Beaujolais Nouveau

Thank you for reminding me Publix!  I will be looking for my bottle on the third Thursday in November!

Transition to Fall with Beaujolais

Every autumn, wine-drinkers get caught up in the frenzy of Beaujolais Nouveau, a bright, juicy red wine released for sale on the third Thursday of every November amid a flurry of celebratory hoopla. With jazzed-up labels on the bottles and lively banners in wine aisles, the wine makes its once-a-year splash, then all but disappears from the minds of wine drinkers. Made from the generously fruity Gamay grape, regular Beaujolais (as opposed to Beaujolais Nouveau) are wonderful wines. Their combination of fruitiness, brightness and a pleasantly soft mouth-feel makes them fantastic transition wines to sip in fall, to bridge the gap between zippy whites of summer and heavy, stew-worthy reds of winter. Beaujolais Nouveau vs. Beaujolais Not-Nouveau All Beaujolais wines are made in the Beaujolais region of France from the Gamay grape, and most all -- nouveau or not -- are made with a winemaking technique called carbonic maceration, in which entire bunches of grapes undergo fermentation. This process brings out the bright, juicy flavors so loved in the wine. The most obvious difference between Beaujolais and Beaujolais Nouveau is time. Nouveau means "new" and Beaujolais Nouveau is definitely a new wine -- one that travels from vine to glass in less than ten weeks. Relatively light and simple, Beaujolais Nouveau is the very definition of a party wine -- in fact, it was created to celebrate the year's grape harvest.

At their best, Beaujolais wines can be satisfying stand-ins for Burgundy lovers on a budget. Indeed, they possess the vivacious cherry-berry notes of Burgundy's great Pinot Noirs, as well as that wine's legendary silkiness. Enjoy all this, at a much lower cost than the great wines of Burgundy. Choosing a Bottle Finding a bottle can be tricky: It's not that there aren't plenty of Beaujolais wines on the shelves -- it's just that not all of them are labeled "Beaujolais." Some bottles are labeled by the name of the villages (locally know as crus) where the wines are produced. There are ten classified Beaujolais crus in all; however, ones you're most likely to spot include Moulin-à-Vent, Brouilly, Morgon, Fleurie and Régnié. Pair with . . . Friends Cheerful and charming, these wines simply brim with charisma. They're so fresh and approachable, that even white-wine drinkers fall for this red. They're like that friend you can always count on to warm up a crowd, whether it be an informal tailgate or a glamorous dinner party.

How to Make Vinyl Record Cut-Outs

Thank you Shae Hazelton for a step by step on Vinyl Record Cut outs!

Vinyl records used to be the only way to listen to recorded music in your home without a radio. Today, however, most vinyl records are sitting in dusty attics, long ago replaced with CDs and MP3 players. You can still use
those old records to spice up your home. It may not be with the music they play, but you can cut vinyl records to make all sorts of wacky shapes and silhouettes to decorate your home.

Step 1:

Draw a faint sketch of the outline you want to cut your vinyl record into. This makes sure your image will fit onto the record and gives you a guideline to follow. Use a light sketching media like chalk that is easily able to wash off after use.

Step 2:Set the vinyl record onto a hard, flat surface that you are not afraid to scratch. You may want to set it down on a large cutting board if you fear for your kitchen table or other surfaces.

Step 3:

Press a craft knife to the lines of your sketch. Press down hard and drag the knife over the line. Never attempt to lift up the vinyl record and make a sawing motion with your craft knife. Keep it flat on the cutting surface at all times.

Step 4:

Clean away all scraps or splinters of vinyl record that hand off your finished silhouette. Use some fine grade sandpaper on the very edges of the silhouette if any sharp edges remain.

Tips

Instead of cutting an old vinyl record, you can turn it into a clock or warp it so that it becomes a modern looking plate or bowl.

Warning

Always use caution when handling a craft knife. Keep your fingers away from the blade while you cut and never point the knife towards you or anyone else.

Always check the value of the record before you cut it. Some vinyl records are very valuable collectables. Once you destroy the record, it will be worth nothing as a collectable anymore.

Wear goggles as you cut the vinyl record. Small splinters may fly off the record, which poses a threat to the safety of your eyes.

Beware of sharp edges on the on the cut record. Small, sharp splinters also pose a threat. Wear gloves as you scoop up discarded shards of the vinyl record to throw away.

Things You'll Need:

Chalk

Craft knife

Cutting board

Sand paper

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I've been seeing allot of jewelry made from old records as well!

Skull Necklace

And check out Random Prefect's Etsy Shop for more!

Ah, to be Rich and Goth...

I would wear this dress everyday!!!

from Dracula Clothing

OH Marty!

I was asked to create a poster to frame with some of a client's Marty Robbins memorabilia from back in the day. I was given a signed program, photo and the gold guitar. This is what I created with a color copier and some scrapbook stickers. Did I mention that my husband busted out a Marty Robbins CD?

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Halloween Costumes

At the last minute I decided this weekend NOT to reuse last years costume at a party Saturday night.  I had an idea, Googled a little online, got some iron on letters, and came up with....

DEAD HIPSTER

Halloween Decor

Spent part of my Saturday dressing up the house for Halloween!  Here are a few crafts I made to add to my decor:

1. Halloween Lanterns: The idea came from my friend Rue de Vamp, the lanterns came from Pier 1 Imports clearance sale ($1.48 a piece)..... Here is my first, I have more I hope to finish this week

2. Halloween Wreath: The ribbon and sign came from a swap I was in, the wreath from Joannes and the feathers I had

3. Spookie Chandelier: I painted this at the last two craft nights and finally hung it!

And there you have it!  I love making my own decorations, so much more fun then buying them!

Scapular Art Dress

I am just in total AWE of this dress....

You can find it HERE on Etsy by Toolgrrl

Now I'm googling other ART DRESSES

Stamp Dress

Leaf Dress

Pea Pods Dress