New Deisgns with Swarovski Crystals

Thanks to Krisia for helping me name them all!
http://www.overstock.com/search?keywords=ardent+designs&sortOption=New+Arrivals

basement workshop

Going to start getting the basement workshop back up & running because:

• my inventory has grown and doesnt all fit upstairs anymore
• Aiden is old enough to let me go downstairs more often
• Aiden is going to school twice a week now (so in theory I have more time LOL)
• I miss glass, I want to start fusing again. 
• I have a bunch of wonderful glass I bought and have not "broken out yet"
• I have been buying new findings to incorporate with my glass designs
• it is warming up so the basement wont be as cold to work in
• my sweet Remy came over the other week and kindly helped start to organize the boxes that were down there overwhelming me

SOOOOO I will take before pics and keep you posted on my progress. I do expect this to be a long and slow process, but I have a vision!

Sneak Peak at another Tulip Design Line

Men out there.... Still time to grab this BRAND NEW DESIGN for your women in time for VALENTINES DAY, w/ FREE SHIPPING! Email me if you want a pair. 14K gold hooks w/ Swarovski Crystals & antiqued gold pewter hearts for $24

Web Gallery Sneak Peak

Still need to do a few tweaks and get the links from the Ardent Designs Home page but you can check out the galleries via direct URL here....

Silver Tulip Gallery
Gold Tulip Gallery

Ardent Designs is working on new Web Galleries

Ardent Designs is working on new Web Galleries, Ill let you know as they go live! Some will be products you've seen sorted by line, and some will be new products. 2012 should be pretty exciting!

Trip to Holland MI planned for Feb 2012!!!!

I just love the Tulip Festival in Holland MI each spring. This year I am visiting in Feb to meet with local businesses about selling my products (specifically my Tulip line) in their shops.

Cranberry Pork Roast

Caramelize 1-2 Onions in olive oil
add minced garlic near end to brown

Add above to slow cooker with:

Pork Roast
1 cup Crushed Cranberries (or chutney or frozen or whatever you have)
splash lemon juice
splash pomegranate glaze (or apple cider)
2-4 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
rosemary, thyme, tarragon

slow cook all of the above
served with green salad & mashed potatoes

Joelyns 2012 Pot Roast

Beef roast
rub top w/ :
trader joes garlic aioli mustard
minced garlic

Dice:
carrots
sweet potato
parsnips
celery
onion

spices/salt/pepper blend
4ish Tablespoons Marsala wine


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Joelyns Traditional Pot Roast

Beef Roast

Dice:
carrots
potatoes
celery
onions
mushrooms
minced garlic

spices/salt/pepper blend
white or red wine
rosemary
thyme

Trader Joes Cream Of Portabella Mushroom Soup

Slow Cook All