Friday, November 25, 2011

A Very Merry Indie Christmas >> Link Party

I hope you had a wonderful day yesterday! And that today you are in the mood for shopping "INDIE" style.

Casey over at TheWiegands.com is hosting a shop indie link party so hop on over...after you've visited my shop first of course....and check out all the fabulous gift ideas.

Today I'm offering you, my fabulous blog followers, a coupon code to use when shopping in my Etsy shop. Just enter this code ShopIndie11 when checking out to save 20%!



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Friday, November 18, 2011

Hip Chicks Shop Update

I've added "LaLa" and "Dreamer" to my Etsy shop!!






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Hip Chicks Cook Too! Taco Soup

Today in Charleston the sun is shining and the sky is blue and temperature is very cold! The crisp fall like air reminds me of Oregon. So I put on my sweater and we light the fireplace. I love these days when we hunk in. My senses are always hightened on days like this. I love the sound of the dryer and the smell of the fireplace. I love the sun beaming in through the windows and the crisp air whisping in through the cracked window. I have a warm cup a tea next to my keyboard and a pot of Taco Soup simmering on the stove.

I am very blessed!

So I thought I'd share with you my recipe for taco soup. It's super easy and seriously yummy!

Ingredients:


Pound of ground beef or turkey
Package of taco seasoning
1 can of garbonzo beans
1 can of black beans
1 can of pinto beans
2 cans or 1 large can of tomato sauce

Instructions:

1) Brown your meat and then set aside.

2) Pour the tomato sauce in a large pot and mix in the taco seasoning.


3) Open the cans of beans and add to the tomato mixture.


4) Add the browned meat to the pot and stir.



That's it!! Seriously easy right?!

You can also add corn or any other goodies you'd like.

I then turn the burner down to simmer and let all the flavor get all warm and fuzzy together. I usually start this a few hours before dinner so the beans are nice and soft.






You can make corn bread or biscuits to go with...or we sometimes use scoop Freetos. Yum!!

I hope you enjoy this soup on a cool day! I know we will!!



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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

I Adore This Shop >> InkBerry

Today I'd like to introduce you to a great artist and friend, Ann from InkBerry, in only photographs.

Her shop is full of the greatest seasonal decorations and vintage charms.


Ann partners with other companies on Themed Party Decorations

Halloween Garland (Ann makes the most amazing dress garlands)

Cake toppers

Christmas Garland

Spring Garland

Fairy Dust


Hanging Art

Don't forget to click over to Ann's blog and say HI! Also, if you love her stuff as much as I do...visit her shop or Facebook Page.






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Monday, November 14, 2011

Hip Chicks "Fashion Mirrors" Are Back!!

Inside the Hip Chicks Studio we’ve been super busy creating great new Fashion Mirrors for the gift giving season!


Last winter I introduced a limited edition holiday collection of Fashion Mirrors. I was so thrilled by the response last year that I decided to make them a regular part of Hip Chicks product line starting this month.

"2010 Fashion Mirrors"

I’ve been working on new sketches and so far the mirrors are turning out just as I envisioned. I have to say that this years mirrors are some of my favorite {wink, wink}…and I just know you’ll love them too. Each mirror is one of kind, as I add special charms, papers and attachments making each one an individual.




This year I've decided to go with themes...like Paris, cheerleading, tennis, beach, surfing, and so many more! Just wait to you see them all!! In the meantime….here is a sneak peak at one of the new designs.






I will be putting them on my Etsy shop every few days.

I'm also taking special orders this year, for those who want a mirror tailored to a specific someone. Also this year we’re offering personalization…adding names to the front of the mirrors.

Make sure to get yours early as they will sell fast and we will stop shipping after the first week of December. So if you have your eye on one please make sure to order quick.






(Copyright Information: This pattern, including text and images, is copyrighted to Heidi Cogdill, Hip Chicks Craft Too. No part of this pattern can be copied, shared, distributed or sold. All rights reserved. No commercial use of this pattern is allowed (which means you cannot sell the finished product).