberry jam or jelly
• 1 tablespoon Chambord or kirsch
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter 2 large baking sheets.

In a small bowl, combine the jam and Chambord. Stir to combine.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt andwhisk to blend.

In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in the egg yolks, lemon zest, lemonjuice and vanilla. Add the flour mixture in 2 additions and beat just until moist clumps form. Gather the dough together into a ball.

Pinch off the dough to form 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing 1-inch apart. Use your floured index finger or 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon to create depressions in the center of each ball. Fill each indentation with nearly 1/2 teaspoon of the jam mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.