Category Archives: inspire me

diy home office, inspire a little space for me

diy office Okay, I had to take the time to do something with the little space I have carved out for me in the cottage.  Yep…this is it, no walls, no drawers, no storage. I carefully arranged the room to accommodate this old table; knowing that eventually I would have to give it a makeover. Eventually came yesterday. I still have some finishing touches, but for now I like it much better. All my stuff…is neatly organized under the skirt. I love…love the color and the random stencil  adds whimsy and fun. The paint was a fresh melon color mixed at ACE Hardware “BTW, my little local ACE is the bomb dizzle! I love those guys.” The stencil is by Martha Stewart and can be found at Micheal’s. For the skirt I used a table cloth and cut it in half, so I wouldn’t have to sew “I’m lazy.” I used a staple gun to attach the skirt, created pleats and topped if off with glued on tassel trim. My little chair slip cover is from Pier 1. The little (E) from Anthropologie  is what set my inspiration.  Make every day an event… Smooches xoxoe from anthropoligyAce Hardware paintdiy table projectmartha stewart stencildiy table projectxoxo, Julie

feliz viernes amigos…happy friday friends

cinco de mayo celebrationSo…today kind of fell apart.  I planned my day perfectly and the post for these adorable mustache glasses (I will post tomorrow with the how too) for Cinco De Mayo margaritas and a sangria recipe to die for.  However, I had a little melt down when my precious camera had something seriously wrong with it right when I was ready to shoot pictures. I mean serious to the point of having to box it up and send it to ICU.  First I cried, then I panicked and then I decided to roll with it…grab some batteries… but not until I searched for an hour for my little camera…and then ripped off all the batteries in the house from every remote control and finally a trip to the store. I think my little Canon Power Shot will get us through this little bump in the road. Geeeez, I need a margarita!  Check in tomorrow for the sangria and wine glass how too.  Love and smooches to all of you. I appreciate you hanging out with me. xoxoxxoxo, Julie

cinco de mayo inspiration

Chopped mengo saladWith Cinco De Mayo just a few days away, I found myself looking for inspiring ideas.  I found a ton for those of you who are planning on celebrating with friends or entertaining at home. I’m heading off to the store now to grab a couple of items to put a few posts together over the next few days.  In the mean I wanted to remind you that I have a lot of recipes that will work perfect for Cinco de drinko…I mean Cinco De Mayo.  Here are just a few, black bean and mango stuff avocado, lime chicken soup, blue corn taquitos, avocado egg rolls,  queso balnco and last, but not least a pomegranate margarita…yum!  Until tomorrow my Amigos…smooches xoxox. avacado stuffed with black bean and mangoBlack bean and mango stuffed avocado….click for recipe.lime chicken soupLime chicken soup…click for recipe.blue corn taquitosBlue corn sweet potato taquitos…click for recipe.Avocado egg rolls with sweet chilie honey and cilantro get saucedAvocado egg rolls…click for recipe.queso blancoQueso blanco…click for recipe.pomegranate margaritaPomogranate margarita…click for recipe.xoxo, Julie