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Determination and a Treat

Can you believe I fit both of these lanterns in my suitcase and they arrived (on a plane from Florida) intact?  I found them at Ross for only $12/each and I was determined to get them home with me.  Mission accomplished.
This is not a foodie blog, but I couldn’t resist sharing a simple and yummy summer treat with you. 
A homemade ice cream sandwich is sure to please kids and adults alike.  Simply bake your favorite cookie.  You can use a mix or make them from scratch.  Allow them to cool.  Stuff with a complimenting ice cream, wrap with saran wrap, and freeze until hardened. 
Yum.
Miss Mustard Seed

PS – I have not forgotten about the free design consultations.  I picked a few of my favorite comments and I am going to put it up for a vote in a few days.  The winner of the vote will be my test subject.  I’m snapping my rubber gloves right now…muh-ha-ha!  Stay tuned! 

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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20 Responses

  1. Those look beautiful with the whites, cream and pastel greens in this pic…I ♥ them. Running to Ross tomorrow to see if I can find some for my bedroom makeover….going with silver, whites and gold (I think).

    ♥ your blog

    Norma

  2. I love your new lanterns. You won't believe all the stuff I have managed to get home in a suitcase. When we went to France I put an entire case of wine in my checked luggage! The ice cream sandwich looks yummy.
    Hugs, Sherry

  3. Well, now you've got me drooling all over the place thinking how good that ice cream sandwich would take! 🙂
    Love your pretty lanterns and how you've dressed your table.
    Have a happy 4th and be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  4. Those are the prettiest lanterns…and to think I was going to goby Ross today and didn't. I'm going to hit it tomorrow for sure. Maybe they will have some of these. They look so expensive.

  5. Nice packing job MMS! There was no way you could have left them behind, they are so pretty!
    Those icecream sandwiches look delish… I'll save that idea for the summer..
    Flick 🙂

  6. Ooh, I love your silver lanterns and they look so pretty mixed with the wood and the whites.

    Ice cream sandwiches….ummmmmm!

    hugs
    Sissie

  7. I love the vignette you did with the lanterns. And the ice cream sandwiches… You have inspired me lemon sugar cookies with french vanilla ice-cream.

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