Mini Desert Gardens...

This is one of those 'oh so cute, 

 let's put up a 'danger' sign' kind of projects.

I'm a cactus and succulent lover. 

So this quirky desert-style mini garden is just my thing.

To create you will need:

3 x small glass bowls 
(I used $1 bowls from the Necessities Warehouse brand)

sand

potting mix

3 x baby cactus plants

Line each bowl with wet sand and press into place.

Add a layer of potting mix.

Put the baby cacti in the centre and backfill with potting mix.
Put a top layer of sand on the top.

Hint: Make a paper collar to avoid the prickles and make for easier manoeuvring.

The Mini desert gardens require minimal watering.
Remember, there is no drainage in the glass bowl, so it is vital not to overwater them, or they will rot.

I displayed each bowl in a little wooden box on the coffee table.
The cloth is vintage.
Oh, so pretty, don't you think?

I adore the passionflower design.
Right now I'm loving vintage fabric
and
Mini Desert Gardens!

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Courage Dear Heart....

What does the word courage mean to you?

Does it mean:

 Have courage to live the life true to yourself, and not one that others expect for you?

Have the courage to face life in adversity?

Have courage to make changes for personal growth?

Have courage to speak up or ask?

Have courage to take that first step for new beginnings?

Winston Churchill said:

"Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It's the courage to continue that counts".

C.S Lewis reminded us:

 'Courage dear heart'

And that is today's photographic quote.

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One pot Citrus Yoyo's...

Yoyo's = YUM!

These are just like Grandma used to bake, made with the custard taste.

But with the added flavour of zesty ORANGE...

One Pot mix  = EASY!

The butter is melted not creamed with the sugar as traditionally prepared.

You simply mix the ingredients in one pot, 

shape into small balls,

press with a fork and bake.

The yield is 54 single Yoyo biscuits.

You can serve them with a sprinkling of extra icing (powdered) sugar if you prefer.

OR

27 joined with the tangy orange icing.

I prefer them joined with icing.

So delectably good.

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Yoyo's and orchids = LOVE!

One Pot Citrus YoYo's

In a large pot melt:

400 grams (14.11 ounces) of salted butter.

Then add:

The finely grated zest from one orange.

1/2 cup custard powder

1 cup sifted icing (powdered) sugar

3 and 1/2 cups plain flour.

Mix well.

Shape into small balls, then place on baking paper lined trays.

Press down with a fork.

Bake at 180 Celsius  ( 356 Fahrenheit) for 10 - 15 minutes until slightly golden.

Cool.

Join with Orange Icing:

Beat 150 grams (5.29 ounces) of soft butter with the juice of one fresh orange.

Add 1 and 3/4 cups icing sugar.

Beat until creamy.

Join biscuits.

Yield - 54 single biscuits or 27 joined.

The unjoined biscuit can be sprinkled with Icing (powdered) sugar for serving.

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