~Janice Joplin Quote

“Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.”
~Janice Joplin

~The Real Bridget Jones' & Myspace

For all you Myspacees out there. I have a myspace group for people who love & can relate to the movie Bridget Jones Diary. Please feel free to join & leave a comment!
I would love to see you all there.
http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile
&groupID=102872827

~ Heart Tuiles

The batter for these cookies may be made and kept refrigerated for two days. To make a template for these cookies, cut a three-inch heart-shaped hole in the center of a piece of heavy plastic, such as a coffee-can lid. Trace a heart cookie cutter for the shape, if you like. Spread the batter thinly over the template; if the batter is too thick, the tuiles may bubble.

ngredients

Makes 4 dozen

* 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
* 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
* 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
* 2 large egg whites, room temperature
* 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* Pink food coloring (or whatever color you may like )

Directions

1. In 2 separate bowls, sift flour and confectioners' sugar, and set aside.
2. In bowl of electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sifted confectioners' sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg whites, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add sifted flour; mix well. Add vanilla. Stir in food coloring until desired shade is reached.
3. Heat oven with two racks centered to 375 degrees. Place two Silpats (French nonstick baking mats) on 2 baking sheets. Place template on corner of mat. With offset spatula, spread thin layer of batter over template, and lift template. Repeat to make 8 hearts, spaced equally, on each mat.
4. Bake cookies until cooked through but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a spatula, drape cookies over handle of a wooden spoon to curl slightly; let cool. If cookies cool before shaping, return pan to oven for 30 seconds. Bake remaining batter, making sure baking sheets are cool before spreading batter. Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 1 week.

~Blooming Rings

Going through some of my old stuff I found a bunch of cool Martha Stewart wedding articles that I have kept over the years. So I thought maybe I would share some of my favorites.~

These fabric-flower bands will be a hit with bridesmaids. Give them out at the shower or rehearsal dinner. Start by snipping fabric flowers, such as the vintage ones shown here, from their stems. Wrap ribbon around your finger to determine the approximate length you'll need; cut ribbon to size, adding about 1/4 inch for overlap. Use a hot-glue gun to join ends together, forming a loop, and to add flowers to ribbon bands.

~Pink Peony Blog Of The Week emylisweddingbio

I just wanted to stop & share with everyone a few special bloggers that have been kind enough to stop by my page. Or have pages I really love. For my first blogger of the week I would like to recognize emylisweddingbio This bride to be has a sweet blog showing her wedding planning. I can wait to see how her wedding turns out!Thanks for stopping by to check out my page!

~emylisweddingbi

~Rose Melting Moments

Rose Melting Moments Cookies

Ingredients

Makes about 4 dozen cookies

* 1 large egg white
* 50 small rose or geranium petals, pesticide-free
* 1 cup superfine sugar
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
* 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* Rose-Water Frosting

Directions

1. Crystallize the flowers: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1 tablespoon water. Using tweezers, dip the petals, one at a time, in the egg wash. Remove each petal, then blot gently with a paper towel, but do not dry. Dip into superfine sugar; turn to coat evenly. Transfer to a wire rack to dry.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, salt, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar. Add flour; mix on low speed to form a smooth dough. Shape into 1-inch balls (chill if it is too sticky); place on a baking sheet. Bake until edges are lightly golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely. Spread with frosting, and garnish with crystallized petals.

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~Wedding Hue & You

What Is Your Wedding Hue?

The colors you choose for your wedding can have a big influence on the dynamic of your special day. From soft pastels to bold brights, color can find its way into everything from your dress to your table settings. Take the Martha Stewart quiz to help decide which color palette inspires you!



Mine~
You are undoubtedly
Pretty Pastels.

Your eyes is drawn to soft, pretty shades of pastel. Pinks, peaches, violets, and yellows are just the beginning when it comes to your myriad choices.
For more help deciding on colors, visit our Color Palettes page.
~Martha Quiz~