Mae Woven

Here at Mae Woven, we love a good treat. I mean, who doesn't?! Today we are getting in the kitchen and sharing one of our favorite recipes that is sure to tickle your taste buds – with a special appearance from our gorgeous Turkish hand towels. If you are an orange lover like us, this one's for YOU!

Crepe Recipe:

1 cup all purpose flour

2 eggs

½ cup milk

½ cup water

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and eggs and whisk until well blended. Slowly stir in the milk and water. Add in the melted butter and salt, then beat until smooth. If the batter appears too runny, add more flour. If it appears too thick, add more water/milk.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour, using a ⅓ measuring cup, onto the warm pan. Tilt the pan in a circular motion to ensure the batter coats the surface evenly.
3. Cook for about 1 minute (or until the sides start to lift off of the pan). Loosen around the edges with a spatula, then turn and cook the other side. Start stacking each complete crepe on top of another.

*To get the same outcome as photo shows, quadruple this recipe!

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Orange Icing Recipe:

1 ¾ cups powdered sugar

¼ cup orange juice (squeeze from orange)

1 tablespoon orange zest

1 teaspoon butter, melted

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Whisk until lumps have vanished.
2. Add the melted butter and whisk together until smooth. If the icing is too thick, microwave for 30 seconds.
3. Let mixture sit (if microwaved) for a couple minutes, then pour over crepe stack.
4. Add powdered sugar and orange & lemon slices for extra touch. 

ENJOY! Our Turkish kitchen towels make the cleanup process easy. We swear by them! They are made with high-quality cotton which makes them soft and highly absorbent. Perfect for any messes made in the kitchen.

Not only do our Turkish towels know how to clean up, but they also make the perfect kitchen accessory. Hang them up on your towel rack or lay them under your hot dish full of delicious Orange Crepes.

Be sure to tag us in photos so we can see your dreamy Orange Crepe Stack! #maewovenmunchies

For the month of February, we have chosen to highlight the incredible Alyssia Moore. She is an astonishing mother of two, wife, friend and inspiration to all. She has amazing taste, which rings true by the looks of her beautiful home & style. We truly adore her for all that she is and more!  

Tell us a little bit about yourself... 

Well to start we live in Nashville, TN. I work as a doula and birth worker when I have time, now that our son Folger is a little older it’ll be easier to take on more mamas! My husband is a musician, writer, and a session player when he isn’t traveling! Our first four years of marriage were spent traveling together A LOT! Now that we have babes I’m home more, but we still like to go out with papa when we can! Ella’s first trip was to Norway when she was 4 months - it was a blast. We want our kids to experience other cultures, and see different parts of the world from a young age. We are planning on traveling a lot within the next year, so I am getting excited about that! Fun little fact about my family: a lot people ask about our son’s name and why we named him Folger. It’s my moms family name (and yes! It is the Folger coffee family but they actually sold it forever ago haha), and I’ve always loved the idea of using it for a boy! Other things I love are our church community, cooking with friends/family, going on long walks when the weather is good, and spring! It’s my favorite season. 

Moroccan Wool Tassel Pillow & Aran Lumbar & Linen 

If you could shop at any store for free, which would you choose & why?

Probably Target, because I mean, I go at least two times a week! Haha! Mom life! OR Shop Doen my favorite shop to buy clothing for myself and Ella.

What do you consider your biggest strength and weakness?

Oh man, I would say my biggest weakness would be to overcommitting to things! It’ll be Monday, and I’ll realize that I’ve planned so many things that I’ll have to cancel some just so I can have a minute to relax. It always ends up making me stressed, I would think I would have learned by now! Haha. I would say one of my biggest strengths would be loyalty. I really really love my people - I think that’s how I can get into trouble with overcommitting. I just want my everyone to know I’m there for them, and that I’m sensitive to whatever they are walking through in that season. Life is so much easier when we show compassion, and listen to each other. I know I’m still learning that for sure. How do you balance the two? I think just being honest about what I can handle, and do for others helps a lot! 

Do you prefer salty or sweet?

Salty! Always! 

Moroccan Wool Tassel Pillow & Aran Lumbar & Linen 

What did you do in the last 24 hours that made someone else's life more enjoyable?

I took Ella to ballet – haha it’s her favorite thing in the whole world. It’s early in the morning, but I’m so glad we do it! 

A great stylish throw blanket can be the perfect way to add an accent or flair to your decor, pulling together tones and textures in a space with little actual effort on your part. They add a homey feel to any room and can be used to complement the color, style, or texture of a room.

In addition to adding style to a room, a throw blanket, of course, has its functional advantages. In the winter they are great for cuddling up by the fire or on the couch while watching a movie with loved ones.

In warmer months, you may want to switch to lighter fabrics. The advantage here is having the opportunity to be more playful with the texture and weave of the throw. It can also help transition your household decor through the seasons, balancing the color scheme with light and brightness in the summer months or deep earth tones in the winter.

For a sitting area or a bedroom, you can fold the throw in half, lengthwise and:

• Style it over a statement chair, placing a pillow on top
• Drape over the arm of a sofa or chair, with a pillow placed in the corner
• Drape over the center of the sofa, spilling over the back
• Fold on the sofa, underneath decorative pillows
• Use the full area of the throw blanket and cover the center panels
• Use the full area of the throw blanket and align juxtaposed so that two corners meet the back frame with the rest of the throw blanket hanging onto the seat and down the back
• Cross diagonally over one side of the couch, again with pillows to cover it
• Fold across the foot of the bed to deliminate the end of the bed. Typically the throw at the foot of the bed adds a nice complimentary color to the bedroom scheme
• Fold across the head the bed, just where the duvet is folded over. Typically a throw blanket in this position adds a contrast to highlight stylish decorative pillows against the backdrop of a duvet. It often adds dimension to an otherwise uniform landscape
• Drape over a headboard

If you want a less formal look, you can opt not to fold the throw in half, lengthwise and instead:

• Throw casually on the center of the bed, full surface area utilized
• Hang on a hook or coat rack to add a splash of color to the walls
• Hang as wall art

There are so many options and combinations you can try out to add style to your home decor. The versatility, functional usage, and warmth added to your room by the thoughtful use of a throw blanket can make a big difference in adding a “homey” touch to your house. It can invite guests to get comfortable and feel at home. So pick up one while you’re out and get started.