Smokey Cajun Spice Blend

Smokey Cajun Spice Blend

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1/4 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chipotle powder

You can simply mix these together and store in an airtight jar or if you prefer, blend them in a blender until fine.  If this is too spicy, omit the chipotle powder and only add 1 teaspoon of the hot red pepper flakes.


This spice is great for fish, poultry, vegetables or mixed into a dipping sauce!
 ENJOY

December Featured Item - Butterfly Book Page Necklace

Butterfly Book Page Necklace

The image within this focal bead is an acid free artwork from a birds and flowers collection that is carefully applied onto a vintage book page. It is then sealed with gold, silver or copper enamel to protect the artwork.  Bails are then crafted and attached in order to hang from your choice of 18-24" stainless steel ball chain. A dangling bead in your choice of pink, purple, blue, red, or black is added for more movement and sparkle.

18-24" stainless steel ball chain
Focal bead and dangle are approx 2 1/2"

The book pages I use are original (not photo copies). They are from a vintage book called "Birds That Every Child Should Know" published in1907 by Neltje Blanchan.

Each necklace pendant is one of a kind (OOAK)
* book page is original
* image placement varies
* enamel sealant varies

Necklace is packed in a post-consumer, recycled box with soft fiber fill, then shipped USPS

 

Our Waterfront Vacation - What happened the third day surprised us!

Waterfront Vacation Rental – Port Angeles/Sequim, WA

That’s what we typed into the search bar on VRBO (vacation rental by owner), the image above caught our eye!  We have been visiting the Sequim area for several years, so re recognized this picture to be the cliffs that over look the Strait of Jaun de Fuca.  

Chair made from a log

We arrived Thursday, Nov. 27th and settled into our cabin in the woods.  The kids explored the surroundings while we unpacked - they came running into the cabin to tells us about the trails leading down the cliff, the chair made out of a log, and how awesome the cabin is!! After getting some supplies in Port Angeles we decided to take the hike down the cliff to the water before the Seahawk game starts.

looking toward Port Angeles

walking the private trail to the beach

The owners built this trail on their property, its 1 of only 2 trails leading to the beach in the entire area!!

Here we are!!

the tide was out enough to walk the beach

looking toward Sequim

The trail is a little slippery with fall leaves and mud from the rains the day before.  It started to rain on us so we headed back to the cabin.  Our first day here was PERFECT...and the Seahawks won!!

The second day we woke to deer in the field next to us then we drove to Rialto Beach (about an hour away).  When we left the cabin it was raining and cold.  At the beach it was SUNNY!!  We love this beach, flat skipping rocks are everywhere, the waves are big, dramatic and sound like a train hitting the shore,  and beautiful giant driftwood trees litter the coast.  If you go, don't bother going to La Push - in our opinion its dirty, nasty and no parking.

I said it was sunny, I didn't say it was warm :).  We had a great time climbing the driftwood, searching for shells & rocks and dodging rogue waves!  

Our third morning we woke to SNOW!!!!  Most of Washington got snow this same morning,  however we just didn't expect is at this low of elevation.  We bundled up a little warmer and headed to Lake Crescent, we wanted to walk the Discovery Trail and hike to Marymere Falls.  The roads were a little icey in places through out Port Angeles, but the scenery was wonderful!!

see the deer?

deer

A perfect vacation - thank you Stewart for taking me to my favorite spots, and for letting Kyle bring a friend!!  

If any of you are interested in the cabin we rented, follow this link.  If you have any questions, comments or just want to know us, please like us on FB :)