Completely honored to have a DIY feature for Design*Sponge. One of the very first blogs I started to follow, and a long time favorite:) You can check out the full DIY for this hand stamped Wine & Cheese for two set here.
Here are three fun and fabulous Valentinte Projects and touches to get your creative minds going:)
Also, on the topic of love;)….have been completely amazed by some of the Spread the Love posts I have been reading. Totally uplifted by reminded how many good people there are out there. I needed that this week! Go see for yourself!
I was at my local grocery story Publix, and they always have these friendly sweet southern ladies cooking up something good for you to sample. I was in there to get peanut butter and bread, and came out with a basketful of ingredients to make this dish.
Its dangerous in there I tell you.
The moment I tasted this I knew I had to make it to share with my husband, and then with all of you, so here is my adapted version:) I will say, this is a recipe for risk takers;)
Ingredients:
1 red pepper
2/3 cup cilantro (coarsely chopped)
1 Ib. pork tenderloin
1/2 cup diced red onions
1/4 cup canola oil
2 Tbls. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbls. minced garlic
1 Tbls. Tomato paste
1 Tbls. water
2 naan flat breads (regular or garlic flavor)
1/2 tsp. salt (I always use sea salt for good flavor)
1/2 tsp. pepper
And wait for it….
6-8 oz. Key Lime Yogurt
(I know, sounds completely absurd but I promise it ties everything together magicly.
Now don’t make the same mistake I did and get whipped yogurt. argh.)
Steps:
1. Place red peppers, cilantro, onions, oil, paprika, cumin, garlic, tomato paste, and water into food processor or blender, and blend until smooth.
2. Preheat large saute pan on medium-high with a few tbls. of oil. Cut your pork into small pieces.
3. Place the pork in pan, season with salt and pepper, and saute until cooked through.
4. Reduce heat to low and add sauce; cook 1-2 minutes until warmed.
5. While that meat and sauce is warming pre-heat another skillet to warm your naan bread.
6. Cut your flat bread into fours on plates. Tope with meat and sauce mixture.
7. Drizzle yogurt on top of the meat and garnish with cilantro (optional of course).
Its fun to bring in a mediterranean inspired meal and give your tastebuds something new to try. Hope you enjoy!
I am so appreciative of you readers. The ones that take the time to visit and comment frequently AND the ones that are behind the scenes and always supportive. You are the reason I blog! So, I thought since February being the month of love and appreciation, I would bring you a giveaway that would knock your socks off:)
Hence, the THEIT Bossi Bag in Gravel. Its gotta be one of THE BEST designed camera bags I have ever laid eyes on. Beautifully designed on the outside, with loads of room and safe space for your camera + lenses on the inside. Much appreciation to the wonderful ladies of THEIT who have generously offered to give one lucky IHOD reader one of their very own!
TO ENTER (must be an IHOD subscriber or follower):
1. Visit THEIT and let us know which of their products catches your eye!
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES (Please leave a separate comment for each):
2. Like THEIT on facebook and let them know I sent you!
3. Blog, Tweet, or Facebook about the giveaway and let us know you did!
example tweet: Just entered the I {Heart} My Readers #giveaway over @inhonorofdesign for the Bossi Camera Bag from @THEITbags! http://inhonorofdesign.blogspot.com
Giveaway will end Monday night, February 13th at 10PM EST. Open to US/Canadian Readers. Must leave a valid blogger profile or email address in order to contact you if you are the winner. Best of luck!!
Style Word: I am one that doesn’t feel comfortable revealing my entire back to the general public, no matter how beautiful that backless dress may seem. But as I came across this dress that I couldn’t resist, I was determined to find an alternative. A way to address a backless dress: Wear a tank or cami in the same hue as the dress, and it will blend a little more naturally. Of course, this won’t work for every backless dress, but in this particular case, it did the trick!
If you plan on participating in the Spread the Love link up, the post is up for you to share your posts!
(Will resume The True Beauty Files link up next week. So get your outfit posts ready!)
P.S. You all are going to FLIP over tomorrow’s giveaway!! See you then!
The True Beauty Files:
A lookbook for the modern modeste.
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”
When February rolls around, this is the shop I find myself visiting more than any;)
And since Monday, we will be sharing how wespread the loveover at Megan’s blog, I am sharing here just a few ways I did so this week…
1. Got my lazy bones out of bed early to make Gabe some coffee and breakfast, and to have some time with him before he went off to work. So glad I did. He is extra cute in a tie.
2. Called a few good friends who I haven’t spoken with in too long.
3. Sent a surprise package to a sister.
4. We did Gabe’s favorite act of kindness….pay for the people behind us at the toll booth:)
5. The babes and I made some bread for the neighbors. (Little G loooves to help bake.)
I can’t wait to see what you all come up with! If you plan to link up Monday to this movement of kindness in the blogosphere, grab a button and link to Mackey Madness on Monday!
P.S. Notice some new changes around here? 🙂 Thanks to Ana of Blog Milk, I have a new link bar and post footer:) She was SO wonderful to work with! If you need any blog touch ups or design work, have a look at her new site!
P.S.S. I am guest posting today on A Newfound Treasure (awesome blog!) sharing a style and home trend I love:) Come visit!
I like to call my good friends and family “gems” because they are hard to come by, and they are of much value:) I thought this was a fun way to let them know…
A little motivation for me to take care of my skin and do my hair more often than once a week;) I really love all the do it yourself scrubs I have been seeing around the web. They are a natural and healthy way to take care of yourself without spending to much money! Double score.
Also, my friends, I promised myself I wouldn’t enter any contests for a while but much to my own dismay I spasticly entered Refinery29’s “Next Style Blogger” contest! Biting my nails over this. So, again, I am asking for your vote. Luckily this is really easy to do so. Just click the heart next to my photo in the contestants section (its easier to find me under the “popular contestants” tab for now)! You can vote for more than one blogger if you have a few faves like me! Thank you ever so much!
P.S. I do have a few amazing giveaways coming up for you readers in on of the month of love! 😉
