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Saturday, September 2, 2017

New In My Shop For Labor Day Weekend

Hi friends and happy Labor Day weekend! Well that sure went fast! Already I find myself making my inventory for Christmas, and I know I've been neglecting my blog, but you know how it is, life gets in the way. :)

As always, here's what's new in my Etsy shop so far this week. A few of these are repeat patterns and designs that I recently created that sold out quickly, so here's your second chance if you missed one the first time around. More on the way! Click the images to be taken to my Etsy shop for more details on each piece.

I hope you like them! Let me know what you'd like to see next!

If you've purchased from me and want to show off your jewelry please send me a photo of you wearing it and I would LOVE to feature it on my blog and/or my Dishfunctional Designs Facebook page!

Feel free to send me photos through Facebook or email them to me at sales@dishfunctionaldesigns.com or even through an Etsy message. I LOVE seeing folks enjoying what I make so send me those photos!

All items shown above are available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

Have a great week!
love,

Laura

My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

Check out my new jewelry instruction books and DVDs!

Learn how to solder and make unique jewelry!

Thursday, August 10, 2017

A Few New Designs For Fall

New Mandala floor pillow in Plum - available in square or round, 26" or 30"

Sometimes I spend hours choosing just the right colors for my designs. I guess when it comes to my work I can be a bit of a perfectionist, but I like the things I create to be just right. :)

I want my colors to pop and say hello...but not be too overbearing.

I draw each illustration by hand with pen and paper...

Pillow shams (set of two) - comforter and duvet covers also available

Wall tapestries - available in three sizes - 51" x 60", 68" x 80" and 88" x 104"

I'm in love with color. My favorite? All of them in one way or another.

Mandala floor pillow in Green

Close up detail of floor pillow

New! Backpacks!

New - Breathe Art Nouveau Mandala

Mandala in Gray - window curtains

Relax Mandala Tapestry - medium size shown

My Society6 shop

Have a great week!
love,

Laura

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Bacon, Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Crostini Recipe

Hi friends! In my last post I shared my recipe for Easy Fresh Tomato Basil Crostini and promised another version to follow. Here it is!

These are just amazing! These yummy crostini feature caramelized onions sauteed with mushrooms and thick cut bacon, and they are soooo yummy!

These lunch-sized crostini are meals within themselves. Just imagine the variations you could create! Think about asparagus, spinach, olives, different types of cheese; Swiss, goat cheese or bleu cheese... The combinations really are endless!

You will need:

Thick sliced bacon

Sweet onion or Vidalia onion
Fresh mushrooms
1 Tablespoon olive oil or butter
About 1/2 teaspoon of sugar

Baugette or long loaf crusty French bread

Flavored cream cheese spread (such as chive or vegetable flavor)

Mozzarella cheese

Baking sheet

Directions:

Wash and slice the mushrooms. Slice the onion - I like to slice it on the thin side. In a saucepan over medium heat, sautee the mushrooms and onion in 1 T of olive oil or butter.

Sautee until mushrooms become soft and onions start to become translucent. Stir in a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to help the onion become caramelized. Continue to cook until onions become golden brown, then remove from heat and set aside.

Fry bacon in a frypan until cooked through, then drain on paper towels.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Slice your baguette in half lengthwise, and then cut each half into 6" sections with a diagonal cut.

Spread each baguette section with a good coating of the flavored cream cheese spread and then place each on your baking sheet. My rule of thumb is not too thin and not too thick - but just right!

Now sprinkle each section with mozzarella cheese, as you would when making a pizza.

Next top each with a couple of spoonfuls of the onion & mushroom mixture and then with bacon.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes, just until mozzarella cheese melts.

Cool for 5-10 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers. I think they taste best at room temperature!

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Also check out: Fresh Tomato Basil Crostini

Have a great week!
love,

Laura

My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

Check out my new jewelry instruction books and DVDs!

Learn how to solder and make unique jewelry!

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Easy Fresh Tomato Basil Crostini Recipe

I think it's undeniable that one of the best parts of summer is availability of super-fresh produce. For me, it's one of the most enjoyable things in life.

No matter whether you grow your own or buy locally from your neighborhood farmer's market, what's important is that you take advantage of summer's bounty of amazing vegetables. This crostini recipe has many variations, and I will be sharing two of my favorites with you. Here is the first!

These lunch-sized crostini call for a few simple ingredients and are relatively quick and easy to make.

You will need:

Garden fresh tomatoes

Fresh basil (can use another herb if you prefer)

Baugette or long loaf crusty French bread

Flavored cream cheese spread (such as chive or vegetable flavor)

Mozzarella cheese

Baking sheet and oven

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Slice your baguette in half lengthwise, and then cut each half into 6" sections with a diagonal cut.

Wash and section your tomatoes and wash your herbs.

Spread each baguette section with a good coating of the flavored cream cheese spread and then place each on your baking sheet. My rule of thumb is not too thin and not too thick - but just right!

Now sprinkle each section with mozzarella cheese, as you would when making a pizza.

Top each with tomato slices...the photo above shows the basil too, but after baking these I found that if you put the basil on too soon it burns...so bake these with only the tomato, and then add the basil about half way through baking.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes, until mozzarella cheese melts.

Cool for 5-10 minutes. I think they taste best at room temperature!

Fresh Tomato Basil Crostini

Stay tuned...

Next up: Bacon, Mushroom & Carlmalized Onion Crostini

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Have a great week!
love,

Laura

My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

Check out my new jewelry instruction books and DVDs!

Learn how to solder and make unique jewelry!