Mid-Summer SALE

Make a purchase between now and Aug 7 and you will receive:

*FREE shipping (U.S. & Canada) with code SHIPFORZIP

*FREE gift

*GIFT CERTIFICATE
(for up to $20 off your next purchase!)

Afternoon Tea

Mad Hatter: Would you like a little more tea?
Alice: Well, I haven't had any yet, so I can't very well take more!
March Hare: Ah, you mean you can't very well take less.

                                                            ~Lewis Carrol; Alice in Wonderland

...gorgeous photo courtesy of Kim Bice Photography



Orange Frosted Tea Cakes


3 c. cake flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 ts. salt
1 c. softened, unsalted butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
5 large eggs
2 tbsp grated orange zest
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 c. half-and-half
1/4 c. orange juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Icing:
3 c. icing sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
6 tbsp. half-and-half

*Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Line the dish with parchment paper, and lightly grease and flour it.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add orange zest and nutmeg. In a small bowl, stir together the half-and-half, orange juice, and vanilla. Slowly stir the half-and-half mixture into the butter mixture, mixing well. Slowly add the flour mixture and stir until well blended.
Bake for 35 min, or until cake is golden and springs back to the touch. Let cool and frost.

Cherry Custard...simply irresistable!

Cherry Custard women's ruffle skirt      

CUSTOM sizes and matching daughter items available here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75077592/cherry-custard-womens-ruffle-skirt

annnnnnd...the dessert that inspired the design!


Cherry Custard  (Clafouti)            

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups bing cherries-pitted
3 tbsp. sugar
    ***
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. cream
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. flour
4 large eggs 
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. salt
    ***
2 tbsp. powdered sugar

Directions:
Heat oven to 350°F.
Place cherries in greased 9-inch pie pan and sprinkle with 2 tbsp sugar.

Blend or beat all remaining ingredients for 2 minutes, except for powdered icing sugar. Pour over cherries and bake for 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cool slightly, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serve warm. 
Super easy, delicious,  and a perfect Summer dessert!

I hear Summer!

"SHIP FOR ZIP" SALES EVENT

FREE SHIPPING on all orders from May 21-31!
        ***no minimums or restrictions!***
Simply use code SHIPFORZIP at checkout.

"I hear Summer, Mommy!"

Lovely Lacettes

Not socks. Not tights. Not legwarmers.
Just pretty little lacey leg coverings.

Happy Valentine's Day

~sending love and gratitude to my friends, family and valued customers.

Baby ♥Ruffles

Coconut cupcakes...a little taste of Heaven.

Ingredients:
(cake batter) 
1/2 c. unsalted butter(not margarine)
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp. coconut extract
1 1/2 c.all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 buttermilk
1/2 c. shredded sweetened coconut

(cream cheese icing)
1/2 soft cream cheese
2 tbsp. soft unsalted butter
2 tbsp. cream
1 tsp. vanilla
2-2 1/2 c. icing sugar
Blend cream cheese, butter, extract and cream. Add icing sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.


(garnish)
1 cup large fancy flake sweetened coconut(toasting it first is optional)

method:
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees
*Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners
  In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy; beat in eggs, coconut and vanilla extracts and beat until smooth.
  Seperately whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine with butter mixture alternating with buttermilk. Fold in coconut. Fill liners 3/4 full.
  Bake for 20-22 minutes. Transfer to rack; let cool, then top with a mound of frosting. Garnish with piles of shredded coconut.

creamy, sweet & buttery...tropical Heaven!

Three Little Birds January Sale

JANUARY SALE:15% OFF EVERYTHING! (Jan 1-18)

photo courtesy of the very talented Nicole Engle:

                                              http://nicholenglephotography.zenfolio.com/

one of a kind DRESS SALE

Your precious little gal is truly one of a kind...and her clothing can be too!

*For all of December, Three Little Birds Boutique is offering
$20 dollars off any OOAK series dress*
(refunds will be re-imbursed after purchase; does not include custom orders...ready to ship dresses only)

Recent one of a kind creations,
and the dolls they were purchased for:

...more styles to choose from in our SHOP

Chewy Ginger Cookies

Everything you want in a ginger cookie...soft, chewy, spicy and deliciously dense.

1 c unsalted butter
1/2 c granulated sugar(plus extra for coating)
3/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c molasses
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground allspice

Directions:
(preheat oven to 350 degrees)


Cream butter, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses, vanilla and eggs. Then add the rest of the dry ingredients, and mix at low speed until combined.


Form dough into 1-2 inch balls. Roll balls in sugar to coat place at least 4 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly.


Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.


These can also be made jumbo, coffee shop style!

~Ginger Cookie peasant dress~

THREE LITTLE BIRDS BOUTIQUE~BLACK FRIDAY SALE

BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY 
      ♥♥♥♥♥♥SALE♥♥♥♥♥♥
  20% OFF ALL MERCHANDISE
          Friday, Nov.26-Monday, Nov.29
*FREE gift with every purchase!*

*use code: BLACKFRIDAY20 at checkout*

Velvety Velour

Fuzzy, soft, luxurious and warm. Who can resist the coziness of velour now that the cold months are upon us? Grab your hot chocolate, a great book and put your favorite velour items on you and your little girl... experience a moment of pure, snuggly bliss!

♥sweet

♥sweet Liberty print fabric♥sweet ruffles♥sweet little tush♥

photo courtesy of Jennifer

...on the ranch

I've recently had the pleasure of collaborating with a former classmate from high school, who is now an accomplished and very talented photographer.

Laureen lives in my old hometown of Williams Lake, B.C. and coincidentally her first photo shoot with Three Little Birds Boutique clothing was done at another friend's ranch! Just look at these sweet faces! Stay tuned for more amazing photos by Laureen in the future.

You can view more of Laureen Carruther's work here:
http://www.laureencarruthersphotography.com

cool chicks

Meet Veronica, Patti, and Amber...
These little darlings are owned by another very cool chick, and fellow Etsy seller, who whips up unique beauty and bath products available here:
http://www.superbad.etsy.com/

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 







In her words,
"My traditional blends and unconventional bouquets incorporate exceptional fragrance and essential oils. I blend my fragrances myself, ensuring you will not find Super Bad fragrances anywhere else.
 
While you're there, you MUST read Julie's profile...it certainly cracked me up!
(chicken/egg pun not intended)

ahhh, sweet sweet sunshine

"The air is like a butterfly
with frail blue wings.
The happy earth looks at the sky
and sings."
~Joyce Kilmer, Spring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Travel back in time

The photos are in, and I have to say I am completely blown away! Nicole from Ellijay, Georgia of Nicole Engle photography has captured the essence of Three Little birds Boutique clothing perfectly with this Travel back in Time photo shoot.
The setting with the old farmhouse, car, clothesline, antique dresser, and vintage toys all create beautiful backdrops and props to complete the old fashioned feel. The aged photo techniques are amazing, and I just cannot get enough of all of these gorgeous little models...they really make the clothing look so adorable!
There are so many, (and I just can't pick favorites) but here are a few:

A HUGE thank-you to Nicole for her incredible vision, talent, and hard work! Thanks also to these sweet little models-you make the clothing absolutely irresistible!