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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Cover of book with fresh herbs titled Herbs for Flavor, Health, and Natural Beauty

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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A chocolate teacup cracked open to reveal hot cocoa mix with peppermint pieces

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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