Happy {Super Bowl} Weekend.

I have yet to get back into a normal schedule after the holiday madness. Yes, yes, you're completely right - the holidays were over a month ago. I just can't seem to make it all the way back into the swing of things regardless. Maybe I've just got a case of the Winter Blahs.

This Weekend:
• watch the OKC Thunder game tonight with C
• finish triptych for wall over bed
• laundry(!)
• mail Valentines
• Super Bowl party at B's (Here we go Steelers!)
• pay speeding ticket (eek!)

Happy {Super Bowl} Weekend!

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Round Up: Super Bowl Treats.

It's safe to say that I'm one of the biggest Steelers' fans in Oklahoma. And come Sunday I'll be making a fool out of myself - sporting my Jerome Bettis #36 jersey and Terrible Towel of course - at my friend B's Super Bowl party. But we all know attire is only half the battle, the food is equally important. That's why I've rounded up five of my favorite go-to game day eats. Take a look-see...

Crab Fondue via Simply Recipes

Guacamole via Elle's New England Kitchen

Beer Boiled Chicken Brats via The Kitchen Sink

Hotza Mozza Sticks via The Baking Beauties

Buffalo Chicken Dip via The Bitten Word

GO STEELERS!

The Daily Eat: Oatmeal Banana Cake.

Oatmeal Banana Cake that's slightly unexpected.
(Here's a hint: the oatmeal is in the crust, not the cake!)

:: recipe and photo via :pastry studio

Mad Props: January.

Posts from the first month of 2009 were awesome! Maybe I was just burnt out on the holidays, but there was so much fresh-ness out there and inspiration was running rampant. Enjoy January's Mad Props!

Tooth Fairy Kit : Oh Happy Day

Book Mobile : A Merry Mishap

Bouchon Please : Pretty Little Things

Nate Williams' Wallpaper : design is mine

A Cupcake Street Art Installation : Cakespy

Cheese Plate Jar : the kitchn

DIY Coffee Filter Garland : Creature Comforts

Free Downloadable Labels : poppytalk

Obamicon : neatorama

I love you more than _______ : swissmiss

Paint Chip Bookmarks : How about orange...

Mankind Mag January 2009 : Design for Mankind

collage {by color} : daisy chain

Personal Attachments {Clip Favorites} : heysusy

Our Engagement Photos : A Cup of Jo

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Ornamented Metal Lace Drain.

As a general rule drains are kinda gross things. They're not really "fun" things that you can jazz up and renovate to your little heart's content.

Oh wait, yes they are.

Take your sink to a whole new level with designer Joana Meroz's ornamented metal lace drains.

The Daily Eat: Amish Baked Oatmeal.

According to the original poster of this recipe for Amish Baked Oatmeal "it's like eating a cookie for breakfast" - who doesn't want that?!

:: recipe and photo via Frantic Home Cook

Medical Nameplates.

Take boring, tacky jewelry that shares your medical needs/condition and turn it into something to be worn as a statement. Something to be (dare I say it?) proud of. But that's exactly what Hello! We Are _______. did with their medical nameplates and I couldn't love the resulting necklaces and bracelets more!

Heart Personalized Recipe Cards.

Super duper sweet personalized recipe cards for you or your BFF for Valentine's Day! Love that vintage type and the layout.

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Painter Crush: Liz Tran.

I want to live in the vibrant, yet tranquil, mixed up world of Liz Tran...

On the Rocks: Sparkling Shiraz Punch.

Sparkling Shiraz Punch is the perfect concoction for Girls' Night - not too sweet and just fizzy enough!

Ingredients:
- 15 mint sprigs
- 1 ounce whipping-quality pasteurized egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 2 bottles sparkling Shiraz
- 3 liters club soda
- 1 1/2 cups St. Germain Elderflower liqueur

Brush mint with egg white. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar, and let dry on a wire rack. Mix lemon juice and remaining sugar in a large punch bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add Shiraz, club soda, and liqueur. Serve with ice, and garnish with sugared mint sprigs. Serves 15.

:: cocktail recipe and photo via YumSugar

The Daily Eat: Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars.

A super simple strawberry oatmeal crumble bar recipe that's perfect for chilly nights that demand dessert!

:: recipe and photo via Closet Cooking

Unknown.

Sorry for going MIA yesterday, you can blame the weather! I couldn't make it out of my neighborhood because it was a sheet of ice thanks to the lovely winter storm that took over the midwest the past few days.

Walking to Jericho.

I'm loving Walking to Jericho's Etsy shop! Photographer Fiona has a knack for combining black and white photos with a smidge of hand-coloring. You can purchase sizes anywhere between 5 x 5" to 30 x 30" and yes, special requests are available.

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The Daily Eat: Bruleed Oatmeal with Baked Glazed Apples.

When I chose this as Oatmeal Week I had no idea how perfect the timing would be. We're getting freezing rain and sleet today and tomorrow and there's nothing quite so comforting as some oatmeal goodness during nasty times like these!

This recipe for Bruleed Oatmeal with Baked Glazed Apples is screaming my name. A bit decadent with it's hidden layer of brown sugar, but I'm betting worth every calorie!

:: recipe and photo via Inn Cuisine