And the winner is......

 

We have another winner. The lucky person will receive the fabulous tutu, fairy wings, headband and purse from Enchanted Wishes, shown in the photo above. Won't playtime/dress-up be fabulous!

Congratulations Stacy! Please email us with your address so we can contact Enchanted Wishes and have the prize shipped to you. (itswrittenonthewall@gmail.com) We would love to see the lucky little girl all dressed up in her new tutu!

{Free Printable} Easter Egg Holders

It won't be long until you get together with your family for Easter egg dying.  What Fun  you will have!  Get all your Easter must-haves together early and sit back and relax until Easter arrives. I designed these 8 egg holders (two sheets) for you to download and enjoy.  Print onto cardstock on the presentation print level and cut out wraps.  Wrap around your colored eggs and secure with glue or tape. Enjoy!

Our free Easter printables will be released again a few weeks before 2013 Easter.  Check back then.

...Yes it's that time of year again

Yippee........ Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night, or Sunday morning if you're daring.(Wouldn't want to be late for church?)

Daylight Savings time is upon us!

Some people really hate it, some people really love it. Which one are you, a lover or a hater  you and why. It's a very interesting subject!

Are you a CHOCOHOLIC? Try This "Over the Top" Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Are you a Chocoholic?  Yes/No? Well, you just met one. You're stranded on a tropical island with only one food choice?  Yes, you guessed it, I would have to choose chocolate.......I'm sharing the absolute best recipe for Chocolate Pudding EVER!  Do I sound excited about this recipe. It is to die for. It's from a Hershey Chocolate cookbook so you know it has to be great.  Makes this recipe and "people will cheer"  Some of them may even clean up their rooms without being asked! The recipe says to refrigerate it before eating....are you kidding. It tastes the best served slightly warm. There's no putting it in the refrigerator. Get your pencils out....here's the recipe.

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE PUDDING

   

2 bars ( 1 ounce each) Hershey’s unsweetened Baking chocolate, broken into pieces

2 1/2 cups milk, divided

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 egg yolks, slightly beaten

1 tablespoon butter (do not use margarine)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Pecan halves ( optional)

1. Combine chocolate and 1 1/2 cups milk in medium saucepan;  cook over low heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth

2. Stir together sugar, cornstarch and salt in medium bowl; blending remaining 1 cup milk and egg yolks.  Gradually stir into chocolate mixture.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.  Boil one minute, stirring constantly.

3.  Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla.  Pour into bowl; press plastic wrap directly onto surface.      Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until cold.  Just before serving, garnish with sweetened whipped cream and     pecans, if desired

Enchanted Wishes and a Give-a-Way

(Check-out the GIVE-A-WAY at the bottom of the Article)

We are very happy to be featuring "Enchanted Wishes" on our blog.  Who are they and what do they sell?  Well let's start from the beginning. 

We got acquainted with Janine Logue last year when she bought some wall quotes from us to put in her shop.   They looked wonderful on the walls of their shop. Then they moved into a larger space wanted the same quotes.  When we saw the photos of their shop and our quotes we wanted to share them with you. Click on the photos to get a look at a larger picture.

Why did you decide to open a shop

Before opening my shop, I worked in corporate America for 30 years, with my last 22 years working for Elizabeth Arden corporate. I worked for the EVP of Operations at the time, which included the package development , design, R&D, QA, and engineering departments. It was a very interesting place to work, and learned a lot of how to package a product. I had been selling online for some time, and always wanted to own my own boutique.

I would pass by this one empty storefront on my way to work every day, saying, "that is MY store." because in my dreams, it was my store. After inquiring about the prices of rent in my area, I resigned myself to that fact that my dream would have to be put on hold...maybe forever, until I found a tiny shop, 144 sq. feet to be exact, in July of 2009. The price was right, so I took a leap of faith and signed a lease.

The next morning, I was almost in a panic thinking I made a mistake...how would I do this while working a full time job??? With the help of my family, my dream became a reality, and Enchanted Wishes was born! I have now moved to a bigger location, 400 sq. feet this time, still in Armonk, which now has a private room for hosting parties! Since re-opening on February 5th, I have held a "hands-on" craft session for Valentine's Day, and most recently, during the NY school break, offered "drop-in" jewelry making, which turned out to be a great success!



What will we find in your shop and on Etsy

When I started my creations, back in 1995, I created a bloomer flower doll for which I got a copyright. I would have to say, from that doll, snowballed into what I am doing today. As I mentioned, I made a "flower doll", with a plain muslin body, and silk flower petals for the petals around the dolls face. Satisfied with this creation, i thought I would then start making them in various sizes, and then decided to made a flower face wand.

This was my "a-ha" moment, when I thought they would make great party favors. Now I was on my quest to show them to the party planners across the U.S. for them to incorporate into their parties as favors. From that simple flower all the way to my creations today which include mystical mermaids, petite princesses, fantastical fairies and fairytale tutu poofs, just to name a few.

Where are you located

I am  located in Rye Brook, NY, with my boutique called Enchanted Wishes located in Armonk, NY.   

What is the name of your Etsy Shop

If you don't live in New York, don't dismay......you can still purchase her beautiful items from her Etsy Shop called QUEENBEEWHIMSIES. There you can find her latest creations.   You can also follow them on their  FACEBOOK PAGE

The Give-a-way Items are ADORABLE!

  Janine has donated these beautiful items in the photo. The winner will receive this tutu, wings, purse and headband.  What little girl wouldn't want these darling Princess/Fairy Dress-ups!  If you're already following our facebook page, great, if not  "Like" our facebook page and Enchanted Wishes facebook page. Then leave a comment  on our facebook page, or below letting us know that you want to be entered into the drawing. 

Follow us on Facebook,  and  Follow Enchanted Wishes on Facebook

We will draw the winner on Monday March 14th in the afternoon and will post the winners name right here on our blog. Good luck everyone!

Double click on the photo to enlarge it.