Our favorite author around here of late. We wanted to know what she looked like, and this is her. And, this site tells about her, and there is even a fun fan site for Clarice Bean, and we luuuuuuv her! But we especially love our new Princess and the Pea. Thanks Aunt Jenni!!!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Lauren Child...
Our favorite author around here of late. We wanted to know what she looked like, and this is her. And, this site tells about her, and there is even a fun fan site for Clarice Bean, and we luuuuuuv her! But we especially love our new Princess and the Pea. Thanks Aunt Jenni!!!
Valentine's Day Wrapping...
Traditional red with hearts & flowers...
I worked hard today to make all these be trues
for the conversation hearts collections.
...which I plan to wrap like bon bons... Fairy Family...
When I first started this blog, I posted about these little Faries, but then I just kept thinking about them and thinking about them, and then I just gave them to me for my birthday. And, here they are with some of my favorite pink things and the cute painting Michelle painted for me.
Wendy Addison...
Thank you Jenni for showing me this artist. I googled her name and came up with this site which has Wendy Addison creations and many other fun artsy things to see.
After looking through the site, which has many lovely things, this Wendy Addison garland was my favorite. I love it!
Monday, January 08, 2007
Maynard Dixon...
I am not usually a fan of Western Art. However, KUED did a wonderful program about Maynard Dixon and I love his skies. If you can see this program, don't miss it. Hit some highlights here.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Lovely Shabby...
I like this old tin pot. And, I like the whole Shabby Chic thing to a point, a lot of it is much more shabby than chic. The Bella Cottage , however has a few fun pieces that I really like.
Cathy Penton...
If ever there was an artist with a good valentine idea, that is just lovely, it would be Cathy Penton. I love her Valentine ornaments which you can see in Romantic Homes this month or here at her sight. Beautiful.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Swallow Ring...
As I had suspected, yellow gold seems to be making the big comeback. Look at Anthropologie's selections in jewelry, almost all yellow gold.
Which brings me to my two theories of jewelry.
1. You must choose between silver and gold, pick a favorite and be married to it. ( I don't like mixing so much).
2. (this is my favorite) Really every married woman needs two wedding rings, to keep current and everything.
Do you think that idea will fly? See the swallow here.
Granny Chic Jewels...
This is an amazing artist, Kim Jelley, selling on Ebay...See her things here at The Painted Heart...
Wesley Allen...
I love old-fashioned iron beds. I like the ones made by the Wesley Allen company as I looked around at them, but I ended up buying through Fine Iron Beds because they offer the same Wesley Allen beds with a choice of 36 different finishes.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Classic Wedgwood...
If I ever collect another everyday china pattern, it may be this... Wedgwood White. It is a crisp, true white and would go with all my crazy stuff. Plus, the shape has a classic cafe style that I adore and goes with my whole Granny-Chic thing.
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!
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