happy halloween

monday {menu}

S P O O K Y  B O O 

brownies

I N G R E D I E N T S  

1

box {1 lb 6.25 oz} Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 

1 1/4

cups Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy creamy white frosting {from 16-oz container}

16

large marshmallows 

Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel {from 0.68-oz tube}

S T E P S

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F {325°F for dark or nonstick pan}. Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray. Make brownies as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch square pan. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. For brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
• 2

  Heat frosting in microwavable bowl uncovered on High 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until frosting can be stirred smooth and fluid. If frosting becomes too firm while decorating, microwave 5 seconds; stir.
• 3

  Top each brownie with 1 large marshmallow. Spoon 1 tablespoon frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Let stand until frosting is set, about 30 minutes. Use black gel to make eyes and mouths.

happy sunday...

5 minutes

I can't take my eyes off this little office space... It's absolutely perfect from head to toe! The white semi-gloss cabinets, classic  wood floors, small white orchid, loving family photos,   simple flat roman shade to the bamboo desk chair! Nothing fancy at all... L O V E!  I know this little space is probably just off the kitchen and staged for this picture... But it's done just right.  I do dream that my office space would look like this. Reality is I have piles of paper {organized} and stuff {wood samples/fabric} all around. I try my hardest to leave my desk very organized and clean after each work day. I do take the trash out and throw any unnecessary junk away and sharpen my pencils before I leave my office for the day. Truth! My dad always taught me, take 5 minutes at the end of your day and clean up your mess because the next day that you sit down at your space it needs to be clean and organized to start your new day off just right... Fresh, clean and ready to conqure the world! I think I can do just that {wink}... Off to go clean my office space! What are your plans for this Saturday?   

such a good combo

Carrot and Zucchini Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2cups all-purpose flour
• 1teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4teaspoon baking soda
• 2eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 1/2cups shredded carrot
• 1medium zucchini, shredded (1 cup)
• 3/4cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2cup raisins
• 1/2cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2cup cooking oil
• 1/4cup honey
• 1teaspoon vanilla

• Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. In another large bowl stir together eggs, carrot, zucchini, brown sugar, raisins, walnuts, oil, honey, and vanilla. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Spread batter into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  2. Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Frost with Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting. Cut into bars.
  3. Makes 36 bars.

  Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting

  
  

  Ingredients

  • 18 ounce package cream cheese, softened

  • 1cup powdered sugar

  • 1teaspoon finely   shredded lemon peel or orange peel (optional)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

    
    

    
    

the classics

Hello blogger friends... I'm back! Well at least for today I am. I know its been a little while, but I'm kind of in a blogging rut. I feel like I have so much to tell you all, but every time I go to write it down I  feel kind of silly for sharing. I'm not sure if I want to share with you all everything, but sometimes I feel like I need to for a good release. Weird I know... But totally the truth on my end. This is supposed to be a design blog right? Not a spill the beans about life blog. Ha Ha Maybe I should turn this blog into a reality design blog therapy session! lol I feel like you're all my friends and would totally understand. Hey, we've all been there... And or are going through the same things! I know all my problems and concerns and build ups are a little thing called, "L I F E". But, on a positive note I got a B-12 shot this morning {love it}, all the doors arrived at my house and they're leveling the floors to lay all the new wood flooring. So excited... Because that means our remodel is almost done! Well,  On a design note here are some pretty classic pictures that will definitely bring a smile to all of your faces... ENJOY! 

happy sunday...

Do you have a fall bucket list? I saw on Tuckernuck's Instagram account this morning that they got all of their employees together and made a bucket list.  How fun is that!  I absolutely love that idea... Well, as you all know I am the only employee here at the rustic rooster, so here's my list {this is for the month of October} ...

1.) Clean out every closet in my house {eliminate}
2.) Take a cooking class
3.) Not spend money on clothes for 1 month 
4.) Write in my journal everyday 
5.) Workout 5 days a week {sculpt and run}
6.) Eat really really healthy {no sugar or carbs}
7.) Get a new car 
8.) Train for a running race with Taylor {5k}
9.) Carve pumpkins 
10.) Have a fall dinner with dear friends {outside}

What's your October bucket list... 

Please share!