Coasters

These Doily Coasters are made from 100% cotton yarn.  They do a great job at absorbing drips or spills from reaching your table.  A fun hostess or co-worker gift...Don't forget, the holidays are coming!

Crocheting already...?

(Coffee Cozy - $12.00)

As I sit here crocheting through a nasty rain storm, I am reminded of autumn temperatures & cozy moments sipping my latte'.  Fall will be here before we know it!  Time to plan for the holidays - yikes.

I will be adding a few new colors of Coffee Cup Cozies to the shop soon.  This Speckled Tan Cozy is soft & has a simple bow attached.  A great gift for your coffee buddy or co-worker!

* These designs are my original work & may not be copied or reproduced without my permission.

Bows...

New for Valentine's Day.  A sweet red bow on your to-go-cup.  Surprise your sweetie with a cup of coffee dressed in this special Cup Cozy!

* These designs are my original work & may not be copied or reproduced without my permission.

New Doily Coasters

What a sweet gift idea for Valentine's this year.  Or simply a great way to add a little whimsy to your own kitchen table...!

These 'Graceful Doily' Coasters are made from 100% cotton yarn & will do a great job at absorbing drips or spills from reaching your table.

They make me smile!

Snow.....?!

Today has been a snuggly day at my house!  My little boy has a cold & just needs to hang out with mom.  On top of that, we've been hit with a 'nor-easter-winter-storm' that has found us snow-bound for the day.  A surprise snow-storm will always brighten the spirits around here!  Of course, it's really wierd for PA to get a snow storm of this magnitude in October, but what-cha-gonna-do?!  Guess we'll crochet some new things, make hot chocolate & snuggle...!

Crochet Butterscotch

Chunky Butterscotch 'Sweet Beans'

This Chunky Butterscotch Cup Cozy will be perfect for your fall get-togethers!

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Chunky Natural Cozy

I've got a bunch of these piling up around here...!  Another new color to the collection - Chunky Natural Oatmeal 'Sweet Beans' Cup Cozy for the fall/winter months.  Oh, these are so chunky & thick - they just make me want to snuggle up...

Cup Cozy...

Golden Mustard Coffee Cozy found in this treasury...

"Pumpkin Chai Latte"
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI3MjUxMzd8OTI4MzUwODM4/pumkin-chai-latte

Chunky Coffee 'Costume'...?

Thick & Chunky Bark Cozy

These Thick & Chunky Cup Cozy's have become one of my favorites.  And when I say "Thick", I really mean it!  They have oversized flowers made of organic cotton & my new wood bark buttons - so cute!  This is the perfect gift for fall, as we start to 'dress-up' our coffee cups for Halloween!  The adults need to have fun, too.  Enjoy the chilly temps with your favorite drink.

Apples in my Cake

Diced Apple Cake w/ Streusel Topping

I love to bake throughout the fall season.  There are so many farmers markets and pick-your-own farms in my area.  Pumpkins & Apples are at the top of my list this time of year. 

This Diced Apple Cake is a family favorite - not sure where my grandmother got it .  It just warms my heart to make it.  This recipe freezes well, when you need to use up lots & lots of apples.  It is good warm or cold. I like it best, cold, the next day, after all of the flavors have been able to blend together!  There are lots of apples packed into this cake - Serve with fresh whipped cream!

To make this yummy treat for your family, you will need:

Diced Apple Cake

3/4 cup, Unsalted Butter (soft)
1 1/2 cups, Raw Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp, Vanilla
2 1/2 cups, All-purpose Flour
1 tsp, Salt
1 tsp, Baking Soda
4 cups, Diced Apples (crunchy)
1/2 cup, Chopped Walnuts
1/2 cup, Raisins (optional)


Cream the butter, sugar, eggs & vanilla together. Sift together the flour, salt & baking soda. Add the butter mixture to the flour mixture & stir together until just combined. Now, add the apples & nuts. (This batter is thick, but don't worry - it bakes up so moist & yummy!)

Crumb Topping:
1/3 cup, Brown Sugar
1/3 cup, Raw Sugar
1 tsp, Cinnamon
1/2 tsp, Ground Ginger
1/8 tsp, Salt
1/2 cup, Softened Butter
1 3/4 cup, All Purpose Flour
 
Combine all of these ingredients into a bowl & mix with a fork or with your hands.

Grease a bundt pan & evenly fill with the Batter, then pile the Crumbs on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.  Insert a cake tester into the cake to make sure it comes out clean before taking out of the oven. 

I usually drizzle a little icing on the top when the cake has cooled (optional).  This recipe is all about the consistency you are comfortable with.  If it's too thick to drizzle, add more milk to thin it out.

Drizzle:
1 1/2 cups, Powdered Sugar
3 oz, Cream Cheese (soft)
2 Tbls, Milk (maybe more)
1 tsp, Vanilla
1 Tbsp, Melted Butter

Fun for Fall....

Thick & Chunky Sweet Beans Cup Cozy's are on their way!  Oh my - These Chunky Cozy's have stollen my heart with their fluff.  You know you are grabbing something thick & snuggly when you hold one of these.  I can't wait for you to try them.  Working on Butterscotch, Bark Brown, Harvest Pumpkin, Fisherman Cream, etc.  Most of them will match the new Sweet Chunky Neck Cowls that are being added to the shop.  Get 'em now, so you won't be left holding a steaming hot (naked) cup of coffee!!!  Do you like them with the flower & button or not?

Coffee Filters

More Reusable Coffee Filters were made & shipped out today.  Things come & go from my shop - most of them are not even sold on line - they are sold to friends & people I meet locally!  Oh well, doesn't matter how you sell it, right?!! 

I love the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle concept.  Although it's just a little part, it feels so good.

Fall Cozy's

It's a rainy day here, but an order of Sweet Beans Coffee Cup Cozies are leaving anyway!  I hope they are loved wherever they go!!

I invision your cup Dressed-Up for Halloween & filled with a Pumpkin Spice latte'!!

Chocolate Cup Cozy

My Sweet Beans Chocolate Cup Cozy was featured here - "A Little Taste of Cocoa"

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA1MDY0fDg1MjQwMjk5MQ/a-little-taste-of-cocoa

It's a Cozy day...!

I find myself with heavy thoughts today...Although this blog is a little venue for me to share my crafts, occasionally my thoughts & ideals get in here too!  My thoughts are caught up in the frustration of negative comments & narrow mindedness of people around me.  I wish that I could openly share & make a difference without the critical comments I hear around me!  It's hard to make a difference when all I see is people hanging on to their old ways with no need for change.  Guess this has bothered me for years & it's rearing it's ugly head again.  I've spent time journalling my thoughts, & realize that I need to move past these attitudes I am surrounded with & think positively.  We aren't supposed to spend our days daunted by others, but encouraging them instead.  I suppose I can't change anyone but myself...?! God is good & always has a plan.  Be careful how your attitude & words affect others - this is a good lesson for me, as I assess my own actions (Ephesians 4).

I need to curl up with a Hot Steamy Cup Java & yarn this afternoon!  The weather here has surprised us with bright warm sun & gentle breezes - wow - how encouraging!

This Spicy Pumpkin Cozy & a Natural Cozy were added to the shop today.  Enjoy!

Golden Mustard Cup Cozy

Well, this may be my newest favorite color of the season (for now)!  Pared with the Creamy Ivory Flower & Coconut Button, it is just so cozy & sweet - Perfect for my steaming hot Pumpkin Drink of the day!

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Review & Giveaway!

My new friend Em, at NothingElseMatters, is doing a free giveaway of one of my Classic Coffee Cup Cozy's.  I would love for you to support her blog & participate in her free offer - http://nothingelsematters-em.blogspot.com/.  And I want to thank her especially for her kind words & sweet spirit.  Thanks Em for putting a little bit of fun in my dreary day!

National Holiday!

Did you know that it's NATIONAL COFFEE DAY???????

Free Shipping (within the u.s.) in my shop today until sometime tomorrow!
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Morning Mug Wrap

Well, these are a ton of fun.  This MUG Wrap Cozy is meant for your morning mug of coffee.  The Mug Wrap Cozy is a bit longer than a cup cozy, to accomodate the width of a breakfast mug. 

Most of these new designs are being made from my stash of Wool Yarns. They are easy to wash & keep ready for your next hot drink!  I hope you enjoy these new additions to my collection of Cozy's.

Mug 'Wrap'

Yes, they are finally here! I've been wanting to do a Cozy Mug Wrap for the longest time. Everytime I make one that fits over the handle of the mug, it's a bit too high for my liking. This is a wrap around style that will button around your mug & the height of the Cozy shouldn't interfere with your lips! These Mug Cozy's are flexible enough to fit a few different mug styles. The button fits snuggly into the stitches & allows you to get it as tight as you need it to be.

Of course, this is a great way to decorate your morning coffee mug, differentiate your mug from the others in the office, & absorb the little sip spills that dribble down the mug - but it will also protect your hands from the heat of the boiling hot mug (if you are the type to hold on to the mug instead of the handle...?) However you use it, it's a fun addition to your morning addiction! Change up the color to be seasonal.

To clean, simply hand wash in warm water with a mild detergent and lay flat to dry in order to retain shape.