Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Summer in Sunny St. George!

Summer is here in Sunny St. George, and all of us here at Lazy Daisy Cottage are getting ready for the swimsuit competition.
Front row (l-r) Dana Brooks, Shar Pierpont
Middle row (L-R) Chelsi Anderson, Zani (LuLu) Grossman, April Grossman (hiding), & Theresa Robertson.
Watch for the upcoming idea using our newest fabric collection... this is sure to make you want to strut your stuff.
( yes... we were the models for the fabric)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

The Best Salad... "Pastable"!

Here is a great summer salad recipe from our own... cook extraordinaire... Shar!
It is perfect for bar-b-ques and fun events...light and cool!
1 package colored pasta (cook until tender, drain and cool)
4 tomatoes chopped
1 can sliced black olives
1 large cucumber cut in bite size chunks
5 stalks of celery
1 med. red onion finely chopped
1-14 oz. can artichokes ( in water and drain)
1/2 bottle of salad supreme (dry season)
1 bottle 16 oz. zesty italian dressing
Place all ingredients in bowl toss and refridgerate. Cover and save!
Also check out our cook book offered for $10.95! Call to place your order (435) 673-5659

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

This great recipe is filled with the simple sweetness of fruit.
Strawberry and Kiwi Salsa
2 apples cut in bite size pieces
2 kiwi's cut in bite size pieces
1 lb. fresh strawberries also cut in bite size pieces
8 oz. sweetened frozen raspberries with juice
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
3 Tbsp. Preserves ( any kind)
Mix together and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes serve with tortillas fried and coated with cinnamon sugar then cut in wedges.
Yummy!

fast, fun fabulous quilt project!

This fun quilt is made using layer cakes ( 10 inch squares).
We have cut a variety of prints and use minkee backing... this packet makes a throw 57"x67".
It is a fast, fun fabulous quilt idea.
Kit includes binding, 42 different prints, and minkee backing all for $79.95.
Call if you need a new project or great gift for someone!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Sassafrass Skirts...

It is the time of year when colors are bright, and clothes are sassy!
This is Ellee Anderson...
She is the daughter of the cottage's own, Chelsi.
She is wearing a colorful, fun, spring skirt...
that was so easy to make!
These skirts are so popular in children's boutiques...
Why spend the big bucks when you can make one EXACTLY like you want!
We have so many darling fabrics and patterns available...
Come check it out and get stichin' for spring!

If you are interested in making this skirt, but live out of St. George...
Call us and we can send you the pattern...
(435) 673-5659

Monday, May 11, 2009

Snicker Pie

Every Monday we are going to give a recipe from our Lazy Daisy cookbook...
This week's recipe is Snicker Pie...
1 package oreo cookies
1 square of butter
Blend 2/3-3/4 package of oreo cookies in blender. Melt butter and mix with cookies.
Press crust in pie pan.
1 or 2 1/2gallon Breyers Ice Cream Snicker Bar Flavor (depends on how full you want your shell) I of course use at least 1 1/2 packages.

Soften Ice Cream and fill pie shell piled high. Top with carmel and chocolate ice cream topping as desired. Add chopped peanuts and 3-4 Chopped Snicker bars.
Place in Freezer and watch the dessert disappear and re-appear!?....the scales don't lie!
Enjoy other favorites from our new Lazy Daisy Cook Book. Availabe for $10.95 best money spent.

stitchin' and pitchin'

Not only are we into stitchin'...we are also into pitchin'
We are fans of Dixie High Softball!
Dana Brooks, the cottage's owner, keeps everyone updated on the Flyers' postseason successes.
Her daughter- in- law, Kim Brooks, is the pitcher.
Kim has quite a story... She missed out on her Jr. season to get married and have a baby... she is a perfect example of how your dreams in life don't have to end. She has shown everyone that when life throws a curve ball what is important is how you square up to the plate and SWING!
She is ranked as one of the best pitchers in the state and last week showed her stuff, by pitching 2 perfect games... NO HITTERS!
Here she is with her biggest fans... husband, Brayden and son, Bentley!
She knew that getting married her Junior Year of High School would mean making sacrifices, but with the support of her family, friends, and a great team... her story is one to be remembered!
GO FLYERS!


We LOVE #7!

Friday, May 8, 2009

Mothers Day Gift Ideas...

Mothers Day!
Does it get any better than that? What have you got for your mother for her big day? Or even better... what are you going to get for yourself for YOUR big day?
We have been planning this all spring... our cottage is pretty much a mother's gift paradise!
Here are a few ideas we have for you...
Jewelry and purses....
We have a brand new collection of vintage-like necklaces, personalized charms & other unique baubles that will make her ( your) day so special!
How about a new purse... we have so many to choose from you might need to get her two!
Aprons are the latest craze. They are not just for your grandma anymore! We have several EASY aprons to make right out of a tea towel. Easy and darling... a perfect match


These are so cute and so fun... she'll be happy to cook dinner and look like a domestic diva at the same time!

If you've pondered the Mothers Day question and still can't think of a fabulous gift... come in and have us assembly an amazing gift basket. You can choose the contents or let us create something unique for you!


Our last suggestion is one that anyone will love... a Lazy Daisy Cottage gift certificate.
You choose the amount...they choose what they want!
PERFECT!
Good Luck and happy shopping, but most importantly...
Happy Mothers Day!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Our Front Porch...

One of our favorite features of our cottage is the front porch!
When we chose this location we immediately fell in love with it!
We imagined quilts hanging and flower pots growing...
A few things we really didn't expect, but are certainly glad to have are...
husbands waiting...
So... feel free to bring your man to our porch!
We think you will work out great! He can sit on the porch and read the newspaper about dismal economic times you can do your best to stimulate the economy.
You can tell him you are being patriotic by shopping... The possibilities are endless...
You can pick out the perfect fabric, or take a class, or shop for some fun gifts...

And... he will entertain himself and ,hopefully, a few buddies on the porch!
p.s. if you get here and realize you've left your purse at home...
It is a good thing he is just steps away with his wallet!
Don't worry...
We have amazing purses for sale too!
We are here to take care of you!