WITH INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK…WHO HAS TIME ANYMORE...

I believe you could spend an entire day researching the most wonderful ideas for parties, weddings, home decor, food etc etc. And with the newest of technology bringing such places as Instagram and Facebook when do we ever get to blog. My one quick advice is…stop in now and then and post your current projects. We've got a wedding reception at the Arboretum, new remodeling of home, a 1st birthday party in the works. These wonderful designs just make it so much fun to continue to create. Enjoy your day and remember share what you know…

Wine Parings for Pinot Nori from Talbott Vineyard

 

 

 I have found a wonderful Pinot Noir I am going to pair with this minestrone. A

friend recently went to tour the vineyard and after raved about it. Well, of course

I had to try it and the suggested meal. Yummy is all I can say!

Ingredients for Roasted Vegetable Minestrone

• 3 inner ribs celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
• 28-oz. can whole tomatoes
• 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large bulb fennel, quartered, cored, and cut into ¾-inch slices
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1-¼ cups mixed dried cannellini and dried kidney beans, sorted through and rinsed
• ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• 3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• ¼ lb. dried ditalini (or other small tubular pasta), cooked until tender, rinsed with cold water, and drained

Cook the cannellini and kidney beans together. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, toss the fennel, celery, and carrots with the oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Roast, tossing after 10 minutes and every 5 minutes therea...

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GRANDCHILDREN, PARTIES, WEDDINGS AND GOD

What a magnificent year it has been for us. We have 2 new grandchildren beautiful and healthy. We've celebrated with baby showers, births, birthday parties, friends weddings and christenings. 5 grandchildren under 2. To say that we are not a busy family would be an understatement! We love it though and wouldn't change a thing.

Be blessed be humbled be real as you go through life. It's the little things that mean the most.

Thanks to Shindigz, Oriental Trading, Hobby Lobby

Michaels, Fabricsonline...this Cowboy Themed

Couples Baby Shower was a Hit!

What a fun theme this was that lasted into the late

evening. Who said baby showers are boring!

And then she came to meet us...

and then she came to meet us...After twin boys a 

welcome sight as their new daughter arrived.

Sprinkle showers are just as much fun as 

first time ones.

Oh, that wonderful 1st birthday

party. It was a Circus theme

for Miss Willow's Big Day!

One never tires of dressing up for

a beautiful wedding in Dallas. Reception

always fun at the Crescent Hotel.

The bride ready for her big moment. Beautiful

dress from Korshak Wedding Boutique

Still traveling to destination weddings this one in

Florida. Outside venue for wedding. Great fun

at reception in beautiful older home. It was their fairy tale 

wedding so off guests went in a carriage with white horses. 

Nice job!

Big birthdays aren't should always be fun.

 Bowling at a wonderful new venue, Bowl and Barrel

located at Park Lane across from NorthPark.

and if we haven't celebrated enough,

now for Jordyn's big day. Celebrating

her life on earth as a child of God. Blessed!

As you see, our summer was filled with excitement.

Poppi and I haven't missed a beat. 

Grandparents aren't what they used to 

be...they're Better!

HEALTHY LIFE 2013

Those NY's resolutions. How many times have we made them only to forget the next day. Well, this year its all about health in Dallas. Started off with this wonderful new Nike Fuel Band.

Its 149.00 at any of your Nike stores and maybe even a few dollars cheaper online at Amazon or other sites. If you have an iPhone it reads the info immediately. If not you can download the info off the band to the computer and you have your daily readings. Its not bad looking either.

WHAT IT TRACKS

Through a sports-tested accelerometer, Nike+ FuelBand tracks your daily activity including running, walking, basketball, dancing and dozens of everyday activities. It tracks each step taken and calorie burned. It also tells the time of day.

Whatever you use to track those workouts and daily movement. Have A Fit Day!

PARIS, TX 2012 CHRISTMAS

Happy New Year 2013. I can't believe it. But am so grateful and send blessings to you and yours.

 

Getting back to the holidays. Had the fun pleasure of an invite to Paris, Tx. As a city girl you forget the peacefulness of the country, the fresh air, and the country hospitality.

 

That brings me to the delicious meal prepared.

SANTA FE QUICHE

 

2 Frozen deep dish pie shells - thawed

6 white corn tortillas

 

Line the bottom of each pie shell with 3 tortillas

Spread out evenly covering bottom of shell

 

Mix:

Whished 10 eggs

with 1/2 cup half and half

(no this is not dietary) ;) but delicious

Add to that:

1 1/2 cans drained diced green chiles

1 cup finely diced ham

1 8oz bag of grated fiesta Mexican cheeses

Stir together. Add salt and pepper to taste

 

Pour into 2 pie shells balancing solids with liquids evenly

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 - 40 mins

Golden brown and bubbly

Let sit 15 mins before serving.

Add: fresh salsa, cilantro diced

 

Oh, the taste was to ask for another please!!!

 

MEXICAN SALAD

 

2 cans of Mexicorn (drained) set aside

 

Mix:

1 cup mayo

1/2 cup sour cream

2 cups graded cheddar

Add to the Mexicorn

Refrigerate

 

at serving add small bag of Chili Cheese Fritos

Gentle toss and you will be in Mexican Salad heaven.

**This meal is not good as a leftover so ENJOY at sitting!

or do not add the fritos and let everyone put them into their salad separately.

Then you can have as a leftover! 

The twins room. Mom chose a Behr paint from Lowes to have a soft

green wall. She purchased from BabiesRUs the tree sticker that is just

darling between the beds. The carpet comes from Lowes outdoor section.

Jenny Lind beds fit nicely in the rectangular space. Curtains and small wall frog

sconces from Ikea as is the hanging circus themed netting that lays over the 

glider purchased for $99.00 at the baby's thrift store. To finish off, there is a

 wonderful old pc of furniture in the back-ground given to her by a dear friend.

Teddy bears sit in Great Grandmother's doll cradle. Welcome Pax and Cam...you

have a fun bedroom just for dreaming.

 

IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR

Hello CeCe and Poppi...the TWINS ARRIVED. What a blessing to have grandchildren in your life. Heaven!!!

and......Hello Miss Willow, added bonus one month ago. Amazing what less than one year brings.

Almost Christmas and 2012

My goodness I can't believe how quickly the year has past. I have been so busy and continue to finish up Christmas shopping and meal planning. A quick Merry Christmas to all. Blessings to you and yours. Will see you again in 2012. Remember...it's all about the things you love that make design Right.

Thanks HGTV

Getting ready to go to NC for some fun. Halloween Party and pics will be posted after the fact. In the meantime lets make some fun halloween exterior ghost. HGTV has given us easy ways to design some creative yard characters. Enjoy and Happy Halloween Ya'll.

Halloween 2011

I love every single holiday that comes into our calendar. What amazes me is how fast they continue to rotate. 2011 Wow...Fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving again! Well, I have found such creative designs to share with you. Happy Boo Day to all. Blessings to you and your families.