Sugar Shack Cookies & More: Targets, Roller Skates, Owls,Garage Sales and New Floors

It's been a busy week at my house. Real Estate is still strong and keeping me working. We are having new floors installed downstairs. Wow, I didn't know how much dust comes from taking up tile even when they tape it off with plastic. I guess the whole house will get a good cleaning when it's all done. And to top it off our subdivision is having a garage sale and we are participating. My boys are really only interested in their video games, itouches, legos and matchbox cars. So many good toys are going out. Sadly some are still in their package. This week I've also had some late night craft time to bake more cookies. It's a great creative outlet for me. I hope you like the pictures. If you didn't know already OWL's are the "in" thing from decorating your home to baking. So I decided to make a sample (really a test). I actually used those candy eyes that you can buy. First time I've used them.

Check out how one of my customers displayed the cookies I made for her son's football party. So cute! Thanks Meagan!!!

Once the floors are complete and half the house is in the driveway on Saturday I will begin my Jalepeno Jelly and Cowboy Candy. I can't wait. My family is already asking when.......

My new floors - day 1

Answers to your questions
I also wanted to respond to a question I get regularly. "How do you get your royal icing so smoothe?" I use Meringue Powder from Wilton. You can get it at any craft store or even Walmart in on the Wilton isle. If you follow the directions all you need is powdered sugar, meringue powder and warm water. You need to mix it on low for 7-10 minutes. That does the trick. You can also add more water for flooding or less for outlining. Meringue powder is the SECRET. Best advice to get started......take a cake decorating class. I took 2 classes years ago with my neighbor Lori. I had so much fun. If you have more questions, leave me a comment.