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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Lavender XOXO

Lavender caught my eye, so I searched for it throughout my online world.

This is what I found. May you enjoy it as much as I did.

Source, Clockwise: Lavender Mango Granola; Marionberry Lavender Scones;

Millet Porridge with Lavender; Lemon Lavender Pancakes

Lavender XOXO, Etsy Treasury, Curated by Corrinne Quinn

Source, Clockwise: Bathroom; Paint Samples; Living Room; Kitchen; Bedroom

Lavender Home Decor by Pin & Tack

Are you delighted with all of this lovely lavender? If so, share it in the comments.

And if you have your own lavender "thing," share that, too :)

With blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Fighting For Animals Case By Case

Pin & Tack's newest charity is Animal Legal Defense Fund (aka ALDF.)
They fight everyday to stop animal cruelty through legal means.

Watch this quick video to find out more about them and why they do what they do.

A portion of each sale benefits ALDF, but I strongly urge you to support them in other ways.
Please donate directly, volunteer or spread their message. Any bit helps.

With blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Monday, August 25, 2014

It's A Piece Of Cake

Cake. There's nothing like a good, homemade cake. Yum, yum, yum.

These recipes are just the beginning of what is possible. Now, it's time to get your cake on!

Clockwise, left to right: 1. Vanilla; 2. Red Velvet; 3. Carrot; 4. Chocolate

And now that you have made the cake, it's time for the decorations.

Clockwise, left to right: 1. Dried Pansies; 2. Sugar Butterflies; 3. Clover Candies

I'm partial to a big slice of German Chocolate, but that won't stop me from eating whatever vegan delight is available. Sugar addicts, please raise your hand. [Hand raised!] What's your favorite cake?

With blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Monday, August 18, 2014

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In A Pot

All you need is a good cooking pot. Okay - AND a wonderful selection of ingredients.

. . . Breakfast . . .

Sweet Potato Oatmeal Casserole

. . . Lunch . . .

Italian Potato, Bean & Kale Soup

. . . Dinner . . .

Creamy Cashew Veggie Pot Pie

With these recipes, you won't dirty up too many dishes - Except for the ones used for eating it!

With blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Apples Are Roses

Apples are a member of the Rose family (along with apricots and almonds.)

An apple a day is good for you as it offers a variety of health benefits.

So, the old saying is actually quite true!

Eat one fresh & whole or enjoy this tasty fruit in one of these recipes:

Apple Crisp, Apple Turnovers, Chickpea Apple Pecan Salad, Fennel & Apple Salad

With blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

G Is For . . . (Blogging From A To Z Challenge 2014)

Welcome to Blogging From A To Z with Pin & Tack.

Each day is assigned a letter to focus your writing on.

Today's letter is . . .

Glitter & Ganache. I couldn't pick one, so this post has a bonus G, yo!

Do you buy your glitter? Pshah! Hee hee. Just kidding. I do, too.
But you can make it yourself and it's edible.

DIY: Homemade Glitter

Now, you should add your glitter to stuff. Like a box. Or you can buy it.
(This one was not made with salty glitz, my friends.)

Blue Topaz Glitz Heart Trinket Box

Ganache is easy peasy, especially with this #recipe.

Easy Vegan Ganache Recipe

Use your homemade ganache to top cupcakes. Yum, yum!

Vegan Ganache Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Recipe

What G words do you enjoy? Share in the comments :)

And I hope to see you tomorrow: It's all about the letter H!

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Friday, April 4, 2014

D Is For Dandelions & Dinner (Blogging From A To Z)

Welcome to Blogging From A To Z with Pin & Tack.

Be challenged by the alphabet to write everyday.

Today's letter is . . .

Dandelions aren't just a weed or way to make a wish. You can eat them for dinner!

Explore these recipes via Yummly and find one that tempts you to try it. Or have you already?

Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dandelion

Dandelion Saute

So, what's for dinner tonight? I hope you say "DANDELIONS!" Hee hee. If not, go ahead and share your evening meal in the comments anyway. I'm a curious sort.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

B Is For Beer, My Dears (Blogging From A To Z)

Welcome to Blogging From A To Z with Pin & Tack.

It's a challenge that requires you to use a letter as your inspiration.

Today's letter is . . .

Do you enjoy an ice cold beer? I do on occasion, especially on a hot summer day. My favorite is Lost Coast Brewery's Great White. And I must admit that I'm a beer snob: microbrews only, please!

However, beer isn't just for drinking. You can use it as an ingredient for bath products & foods along with many other things (including removing brown spots from your lawn!) And you won't need to worry about getting a sober driver when used in these ways.

Did you know? Beer is great for the hair & skin.

Try this soap to get your fix. I did & loved it!

Beer Bread Recipe. Beer makes bread super yummy!

No worries either. It won't taste like booze.

How do you like to use beer? Share it! If you only drink it, what's your favorite?

With blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

A Is For . . . (Blogging From A To Z Challenge 2014)

Welcome to Blogging From A To Z series with Pin & Tack.

It's all about challenging yourself to write based on a letter.

Today's letter is . . .

My automatic thought was "apples" - Ha ha ha. Not very creative, right? Well, I don't mind going with the easy, but I decided to try a few different words.

My inspiration is handmade. I adore all things handmade. I spend a little too much time checking out others' craftiness. Now, I can justify it. I must look 'cause I need some As to share with you!

Almond

Anchor

Apron

Did you enjoy this little exploration? What A word would you have chosen?

Don't be shy - share yours in the comments & stay tuned tomorrow when I explore the B word.

With blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Monday, March 3, 2014

You Are Missing Out . . .

If you don't "like" Pin & Tack on Facebook, you are missing out. Everyday, I find & share interesting content for your enjoyment - It's not all about the shop either!

Here is just a little of what you may have missed in February . . .

{ #DIY & Tutorials }

Adorable Pin Cushions

How To Apply A Faux Cloud Texture

Watering Can That Pours Crystals

{#goodeats Recipes }

Homemade Lollipops

Loaded Cheezy Fries

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

{ #FREE Stuff }

Clipboard Art Printables

Ribbon Organizing Printables

Vegan Starter Kit

{ #charity }

Animal Place

Food For Life

{ Send #card Not Email }

Have A Heart by Mandy

Quilling Card For Dana

Not Chocolate Covered Owl

Like what you see? Join me on Facebook, Twitter or Google+ for a daily dose of all things wonderful.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

PS - Join the craft challenge for your chance at a special prize & to support animals!

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Food For Thought

Has your animal rescue group or shelter adopted a vegan menu policy for their charity events? If not, why not? It only makes sense and Animal Place designed a campaign to bring this about: Food For Thought.

"In addition to dogs and cats, your shelter may rescue other animals - farmed animals -, like rabbits, horses, goats, and sheep. As with any good shelter, you strive to find forever homes for the animals you save. Yet, it may still be common to find that similar animals are served as the fare at your functions. "

For those of you that are not vegan, please don't shy away! This goal can be implemented and it has. Animal League Defense Fund, Animal Place, Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary and many others have adopted policies to respect the animals they support.

Animal Place provides plenty of resources to help you spread the word and bring about this change to business & charity event practices.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

(PS - Animal Place will benefit from every item sold at Pin & Tack, so stop by the shops OR you can donate directly to their cause. Either works and is greatly appreciated!)

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Pin & Tack Hearts Animal Place

Pin & Tack loves Animal Place and let me count the ways . . .

1. Animal Place provides a permanent home to animals from farms (big & small), slaughterhouses, and research facilities.

Animal Place Sanctuary, Grass Valley, CA

2. Animal Place "strives to create meaningful change for farmed animals through advocacy and education."

3. Animal Place promotes veganism through publications and cooking classes.

Cinnamon Rolls with Salted Caramel Drizzle

For February, Pin & Tack will be supporting Animal Place with $1 from every item sold at the shops. However, I always encourage you to donate directly.

Your support will help this organization continue to provide the animals everything they need to have a healthy, happy life. And every animal deserves that!

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Friday, November 8, 2013

5 Reasons Why I Need To Exercise

I am addicted to sweets. I will pretty much eat anything with sugar.

If I wasn't vegan, I'd probably be like 300 pounds!

Ha ha ha . . Really, seriously, absolutely no self control.

Super Foxy Sweets

This vegan, gluten-free, & organic fudge is handmade in Queens, USA. Shown is a gift pack of four yummy flavors: Cocoa, Coconut Milk, Confectioner's Sugar & Vegan Chocolate. Each bar is a whopping 6 ounces.

Blue Castle

While they do not ship their cupcakes, I could't resist sharing these. OMG! S'mores in cupcake form. They come in packs of a dozen. I am SO envious of those that live in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. If you try, please give me the details, so I can live vicariously through you :)

Hungryface

Delicious is what comes to mind when I look at every baked good they offer. I want to try them all! These are called "5 Minutes To Midnight" Cookies. But they would mostly be devoured in 10 seconds flat once I received them. Enjoy a dozen.

Compassionate Cake

This bakery offers yummy sweets along with very cool, edible decorations to top your own baked goods. (Just in time for Christmas, they offer Rudolf and Snowman faces.) However, I find that there is nothing like having cream in between two cookies. These are Oatmeal Butterscotch Cream Pies and you get 6 to gobble up.

Sunny Sweet November

Have you had Mochi before? It's a tasty Japanese rice cake, usually sold in small pieces. This is Chocolate Truffle Mochi. You get a full pound. Oh, yeah!

So, now, you know why I need to workout. Vegan desserts are just as good as those with animal ingredients. Never think you will miss out if you decide to be vegan because there is always tasty goodness out there. You just have to find it. And it's worth it, oh, so deliciously worth it.

By the way, what sweets do you like? Do you make your own or buy them?

Friday, November 1, 2013

V is for . . .

V is for Vegan. At least for today, that is.

Now, don't be alarmed, I'm not sharing any disturbing videos or chastising anyone for their choices. That's just not my way unless you're my partner - He's vegetarian only :( It's that cheese, that dang cheese that he uses as an excuse. I just found an article that said it is addicting, which is why it's difficult for people to stop eating. Great, that's just what I needed to hear.

Okay, sorry, I was getting distracted. Today is World Vegan Day. Happy World Vegan Day!

There are so many wonderful things about being vegan and the food is just the beginning. Discover just a few vegan goodies that will tempt you to the V side . . hopefully :)

Arthur's Plaid Pants

Custom By Corvis

{Duct Tape Roses, Custom By Corvis, $2.50}

Edward & Lilly

Feed Your Face

{Carrot Cake Caramels, Feed Your Face, $12}

Hilary's Super Foods

Juniperseed Mercantile

{Tummy Kisses Belly Balm, Juniper Mercantile, $3.75}

Love Ellie Bags

{Vintage Style Rosie Bag, Love Ellie Bags, $57.97}

Mumbot

{Bee Girl - Limited Edition Print, Mumbot, $20}

Purplecatscorner

The Vegan Hippie Freak

Vegan Lotus

Yeah, isn't that wonderful? So many vegantastic things out there. What's your favorite?

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Join Me . . . Pin & Tack's Got A Face On The Book

Pin & Tack is more active than ever on Facebook. Join me to discover so many different things. Since I share a broad range of subjects, here are only a few features to be enjoyed!

Midnight Marvels: My favorite handmade shops will be featured at 12 AM PST. In November, EtsyVeg team shops will be the focus with a special "Vegan At Midnight."

{Source: Agabag, Multicolor Lego Clutch, $180.}

Do you have a vegan shop? I am always looking. Leave a comment with your shop link and I will take a gander.

Send Card Not Email: There is just something about receiving a handmade card in the mail. An email doesn't compare - Don't you agree? I will be sharing a fabulous creation that I've found at 10 PM PST, Wednesday - Saturday.

If you would like your own card to be featured, please send the link to my email: pinandtack@gmail.com with subject line "Send Card Not Email."

{Source: Lucy Loves Scrapbooking, 100% Wicked Card.}

Recycled Arts & Crafts: In this garbage-filled world, it's important to recycle or reuse. Let's make the Earth a greener, healthier place by repurposing what would otherwise end up in a landfill or worse!

Do you have a recycled project? I welcome it! With "Recycled Arts/Crafts" in the subject line, your link can be sent to pinandtack@gmail.com and I will share it.

{Source: You Are On God's Heart Today, Tin Crowns, $8.50 - $28.50.}

Shop Talk: Pin & Tack is on a new journey. I am now donating to a special charity, promoting awareness and supporting an important cause. Shop news will be at hand with discounts, giveaways, sales and much more.

This October, I am donating $1 from every non-sale pink item to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Also, you can enjoy 10% OFF your order with Coupon Code: HALLOWEEN2013 for the EtsyVeg Spooktacular Event until 10/31/13.

{Source: Tea Rose & Chocolate Distressed Mini Clothes Pins, Pin & Tack, $5.99.}

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