Fearless Friday, Watercolor Summer Sipper
Doesn’t this make your mouth water? Flipping through a magazine recently, I saw this frosty glass and thought it would be fun to paint First a simple pencil sketch and then adding color to the bottom of glass If you look closely at … Continue reading
Ideas for Fall!
Make fall even more fabulous with these fun ideas~ Start the season off with some Apple Walnut Pie Fries with applesauce and caramel for dipping Remind everyone of the season with some chalkboard art and an apple vignette Make a FAN-tastic wreath to show your team spirit … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Flavor of the Month Round-up
Once again, thank you thank you for your prayers and sweet comments…I promise I am doing ok, I am back in the “city” taking care of the non fun things, and am with HHjr and his boys. There is nothing better for my psyche than a busy house full of noisy hungry boys… Blueberry is … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Summer Squash Lasagna with Burrata & Tomatoes
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for all your much appreciated and comforting comments, I really have felt all your prayers, and continue to be overwhelmed with everyone’s kindness…y’all are the best… Last week was very special to me because I spent it with my daughter and her daughter We really enjoyed our “girl” time, … Continue reading
News
Even though I sometimes include personal stories and photos on the Painted Apron, my main goal is to provide inspiration, information and stimulate creativity. The Painted Apron is indeed a happy place for me because it prods me to learn, experiment, try new things, and share ideas. I have experienced a major life change … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Watercolor Artichoke
This is a re-post of one of my favorite watercolors. I am busy with some personal matters this week so please forgive me for not visiting, commenting and replying. I miss you all so much, I hope to be back next week How do you feel about artichokes? Our family loves … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Fishy Fajita Buffet
As Labor Day approaches, the end of summer is not far away and I think we all anxiously await fall fun We actually have about 8 months of nice warm weather in the South, and we’ll be able to swim until mid October. But when school starts, and football begins, aren’t you ready for pumpkins, … Continue reading
Gifts from the Kitchen, Party Favor
I am taking some time off this week and re-sharing some of my firsts posts from August and September 2012. Please forgive me for not visiting and commenting as I deal with a personal matter, I will be back very soon! Please do comment if you like, hearing from you is such a treat even … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Summer Thanksgiving
This is a summer version of Thanksgiving, Lots holiday flavors in a no sweat, easy weeknight meal Cranberry chicken, stuffing, string beans with almonds… You can have this entire dinner prepped and in the oven in 15 minutes! First get the chicken going Marinated the chicken in buttermilk overnight if you have time, it just … Continue reading
Home Decor, Fresh Vignettes
Something unexpected happened a few days ago, so I will be taking some time off this week The Painted Apron launched in August 2012, so I would like to celebrate my “blogiversary” by re-sharing some of my first posts this week… Fresh vegetables make such great centerpieces and vignettes My “city” kitchen … Continue reading
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