Country Living Magazine... January 2007

Do not miss this issue of Country Living. I finally got my copy today. Where has it been, I do not know. I have been waiting and waiting for it. Anyway, it has the best article about Alexandra's style, and has photos of her ribbon closet, her quilt collection, her lovely bedroom, her color palette (which is also mine, I'm so excited about that). It is so beautiful you just won't believe it!!! And, I forgot to say there is a picture of the famous ribbon tablecloth that she designed a long time ago, but I have always wanted to see and she even tells how to make it.
Also, if you go here, you can see part of the the article (the photographs are not as good on my computer as in the magazine), but also you can hear an audio of Alexandra telling about her new book. It is just beautiful and inspiring. Really, do not miss.
And, not only that, the rest of the magazine is good too; there is a lime green dresser that is so lovely. Oh Happiness!!!

I made soup!

And, it was really good.

Butternut Squash Bisque by Nicholai

2 Tbsp. butter

2 small onions

1lb. butternut squash, peeled seeded & cubed

5c. chicken stock

8oz. potatoes, peeled & cubed

1tsp. paprika

1/2 c. whipping cream (optional)

1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives, plus a few whole chives to garnish

Salt/ Pepper to taste.

Melt butter in a large pan. Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes until soft. Add the squash, stock, potatoes and paprika. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 35 min. until all the vegetables are soft. Pour into a food processor or blender until smooth. Return the soup to the pan. Stir in the cream, if using. Season with salt and pepper and reheat hently. Stir in the chopped chives just before serving. Garnish each serving with a few whole chives.

Thanks to Nicholai for the recipe and the cookbook for Christmas!

Granny Chic Book of the Week...

I adore this book. I am officially now a fan of Cath Kidston. Also, if you happen to subscribe to Home Companion and be a pack rat, like me, you can find a wonderful, wonderful article about her in the Feb./Mar 2003 issue.

Best Wishes... Tiffany

Granny Chic Cute of the Week...

Love this site... Johnny Loves Rosie ... See it here.

This is a place I would love to visit...

See it here...

Tiny Cake...

Tiny cake is what you need in the New Year. I am looking at these little cake pans to go with my tiny cake server from Boo. These are a cute 4 inches and they cost $1.95 at Crate & Barrel.

A Picture of NYC for Jenni...

The Radiator Building At Night

Painted by Georgia O'Keeffe in 1927

Sweet's Candy Cherry Ju Ju Hearts...

One of my favorite things is coming to market very soon. Hurray!!!

Granny Chic Shopping...

One of my favorite places in Salt Lake City is the intersection of 900 South and 900 East and now it is even better because everything has been redone. Next time you make it into the city, check out The Children's Hour Bookstore, Charlotte's, Hip & Humble and several other really fun places...

Does anyone know where to get these after the holidays?

YUMMY!!!

Cute Kate Spade...

This one is cute Mom... See it here.

A Very Granny Chic Idea... Travel Posters...

These are lovely. Katherine, you should have a fabulous London poster, don't you think? Anyway, these are available at Art.com with lots of other fun vintagey posters.

Great Quotes...

I am just a few pages into You Are Your Choices. I am trying to savor it. But here are a few quotes I just love from the beginning chapters...

You have a responsibility to dignify your life through continuously making yourself better.

The good life is life of moral excellence that leads to happiness.

Wonderful.

Fun Embosser...

See the Embosser and the Tags here.

My Favorite Valentine...

For Valentine's Day one time, Craig gave me this beautiful metal heart and it came in a red velvet bag. Inside the heart, a beautiful chime sounds when you move it. I love it. They were available for about $7 at Tabula Rasa. I hope they will have them again. They make such a beautiful gift.

Fun Art on Ebay....

The Two Crafty Mules ebay store is full of one-of-a-kind items. They make necklaces out of dominos and pins out of postage stamps. They have really cute earrings and their pieces are more than reasonably priced, they are cheap.

Valentine's Love Boxes...

I have several Valentine's Day appropriate boxes listed and available and I will have more soon.

Inside the lid, this one says... Plant a seed of friendship; reap a bouquet of happiness... Louis L. Kaufman

You Are Your Choices...

I am so excited! I recieved my copy yesterday in the mail! Hurray!!!

Granny Chic Item of the Week...

This show is plot driven and the plot is not very good and the characters are weak, but the colors are fantastic and a few of the songs and dance numbers are really great. It's sad that someone didn't spend just a few more hours on the script because this could have been a really great show and in many ways, it was before it's time.

This is one that deserves a redo.

If you love Rodgers & Hammerstein, it is something you have to see atleast once.

Valentine's Bridal Shower...

Valentine's Day is on my mind even though I don't take the Christmas Tree down until 12th night which isn't until January 5th. I want to do a Valentine's Bridal Shower for my neice that is getting married in Feb. These would make cute invites don't you think? Instructions here.