Microwave Russian Pecan Fudge ❥

Russian Fudge is my favourite kind of fudge.

But I have always found it to be the most tedious to make.

And the caramel will always catch on the bottom of the pot no matter how low the heat.

That is why I am sharing the easiest Russian Fudge recipe with y'all today.

It's so simple.

AND there is no burning on the bottom of the pot, 

because it's completely microwave made!

I have added toasted pecans to my recipe - but if nuts are not for you leave them out.

To make the fudge...

you will need a can of condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, pecans and white chocolate.

You can find the printable recipe HERE.

Melt the butter -

Add the sugar and condensed milk and cook for five 2 minute increments stirring each time.

This is what it look like after 6 minutes...

Golden beautiful - and NO burny bits!

After the last 2 minutes - remove from microwave and add the pecans and white chocolate.

Quickly mix with a wooden spoon and spread into a baking paper lined slice pan.

It's so delicious.

I always 'snapchat' the family, and they all appear for a share.

Once you have made Russian fudge in the microwave, 

I doubt you'll return to the pot-cooked version...

it is that GOOD!

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Succulent Hanging Planter...❥

I have decided to start a succulent collection.

Many years ago (and I'm talking about 25!), succulents and cacti were popular garden plants in rock gardens.

And all those many years ago, I had one.

But as time and trends changed, it went...I gave them all away.

And the cacti garden was removed when a puppy I was babysitting ended up with a face of prickles.  I remember the hours spent removing them, and I think my children remember many a time meeting up with a cactus, too.

But I met a cute little sedum...

And my succulent love was rekindled.

That was a year ago....

It was a tiny little plant then, but look at it now!

This is Sedum morganianum.

It's commonly called a donkey's or burro's tail.  

It is a native plant of Mexico and Honduras.

Here in New Zealand, we call it the jellybean plant.

Because one little jellybean-like piece will grow...
Just like this!  And then you have a brand new plant!

Where I live it grows on my covered and sheltered deck year-round.

It is also commonly grown as an indoor houseplant.

This plant does require sun or bright light.

Keep out of the wind and handle with care as the little nodule leaves will fall off if knocked.

It has clusters of star-shaped rose-pink flowers in the summer.

And the trails will grow up to 60cm in length.

Finally - do not overwater it.

And it will look fabulous all year!

And if you would like step-by-step instructions on how to make the rope hanger, you'll find it HERE.

If you are curious about the mosaic?

That is an old mirror that I upcycled into a mosaic artwork.

Just another idea for your covered patio or deck!

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'Reserved For The Cat' cushion...❥

Ever since I saw this cushion with words only on Etsy, I wanted one.

But cos I am a DIY'er, I had to create my own.

I found a stone coloured pure linen cushion reduced to $20 from $70!

I just love the simplicity of the fabric weave.

The first step was to design the wording, and I also added a crown image.

I printed this in black ink onto an A4 paper sheet.

You can copy, paste and print this design on your home computer to make your own 'Reserved For The Cat' cushion!

Then cut a piece of cotton fabric to the same size.

The Fabric was sellotaped to the paper.

On to a bright sunny window, this was taped.

Then I used a fabric marker pen, in black, to trace over the crown and wording.

Once it was dry, I removed it from the window and paper back.

Then I ironed the reverse side of the fabric to set the ink.

Fabric Marker Pens come in all colours, but I used black for this project.

With the iron, I pressed in place, 5cm edges to hem the fabric from fraying.

Next, I removed the cushion inner from the cover.

Measured the centre placement and pinned the fabric written wording onto the cushion cover.

It was just a matter of a quick double-stitched outline to keep it all in place, using a sewing machine.

Place the inner back into the cushion cover,

and...

voila - I now have my own 'Reserved For The Cat' Cushion.

Lovely little Lola the Rescue Kitty looks so tiny behind it...

The Lola story is yet to be told...

Another day.  :)

Until then, I am crushing on my cushion!

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