Kid's Chalkboard Table

I have been wanting to get Liam a little table for his room/play area and this is such a cool, trendy take on chalkboards for kids. I'm so doing this! Get the instructions here.

Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

I came across this recipe while sorting through some old recipes last weekend. And what a deliciously refreshing break from the norm. Enjoy!

TACOS
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce*
1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chiles
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 (8-inch) fat-free or low-fat whole wheat tortillas
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese

MANGO SALSA
1 mango, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded deveined jalapeño chile
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Place chicken in shallow pan. Combine chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt in small bowl; spread over both sides of chicken. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight.

2. Combine all mango salsa ingredients in medium bowl. (Salsa can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

3. Heat nonstick grillpan over high heat until hot; brush with oil. Add chicken; reduce heat to medium. Cook 9 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once. Remove chicken. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 3 minutes before slicing diagonally.

4. Meanwhile, warm tortillas on same grillpan over medium heat 1 minute or until pliable, turning once. Top tortillas with chicken, 1/2 cup of the mango salsa and cheese. Serve with remaining salsa.

TIP *Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce can be found in the Hispanic section of the supermarket. Remove veins and seeds for less heat. Refrigerate remaining chiles for about 1 week.

Makes 4 tacos

PER TACO: 275 calories, 6.5 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 25 g protein, 31.5 g carbohydrate, 60 mg cholesterol, 890 mg sodium, 5 g fiber

Texstyle Clutch Giveaway

The Mane Source will be giving away a free Texstyle Clutch next week to one lucky lady, so don't miss out! There's less than a week left. See video ^ on how to enter.

The Memphis Flyer's Top 20 < 30

I was recently interviewed for the Memphis Flyer's Top 20 under 30 issue, which hit streets today! Justin Fox Burks, an amazing Memphis photographer (+ author of the chubby vegetarian), did the shoot and it was so much fun. I love what I do and love being able to meet other extremely creative people here, including the writer of the article, Richard Alley. I'll post a link to the article once it's online. Until then, hope you enjoy this little snippet :}.

A New Bag ... For kids!

While I have been busy filling orders to be shipped out in time for Christmas, I would also like to introduce my latest bag – Kid's Satchels! But WAIT! There's MORE! These trendy bags can be worn messenger-style or as a backpack. I really love these bags. They're so fun & functional and look darling on the little ones. I can't wait for Liam to open his up this Christmas :}

Crickets...

I know you guys have been hearing them (the crickets). Sorry for my 2 month long hiatus. I've been slightly swamped with the wonderful goings on of business and daily life to say the least. Anyway, you're not forgotten! I have been working on some new designs for next year that you will looove. In other news, I'm very excited to share that Texstyle was in the Commercial Appeal! Read the article. And have a deliciously happy Thanksgiving!

LUVMUD is a 5k obstacle race and festival happening in Shelby Farms Park, Memphis Oct. 8th-9th. There will be lots of great local bands, fun activities for the whole family and vendors – like texstyle!  The event benefits Habitat For Hope, a non-profit that gives assistance to families with critically/chronically ill children. So come show your support and have a good time at this year's LUVMUD.