Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Morning Room in her Easter Finery!!!

 Hi everyone!!! I got my morning room all dressed up for Easter so wanted to share it with you. We have had several days of glorious, sunny, kinda warm weather and it has me SO in the mood for SPRING!!! Think good thoughts, people!!! So, we are starting off with one of the shelf pieces. This is a new cloche that I found at Michales and it was on sale!!!! It was love at first sight! I put some easter grass in the bowl, then some tiny eggs and a rabbit figurine. Next to that is a green ball, a large bunny and a tiny sitting bunny.
 On the second shelf we have 2 more bunnies, a pear and another green ball.
 on the bottom shelf is a ceramic bunny that I have had for many years. I added his green bow to dress him up a little.
 My girlfriend made me this sitting bunny on a small flower pot....
 see!!???
 This one is made with a burlap body.
 I found 2 of these Easter platters ar K-Mart several years ago. I never saw them again so am very happy I grabbed them.
 The bakers rack is all dressed up too.
 My glittery bunnies that used to live in the dining room at the old house are now in here. Mama and her little one....
 and this one carrying an egg emnellished tree in a basket.

 I love to use my Hummel lamp with my Easter things. The little lamb is so sweet and says Spring to me.
 This is the mate to the set that is also in my faux terrarium on the table. I got these 2 pieces at the place where I worked for 75% off several years ago!!!
 This pair of bunnies are my sentimental favorites. My daughter bought them for me for my birthday many years ago. I had seen them WAY up on a shelf at a gift store and I wanted them so bad. She surprised me with them. They usually dress up the Easter dinner table.
 I found these faux chocolate bunnies at K Mart the same year as the platters. I LOVE THEM!!! I have another one in the kitchen which I will share with you soon.
 She is sporting a pretty flower necklace and holding a bouquet of matching flowers.
 The afternoon sun throws some beautiful shadows. I love to capture shadow shots.





 I remembered that I had this miniature rake in my stash so gave it to Mr. Bunny for his gardening chores!
Thanks so much for stopping by. Please let me know you were here with a comment. I read every one and try to get back to each of you too. Have a BEAUTIFUL week. XO, Pinky
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Sunday, March 10, 2013

~~~Me and My Mom~~~

 I am still finding boxes that have not been unpacked. Yesterday I found this picture of me and my Mom when I was about 2 years old. This is one of my favorite pictures and I just thought I would share:) Wasn't my Mom beautiful???!!!!!
 So, I decided to put it on my nightstand. I used to have it on my dresser but those pictures have been replaced.
Just a quick little post while I wait on my hubby. We have to go pick up a few things but he is moving SLOWLY today:):) It is GORGEOUS outside here today and I hope it is where you are too!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy the rest of the day. I will be posting my new Spring/Easter wreath and a tutorial tonight. Stay tuned:):) XO, Pinky

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

~~~My Easter Kitchen Table!!!~~~

Even though the WINDS are blowing, it is pouring rain and we are supposed to get snow tonight, INSIDE it is SPRING!!!! I have pulled out the bunnies to enjoy for a month! Easter is early this year so time's a wastin!!!!  The table in the morning room has been set for SPRING!!! This faux terrarium was a recent find at TJMaxx. I fell in love with it at first sight! I can imagine filling it with all different things. For now we have a pair of bunnies, standing on some Easter grass and surrounded with Easter eggs. Aren't they TOO cute!!?? I love their pale colors.
Along with them is this pair. There is a bunny and a chick. I will show you a better shot of them when I show you the whole kitchen.


To the left of the terrarium, I have a tulip vase with faux tulips. Can you see what else I added to the tulips???? Then there is also a tiny bunny in a small crate. I have some branches of forsythia strewn along the runner too.
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To the right is one of my bunnies that is covered with greens and has a forsythia collar. Next to that is another PRIZED possession......
Yvoone, from Stone Gable brought me this beautiful hurricane on the stand with the candle ring and the candle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was a housewarming gift when she visited a few weeks ago. I LOVE it!!! Thanks so much, Yvonne!!!
Some details of the embroidery on the runner. This runner is pretty old but still a favorite.


 See her little carrott in the crate. I think she is hungry:)
ASPARAGUS!!! Another springtime favorite around here!



I will show you around the whole kitchen soon. I am having fun figuring out where to put things in this new house. 
Thanks SO much for your vist. I so appreciate every one of you!!! XO, Pinky
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Monday, March 4, 2013

~~~Winter Dining Room~~~

 With Easter and Spring right around the corner I thought I should share the dining room before it all chamges....AGAIN:)  This is the setting I use from after Christmas til Spring. This is my favorite table runner, with the oriental letters on it. The mud figures are Japanese warriors. The tealight holders are bamboo. I can't remember where I found them.
 I made this arrangement several years ago. It has 3 pieces of bamboo across the base and then artichokes and white filler flowers and some greens. Easy, peasy!
 The candle sticks get changed out frequently too.
 Ths is my TINY server right now. My real server is too big for this room. On it I have a  lamp that also has oriental lettering, a wicker cart that I painted black and filled with greens, and 2 more Asain figurines.
 Above the sever is a mirror that I found at Home Goods several years ago too.
 This is looking from behind the table towards the front door. The lady holding a child is clay, and raised on the canvas. It was my in-laws and I have always loved it. Below that is a tiny plate with a lady too.

 2 lumbar pillows sit on the arm chairs.


Do you see the bamboo plates in the hutch? I always THINK I will change them out for the seasons but somehow never get to it:) Now that it is the first thing you see when you come in, maybe I should!!!
 This is one of 2 screens, the other is in the foyer hallway.

So, there you have it. Soon, I will have it lightened up for SPRING!!!! Thanks for your visit. XO, Pinky
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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Cheesy Chicken With Bacon, Broccoli and Rice!!!!

 Hi everyone. Last night I made a new recipe (for us), that I found on the internet. It was delicious so I thought I would share it with you all. It was simple to make and very tasty.!!! Here are the ingredients:
8 slices bacon, diced
12 ou. boneless, skinless chicken breats
salt and pepper
1 TBSP. butter
1TBSP. olive oil

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tsp. salt....(for this part I used Success rice, alot easier)

1 cup diced onion
12 ou. (about 4 cups) broccoli florets, roughly chopped into bit sized pieces
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 10ou. cans Rotel Diced tomatoes and green chiles

2 TBSP. butter
2 TBSP. flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper each

1-Add the diced bacon to a large skillet and turn heat to medium high. Cook the bacon tol crisp, about 10 mins. Meanwhile, dice the chicken into bite sized pieces. Season generously with S and P. When bacon is crisp, remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. IF NEEDED, add butter and olive oil to the pan. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 mins., flipping once half way through. Remove th chickem to the plate with the bacon.
2- Add the rice water and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 14 minutes. When done, remove from heat.
3-Meanwhile, add the chopped onion and broccoli to the skillet where you cooked the bacon and chicken. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, til broccoli is tender and onions are brown, about 10 mins. Add in the minced garlic and cook stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Top with tomatoes, rice, chicken and bacon and stir to combine. Reduce heat to ow to keep arm.
4- Melt the butter in a small sauce pan and whisk in the flour til just combined. Add in the chicken broth and stir well. Increase heat to high and cook til thickened and ubbly. Remove from heat and add in the cheese and S and P. Stir until cheese is melted, then piur into the skillet. Stir to combine and serve.
Makes 4-6 servings.
 here is the link from Kevin and Amanda's blog if you want to go see it too!!!
http://www.kevinandamanda.com/recipes/dinner/cheesy-chicken-bacon-broccoli-and-rice.html#ixzz2FMze1BFj 



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Making the sauce
 It's all in the pan...
the picture above and below got switched out of order, sorry!
 Here is my plate before I dug in! I cleaned my plate, people:)
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Thanks so much for dropping by. I hope you try this and enjoy it as much as we did!!!! Now, everyone....THINK SPRING:):):)
XO, Pinky
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