Google's Xmas Gift to the world

http://www.google.com/landing/thankyou/2010/

I cant embed the video, so you will need to click in the link and watch! :)
AMAZING!

One of the most talented people that I've ever met

Watch for yourself...

Ideas for Xmas pressies

Hi People,


Xmas is just in the corner...Where did the year go?


Anyways, I was thinking about some ideas for xmas pressies and I come up with the following friendly product (Friendly because I know all owners and a little bit of advertisement for free for your friends doest not  hurt anyone right?) Everything can be bought online, from the comfort of your house. 


SJA ACCESSORIES
SJA ACCESSORIES is a passionate and vibrant family business, proudly Australian owned and operated.  We specialise in importing exquisite hand-made bangles and fashion accessories fit for any occasion. Our various collections offer versatility and unbeatable value for money .....  making it easy to spoil yourself.

 

Vazu Australia

It’s time to forget about the vases you know and open up to a whole new and exciting concept, where nothing is like what it seems. Although they appear to be made of crystal or glass, they are actually made from a unique form of plastic.
They come folded absolutely flat for you to take them anywhere easily. The vases are strong, durable, washable, reusable and even friendly to the environment. 

 

       

Female for Life

Activewear For Real Women with Real Curves

No matter what your body shape, we know you want to keep healthy and look good while you do it. We also know as a real woman with normal curves, you're looking for activewear that flatters your shape and makes you feel sexy while still letting you move easily and comfortably.

                              

  

Happy shopping!

Is this the end?

We’re Running Out Of Chocolate - Are we?

At the rate we’re going, chocolate is going to be a rare – and extremely pricey – commodity within the next 20 years. Somebody needs to light a fire under those Oompa-Loompas, stat.

The problem’s easy to explain, and much harder to fix. According to the Cocoa Research Association, we’re consuming more chocolate than we’re producing cocoa. Which means, eventually, we’re going to run out.

Cocoa’s notoriously difficult to harvest, meaning more and more small-scale West African growers – who make an average of 80 cents per day – have little incentive not to turn to more lucrative crops, likrubber, or give up farming altogether in favour of more stable opportunities in cities.

What will the shortage mean? $10 Snickers bars, sooner than you think. Pretzels given out for Halloween. Or more lollies made from carob, a poor substitute for the sweet and sticky real deal. And a tectonic shift in how we view our mochas, according the Nature Conservation Research Council’s John Mason:

“In 20 years chocolate will be like caviar. It will become so rare and so expensive that the average Joe just won’t be able to afford it.”

But don’t lose hope! Both Hershey and Mars Inc have sequenced the cacao genome, meaning more resilient trees could be in our future. And 20 years seems like enough time to figure out how to incentivise farmers appropriately.

Still, though, just in case, my Cadbury Cream Egg stockpiling starts now

From gizmodo

The 2nd tablespoon of sugar

Yesterday I posted about the cuttest measuring spoons and you can read all about it here!

But there is more. From the same Anthropologie store.
These ones cost AUD 19.60 (plus shipping) and are dishwasher safer.
In their words:
When your recipe calls for a dash of cheer and a tablespoon of charm, reach for these sweet spoons; each red-tipped handle features a floral motif and a little bird for good measure.

1 tablespoon of sugar

Every single recipe has measures.
And I would dare saying that ALMOST every single recipe has Spoon measures. Sometimes half tea spoon.
So how do we know what is a half tea spoon? Well, we use measuring spoons.
and why not have very fashionable ones?

This ones come from ANTHROPOLOGIE, this cute little store that (YES! YES!) delivers also to down under.
They cost AUD $26.13 (plus shipping). These ornate spoons seem fit for plate-side glory. Nevertheless, they perform their kitchen-based apportioning with grace.

When technology meets cooking skills...

that's what happens:




Oh, I love this video!
:) I think the author is brilliant

Hope you enjoy it as well.

Love,

Vic

Where are my keys?

Do you often ask (yourself or someone else) have you seen my keys?

The best solution to avoid that key hunting when you are really late and can't afford to waste 5 minutes looking for your keys all over the house is very very simple:
Get yourself a key holder!
Here are some cute cute suggestions and where to buy it:

4 Silverware Coathooks Modern Decor Recycled art with forks

This one is more of a coat hanger but I am sure you can put your keys.

Find out more HERE

Rooster Coat hooks or Key hooks

This Rooster key holders would look amazing in any kitchen in my humble opinion.

Find out more HERE

Cottage Decor Wall Hooks MAIL KEY ORGANIZER Black

This one is Genious. You can put your mail also. 

In my house would work perfectly.

Find out more HERE

You gotta loooove vintage

How cute is that?

(Just for the record) I love everything that is Vintage and I am definitely buying this one:

(Description from the manufacturer)

These two vintage-look coasters are made from new "Home Ec" fabric from Michael Miller. They are lined with Insul-Bright thermal, heat resistant lining. The same fabric is on the reverse side. These are value priced because the sizes didn't turn out exactly the same! (One measures 4-1/2 inches wide and 5-1/2 inches high, and the other measures 4-3/4 inches wide and 5 inches high.) However, they are so cute and functional! Made from high quality new fabric and machine washable.

They can be bought HERE

Vanilla Sugar Cookies with Blue Glace Icing

That post comes from The Crafty Penguin, and it looks so cute:

The cookies

Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup butter (if you are using unsalted butter, add 1/2 tsp salt)

1 cup sugar

1 large egg

2 tsp vanilla

Prep. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Step 1. In mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. (I like to slice the sticks of butter to make the mixing easier.)

Step 2. Mix in egg and vanilla.

Step 3. Add flour cup-by-cup.

Step 4. Split dough into 2 parts. Form each into a brick. Sandwich each brick between two sheets of wax paper, then roll each brick into a sheet using 1/4 inch cookie slats. Refrigerate dough sheets for 20 minutes before cutting shapes. Save dough scraps to make a third sheet of cookies.

Step 5. Bake cookies for about 14 minutes at 350 degrees F. Cookies are done when they start to turn golden on the edges. Transfer cookies to racks to cool.

NOW THE ICING:

Ingredients:

4 cups powdered sugar

6 tbs milk

6 tbs light corn syrup

1 tsp clear vanilla extract

Step 1. Mix ingredients together until smooth. Icing should be thin, forming a drizzle. This consistency is the flood icing, the background for the cookies. Split icing into several bowls - one for each color. Dye icing to the desired colors. (I left one bowl white and used Wilton Royal Blue for the other two, one with more food coloring than the other.)

Transfer half the icing from each bowl to squeeze bottles to flood the cookies. (Make sure to leave enough in the bowls for the piping icing.) To make the background of the cookies, make a pool of icing in the center of the cookie, then use the back of a spoon to spread the icing towards the edges.

Step 2. Half the icing is left in each of the bowls. This will become the piping icing. Mix powdered sugar into each bowl until icing is the consistency of toothpaste. Transfer icing to piping bags and decorate. 

Her TIP here: Wait until the flood is nearly dry to go for second layers.

Imagine the possibilities of colors and draws! 

No need for explanation

That's an awesome Idea.
Maybe I should do the same and keep the photos in my camera as well.
No need for explanation, just look to the photos and tell me what you think!
Then I found the Guy's blog Here

If I only knew that before I got Married

When you have your engagement party, or wedding party coming, you have to write Invitations, and then, you have to write thank you letters.
In my case, a lot went via post, meaning our address needed to be written again and again and again.

I wish my friend from "All by Ju" would have posted that before.
Those are the cuttest rubber stamps I've ever seen before and can be bought here. I must say it is not the cheapest thing on EARTH, but it is exclusive and cute, cute, cute, so it's definitely worth it.

Maybe I will find an excuse and by one myself.

Love,
Vic

the 5 Minutes chocolate cake in a mug

What about that for a Saturday treat?

This  is sooo good.
And very easy to make.

Ingredients:
4 tbsp of flour
2 tbsp of sugar
4 tbsp chocolate powder / Cocoa
1 egg
3 tbsp of milk
3 tbsp of oil - Some people say use less oil to get less oil flavour. Its about making trials
3 tbsp of chocolate chips (Optional)
a small splash of vanilla extract
a Mug, obviously

Method:

1.	Add all dry ingredients to the mug, and mix well with a fork
2.	Crack the egg and add it to your mug. Be sure to mix it well to avoid any pockets of flour in the corners. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the vanilla essence. Mix it again.
3.	Pop your mug into the microwave & zap for 3 minutes on maximum power (1000watt). The cake will rise up over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed. Wait until the cake stops rising, and sets in the mug.
4.	If necessary, run a knife around the sides of the mug, and tip the still warm cake out of the mug and onto a saucer.