National Archives Trunk Show

Come check out my work at the National Archives trunk show this week!  

Thursday, December 1 to 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
National Archives Shop
“The Way We Worked” American Artisans Fair
The National Archives Shop features the work of local artisans in this holiday fair, offering original jewelry, apparel, and household items. The fair was inspired by the New Deal projects that put artists to work during the Great Depression. Sponsored by the Foundation for the National Archives.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Travel safe and enjoy the day!

Maple Avenue Market

Open Eyes Press hand printed tea towels are now available for purchase at
Maple Avenue Market in Vienna, Virginia!!  

I am so excited to be a part of this local foods store, which is committed to supporting area farmers and producers.  They have a beautiful website, and were featured in the Fairfax Times earlier this month, talking about the future of organic farming.  If you are in the area, definitely check them out!

Sour Cream Apple Cake

No Thanksgiving feast is complete without dessert, and this sour cream apple cake is better than pumpkin pie (I'm not even kidding!).  Not too heavy, just the right amount of sweet and tartness, and super moist and delicious.  This was the only picture I could grab of the one I made before it got gobbled down!  Make this cake, and you won't be disappointed.

Sour Cream Apple Cake 

1/2 c. vegetable oil (I used light olive oil)

1/2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 c. flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 c. sour cream

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp butter, softened

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored (1 chopped, and the other sliced)

1) Cream together oil, sugar, eggs.

2) Add vanilla, flour, baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, and sour cream.

3) Stir in chopped apple.

4) Pour into 9" greased round pan with parchment-lined bottom (I used a spring form pan).  Arrange apple slices from the second apple on top.  

5) Mix together the brown sugar and butter and crumble onto the top of the cake.  Generously sprinkle with cinnamon.

6) Bake in 350 degree oven for 40-50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Enjoy!

Thank You Alexandria!

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported TC Williams' 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair this past weekend.  We had a great day, and hope everyone has an wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

TC Williams 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Join us this Saturday, Nov. 19th, for TC Williams High School's 2nd Annual Handmade Holiday Craft Fair!  This is a great event that donates proceeds to Helping Hearts and Hands, a non-profit that builds schools for orphaned children in Tanzania.  Check out some of the vendors who will be there!

Whoop

JR Woodworks

 Little Mountain Soap Company

Moonlight Bindery, LLC

Village Learning Place Show Tonight!!!

Come out to Charles Village tonight and shop the Village Learning Place Holiday Artisan Market from 7-9pm.  20% of all proceeds go to supporting educational programs for neighborhood kids!!

The Village Learning Place is a nonprofit neighborhood library, learning center, computer lab, and community garden that serves as an anchoring institution and a partner in creating a healthy and cohesive community.

Thank You 2hands Market!

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported 2hands Indie Craft Market in Severna Park yesterday!  We enjoyed the event and hope to be back again next year. : )

Photo: Hand printed tea towels and tote bag by Open Eyes Press