Afterschool Oxford

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Peace Out Readers... for 2010!!

Happy Holidays from Amelia and

Afterschool Oxford!!

I'm taking a break for the rest of the year. Thank you supporting the store and Afterschool Oxford in 2010. See you in the new year!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Pinterest Love

I have become really excited about Pinterest lately (aka obsessed). It's really fun! You can make all sorts of boards for anything you like that you see on the web. I have boards for everything from home decor to fonts that I find that I like to store ideas.
Also, you can follow boards that you really like as well. Have a favorite blogger? They are probably on there as well, which you can then follow their boards. Check it out here...

Follow my boards here.

Here's my 'tis the season board.

Happy Pinning!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Homemade...

I like the idea of giving a home baked/made/prepared goodie to close friends or neighbors.
This might just (and I can't really say anything here without making it sound like a really bad pun, but with that said, here goes) top them all...

***Bacon Jam!
The full recipe can be found here...
She has great photos to accompany each step as well.

(Image found at Not Quite Nigella)

***Next up are Maple Cupcakes found at Lonny from the boys at Baked and from their new cookbook called Baked Explorations. YUM!!

(Image found at lonny)

***We all have recipes for Chocolate Chip cookies, but it never hurts to try a new one every now and then. This one comes from The New York Times via ECAB.
Click here for the full recipe.

(Image found at ECAB)

Happy Baking!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Two Weeks of Weekly Picks... 12/15- 12/31

Here is my last Weekly Picks for 2010!

This will take you through the last day of the year.

And oh what a year it has been...

It's all about the music to get you in the holiday spirit!!

PICK NUMBER ONE:

It's a big one, with SEVEN bands on one bill for

*The 8th Annual Esperanza Plantation Showcase at the

Pix/Capri Theater

3023 N. State St. in Jackson this Friday the 17th.

*Featuring Winter Sport, El Obo, TB Ledford, Wooden Finger, The Weeks, Bear Colony and Colour Revolt. And a with a late night set from J-Tran, featuring Josh Hailey.

Come out and help spread the holiday cheer!

This is an all-ages event.

Doors at 6:30PM. $15.

****Hope to see you there!

I'll be working the Colour Revolt merch table. Come say hi!!

PICK NUMBER TWO:

The Tacky Townie Christmas at Proud Larry's on the 17th

Featuring music by

Jimbo Mathus

The Posey Family Christmas Band

Dicky Do and The Don'ts

The Minor Adjustments

Tate Moore

Alice Walker

All Proceeds go to: The Oxford-Lafayette Interfaith Compassion Ministry (ICM), benifiting adopted families and foster children within Oxford and Lafayette County.

Live Christmas Music- Prize for TACKIEST outfit- Pictures with Santa- Christmas Raffle

PICK NUMBER THREE:

CATS PURRING PRESENTS....Ringin' in the New Year, Cats Purring style...At Ajax on the Oxford Square

DEAD GAZE, FLIGHT, DENT MAY & FRIENDS, AIRSHIPS

8PM - 1AM $5 for 21+, $10 for 18+ December 31st, 2010!!

SIDE NOTE:

Bozarts Gallery (403 Main Street) in Water Valley is open everyday, 12-5 until the 22nd of December.

They have a great show Holiday Miniature Show up now... very affordable local art.

I have two pieces in the show: As seen below....