I absolutely love scones, so when I saw a recipe for fruit filled scones on the blog OliveJuice, I had to give it a try. All I can say is **WOW**. They are the best I have had. You can make fresh blueberry, strawberry or blackberry scones from this recipe. I didn't have oranges for the zest, so I used orange extract and that worked too. Thank you OliveJuice! 
A few days ago I saw a linen closet on the blog Notes from a Cottage Industry, and that gave me an idea. I have wanted shelves in my closets, but even the wire shelving from the hardware store is more than I want to spend on closets. I saw the tall dresser Tracey used in her linen closet and I ran down to the store to see what I could find. I picked up a used, warped, pressboard bookcase that fits perfectly in my closet. Here is a very scary "before" picture (yes, many closets in my house look like this). 
I primed the entire bookcase with spray primer. Then I took off the back and covered it with toile wrapping paper I bought at the grocery store. I painted the rest with a very light blue paint I already had.
It's not bad for a closet. It also helped me de-clutter because anything that doesn't fit on my beautiful shelf is getting the boot (the pile in the garage is growing, and I'm still debating whether to have a garage sale). The closet is very tall, so I also put hooks in the ceiling to store the chandelier and plate stand that were previous hanging from the wire shelf.
"My soul finds rest in God alone; My salvation comes from Him."
"My soul finds rest in God alone; My salvation comes from Him."
~Psalms 62:1
Those scones look so good! I'm going to make some to bring to work tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou, my dear, are inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteYour closet looks incredible.....I would DIE for a utility closet like that, girl. You are amazing.
Oh, the scones look yummy, too :)
Have a great day!
Martha
I had to come back and tell you that I made the scones...they are good!
ReplyDeleteI used strawberries/orange zest. I also used vanilla sugar (put a split vanilla bean in a jar and fill it with sugar and then refill sugar as you use it). The icing was really good with the vanilla and almond extract. I really wanted to try it with blackberries but they were too expensive this time of the year.
ReplyDeleteHey there, Pal!
ReplyDeleteHope you and your kiddies are having a great spring break! Whatchya doin'? Anything fun?
Did you get any of that snow you were talking about?
Hope you're having a great week...
Martha
You've gone and DONE it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it
Your utility closet looks BEAUTIFUL! I am inspired to make some changes in my linen closet upstairs and after seeing your pics I know exactly what I need to do! And the scones look scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, what a fabulous job on the closet!! You are inspiring me. Thanks, too, for the scripture. I have been so blessed today with God's word at lots of blogs.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! Lidy
YUM-O! The scones look very good!
ReplyDeleteFabulous job on the bookcase! The closet turned out wonderful!