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Forget the politics…this is just funny.
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will anxiously await his safe return..
Beauty in the details…
Recently I came across an Oregon jewelry artist who’s style is so unique and beautiful. I’m not a big jewelry girl, but unique pieces like these always catch my interest. Brook Stone’s website says the following:
“Using the ancient method of lost wax casting, Brooke Stone and Jim Clement make unique and finely-crafted wildlife art and animal totem jewelry from silver, gold, bronze and copper.
Their jewelry is completely hand-crafted, their designs are all limited-edition originals, the many animal designs being inspired by the unique environment which surrounds their home and studio in Oregon, with its abundant wildlife and varied habitats. Their lifelong study of natural history, mythology and anthropology also informs their art.”
http://www.brookstonejewelry.com/
Lightening up a room
I’m one of those who change up the decor just a little with each season. With the unseasonably warm temps of recent weeks I’ve starting bringing out the Spring Things… and the dining room table area got a little facelift.
I took a big old painting I had done when I was a teenager off the wall and put a mirror I found at Homegoods in it’s place. Immediately there was more light. Then I finally found a simple not quite sheer curtain to put up over that window. It’s a linen that looks like sheer burlap and I love the simple rustic look.
I also found a metal chippy basket to put some of my shell collection and seaglass in instead of having it just sit on the side table looking sort of cluttered.
With just a few changes, this area of the house looks lighter and more welcoming. It doesn’t take much to perk up any space and simple changes like this can really lift your spirits. We’re in the middle of some glorious weather and I’ve been spending it outdoors, soaking up every bit. I hope you’ve gotten the chance to do the same in your neck o’the woods.
Normal, uneventful, ordinary
Green
Dad is italian, mom is proud of her Irish heritage.
A frequent remark by my father… “we missed having a leprechaun by minutes!”
Personally, I’m proud of my mixed heritage.
There is much flavor in both 🙂
My favorite Irish quote…
“May those who love us, love us;
and those who don’t love us, may God turn their hearts;
and if He doesn’t turn their hearts,
may He turn their ankles so we’ll know them by their limping.”
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
1.Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in creme de menthe baking chips and chocolate chunks.
2.Using small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
3.Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Serve warm or cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Pic/recipe courtesy Party Cafe
Steam the potatoes in their skins for 30 minutes. Peel them using a knife and fork. Chop with a knife before mashing. Mash thoroughly to remove all the lumps. Add 1 stick of butter in pieces. Gradually add hot milk, stirring all the time. Season with a few grinds of black pepper.
Boil the cabbage in unsalted water until it turns a darker color. Add 2 tablespoons butter to tenderize it. Cover with lid for 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly before returning it to the pan. Chop into small pieces.
Put the ham in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 45 minutes until tender. Drain. Remove any fat and chop into small pieces.
Add cabbage, scallions, and ham to mashed potatoes, stirring them in gently.
Serve in individual soup plates. Make an indentation on the top by swirling a wooden spoon. Put 1 tablespoon of butter into each indentation. Sprinkle with parsley.
Pic/recipe courtesy ifood.tv
Every now and then…
English pub, anyone?
Roamy is having the adventures of a lifetime!.. Helen is showing him a bit of her part of the world, in England… wonderful photos of incredible places.. come see for yourself…
..and don’t mind me.. I’m admittedly living vicariously through my little garden gnome.