Happy 1st Birthday

Its amazing how many things can change in a year, I got married, I quit my job and went out on my own, I now have a store (work in progress), I made these chocolaty amazing things and these salty bacony things, AND started a blog.

Yesterday was Design and Doughnuts first Birthday! To be honest I almost posted it January 25th and realized within second of making the mistake, I was a month early. I am sorry for the lack of posts lately, Ten & Co is sucking out every spare second of my time (in a really good way). Next week I will be back to regular posting, with a full update on our first show this Friday!

For now you will just have to enjoy this super cute picture I took (a month ago).

xo
C

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy V Day All!
Single or coupled it's always fun to give or receive a little Valentines note. Over the past couple of years I have slowly built up a small collection of pretty papers, punches and stickers (is it just me or does it sounds like I should whip out my smelly sticker book now?). It is crazy easy to whip up a homemade card if you have the right tools. Your local craft store (I bought everything at Michaels) will have everything you need, and trust me- homemade cards are always appreciated!

A few tools I use:

• Blank Cards and Envelopes
• Colourful Cardstock
• Fun Stamps
• Punches
• Glue Tape will make your life SO much easier!
• Sharpie Paint Markers

Now go make someone you love a card!
xo
C

Ten & Co.: Pantone Torture

Very exciting things happening over here. I know I have only had small snippets of what I've been working on with Ten & Co. But, I can tell you that on March 1st you will have much more information. We will be selling at a show in Collingwood and everything will be available online! Today we finalized the Pantone colours for our new line of amazing cloths (1 of many great things we are working on).

Talk about stress... omg. Kirsten (business partner) and I kept torturing ourselves every time the light changed- confirming our colour choices were still right! We have come up with designs by yours truly, for the end of winter and bridging into Spring. Another run of design work will start after our March 1st show and our site goes live, for Summer 2013!
I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am. We have fresh designs and great products coming your way in less than 3 weeks!
Ahhhh!
YAY for Hump Day.
x
C

ps. I promise to get back to regular posting soon, but I still want to keep you in the loop!

4 Favorites: Weekend Wonders

I'm just popping in to say a quick 'hello!' today. It's been a busy couple of weeks around here, and we are taking a bit of an extra-long weekend this coming weekend. So before that hits I wanted to check in. Here are 4 favorites from this past weekend to make up for Friday.


Valentines Cookies that I hope to get iced this week!

Sunday Ice Skating with Team Irwin.

Tulips with the most stunning centers that reminded me of fire.
 

My newest Etsy purchase: A Vintage Brass Mouse to keep me company at my desk. Creepy or Cute?- still deciding...

 

Happy Monday
C.
 

Currently Snacking On

How's your week going so far? I am having one of the really weird ones, where you keep thinking its the day ahead of the one you're currently on... its odd... and confusing. But, this little concoction is getting me through! Greek yogurt and berries, and not just any berries- "Power Fruit Berries".. to the rescue.

Anyways... Throw your frozen berries into a small sauce pot, a cup or two is fine, cover and turn the heat to medium-low. Now go do something, check facebook, making dinner, etc. In about 15-20 minutes the berries will soften and make the most amazing sauce. I added a tsp of vanilla bean paste, because I add it to everything, and orange zest would be good too (I didn't have any). Spoon over Greek yogurt and enjoy!
This sauce is good for up to one week in the refrigerator.

Oh... and this would also be awesome on ice cream, waffles, pancakes....

Happy Hump Day! ... right?
C

4 Favorites: 100th Post Edition

Hiiiiii Everyone!

It's Friday and you know what that means- 4 Favorites... oh, and the weekend in t-minus 8 hours. WOOP. As it says in the title, today is my 100th post since I started Design + Doughnuts- almost a year ago. I decided that I would choose 4 of my favorite posts in honor of my 100th post today. (100... that's crazy eh?! I can't believe I have come up with that much to talk about!) This task is much easier said then done... that means only 2 design posts and 2 recipes! Agh. its tormenting me! Okay... Here is goes:

Magical Number 1

Garlic, Parm and Herb Pull Apart Bread

This post got a million hits, and for good reason- this bread is CRAZY easy and good, good, good! If you haven't tried it yet, I would suggest this weekend OR Sunday for Super Bowl would be a great call.

 

Numero Dos

 

DIY: Brass-esque Statues

 

 

 

Because indeed, 100 posts later, I am still in love with brass and have decided that everyone should have an amazing brass-esque statue on their desk to make them smile. Maybe I will make my Dad a giant dinosaur for his desk... that would be fairly hilarious.

P.s. Don't forget about the mini magnet version!

 

Tres

 

Parisian Hot Chocolate  

 

Mmm. That's all I have to say... oh, and that you guys really, really liked it. So make it again!

 

Cuatro (I don't know why I switched to Spanish...)

 

I'm Loving: Black, White and Barn All Over

 

Okay... I know, this was only last week- but, come on... everything is gorgeous in here and you guys loved it, so here is one more look.

Have a fun weekend All... GO 49ers!
xo
C