Crafty Corner

Woman's Day Magazine had a great article on how to make your own enameled bottles. I've seen cute and colorful bottles like these at craft and home decor stores, but unless you find them on sale or clearance, they're usually more expensive than they're worth.

The Woman's Day website provides easy "how to" instructions..... and for as little as $7, you can create colorful little bud vases to match any room in your house. Instead of buying bottles for this project, save money, and recycle empty glass food bottles when you're done with them.

http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Crafts/Craft-Project-Make-Enameled-Bottles.html

Recipe Du Jour

Hands Down, this is the best cole slaw recipe I've tried. Paula Deen is one of my favorite chefs on the food network and she's done it again with this dish. I'm not a fan of cole slaw recipes drowning in mayo....and this one is a definitely not your ordinary cole slaw. The recipe calls for asian-inspired ingredients like green onions and toasted almonds. The vinagrette, which is easy to whip up and includes tasty ingredients (i.e. a packet of ramen noodle soup mix) provides so much flavor to this salad....

The recipe keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days. Here's the link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/broccoli-cole-slaw-recipe/index.html

Fun Find

If you've got a furry friend in tow, don't leave home without this cute travel bowl suitcase. This creative miniature suitcase opens to reveal two stainless steel bowls. Perfect for your jetsetting hound! The black leather case is adorned with white pawprints, magnetic closures ensure the suitcase stays closed when not in use.

Find this adorable travel set at http://www.hautehound.com/