Peanut Butter and Jelly...Not Just for Lunch Boxes any more!

Monday Morning...rise and shine!  Time for another week!  I am sure all of you are just like me...running crazy...not knowing if up is down or down is up sometimes? Are you there? I am...so I decided to make myself a quick and easy treat...something so easy...so classically yummy we just never think of doing it!  It's something that can be made in all different ways...all different flavors and combos...we just have to remember it!  So if you want to be a bit decadent...treat yourself to something sweet and scrumptious...look no further...

Peanut Butter & Jelly...Not only for Lunch Boxes any more...

 No...it is not healthy...not low in calories...but one thing for certain...it's YUMMY! Sometimes life calls for a bit of sweetness and you can have this made and enjoying it in 5 minutes.

I used 2 fresh snicker doodles...honey roasted peanut butter from Whole Foods...TJ's french vanilla and home made raspberry jam!  Spreads go on either side...scoop in the middle and VIOLA...magic!

Such a nice little treat and of course the whole family will LOVE IT!!!  The cookie is your palette...now create (a Nutella version is so in my future!) This could be a continuing saga!

ENJOY!!!!

I guess you can say that this post was Short & Sweet!

(((((HUGS)))))

Crafting Project comes early this week so keep an eye out tomorrow! 

What's Cooking Vegetarian Delights

A very good morning to everyone.  It's early in the morning here and I am trying to decide what kind of yummy foods I want to bring to you this morning and I decided to follow no theme...just snatch up delicious creations no matter what the ingredients and randomly bring you some scrumptious foods that just might tempt you to make them and for you to experience something new! Of course they will be vegetarian : ) Hope you enjoy! 

So here's

What's Cooking!

Let's start with an incredibly easy dish to prepare and one that is a taste that is so fresh and delicious I bet you will add it to your favorites...you can use it for lunch for friends with a delicious bowl of soup...an appetizer and I have to tell you that I eat it for breakfast!  

Shaved Aspargus and Goat Cheese Crostini

by:  Naturally Ella

all I can say is this is heavenly!

Ella also has another version of Shaved Asparagus...take a peek...

Week in Review

Well the weekend is here so it is time to take a deep breath...grab a cup of something yummy (it's 36 degrees here can you believe how crazy that is...last week we hit 92!) sit back and take a trip down the blogosphere's rabbit hole with me! I don't know where we are going but hopefully we will all have fun and maybe see something new we haven't seen before!  Hope you enjoy!

You know when you see something that is so cute you want to scream!  Well just take a look at these cookies I found at

SHE KNOWS

Cinco de Mayo pinata cookies!  

I mean really...how cute are these!!! Kids will love them and I mean kids of ALL ages!  

 What a great idea for any shape or design...for any 

Vintage & Thrifty Finds Best of Part 2...JJ Under Construction!

Hi there my friends! How are you! It's Friday!  This is when we bring you a new episode of

Junkin Joe...

but today we are presenting the Best of Part 2...the reason?

Yes...we are tweaking this feature...I can't believe the emails that we received with rather strong feelings about our little JJ Fridays.  So we are taking in the info and revamping. Our hopes are that we find a happy medium. It is so cute that you care and the emails sure made Joe smile.  So just give us till next week and I think we have found a nice mix that you will all enjoy! : )  So let's take a little stroll and peek at some of the old favorites!

Thankful for my Friends Thursday and a winner!

Hi everyone!  How goes it today!  Hope the day is treating you well!  It has been a crazy week here and there just does not seem to be enough time to get everything done.  So I apologize that I don't have a new image for you today but I will make it up to you next week : ) I promise!  

But it is time for another

Thankful for my Friends Thursday

here at 

The Cottage Market

For those of you that are new here, every Thursday a random drawing is done...each comment left during the weeks is assigned a number and the random chooser picks a number that is our winner! So leave those comments...everyone of them is entered from throughout the week.  It's just a little token from me to you!

So...the winner of these little pretties

Glitter Candles DIY a Perfect Gift for Mom

Hi everyone!  How are you today!  

Just to let you know...the Pillow Party is still going on...so if you haven't linked up your favorite pillow there is still some time left! And don't forget to grab your free digital Mom Subway Sign!

Okay...Today I have an unbelievably easy project which I have to say looks elegant and so very pretty!  A perfect little gift for Mom or just a little pretty to brighten your day.  One thing I have to admit though...even though in real life it looks wonderful...I should have chosen a different color glitter to give you the real effect.  Just trust me...it works! 

Now...here's the how to!

What will you need?

Pillowpalooza Linky Party and Free Digital Mom Subway Sign for Pillows and more!

Morning my friends!  Rise and Shine...it's Tuesday!

As you know we are co-hosting a little 

Pillow Party today!
my co-hosts are:
Linda from 
it all started with paint 
and
Kari from
Thistlewood Farm 

First...I have a little something for you...maybe you can use it as a little pillow transfer...or you could size it perfectly for tags...or...coasters...or...you get the picture! Now just scroll down a little bit...grab your favorite pillow and Party!

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Grab your favorite pillow

and let the

PARTY

Begin!!!

Here's wishing Linda all the best with her new venture...

Drop Cloth Design Co

her fabulous new etsy shop!

 specializing in Drop Cloth Pillows!

 

 So come on over and bring your favorite pillow with you!  One that you made...one that you adore...one that you pinned...one that you covet...the only rule to the party is that your link must be a PILLOW...any pillow...anyone can join!  Don't shy away if you haven't created it...I am sharing my favorite pins...so please come on over and join the fun!!!!

 Party Starts at 7:00 am Eastern Standard Time!
Let's Party!!!

Meatless Monday & a Grilled Veggie Sandwich and more!

Morning to you all...it's Monday so it must be time to share a Meatless recipe with everyone! Here's one that I know that you are going to love..we had it for dinner last night and they disappeared! 

Let's take a peek at the how to to this sandwich...you guessed it...the recipe is just a suggestion...put your favorite veggies in there and your own spin and most of all...have fun and enjoy!

 Make sure to scroll all the way down for some fun news!

The Anatomy of A Grilled Veggie Sandwich

 Ingredients:

What's Cooking

Happy Earth Day to all!!!! 

Now how do we celebrate Earth Day here at The Cottage Market?

By eating GREEN of course!

Let's check out some Happy Healthy Recipes that will be yummy in your tummy today! In other words...let's see

What's Cooking!

Let's start with this fabulous

Warm Vegetable Salad from

the 

Food Network

This one is fabulous!  You can add your favorite touch to it...make it your own...one thing for sure it is scrumptious and oh so yummy!!!!

Now here is a GREEN and oh so FRESH salad I think you will enjoy from the pages of

Tartelette

Fresh Pea, Cheese and Herb Salad

week in review

Hi there and a very good morning to you all!  Can you believe it...it's time for another week in review!  That means it is Saturday and I hope you have some fun plans! 

So grab your cup of something yummy and take a few minutes to check out some fun things that have been happening in the wonderful world of blogging and then start your day...one that is filled with all things good! I am taking this trip down the rabbit hole as we speak...I have no idea what I am going to find...let's see what happens...

Here's a project that is a bit intense...especially if you are not handy with a saw...but I simply love it and I will convince my Joe that it is a great project for him! (Like I said...power tools are not my friend! : ) example:  while using a router on a piece of wood...I got an itch on my ear...so I itched it and forgot that the router was in my hand...took a big chunk of hair out...oh yes...is it true you have to turn the snowblower off before you try to unclog it?  Well you get the picture...but this still looks like great fun!!!

Altered Books - Monogram

by

Ashbee Design

Don't you just love the results!  Hop on over and check out this

Vintage & Thrifty finds from Junkin Joe

Hi everyone...how is your week going?  Hope things are going really well for you all!  I have a favor to ask everyone...it is kind of a family debate about the way I bring you Junkin Joe each week...so today I am trying something new...let me know if you like this approach and let me know if you don't ok : )  Really...no hurt feelings!  I just want to know what my readers like...that is what is important. My kids say there are too many pictures...some don't like the frames...and the list goes on...so if you have a second...let me know ok : )  I know in the scheme of world hunger this is a nothing...but I just would like to know what you think...thank you!

Joe didn't do any heavy picking last week feeling like he did but he managed to come up with some cool finds...take a peek!

So here is another chapter of

The Adventures of Junkin Joe!

I am starting with my favorite!  This vintage glass candy dish is so

Thankful Thursday & Free Vintage Butterfly Digital Images

Morning one and all!  It's time again for

Thankful Thursday

here at 

The Cottage Market

For those of you that are new here, every Thursday a random drawing is done...each comment left during the weeks is assigned a number and the random chooser picks a number that is our winner! So leave those comments...everyone of them is entered from throughout the week.  It's just a little token from me to you!

Now you know that I wish I could have everyone as the winner...of course that is impossible but I have something for all of you...a sweet little collection of 

Digital Vintage Butterflies that you can use in your creations...scrapping...collages...digitally on your blog for a pop of color and sweetness and oh so many other things...I hope you enjoy these Spring Time Beauties!

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Now for today's winner!  

Anthropologie-Esque Inspired Hair Pins

Hi everyone!  How are you today.  Here it is Wednesday all ready and I have no idea how we got here so soon!  Did you ever feel like life is just racing by!  Well I do have a quick and easy little how to for you today that I hope you enjoy.  A great way to use those little scraps of pretty fabrics around the house (you know you have them!)  These little bobbies are perfect for the little girl in your life or for you!  Hope you enjoy!

You have seen them at Anthropologie and you can make them... for a fraction of the cost!  All you need is...

Free Chevron Stripe Digital Tags Part 2

Good morning every one.  It's Tuesday so it must be time for a little digital treat for you!  As promise I have the

Chevron Stripe Tags Part 2

If you missed Part 1...click here

These can be used just about any where and they are fabulous on blogs...a great way to add a little bit of pizzaz and dimension!  They are also wonderful to print out on some card stock and label with...place on packages or baskets to personalize and much more!  Hope you enjoy your 2 part collection!

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2. A tool bar will appear, the first option to choose is FILE
3. Hover over File and Click Download Original file and your done! :)

I would like to wish my very dear friend

Gina from

The Shabby Creek Cottage

a

Happy 3rd Blogaversary!!!!

here's to many more my friend

picture source

To celebrate she is giving out a 30 percent discount coupon code for her Etsy Shop

The Shabby Creek Shop

To save just use coupon code BIRTHDAY30

Congrats Gina!!! Great Job!

I also had to add this adorable free printable that is available over at Free Pretty Things for you...

it is such a sweet little gift for mom...hop over to my friend
Malia's blog

Yesterday On Tuesday

 for a little DIY on what you can create!

Well my friends...have a great day and I will see you later!  Till then...

tons of

(((((HUGS)))))

Sundried Tomato Pesto with Roasted Garlic and more!

Morning everyone...it's Monday and time for another meatless recipe for you. Vegetarian fare is my life style and I love sharing some creations that I think you will enjoy!  Today's incredibly easy concoction was born from TOO much stuff!  Or should I call it Costco fever? You now what I am talking about...walking the aisles of the "warehouse" food centers and marveling at the prices...some how convincing yourself that you need need a massive container of sundried tomatoes that doesn't even fit into the fridge!  You know what I am talking about! Even though I am totally aware of it...I do it all the time with all too many items!  So here is a great way to use today's featured ingredient...Sundried Tomatoes in a very useful and yummy way!

Pesto and Pasta!

Let's start with the Pesto!

What's Cooking

Morning friends...hoping your weekend is going perfectly.  Here...well I am playing catch-up but slowly getting there.  I didn't want to miss a Sunday with you so I thought I would share some great Muffin Recipes with you today...who knows you might see one here and go make some for your families breakfast (YUM!)...so let's see 

What's Cooking!

As soon as I saw this recipe my mouth started to water...

Pralines-and-Cream Pecan-Caramel Muffins

by:

Ezra Pound Cake

mmmmmmm good!

Photo Days

Here's wishing you all a wonderful weekend.  The flu is slowly removing itself from our home with a touch of residual! Thank you for all of your (hugs)! Love you all!  

Today I am going to take a little break from all of the projects...home decor happenings...crafting...recipes and all that fills our world every day.  Just wanted to step back and go on a  different journey this morning and thought maybe you would like to join me.  Grab a cup of something yummy...sit back and remember...every picture is worth a thousand words (or more)....

May I add all of these blogs are brand new to me...so we will experience them together...let's take a look...

 All Day I Dream About Photography

your daily dose of photography

a little peek of what you will find...the best thing is is that you won't know what you are going to find day to day!

Vintage Finds The Best of Junkin Joe Part 1

Hi there...wishing you and yours a great Friday...getting a little bit better here...sure hope everyone out there can stay away from this little bug!  I also want to thank everyone for their kindness. We will be back to regular programming next week...but we do have a little post for you today entitled:

The Best of Junkin Joe!

Just 3 short months ago, Joe stopped by the Salvation Army while running errands on Saturday...came home with some wonderful treasures and his Friday blog segment was born (he is still loving it by the way). Starting next week...JJ is getting a new look!  So today I am featuring some of his best finds...hope you enjoy this little highlight...

 I do believe that this is my favorite of all of his finds...a gorgeous Pink Wedgewood Tea set including all the trimmings...

thankful thursdays

Morning my friends...I am dropping in for a moment...the flu still flows through the house but I just can't not at least say hello...so today's post is short and I promise there will be another digital download soon for you...but I know that you understand : )  I also want to apologize to everyone for my lack of communication and I promise that I will get back to myself next week : )

It is once again time for

Thankful Thursday

here at 

The Cottage Market

For those of you that are new here, every Thursday a random drawing is done...each comment left during the week is assigned a number and the the random chooser picks a number and that is our winner.  So leave those comments throughout the week : ) It is a little token from me to my blogger friends.

This week the winner is:

Art @ Home

This is a wonderful blog filled with all sorts of interesting projects....recipes and Art in life!  Hope you take a moment to check it out!  

Please send me your mailing address (thecottagemarket@gmail.com)

also...ATTENTION Colleen!  I know you are there...please send me your mailing address so I can send you your prize from last week 

Next weeks prize will include a set of these

Coffee Time Pins and who know what else???

Once again...so sorry for the brief post...know that I am thinking of you all and tomorrow if I can I will be posting 

The Best of

Hopefully the flu bug will leave us and we can get back to regular programming!  Thank you for understanding.

Sending tons of (germ free)

(((HUGS)))

to all!

Teacher and Mom Gift DIY Got a Pen?

Morning my friends.  How are you today.  

It seems as though the flu has hit my household...about 3:00 yesterday it struck from NO WHERE...so I am going to make this one a little short and sweet.  I hope you all stay well!

Here's a little simple project that anyone can do and is a perfect gift for Mom or for your favorite teacher...who doesn't need a pen...this one has a little Shabby Cottage feel but you can put your twist on it in OH SO MANY ways! 

What will you need?

Free Chevron Tags Digital and Printable

Morning one and all!  Sending wishes for a Terrific Tuesday. I have a little something for you today that I think you will enjoy...a set of 

Chevron Strip Tags

These can be used digitally on your blog as pictured in my little banner and they can also be printed out on card stock for use on whatever you would like!  Hope you enjoy them...the other half of the set will be with you soon!

Have a great day!

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Tons of  (((HUGS)))

Meatless Monday Creamy Peach & Banana Smoothie

It's Monday!  Hope you all had a great Holiday Weekend...are you ready for the week ahead?  A great way to start is with a delicious...healthy...creamy....Dreamy Smoothie!  It makes a perfect breakfast or lunch for anyone in the house! I also offer a few ideas on how to make it a bit more decadent without adding calories...so here is what we are serving up today...

 Thick & Creamy Peach and Banana Smoothie

 Ingredients:

20 Vegetarian Hard Boiled Egg Recipes...YUM!

My family and I would like to wish each and every one of you a Glorious 

Easter Morning...

 Hoping your day is filled with family, love and thankful hearts.

To those of you that are celebrating Pass Over...we send our heartfelt thoughts.

I know everyone is very busy this morning...so you might want to refer to this post later in the week!  This Sunday's Episode of

What's Cooking

is all about 

What to do with ALL those hard boiled EGGS!!!

Week in Review...Mixed Bag!

Hi there everyone...a very good morning to you.  I know you are all busy...especially today and I do believe that you might be egged out a bit : )  So I thought I would just bring you some random stuff today...no rhyme or reason...no theme...just a few things that I think you would have fun looking at and maybe trying!  So grab that cup of something yummy...put your feet up for a moment and take a peek!  Here's wishing you and yours a Wonderful Pass Over and a Blessed Easter

(I will still peek in tomorrow to say hi : )

Well I really try to bring you something that you might not have seen before...but when I saw this version of a Clay Petal Vase (Anthropologie Style) from

Centsational Girl

I had to share...this piece is gorgeous...simple in design but perfect for any decor...the perfect gift and more...take a peek and hop on over to her fabulous blog for the HOW TO!

 oh the possibilities!

Vintage and Thrifty Finds with Junkin Joe!

A very Good Friday to you.  As you can see we are getting a little face lift here at The Cottage Market...Keren from Free Pretty Things For You is busy creating...so there might be a little dust for the next week...she is fine tuning now : )  

It is once again time for another episode of

Junkin Joe

It is an unusual collection of goodies this week...he was a bit bummed because he did not come home with something Pink but he hopes you enjoy his little haul all the same!

 Let's start with my favorite...

Well he's not a dachshund but so darn cute anyway right...

Thankful Thursday and Free Rainbow Digital Ribbonsfor Scrappers and Bloggers

Morning my friends!  Hope you are doing fabulously!

It is once again time for

Thankful Thursday

here at 

The Cottage Market

For those of you that are new here at TCM...every Thursday we have a random drawing for a little gift...you are automatically entered by leaving a comment anytime during the week for any post.  Your comments are assigned a number and the random picker pics the number and viola!  It's just a little token of appreciation from me to my friends!

Like I told you last week...I hate that everyone can't win so we are including a free digital download every Thursday so everyone is part of the little celebration.  Let's start with that first...here's a download that has pizzaz... I think it is a good thing to have in your digital files (that is what we are going to try to do...build your files up with basics and fun!)

So today we give you a rainbow of ribbons...I know...a lot of color for pastelville lol!!! You get 2 versions...solid and journal spot.

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These are great for kid posts, scrapbook journaling and more!  Hope you enjoy! Once again...thank you for being you! (The pastel rainbow will be coming soon! : )

Well this weeks winner is simply called...

Lace Applique Necklace DIY

A very good morning to you all!  

I have to apologize for the simplicity of my project today...it has just been one of those weeks that just consume you...I am sure you know what I am saying...you have all been there...done that...I promise to pick up speed SOON.  I still hope you enjoy this little craft...it is easy and in the end...the final results are simply gorgeous (after you put your own spin on it as usual : )

Supplies you will need:

1 lace applique (these are available at fabric stores and readily available on Etsy and Ebay...in fact they are plentiful! Half the fun is finding the one that you love!

Then you will need your favorite type of chain...4 jump rings...a lobster clasp and assorted embellishments if you would like...they look gorgeous as is also!  I used some vintage buttons and little dabs of...I have to admit this because it works..HOT glue...so there is not need to run out and get something else.

Here we go!

Lace Applique Necklace

Time to create...

It's a Cinch Wrap Up Features!

Morning!

Well...the party is over...

and it is time to depart...

it was such a success even though it had a little late start...

our friends kept dropping by oh...and the goodies they carried...

creation after creation that would not make you harried...

the heart in each item will surely make you smile...

a trip through this list is like a cruise down the Nile...

so when you find yourself needing a last minute project...

and the time that you have defies all logic...

what will you do when you feel this tight pinch...

come check out all the goodies on

It's a Cinch!

Now...here's the hard part...every single post is glowing on the long list!  Each one was wonderful...everything was 
FAB U LOUS... 

and my friends:

Kelly from Eclectically Vintage

Linda from it all started with paint

Karah from the space between

Kari from Thistlewood Farm

 agree!

Here are just a few flashbacks of the celebration!

Thank you to EVERYONE!!!!

Let's start by waking everyone up with this adorable...cottage chic and shabby 

Pink Alarm Clock!

 When something does not fit your decor...No problem...its a cinch

to fix as you will see over at

Shabby Story 

 love it!

plus  you will see this cutie over there...I couldn't resist giving Bailey some air time...

Meatless Monday...Vegetable Medley with Creamy Cheesy Polenta

Good Morning...Here's wishing you all a wonderful Monday and a great week.  Meatless Monday is back!  Every day is meatless here and I hope some of the recipes that I share entice you to add a meatless meal to your week!  Today I have a simple recipe that is loaded with flavor.  It is inexpensive, hearty and truly yummy!  As with most of my recipes you have control...there are no exacts...just a good base and then you can use your own culinary paint brush to add the details... tailored to you and your families likes!  I really hope you give this one a try.  It's a great way to use up the vegetable odds and ends that seem to gather and form a little community in the fridge! So add some of your favorite veggies and have fun!

Bon Appetit!

Vegetable Medley and Creamy Cheesy Polenta

Vegetable Medley

here is what I used:

What's Cooking

Hi everyone...How are you this Sunday morning.  Hope you are all well and happy!  

Taking a little break from the "themes"...today I thought I would just share some of my favorite vegetarian recipes that I have found along the way on this vast internet universe!  Hoping you might see one that you want to try.  

So let's see

What's Cooking

From the kitchen of one of my absolute favorite food blogs...

Smitten Kitchen

Peanut Sesame Noodles

This dish is an absolute delight!  One that is worth trying...I actually marinate my tofu and bake it first...adds more depth of flavor but it is still perfect as is!  Hope you enjoy!

another fabulous creation from Smitten Kitchen is...

Mushroom Strudel