Cupcake Week!

" Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
- Charles Caleb Cotton


If Mr. Cotton is correct, I hope Leslie, over at Sharp Stick in the Eye is extremely flattered. In 2009, she had "Pie Week." I thought it was such a cute idea, I decided a cupcake week was in order.

I love cupcakes and I have for some time. I wish I had known that the cupcake industry was going to take off like it has because I could be a rich chica right now. I've thought for a long time that a cupcake store would be a good idea. Apparently so did a lot of people. But, I digress.

The Rules: [again, I'm taking a cue from Leslie here]

1. Everything must be homemade. No cupcakes made with cake mixes or canned frosting. I know many people do this and it's fine for them. It's not for me. I like the challenge (and satisfaction) of making things from scratch.

2. Cupcakes will be seasonal. Since spring is coming I'm going to try and stick with this theme. No peppermint or pumpkin cupcakes [although I love ANYTHING pumpkin]

3. 7 days, a different kind of cupcake per day. Keep in mind I'm making a dozen cupcakes per day, so at the end of the week I will have made 84 cupcakes.

4. Recipes are coming from multiple sources, more than likely I'll make little changes to all of them.

ARE YOU READY???!!!

Spring!

I apologize for my extended absence. There's really no excuse for it, especially since I'm not working right now. I often wonder if anyone really reads this? But, I'm back for now.

Moving on...

As much as I get tired of hearing all the whining on Facebook statuses about the cold, snow, etc. I am so ready for spring! Spring in Memphis is beautiful! These are the things I'm looking forward to:

My friend Jessica's bachelorette weekend here: (Gulfshores)

Going out one night in this:

Going out one day wearing this:

While riding this:

Playing tennis in a cute dress like this:

Only about 6 more weeks hopefully!

Arrivederci 2010, Buon Giorno 2011!

2010 blessed me with many things. Yes, there were some unexpected things that weren't so eccellente but I'm going to just focus on the eccellente (and no, I have no idea why I am throwing things out there in Italian).

January:
Went to see Jersey Boys at The Orpheum. LOVED it! I highly recommend it. Yes, I am a huge Frankie Valli fan but even if you aren't, you'll still enjoy it.

February:
1st trip to New Orleans and first (and only I might add) Mardi Gras

March:
Went to Natchez for the pilgrimage of homes and stayed at Dunleith Plantation

April:
BON JOVI concert in Nashville with mom

May:
NRA convention in Charlotte with mom and dad

June:
Closed on my first house!!!!!

July:
Trip to Colorado to surprise my [not so] little brother for his 21st birthday

August:
Billy Idol concert where I met Christopher. I had no idea that my life would change that night.

September:
1st trip to NYC and 2nd trip to New Orleans for my friend Katie's birthday.

October:
1st Ole Miss game at The Grove and trip to Knoxville for the UT v Alabama game

November:
Saw Kevin James and Vince Vaughn's comedy show

December:
First Christmas with Christopher in Colorado (first Christmas bringing anyone home, that's because Christopher is a BFD)

So excited for all the blessings 2011 will bring!