Bread Part2

I realized I never posted a picture of the bread I made.  That loaf is long gone but I made a new loaf yesterday.  Even yummier that the first.  This one I made with half bread flour and half wheat flour.  It used less ingredients than the 100% whole wheat but this loaf is fat free.  I used the recipe found that came with the instruction booklet.

This is yesterdays loaf.  I just had a slice for breakfast mmm....

Here is the recipe:

1 2/3 cups water

3 1/2 cups wheat flour

1 1/2 cups bread flour

2 Tbsp sugar

1 1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp dry active yeast

This is the recipe from/for the Zojirushi bread maker, I can't say it will work for all break makers but I can't see why not.

In business news I'm looking to revamp the shop,  organize the shop sections and slowly add some new items.  Soon there will be more wedding decor, favors/gifts and play sets.  I'm really excited about a new play set addition but can't say just yet!

Did you see the new blocks sets in the shop?  Personalized children's name blocks, so cute for a nursery.  Great baby shower gift if the sex of the child is known.  The patterns on the blocks are hand painted and NOT paper.  A lot of block sets you out there are decoupage paper on the blocks, not here!.  The price is $4.00 per block

TGIF for now

XO,

K

The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Potter stopped by the shop this week.  Harry Potter that is.  I had a custom request from a lovely customer for a Harry Potter set including Hagrid, Snape, Voldemort, McGonagall, Dumbledore, Hermoine, Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy.  I just love how they turned out so they are now apart of the Knottingwood family

Raggedy Ann and Andy also stopped by. 

I have quite a few project ideas on the table and in my head.  Each weekend I've been taking time to create new items to keep the shop fresh.  M-F is dedicated to custom orders.  I like the new work schedule as it gives me a chance to get creative and keep me out of a rut.

The husband and I are enjoying a nice holiday weekend hope you are too!  Oh and I made my first loaf of bread in the bread maker this week.  Came out fab!  I'll share some soon!

XO,

K

Re-Branding

It could be suicide but I've changed my business name from The Pretty Pixie to Knottingwood.  I wanted something that represented what I do.  The Pretty Pixie just wasn't me.  I chose Knottingwood because it reminds me of imagination and creativity.  A magical place where any dream you have can come to life.  It's a perfect fit.  My goal is bring your imagination to life, from whimsical play sets to fairytale wedding cake toppers.   Now my little cottage business feels right.

With the new name comes a new shop logo..........

courtesy of saraubendall  

I have a ton of new product ideas I will begin rolling out in time for quick delivery for the holidays.  My latest is Eleanor's play house  a 6 piece play set complete with trees!

Knottingwood is now on twitter too!  Follow us and be the first to learn about new products, secret sales and follower only discounts.  On the sidebar of the blog you will see a tweet button, spread the word!

That's pretty much it on my side of the world.  I'm of to order all new promotional products and clean my kitchen....Ugh...

XO,

K