Yummy Slice

I was pottering around & watching Twitter (as you do!) when I spotted a tweet from @EPtreasures that mentioned Arnotts Lattice biscuits. It immediately brought to mind a recipe that I remember from my childhood involving said bikkies.

It's a rich slice, so I only ever remember Mum making it for special occasions, but super simple. And you only need a little bit, so you don't feel too bad about eating it. (excuse the vague instructions.  Mum was never one to "follow" a recipe per se. Am sure she probably "stole" it from someone else along the lines anyway...)

Cream Cheese Slice (such a creative name!)

• 2 pkts Lattice biscuits
• 250g castor sugar
• 250g unsalted butter
• 250g Philadelphia cream cheese
• 1 dessertspoon of gelatine dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 tsp vanilla essence

Take a lamington tin lined with baking paper & cover base with Lattice biscuits. Cream butter & sugar together. Add cream cheese, vanilla & gelatine mix. Pour this mixture over the biscuits. Top with another layer of biscuits & refrigerate until set. Serve by cutting into small squares & dusting with icing sugar.

Wednesday Wishlist

Yesterday was December 1st, so traditionally our Christmas decorations went up. My tree is decorated in blue & silver, a combination that I still love to this day. I'm thinking I might colour coordinate my gift wrapping with it this year too.

Blue & Silver Snowflake Ornament... by tianarutledge

Let It Snow Flatnotes... by BluLima

Joyeux Noel Hang Tags... by PaperEclectiques

Drawstring Gift Bags... by CreativeChics

Treasuries

It's been a bit quiet on this front. But thanks to everyone who has included VanillaPixie in the last week!!

DUST Off The Christmas Stockings... curated by Maddo

DUST Stocking Stuffers... curated by hundredsofbuttons

Golden Delights... curated by michvanetta

Stuff Your Stocking... curated by craftycrackpot

Summer Lovin'... curated by BonTons

Tweet Tweet... curated by with2ns

Treasury

Kookie Kids... curated by sunweeds

New Ideas...

My poor blog has been greatly neglected of late. I have a trip to Brisbane to catch up with my sister in a week's time, so I've been getting organised for that. But, as always seems to happen, ideas & inspiration strike at the most unexpected times. And I can't ignore that rush!!

I was looking at Mandy's blog, and felt inspired by her gorgeous coin purse project. Now, this is no straight-forward inspiration. I can't sew. I haven't sewn since Year 7 Home Economics class (ahem... 17 years ago!)

But, not one to shy away from a challenge, I figured I'd give it a go. Well, I am hooked. Fun & simple, this sort of sewing was designed for someone like me  :)

Then the idea grew... and grew... and grew. I am still working on the finer details, but all will be revealed soon.

Celebrate... with a SALE

There is lots to celebrate here this weekend. Daylight Savings kicks off tomorrow night (yay for longer days!), it's a holiday long weekend and the NRL football grand final takes place on Sunday evening (and my team are playing - woot!)

So, what better way to celebrate than with a sale?

Vanilla Pixie is offering 30% off EVERYTHING - yes, you read that right - in store (postage excluded). I will refund via PayPal, or simply wait for a revised invoice. Easy!

I will be adding lots of new stock over the weekend, so keep checking back. Perhaps this is the perfect time to pick up some Christmas gifts...

Wishlist Wednesday

Hooray, my hair is finally long enough to actually do something with it. It's been a long time coming though. I shaved it all off for the Leukaemia Foundation's Shave for a Cure in March 2008!

So, I've had plenty of time to browse Etsy for some fabulous hair accessories. These are some of my faves...

Mod Headband in Black, Red & White by whatkatiedidnext

Trio of Ponytail Holders by feliciafairy

Lilac Melange Comb by realisationcreations

Velvet Bow in Yellow by HopelesslyDevoted

West German Mosaic Hair Pins by michvanetta