Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Stomach Cakes.....So good, it aches!!

Hello Saucy Friends
I have to tell you all about a new friend that I have made.  She is so amazing and I am truly inspired by her drive, creativity and her ability to balance family, friends, kiddos, hubby and her business. I wish that we lived closer because I would be her new friend and best customer.  Here is her business and a little bit about her.  
 

This is
Laura-Margaret Carusone-Allison, creative baking genius, and Owner of Stomach Cakes

                                                This is Laura and her beautiful family!!

Laura Carusone-Allison, Owner of Stomach Cakes is a cutting-edge cake artist located in Queensbury, New York. Laura has been creating sweet confections since she was a very young lady and has always fostered a creative outlet in water color painting. Recently she has combined these passions to create Stomach CakesCakes So Good... it Aches!.
Laura developed her culinary skills through years of experience working in the kitchens of world class resorts throughout the Rocky Mountains. While there she worked as a wedding planner, floral designer, and ice sculptor to name a few of her many skills.
 Upon returning to the area Laura became an RN with a focus on nutrition and health for school age children. She applies this to her baking, creating delicious works of art with a primary drive to use local ingredients and limiting the use of artificial dyes, sweeteners and preservatives.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Laura, as she ordered a Saucy Girl Apron to wear at one of her baking creation competitions.  She recently emailed to order a couple more for an apron contest that she is going to for the American Pie Council.  Good Luck Laura and I am sending you hugs from Saucy Girl headquarters and cold Wisconsin!  I have added her link to Stomach Cakes above.  If you are ever in Queensbury, NY, give her a big hug from us!

Thursday, February 27, 2014

March Madness

March Madness

Hello Saucy Fans

We have decided that starting in March we are going to be featuring One of our fabulous retailers a week on our blog and our Facebook Page.  We are so very thankful of the wonderful people/ business owners that buy USA made and our "Cottage Industry" goods. 
Photo: Spending the day at the Wisconsin Trader. Embroidering aprons free with an apron purchase. Stop out and say hi!We can show you goodies from these fine folks and tell you about them and what they do.  Can't wait to be able to share all of this with you and if you are ever out about at any of these fun places, you can say you heard all about them from us!! 

Stay tuned!!

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Hello Friends,
I am embarrassed that it has taken me so long to write a post.  Summer flew bye as we were busy with 3 boys in baseball, a crazy puppy, and a hubby who loves to coach, and a Wedding Flower business.  I am sad that we are already 3 weeks into school.  Everyone has adjusted and I am actually getting caught up on website, blogs and tweets.  I have decided to put an entry in my calendar once a week to post!  So you will all be hearing from me alot more often!  :)

Wanted to share a few new happenings here at Saucy Girl.  We have added a bunch of new products and are testing them at the Farmers Markets and a couple other Markets in the next upcoming weeks.  Gearing up for Art Harvest in Cedarburg, Wi and our large Holiday event in Elkhart Lake at the Osthoff Resort, called The Olde World Christmas Market.  Check out our website for more details.

We have added to our line, Baby Bibs, Burp Rags, Scrags (kitchen scrubbies embroidered into a kitchen rag), adorable tea towels, Tooth Fairy Pillows, Wine Bags and a few new, fun, Handbags.  Check out the site for those too.

Here are some fun pics that I took of the new products.  Enjoy and see you next week!!

                                                      Our Cute Little Tooth Fairy Pillows
                                           Halloween Hats Aprons in Adult Full and Child Full

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentines Day!





Its hard to believe that January is over and February is here.  Valentines Day used to be my favorite little surprise holiday during winter.  I always loved sticking little notes in my friends lockers and I always patiently waited until I received one back, hopefully from a secret admirer!  In high school we used to have a fun day where you could purchase a carnation and have one secretly delivered to that special someone!  So fun!!  I wonder if that is where I started down my love for flowers and floral design. Now, I look forward to my adorable hand scribbled love letters from my three boys.  I think I have every single one they have ever made!  Love Love!

 Don't forget to send someone you love a little something special this Valentine's Day.  We have some lovely little treats on our site!
Hearts N Tarts aprons, In the Mood for Love and Tickled Pink are some of my favorites to give for Valentines Day.


This time of year makes me want to get out and start digging in the dirt and start planning my summer gardens and backyard renovations.  My list is growing and my husband is starting to have heart palpitations.  He sees the checkbook draining quickly.  Oh well, fun stuff!!



Our list for the business planning is growing too.  We have come up with some super fun ideas to add to our line.  Market bags, purses, baby bibs and fun accessories, tooth fairy pillows, kindle and nook covers and lots more.  I will keep you in the loop and show you pictures as we complete them.

Stay warm!
Regards,
Carmen








Sunday, January 6, 2013

Stretch Yourself!

Stretch Yourself

As you envision the next year, let your imagination, not fears guide your aspirations.  Even if you stretch yourself to try something new but stumble, when you get up, you will be all the better for it.  Making mistakes enhances learning.  Trust me, I failed lots of times!  Don't fear being wrong - erring and learning may actually be the reason to take a chance!  Go ahead and try something new or something that you always wanted to do!
 
As part of my New Years Resolution, I am going to keep up with my blog weekly, start a Friday Inspiration board and keep up with a month newsletter.  I know, crazy, but still doable.  I am actually also trying to manage my time better as a mother, wife and business owner.  Being more organized is one of my heftier goals for the New Year!  My husband is actually quite happy to hear of the later!  No more late phone calls as to where one of kids was supposed to be a half hour ago.

Wishing you all a very wonderful start to the new year and good luck with your aspirations and goals for this year!  I would love to hear all about them! Please share. 

Carmen

Monday, October 1, 2012

Apple Crisp Recipe


Wanted to share a yummy recipe with you that I found in my Gramma Emilie's recipe book.  I miss her and this make me remember all of the good times we used to have in her little kitchen.  We make this every fall and my kids love it!  Fall is a fun time to get outside, go apple picking, climb the trees and just be silly.  If you live in colder climates, like us, I am savoring every warm day that I can.  I also am doing a little "nesting", I think.  I like the smell of soups and baked goods coming from the kitchen. Don't forget to wear one of your aprons!!! 

Apple Crisp

1 cup Oatmeal
1 cup Flour
1 -1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar
1 -1/2 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
6  cups sliced apples
Salt to taste
Cinnamon to taste

Combine oatmeal, flour , sugars and butter.  Blend together until crumbly.  Place apples in a 8 x 13 inch pan.  Top with oatmeal mixture; sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.  Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.  Yield:  About 12 servings.  Serve with a dollop of ice cream and drizzle caramel over the top!  YUMMO

Remember!  Presentation is everything!



Fall Photo Shoot. Fun!!

Last week we had a great day doing a photo shoot for our apron line with my friend Nicole Schweiger.  Check out her website when you have time.  She does amazing work.  www.nicoleschweiger.com.  We shot our new apron line and also did some fun things with a live model.  Cannot wait to see what our "Look Book" is going to look like when finished.  Fall is such a beautiful time to take photos and natural lighting is the best!!


 





I also spent most of my Sunday sewing our adorable Jester Stocking Wine Bags for an upcoming Food & Wine experience in Kohler, Wisconsin.  It was weird sewing holiday goodies when it was almost 70 degrees outside.  They turned out cute and already shipped 24 of them out the door.  Better keep sewing!! These will be on our website soon too!  Great gift idea or just a neat way to decorate a bottle of wine when going to a party!