Ive never been much of a decorator, but I love hosting get togethers.  So I am a work in progress!!  I realize I like rustic things, wood, nature ect.  Not a big fan of LOUD colors and bold things.   Which is odd cause I can be a bit obnoxious myself.  :0)

this is my favorite.  mason jars and an old cake place....

playing with a few different looks.

 

 

and another i did!  :0)

mason jars with cranberries, cinnamon sticks and floating candles...smells great and very pretty!

Im just learning, but thanks for listening, looking and maybe trying some of my ideas!

 

 

brown butter frosting! The best ever!

I love butter, most do.  But browned butter is a whole nother ball game.  Its nutty, toasty, butter goodness!  Perfect for fall and for a gingerbread cupcake! 

  Would also be great on a carrot cake, spice cake, maybe just a plain white cake.  I am in love.  The color is amazing with the little specks.   Here is what you need:

1 stick of butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1 8 ounce cream cheese
powder sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
cream

**  I dont use measurements on the powder sugar or cream.  Make it as sweet and thick as you like. 
Here is how you make the frosting:
saute the butter over a low/medium heat...watching it carefully.  It will take about 20 minutes.  You want it to get golden in color. Stir often. 
About halfway through, add cinnamon.  If you dont like cinnamon, you could add a split vanilla bean instead.  Remove bean at the end, scrap out all goodness!
Let butter stand and cool. 
Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, maybe 5 minutes.  Add cooled butter, scraping it all out.  beat with cream cheese till well blended.  Add vanilla and salt.  Slowly add powdered sugar.  I start with one cup.  At this time I would add a bit of Heavy whipping cream...maybe a tablespoon.  Then more sugar...getting it to the consistency and sweetness you like.  Enjoy.  Frosts about 12 cupcakes heavily frosted with a piping bag.  :0)