Amy’s Notebook 01.19.11

These baking cup flowers would be a super cute Valentine’s Day treat (@ Skip to My Lou)

These paper plate flowers are inexpensive and such a fun way to dress up a party table (@ Hostess with the Mostess)

This Ballard knock-off table is absolutely beautiful (@ Flamingo Toes)

This slow cooker black bean soup looks like a satisfying winter meal (@ Weelicious)

I love these tips for cleaning out your dishwasher (@ Apartment Therapy)

These tissue rosette kissing balls would be a great way to use up leftover party streamers (@ The Idea Room)

Making peanut butter bird feeders looks like a great winter activity (@ Clover Lane)

This creamy artichoke lemon & chicken dish sounds like all of my favorite flavors in one dish (@ Confections of a Foodie Bride)

These Honey-Roasted Brussels Sprouts would be a delicious side dish (@ Cheeky Kitchen)

This marshmallow & toothpick activity looks like a great winter boredom buster (@ Under the Sycamore)

I love these ten lessons learned from building a kitchen (@ Centsational Girl)

This pajama glam mock slumber party would be such a hit with my little girl (@ kara’s party ideas)

These DIY fabric flowers are so cute (@ How About Orange?)

This bread making kit is such a wonderful gift (@ Saltwater Kids)

I love this DIY cupboard pot rack for simple pot storage (@ Blue Cricket Designs)