These aren’t really cupcakes, they’re two-bite brownies with icing. Lemon cream cheese and coffee chocolate icing. And really, these are too sweet. The brownies are so rich they don’t need anything else, but I was reading Bakerella‘s great blog and saw that it is cupcake week on the Martha Stewart show so I was inspired to add some icing. Well, if you look at Martha Stewart’s favorite cupcakes here, you can see what all the cupcake hubbub is about. Pretty and self-contained, cupcakes are delectable little works of art. I think I need to do more research.
Make it Monday
Etsy Finds Friday
Clockwise from top left:
Japanese fabric from Karaku Tokyo, $10.50.
Loretta by Morninglori, $42.
Anna Ruby King gift cards (detail), set of 2 for $11.50.
Happy Cloud and Elephant Slippers from Alfalfa, $30.
Soy candles by Karen’s Soaps, $3 each.
Girl’s Skirt from Mary Elizabeth’s, $30.
Moon Raker Turning turned cedar nesting bowls, $225.
Vintage Simplicity pattern from Sunshine Annie Fabrics, $12.59.
Melly & Me Pussycat Bag, $25.
A few project ideas
A few quick projects from my blog surfing:
Butterfly Collage from Ali Edwards.
Framed dresses collage from old baby clothes at Alexa Lett.
Basket Pincushion from Zakka Life.
Cute and quirky pillow from Loobylu.
Pipe cleaner rings from Glitter Goods.
Monarch Monograms Sale
I rarely use this blog to directly promote my business and it feels a little strange to do this, but I’m working on a new business idea so there’s a sale in my shop! Visit Monarch Monograms to see all sale items.