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A little blog about our clothing line and the delectable desserts and vintage finds that inspire the designs. Watch for new items, sales events and delicious recipes each month.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
all aboard the.....Sugar Train!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Liberty of London Love
Renowned UK fabric with the most gorgeous petite floral prints in luxurious, silky, lightweight, tana lawn cotton.
Lots of adjectives there, but this fabric warrants them all!We are working on several sweet new items which incorporate these gorgeous Liberty fabrics.
Currently in store are our ruffle diaper covers, available in several different prints.
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| Cotton Candy... Felicite Liberty lawn cotton |
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
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!)
Friday, June 10, 2011
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.
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
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.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Cherry Custard...simply irresistable!
Cherry Custard women's ruffle skirt
annnnnnd...the dessert that inspired the design!
Cherry Custard (Clafouti)
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups bing cherries-pitted
3 tbsp. sugar
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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!
CUSTOM sizes and matching daughter items available here:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/75077592/cherry-custard-womens-ruffle-skirtannnnnnd...the dessert that inspired the design!
Cherry Custard (Clafouti)
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups bing cherries-pitted
3 tbsp. sugar
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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!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
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.
FREE SHIPPING on all orders from May 21-31!
***no minimums or restrictions!***
Simply use code SHIPFORZIP at checkout.
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| "I hear Summer, Mommy!" |
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Coconut cupcakes...a little taste of Heaven.
(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!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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/
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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:
*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
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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~
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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*
♥♥♥♥♥♥SALE♥♥♥♥♥♥
20% OFF ALL MERCHANDISE
Friday, Nov.26-Monday, Nov.29
*FREE gift with every purchase!*
*use code: BLACKFRIDAY20 at checkout*
Thursday, November 18, 2010
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!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
...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
Friday, May 28, 2010
cool chicks
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)
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