Monthly Archives: March 2012

fab finds, lighting at gardenology

I have a few favorite spots for wonderful items to keep me nesting in my home.  Gardenology in Encinitas is one of my favorites.  I love texture, linen, burlap “who knew”?, wood and a little bling or shine for contrast.  I get it all at Gardenology.    I usually always buy something, but there are time when I just go to get my fix of all the things I love.  This trip was lighting.  Enjoy the endless choices…  xoxo

{simple, but cool chandelier}

{lamp shade fictures and yes me taking pictures}

{I love the pairing of big and little next to each other}

{my bling fix}

{cool task lighting}

{looks like outdoor, but love the idea of inside lighting}

{gardenology lighting}

{587 South Coast Hwy 101, Ecnintas Ca 92024, 76-753-5500}

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inspire me with little chicks

Do you remember the movie, The Fly?  “Save me, don’t let them eat me” .  I don’t think screaming is going to save these chicks.  In fact, they’re gone as I do this post.    They were yummy and a fun idea for Easter brunch.   Super easy, hard boiled eggs.  Mix with a little mayo, Beaver sweet hot mustard, Sriracha hot chili sauce, salt and pepper.

I used a pumpkin carving knife to cut the edges on the egg.  Empty the solid yolk into a bowl and mix with the above ingredients.    The measurements are by tastes and moisture.  You just have to keep adding until it taste just right.   We like things hot here, so you have to find your own way.  I used a pastry bag to pipe in the filling, olives cut with a straw tip for the eyes and carrot shavings for the nose.

{OMG, if I had my legs exposed, I would run}

{Again, yummy, but maybe too cute to eat.  Not because they’re cute, because they have eyes that watch you eat them}

{help me! save me!  Don’t let them eat me}

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tuesdays table, easter brunch

Many of you know I do a big Easter brunch every year for friends and family.  I never complain about the work, because I truly love all the preparation.   That’s not to say it’s not a lot of work, it just means I love it.  Nothing makes me happier than family and friends together!

This was our Easter celebration about two years ago.  As always, Susie and I get our clans together for egg dying a few days before.  Susie and I have been friends since we were 14 years old.  Our children have grown up together as family.  We all even lived together at one point of our life. Two single women and 5 kids in a 800 square foot house, one bathroom.  Yep, one bathroom.  Our children are all growing into adults now, but they love each other and even still love an Easter egg hunt on Easter morning.  Make everyday an event… xoxo

{refreshment table}

{buffet area, tons of food}

{Outside sitting, cool and comfortable}

{I always do arrangements throughout the house, details!}

{I hope they never stop looking for Easter eggs together.}

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