Giraffe anyone?

Okay I might be a little bias but I have to say this pic of my baby giraffe hat pant set is the most adorable I have ever seen!

Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Loaf

photo by Sweet Peas Kitchen

This perfect loaf is a must have to anyone's recipe box.  Just the right amount of sweet with a touch of tart a great addition for anyones tea party.  Get the full recipe here

My cookie downfall.....

These cookies are absolutely sinful I get my chocolate and peanut butter fix all in one!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal No Bake Cookies

photo and recipe by Once Upon A Chocolate Life

My kids and husband love them as much as I do and so I have to make two batches just so I can have some to.  Definitely a family pleaser and a must have for your recipe box.  Get recipe here

Memorial Day Sale.....

Happy Memorial Day all we are having a one day sale here at Ava Girl Designs take 20% off your entire purchase!

Very impressed.....

I am always very cautious and of buying things on line without seeing it in person first but I must say I rolled the dice and won!

Richmond Arched Back Storage Bench by hayneedle.com

The bench was delivered ahead of schedule and was pretty easy to assemble I did need my husbands assistance at one point, but other that it only took me about an hour to assemble.  To make it easy as possible I did have an electric screwdriver and a drill but other than that it came with all the supplies to assemble.  I am very impressed with the quality of wood it weights about 90 lbs and is made of  red shorea wood and is very sturdy.  I completely recommend this to anyone that is looking for an outdoor bench for your patio it has plenty of storage under the bench.

Exciting And New.....

A lot has been going on at Ava Girl Designs this spring in getting ready for our busy season.  Here is a sneak peak of our fall line.

Rich and luxurious charcoal gray cowl scarf

ebony black infinity scarf

 burgundy red cowl scarf

dark chocolate brown

creamy off white cowl scarf

charcoal gray headband with purple flower

off white flower head warmer

vibrante purple flower headband

light and bulky tweed cowl scarf

Knifty knitter long loom baby elf hat pattern

Do you have a sweet baby girl on the way or know someone who does and you want to make something extra adorable.  Well here is a very sweet baby girl striped elf hat in soft pink and white!

Here is the link for the loom pattern or already made for you baby girl hat!

Make Your Own Women's Slouchy Hat...

Have you been thinking that I will never be able to knit well let me tell you knitting has never been easier.  There are so many options but my favorite type of knitting is loom knitting with the knifty knitter looms.  I do use long looms as well as round looms to create many of my creations.  This women's slouchy hat is made on a 36 peg round loom.

You can get your pattern in my boutique long slouchy hat pattern or if you do not have the time here is it pre-made long slouchy hat.

Holiday Window Clings.....

If you are anything like I am after a holiday is over the packing up of all the decorations begin.  Well this is where I get myself into trouble.  I am guilty of never following the storage directions as in the case of my window clings that my two children absolutely love.  I always just peel them off the window and throw them into a ziploc bag.  They always get crimped and folded up making them unusable the following year.  Well I found an easy way to make them all fresh the following year.
Step 1:  Wash all clings with a mild soap to get all dust and dirt that has collected on them.
Step 2: Towel dry and lay flat until completely dry.
Step 3: Clean your windows where the clings are going to go.
Step 4: Positions the cling onto the window (this is where I have the problem the edges always curl up not laying flat)
Step 5: The solution to problem take your hairdryer and turn on to low heat about 6 inches from the cling on the window.  Let it heat up for about 10 seconds and smooth out cling VOILA' cling is good as new!