Vintage2Glam is my idea of reusing vintage goodies, and turning them into something Glam. I love taking vintage finds, and make them modern with wonderful colors and a vintage twist..... love to incorporate them into my own vintage inspired art an accessories. Pleased to say that my jewelry was worn my Ellen Burstyn in the movie "GRETA" starring Ellen and Hillary Duff filmed in historical town of Ocean Grove N.J.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Fall 2013

it's an amazing time of the year here in New Jersey...
and mother nature is showing off all her gorgeous colors....
it is one of my favorite times of the year......

Here is some shots from around my neighborhood...


I always see a heart shaped cloud in this same area of the field............
 



  last year I snapped this shot and of course fooled around with
 the colors but look same cloud same spot...

 
 









hope Mother Nature doesn't get mad at me for having some fun with color.....

Hope you can get out and check out all she has to offer this time of year....
HAPPY FALL!


Sunday, October 13, 2013

sharing a favorite recipe of mine.....



I wanted to do some baking today for a few friends 
that need a little lifting up.......
so what better then my favorite quick and easy recipe 
to get the job done.

It's from my late great grandmother Rose....


she was so special, a little dynamo......always full of energy and loved to make and create..and this was a recipe that I always treasure...
its quick and easy and everyone loves it....


a few basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand.....




















  

GRANNY ROSE’S APPLE BUCKLE
SLICED APPLES, BLUEBERRIES, PEACHES, CRANBERRIES, 
PEARS OR ANY COMBO
I USED APPLES FOR ONE BUCKLE
Blueberries FOR ANOTHER BUCKLE.

IN A BOWL PLACE WASHED AND SLICED APPLE PIECES
 I LEFT THE SKIN ON WITH   A Little bit of SUGAR, cinnamon
AND NUTMEG to coat apples,
               
1 STICK OF BUTTER
1 CUP SUGAR
 1 EGG, 1 cup flour
1 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER
1 TEASPOON VANILLA
PREHEAT OVEN 350.  PLACE FRUIT ON THE BOTTOM OF AN 8X8 
OR circle PAN SPRAYED WITH PAM... 

     IN SAUCE PAN MELT 1 STICK OF BUTTER AND 1 CUP OF SUGAR.
LET COOL A FEW MINUTES  
THEN ADD 1 EGG, 1 CUP of FLOUR, 1 TEASPOON OF VANILLA, 
AND POUR OVER APPLES  or WHAT EVER FRUIT YOU ARE USING

MAKE A STREUSEL TOPPING
1/3 CUP BISQUICK
 1/3 CUP BROWN SUGAR
 ½ TEASPOON CINNAMON
 2 TABLESPOON BUTTER ROOM TEMPERATURE
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND SPRINKLE OVER TOP.
BAKE AT 350 FOR 45 MIN TO 1 HOUR DEPENDING ON MOISTURE OF FRUIT.


1 recipe will make 2 round buckles..... I made 6 pans so I tripled the recipe...

 
melt butter and sugar

remove from heat, let cool then add remaining ingredients....
  
pour over fruit in pan.....
 

 make  the struesel topping......
 
sprinkle on top of buckles

and bake.... at 350 for 45- 60 minutes....
makes the whole house  smell yummie......
 
I add a little whipped topping and some cinnamon....


Granny Rose died at the age of 100 on 9/11 several years back and every time I make this I have a tear thinking of her and what a wonderful grandmother she was.....


thanks Granny  Rose for your yummie recipe and for all the great memories.....I Love you and miss you so much.....



Saturday, October 12, 2013

making art with my students......

I have been having fun creating art with my students......
I thought that I was teaching them but have realized that I learn from them as well.........

 Here's what we have been working on....

Colorful Zentangle Landscapes.......











 Paper Mosaics





 Recycled Cardboard Masks




 Learning to Sketch a face.......

 
I showed them how I draw a quick face......
 and here are the students versions......








I was happily surprised at how talented my students are......
can't wait to share some more of our projects......


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