Little Rusted Ladle

COMMERCIAL FOOD & LIFESTYLE ARTIST, JENA CARLIN SHARES TOP TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, STYLING EVENTS, FARMHOUSE PROJECTS, RECIPES AND MORE!"Hello, I am thrilled you are here! Be my guest on this artfully documented lifestyle site where we don't wait for a special occasion, We create one! Hey! Do you have food photography or video needs? Let’s chat! We would love to help and can bring our studio anywhere with a kitchen. Contact us today! [email protected] " - Jena CarlinFascinated with creating a narrative with light, composition, and ...

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Our cookbook, Herbs for Flavor Health and Natural Beauty, is now available!Tantalize your tastebuds and naturally enhance your beauty with fresh herbs! Featuring gorgeous photography, this one-of-a-kind guide is a carefully cultivated collection of beauty and healing secrets, space-saving herb garden ideas, and recipes for delectable herb-inspired dishes. Discover the wide variety of delicious, healthy, and beautiful ways to use herbs in your kitchen--from familiar flavors like basil and thyme to new favorites like burnet and tarragon. Take a Peak or Buy ...

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Smoked Candy Apple Old-Fashioned

Every Spooktacular Studio Soiree needs its own witch’s brew to keep the party going, and since it’s fall in Wisconsin, I decided to put a terrifying twist on the familiar favorite—the Wisconsin Old Fashioned. A New Old Fashioned When ordering an old fashioned, you usually choose between whisky and brandy, but for this mix,…

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Scientist Shot Glass Vials Halloween Craft

Mad Scientist Shot Glass Vials These Mad Scientist Shot Glass Vials are a true favorite for the adults trick or treating and the best part of your next Halloween party your guests will not soon forget! What You Will Need: Scientist vials Mod Podge Black tissue paper Silver plastic skulls Hot glue Black, gray, and…

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DIY Vintage Halloween Decorations

Spooky Vintage Halloween Decorations As a grand opening for my new studio space, I decided to throw a Spooktacular Studio Soiree for my friends, family, and clients, complete with Jim’s creative Halloween treats and my DIY vintage Halloween decorations. In this first post, I want to break down the surprisingly simple, DIY decorations I created…

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Getting Crafty with Hot Cocoa – Peppermint Mocha Recipe

The Perfect Hot Cocoa Jena and I recently worked on a project that showed how to host a hot cocoa party complete with a build-your-own hot cocoa bar. I know, sounds fun, right? While developing cocoa powder recipes, and researching what others consider the “best hot cocoa recipe”, I realized that there were…

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