Creations, Wild Leopard Bottle
MacKenzie-Childs launched a new design recently, Leopard These ceramic pieces are painted with a leopard pattern mixed with stripes, checks, and dots I must admit that I am not wild about this new line… but I decided to play around with my own version of it~ I save unique bottles for crafting and chose this … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Cherry Lemonade
It’s time for a cool drink, how about a refreshing Cherry Lemonade? Below is my inspiration photo, the painting is by Lori Ellis and was painted with oil A few strokes to place the lemons Then the glass Water is suggested with pale aqua shadows and lines The straw is refracted at the water line … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Pimiento Cheese Bacon Lettuce & Tomato Flatbread
Okay, this is one of those “seriously, you have to make this!” recipes!! A golden dough spread with a thick layer of homemade pimiento cheese then topped with bacon, roasted grape tomatoes and scallions baked and topped with chopped romaine lettuce Are you drooling yet? AND it’s easy peasy to make! First make the pimiento … Continue reading
Let’s Go Fishing!
Welcome to the Summer Tablescape Blog Hop, hosted by our very fabulous Rita @ Panoply We are sharing all kinds of tables and themes Inspiration for your summer celebrations! If you’re hopping in order, I know you enjoyed the Beach Reading Table from the Bookish Delittante who doesn’t love curling up with a good book … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Grilled Avocados & Avocado Fries
The other night we had chicken fajitas Simple grilled chicken, sauteed onions and sweet peppers, tucked into a lightly fried flour tortilla and drizzled with a little queso… Paired with a side of grilled avocados, it was a wonderful meal! These avocados couldn’t be easier to make… Leave the skin on and cut ripe avocados … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Saving a Watercolor with Gouache
Watercolor is my favorite medium to paint with on summer days I was drawn to this photo of a rose with a dark background I loved how the darks made the flower pop Normally I would paint this in acrylic but I decided to try it in watercolor I started with the lightest rose petals … Continue reading
The Organized Life, June Paint Bucket
Happy June! Summer has officially arrived in my corner of the world and that means it’s grilling season! So let’s bring on recipes we can cook and enjoy outside, either on the BBQ or picnic style! The flavor/theme of the month is Outdoor Eating You can see photos of the inspiration recipes in the June … Continue reading
Tales of the Traveling Tote, Goodbye Spring and Hello Summer!
Happy June! The calendar says June 1 which means it’s time for another Tale of the Traveling Tote I belong to a group of MacKenzie-Childs loving ladies that all have the same Courtly Check tote bag Every 3 months we share our latest travels and adventures and have a giveaway You can read how it … Continue reading
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