I love the graphic text and logos/types and the natural colour of the wood, so I hung them in a vertical line above my bar tray table. A natural and fitting location, don't you think?
Wine Inspired
Look what I found:
Four beautiful wine crate pieces with the winery names and logos. I found them at my local Salvation Army Thrift Shop today for only $1.49 each! I'll post again later with what I plan to do with these lovelies.
Feathering My Nest
My latest DIY project was inspired by the Camaroon juju hat. I set out to create something as similar as possible, and without the hefty price tag, but was really limited by the type of feathers available. So I ended up with a cross between a juju hat and a starburst mirror. I'm thrilled with the result! Oh, and I guess I should mention that the total cost was only about $12. Yes, that's right, twelve dollars!
Steampunk Bath
I LOVE the mix of the clean lined modern elements with what looks like a cast-off from the industrial revolution.
It's so wonderfully distracting to the mechanically minded that one might just forget to wash behind their ears!
Out with the New - In with the Old
I've decided to replace my modern white and chrome shiny glam bar stools with something more natural and modest. Do you think I'm crazy?
Right now I'm loving the gunmetal grey of the legs. It's a rare masculine element in my very feminine abode... but I'm sure they will be painted white soon enough! What do you think?
Salsa Celtica
I discovered this band last night while watching the movie "Driving Lessons".
Cuba meets Scotland and the results are awesome! I hope you enjoy their performance as much as I do.
Cuba meets Scotland and the results are awesome! I hope you enjoy their performance as much as I do.
Clever Camouflage
This is one of the best art walls ever, cleverly camouflaging a door bell, thermostat, light switch and electrical outlet. Bravo!
Inspiration Boards
This one in an entry hall and is more than one board joined together for a truly inspiring display.
White Floors
I've painted floors white and loved it every time. It makes the furniture in a room appear as if it's floating. If I could have white floors now I definitely would,but I must settle for a white rug.
Me Last Night
After a busy day of work I had
a cluttered desk, a cluttered (computer) desktop and a cluttered brain.
So I put my feet up and watched some Fashion Television on CTV.ca.
Ahhhh.... that takes care of the cluttered brain... I'll deal with the rest later....
Let It All Hang Out
I am in love... especially with the first two kitchens! All that tarnished silver and white dishes makes my heart beat a wee bit faster. And I love open shelving where you can display your lovely and functional wares and inspirational ingredients, and have them easily accessible as you are whipping up some wonderful meals for family and friends.
I say let it all hang out... where nothing is too precious to be used and enjoyed.
Spicy SOUPer Sunday
My Spicy Mexican Bean Soup
This is the most delicious soup that I make all the time because it's so quick and easy. Don't let the long list of ingredients fool you... from grocery bag to bowl in about 20 minutes! It's equally yummy at room temperature or slightly chilled, which makes it a perfect summer soup. If you have the time/inclination/means use grilled peppers and corn to up the flavour.
Ingredients:
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 large Red Pepper, diced
- 1 or 2 large Jalapeno peppers, seeded & finely diced
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes, 796 ml (28 fl oz)
- 1 can Black Beans, 540 ml (19 fl oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 can Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas), 540 ml (19 fl oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 can Kernel Corn, 341 ml (12 fl oz)
- 1 litre of liquid: Chicken/Vegetable Stock, Water or a combination of both (it's what I do - half and half)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Ground Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Fresh Cilantro, large handful chopped
- Juice of 1 Fresh Lime
- Optional depending on how spicy you like it: a few dashes of Chipotle Powder and a couple pinches of Chili Flakes..... I like it HOT!
- In a large soup pot saute onions in about 1 Tbsp olive oil until soft and translucent, 3 - 4 minutes, along with the spices (it'll make you house smell great!).
- Add red pepper, jalapenos and garlic and saute a couple minutes more.
- Add, tomatoes, black beans, garbanzo beans, corn, and stock/liquid.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Just when you are ready to serve, add the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Enjoy!
More is NICE
Nobody can accuse me of being a minimalist, which is one of the reasons I love these spaces.
But I also love pretty, whimsy and pink... oh, and fabrics and paper and paint!
I'm so inspired that I'm going to make something now.
I'll show you later...
Cocktail Hour
Dos Locos - worth blogging about:
Yes, a pre-mixed Margarita from a can. Unlike so many, it's not tooth-achingly sweet.
And if you like the taste of tequila (I certainly do!), you'll like this! And be careful,
as the 7% alcohol content provides an extra bit of kick!
as the 7% alcohol content provides an extra bit of kick!
BC Liquor stores don't carry it, but you'll likely find it in the independent
liquor stores. I originally discovered it at the Waddling Dog Beer & Wine Store in Saanichton,
then more recently at the Castle Beer and Wine Store and the 17 Mile House Liquor Shoppe in Sooke.
Cheers!
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