I think we are all really ready for Spring! In the Victorian era, pansies were adored for their exquisitely marked faces and their symbolism: The word "pansy" comes from the French word for thought, pensee, so if you received a posy of pansies, you could be sure someone was thinking of you. Also nicknamed heart's ease, tickle-my-fancy, and love-in-idleness, the blooms inspired Victorian gardeners, writers, and, of course, lovers with their sweet scent and beauty.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Antique Carved French Louis XV Desk
This graceful antique carved French Louis XV desk is so wonderful!!! With it's rich dark oak patina and sophisticated curvy lines and shell motif carvings on all the drawers it's simple yet elegantly detailed. Elegant cabriolet legs have been hand carved to complete it- this elegant French desk is in fabulous condition! Original antique brass hardware with keys...
We like to pass on good prices when we can-this desk is $875.00-a fabulous price for such a wonderful piece!
We like to pass on good prices when we can-this desk is $875.00-a fabulous price for such a wonderful piece!
Antique French Tremaus/Mirror
Antique French Commode/Chest
Crafted of solid oak and trimmed with antique brass hardware, this striking antique commode is a five-drawer chest that works well in a hallway, foyer, dining room, bedroom - anywhere storage with style is needed. The hand carving, beautiful marble-top and mirror enhances the beauty of this piece.
This wonderful piece is a great bargain at $675.00...It won't be around too long!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Kitchen Armoire
Things That Inspire-Southern Accents Kitchen
This kitchen is the winner of the Southern Accents Kitchen Award 2009. What is appealing about this kitchen? The neutral colors of the walls and cabinets, the vent hood (one of the prettiest I have seen), the decorative medallion, the furniture-like look of the cabinets and the storage are very appealing. The fact that there it is a happy medium between the desire to have very few overhead cabinets, but the practical need to have a few well placed cabinets is very noticable. Notice how designer Gwyn Duggan has integrated the seating into the island; instead of bar stools, the table is placed quite close to the island so it does not disrupt the flow between the kitchen and the adjoining family room.
Spring Party...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Antique French Scales
I've admired a set of these in Roseanna's kitchen forever-on one side she has an old blue & white creamer and sugar. It's setting close to her coffee pot and it's always holding little spoons and blue & white cups-she loves it and it looks wonderful in her kitchen. It would be wonderful in a bathroom balancing a glass jar of soaps and hand towels-perfect for a kitchen balancing tea cups or fruit. Could you find a cloche to put over one side???
The brass is the perfect patina and these are old and certainly not easy to come by! How I would really love one for my kitchen! We only have two sets-one still has the original weights. This particular one is painted.
Antique French Copper Coal Scuttles
These are not your average every day buckets with there amazing style, design and solid copper. These would be a great decorative piece in any room you can imagine. These would look so wonderful standing next to a buffet in your dining room or sitting on a shelf in a den or family room. Stuff it full of cherry blossom stems and it would look beautiful on a kitchen table. You will have to look closely at the tin to appreciate the intricate scenes that is displayed in the copper.
"My job in those early years was to bring in the coal for the fire. Our coal bin was a three-sided box with an open top. Each night I went to the bin and filled the coal buckets with coal. We had two: one for big lumps and one for smaller pieces." -James N. Boblenz
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Antique Religious Pieces
Kathy did a beautiful job on this display on the fireplace mantle. Temptations continue to come in-we are all trying to be strong. Here are two of the antique French lithographs along with a couple of beautifully aged brass crucifixes. The soft colors and details of them are beautiful and they are quite old and very special. One can certainly appreciate the story they tell...
Pine Cone Hill Reminder...
Just a reminder on Pine Cone Hill's bed of the month! Orders must be submitted by February 28th to receive discount...
Each month we will feature two expertly coordinated beds by Pine Cone Hill that are beautiful and on sale! Place an order for a featured bed in its entirety and receive 15% off the product total. February features are Pure White Delight and Sweet Retreat ensembles.
Orders must be submitted by February 28th to receive discount...
Each month we will feature two expertly coordinated beds by Pine Cone Hill that are beautiful and on sale! Place an order for a featured bed in its entirety and receive 15% off the product total. February features are Pure White Delight and Sweet Retreat ensembles.
Orders must be submitted by February 28th to receive discount...
More Burlap Uses...
Good Ol' Burlap
We have been using burlap quite a bit in displays as well table-toppers, runners, placemats and anything you can think of. It's pretty for Spring and easy and inexpensive to use-great to wrap around clay pots, or to use as a table-topper on an outside table-it has many uses!
Burlap is a woven cloth created from jute, hemp or flax fibers. These plants are not known for their silky or cottony textures, so the result is a coarse fabric with a large weave pattern and natural beige coloring. Burlap is often used to form storage bags for grains, potatoes and other bulky materials. Burlap bags can be imprinted with rudimentary logos or trademarks to help identify their contents. The actual meaning of the word burlap is a bit of a mystery, but some sources also refer to it as Hessian cloth.
We love the look of this finished tablecloth on this table! The possibilities are endless...
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Antique French Furniture arriving this week!
Straight across from Belgium, France we have a large load of antique french furniture and small items arriving this week. Some of the larger pieces include Louis XV style dark oak drop front desks, french oak corner cabinets, fantastic marble-top commodes, in-tables & night stands, and an old brass/oak hall tree...Other items include french antique scales, very large copper & brass coal buckets, crucifex's & religious lithographs. Also arriving are very large barley twist plant stands, beautiful large blue & white delft plates, and carved wall coat racks. The hand-painted french tremaue mirror in the mix is just beautiful and one of a kind! Make sure you stop by and see all the goodies!
Pink & Brown Toile Bedroom
Toile is a word that entered the English language around the 16th century from a French word meaning "linen cloth" or "canvas" — particularly cloth or canvas for painting on. Toile de Jouy originated in France in the late 1700s. In the French language, the phrase literally means "cloth from Jouy-en-Josas", a town of north-central France.
Love, love, love this Jack Arnold pink & brown French inspired toile room. The pink striped skirt & pink silk bedspread seem to soften the dark browns and blacks. The over-indulged skirt on this wonderful antique bed seems to be the focal point of the picture doesn't it? Let us help design your room and bed with our wonderful fabrics and bedding.
Love, love, love this Jack Arnold pink & brown French inspired toile room. The pink striped skirt & pink silk bedspread seem to soften the dark browns and blacks. The over-indulged skirt on this wonderful antique bed seems to be the focal point of the picture doesn't it? Let us help design your room and bed with our wonderful fabrics and bedding.
Hand Embroidered Cotton Pajamas
Grandmother's Buttons
Almost two decades have passed since Susan Davis and her 95-year-old grandmother spent the afternoon sifting through the odd assortment of tins and boxes that held the elderly lady's lifetime accumulation of buttons. The treasures they uncovered -- dazzling jet glass, lustrous carved pearl, intriguing brass storybook buttons -- begged to be converted into elegant jewelry rather than forgotten in musty tins. Thus, Grandmother's Buttons was born in 1985.
Amidst all of its success, the company has retained its home base in its beautiful, turn-of-the-century bank building in St. Francisville, Louisiana's historic district. The retail store, set in the bank's lovely, oak-paneled lobby, features a mind-boggling selection of jewelry made from exquisite 19th century buttons, as well as fine antiques, Victoriana and rare and whimsical gifts.
Grandmother's Buttons' authentic antique button jewelry was a huge hit and in the early nineties, the company expanded to form GB Collection, which produces replica button jewelry, as well as accessories and collectibles -- all inspired by these tiny fasteners of the past. The creations of both Grandmother's Buttons and GB Collection are sold in more than a thousand boutiques and museum stores across the country, an impressive list which included Lord & Taylor; Fred Segal; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Nordstrom; the Biltmore Estate; Signals; Orvis; J. Jill; and Norm Thompson. The company has also been featured in a host of publications including Victoria, Family Circle, Southern Living, Country Home and Modern Bride.
Amidst all of its success, the company has retained its home base in its beautiful, turn-of-the-century bank building in St. Francisville, Louisiana's historic district. The retail store, set in the bank's lovely, oak-paneled lobby, features a mind-boggling selection of jewelry made from exquisite 19th century buttons, as well as fine antiques, Victoriana and rare and whimsical gifts.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent.
Using only 100% Arabica beans, all beans are custom roasted and flavored. The flavors of sweet cinnamon, nut and pastry of Coffee Cake make this coffee a great after-dinner treat! Warm, sweet cinnamon with smooth buttery undertones make Cinnamon Toddy a well blended coffee. A superior blend of coffee spiked with pecan flavoring...perfect for entertaining...Southern Pecan is also one of our favorites. Come in this afternoon and let us show you our selection of coffee beans which we can freshly grind for you to take home!
Why Register For Vietri?
With the hundreds of choices available when choosing tableware and home accessories, you may be asking yourself, why should I register for VIETRI? We have three simple reasons why you should choose VIETRI:
VIETRI has created the most beautiful, award-winning Italian handcrafted products in the world for over 25 years. In today’s world, it’s rare to find a company that designs and creates authentic treasures by hand with the same techniques used for centuries by generations of Italian families. In a world of mass-produced goods, VIETRI maintains its vision of celebrating artisan-designed, heritage-inspired handcrafted Italian collections that support the history of artisans in Italy and beyond.
VIETRI has created the most beautiful, award-winning Italian handcrafted products in the world for over 25 years. In today’s world, it’s rare to find a company that designs and creates authentic treasures by hand with the same techniques used for centuries by generations of Italian families. In a world of mass-produced goods, VIETRI maintains its vision of celebrating artisan-designed, heritage-inspired handcrafted Italian collections that support the history of artisans in Italy and beyond.
VIETRI offers the most durable dishwasher safe earthenware, with over 15 microwavable collections. Earthenware is a key element in what distinguishes VIETRI tableware. Some tableware manufacturers use stoneware, a type of clay often found in Portugal that is used most often to create solid or plain products, with little room for design and handpainted detail due to the makeup of the clay. VIETRI uses Italian earthenware to create beautiful design and detail on each handcrafted piece. The result is a full catalog of dinnerware and accent tableware collections that are unlike anything on the market, and are the most durable earthenware products on the market.
VIETRI creates timeless and trend-setting Italian designs for your entire home. It’s not just dinnerware! Registering for VIETRI means bringing Italian style to every part of your home, from the table to the kitchen, living room, dining room or garden. We are your one-stop decorating shop with lamps, home and outdoor accessories to express your style. And, editors agree! Our products appear in countless fashion and home magazines and continue to be top pics of renowned editors. Just check out our “As Seen In” page for the latest media appearance.
Vietri Dinnerware Incanto
Relish life with zest and vigor...set your table with Italian gusto!
De Medici dots, baroque curves, antique lace, olive branches and wildflowers combine to create Incanto - with revolutionary strength and classic beauty inspired by Italian art and history. It is the unique power of the collection of curves, sculptural forms and varying rhythms that make every piece of Incanto truly unforgettable. Each unique piece complements every other. Incanto means enchanting individuality!
Translation: enchantment
Handmade of terra marrone (brown clay) in Veneto
Terra marrone is traditionally used in Italy for sculptures on churches and buildings
All designs are inspired by the maestro artisans' family dinnerware heirlooms of many generations and the best art and architecture of his famous country.
This collection is ideal for mix-and-match - create your own unique setting with over 80 pieces to choose from!
Dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe
Translation: enchantment
Handmade of terra marrone (brown clay) in Veneto
Terra marrone is traditionally used in Italy for sculptures on churches and buildings
All designs are inspired by the maestro artisans' family dinnerware heirlooms of many generations and the best art and architecture of his famous country.
This collection is ideal for mix-and-match - create your own unique setting with over 80 pieces to choose from!
Dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe
Sunday, February 14, 2010
The Pastry Queen's Mexican Chocolate Fudge-Pecan Cake
The Pastry Queen's Mexican Chocolate Fudge-Pecan Cake
(Made today on Valentine's Day-delicious! Make sure you grease & flour the pan well....for summer she suggest cupcakes inverted with sliced strawberries & whip cream for a summer desert...)
(1 bundt cake, 18 standard cupcakes, or 12 jumbo cupcakes)
Cake:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
3/4 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate-Pecan Glaze
1 cup pecans
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup high-quality dark cocoa powder, such as Scharffen Berger
2 cups sifted powdered sugar (sifted then measured)
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Bonne Saint Valentin!
Did you know that Valentine’s Day started in the Italian culture? Centuries ago, Valentine's Day was celebrated in Italy as an open air Spring Festival beneath the trees. People would gather to listen to music, read poetry and stroll through the gardens. These days, couples will celebrate by going out for dinner at pizzerias or ristorantes!In the Italian city of Turin, couples traditionally announced their engagements on Valentine's Day. In Britain and Italy, it was said that the first man an unmarried girl saw on Valentine’s Day, or a man who looked like him, would be the man she would marry within a year. Girls used to wake up before sunrise and stand at the window, waiting to see who their husband would be!It is pretty standard to expect sweets from your sweet on Valentine's day, but in Italy Valentines often exchange Baci Perugina. That sounds much more glamorous than a box of chocolates, doesn't it? Baci Perugina are chocolate covered hazelnuts that have a small slip of paper inside with a romantic quote written in four languages.
French Country Kitchen
Roseanna has been wanting to paint her kitchen and I can't wait to show her this picture of a Jack Arnold kitchen. Cream on the upper cabinets and charcoal on the lower cabinets is what we have talked about doing. How beautiful is this wonderful kitchen!
French country kitchen design conjures up images of the Provence and the French countryside with it's pastoral settings, lavendar fields and rustic French farmhouses. The French country kitchen represents country living that is uniquely French. In designing your French country kitchen design you discover that French country look is always very rustic, old and warm.
Charles Faudree Bathroom
Love this bathroom with the rustic pine armoire and antique bathtub. The colors are just beautiful...The most beloved designer of Country French interiors, Charles Faudree has been working his magic on homes domestically and internationally for more than thirty-five years. His fourth book, Charles Faudree Interiors, continues to reveal his versatility in classic and international styles, and showcases his newest signature country French interior-his own new cabin nestled in the Oklahoma countryside-along with a tropical island retreat, a chic metropolitan high-rise, and homes done up in Georgian, contemporary and ranch high style.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Decorating With Transferware
Transferware was first introduced in England during the 1750s. The most common color patterns included blue and white, red and white and brown and white. While original transferware pieces are extremely valuable, 20th-century reproductions are easy to find as well as budget friendly. Decorating with transferware is ideal for shabby chic, romantic country or English cottage decor.
Step 1
Begin by collecting several pieces of transferware in the same color. We have so many different colors and patterns to offer at the shop!
Step 2
Display an entire collection of transferware on a hutch or armoire for a dramatic decorative statement.
Step 3
Pair transferware with toile fabric for an elegant French decor.
Step 4
Use a transferware pitcher as a vase for an elegant, yet informal, centerpiece.
Step 5
Group several transferware plates of the same color but with varying patterns together for a beautiful piece of wall art.
Step 6
Swap out a boring soap dish for a pretty transferware saucer as an unexpected touch in a guest bathroom.
Step 7
Dress up small nooks, such as the space above the kitchen cupboards, with a collection of transferware.
Display an entire collection of transferware on a hutch or armoire for a dramatic decorative statement.
Step 3
Pair transferware with toile fabric for an elegant French decor.
Step 4
Use a transferware pitcher as a vase for an elegant, yet informal, centerpiece.
Step 5
Group several transferware plates of the same color but with varying patterns together for a beautiful piece of wall art.
Step 6
Swap out a boring soap dish for a pretty transferware saucer as an unexpected touch in a guest bathroom.
Step 7
Dress up small nooks, such as the space above the kitchen cupboards, with a collection of transferware.
Kingman Turquoise
All of the bright blue turquoise that Rocki Gorman uses is Kingman turquoise. The Mineral Park Mine, in the Cerbat Mountains 14 miles northwest of Kingman, was first mined by Indians centuries before white man came to the area. It is one of the three sites of prehistoric mining localities in the state of Arizona. Mineral Park was the most extensively worked area by the Indians of the three. S.A. “Chuck” Colbaugh found a cache of stone hammers uncovered in ancient trenches and tunnels, when he had the turquoise mining concession in May of 1962. Ithaca Peak and Turquoise Mine (formally called Aztec Mountain or Aztec Peak) are the most famous of the peaks in the area containing turquoise.
Turquoise is found in Arizona, Alabama, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, and Virginia in the United States. During the 1970s, the Bureau of Mines stated, in terms of value, that Turquoise is the most sought after stone in the U.S. mining operations.
Turquoise was the first stone in recorded history of man to be used as a gem according to the Library of Congress. The name Turquoise comes from French describing the stone that came from Turkestan, in Central Asia extending from the Caspian Sea to the Gobi Desert. Turquoise has been found in crypts dating from the First Dynasty in Egypt, more then 7000 years ago. The mines along the southwestern coast of the Sinai Peninsula are thought to be the sources. Deposits in eastern Tibet were reported by Europeans as early as the 16th century, and 14th century in India. Marco Polo reported turquoise in his travels in China. The Aztec Indians of Central America, who had in abundance the most prized ore of all, gold, traveled into our American Southwest to find turquoise. Turquoise was so valued by the Aztecs that they demanded turquoise as a tribute from neighboring states of theirs.
Turquoise was the first stone in recorded history of man to be used as a gem according to the Library of Congress. The name Turquoise comes from French describing the stone that came from Turkestan, in Central Asia extending from the Caspian Sea to the Gobi Desert. Turquoise has been found in crypts dating from the First Dynasty in Egypt, more then 7000 years ago. The mines along the southwestern coast of the Sinai Peninsula are thought to be the sources. Deposits in eastern Tibet were reported by Europeans as early as the 16th century, and 14th century in India. Marco Polo reported turquoise in his travels in China. The Aztec Indians of Central America, who had in abundance the most prized ore of all, gold, traveled into our American Southwest to find turquoise. Turquoise was so valued by the Aztecs that they demanded turquoise as a tribute from neighboring states of theirs.
Juliska Pewter Stoneware
Don't let the beautiful pewter finish fool you! Juliska Pewter Stoneware has rich, old-world luster that summons up visions of grand European estates. It beautifully showcases Juliska's unique “mottling” technique that gives each piece an original, hand-thumbed, hammered design.
Made in Portugal, this vitrified ceramic is highly resistant to chipping and breaking. Developed in 2009, this ground-breaking metallic glaze is oven (up to 500°F), microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe! Layer it with all of your Vietri & Spode. It has the same restaurant-grade durability – so enjoy it every day!
Friday, February 12, 2010
New Spring Linens
Spring linens remind you of the fresh, spring air days and the fresh smell of spring rain and flowers. Add to your table our new crisp white and linen-colored napkins-or a aqua, lime or persimmons linen table cloth for a vibrant and fresh look. You know you want to pull off that old dead cedar and winter table cloth-it will make you feel better!
Matilesse Baby Blanket & Pillow
"I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity."-- Eleanor Roosevelt
Looking for a precious baby gift? Let us monogram one of our Matilesse baby quilts & pillows. Something that a mother and child will cherish forever...
Layered Mexican Dip
A northeast twist on the classic southwestern specialty, this zesty black bean salsa offers delicious flavor combinations that will enhance burritos or quesadillas, add excitement to grilled fish or chicken and is wonderful served simply with tortilla chips. Or use it to make this wonderful layered mexican dip.
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
1 – 16 oz. can of refried beans
1 - 4.5 oz. can of chopped green chilies
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 avocadoes, peeled and diced
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 cup Stonewall Kitchen Black Bean Salsa or Stonewall Kitchen Mango Lime Salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
4 green onions, chopped
click here for directions
French Cotton Pajamas
Pure comfort meets stylish detailing with these frenchy cotton pajamas...Spoil your sweetheart with these beautiful yet comfy pajamas....
Pure comfort with stylish detailing made with the softest pure cotton, these pajamas fit the body naturally with a button down, one-pocket top and roomy pants. Chic enough to go from bedroom to breakfast!
Caramelized Onion and Aged Cheddar Quesadillas
Caramelized Onion and Aged Cheddar Quesadillas
This is a delicious & simple recipe to make on a lazy Saturday afternoon....serve our Stonewall Rasberry Salsa & Black Bean Salsa with tortilla chips with these wonderful quesadillas. Although I would prefer to call it hot sauce instead of salsa wouldn't you?
Serves: 10 to 12
Ingredients
Eight, 7 inch flour tortillas
1 pound yellow onions, sliced thinly
Olive oil
8 ounces aged cheddar cheese, shredded (smoked Gouda may be substituted)
1 small can Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce, pureed
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely minced
Stonewall Kitchen Maine Sea Salt and Mixed Peppercorns
Serve with any Stonewall Kitchen Salsa - Stonewall Kitchen Black Bean Salsa, Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Tomato Salsa, or Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Corn Relish
click here for directions
Eight, 7 inch flour tortillas
1 pound yellow onions, sliced thinly
Olive oil
8 ounces aged cheddar cheese, shredded (smoked Gouda may be substituted)
1 small can Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce, pureed
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely minced
Stonewall Kitchen Maine Sea Salt and Mixed Peppercorns
Serve with any Stonewall Kitchen Salsa - Stonewall Kitchen Black Bean Salsa, Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Tomato Salsa, or Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Corn Relish
click here for directions
Stonewall Rasberry Salsa
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Valentines Red Velvet Cupcakes
Make these red velvet cupcakes for your sweety! Pick a mix up today from the shop!
One taste and you’ll know why Bobby Flay selected these as one of the top new products at the New York Fancy Food Show. Deliciously festive, moist, and flavorful, the Americana cooking classic, red velvet cake, gets a little twist from the Barefoot Contessa to create an instant party favorite that will be enjoyed by all.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Sweet Cream Body Milk
This delicate moisturizer pours over you like milk, and leaves light velvety notes of warm sweet cream. A true treat to moisturize each morning. The corked glass cruet takes you away to a fine morning tea, with scones, heavy cream and great gal pals. Pretty in style, but developed for supple skin. Sweet Cream Body Milk is infused with multiple natural oils: Vitamin E-rich Rice Bran oil, Jajoba Seed oil, Sweet Almond, Avocado and Sesame. Includes a charming "Our Cows Eat Cookies" gift box for gift giving delight.
Wine Cask Trays
Serve your wine in style with this beautiful Wine Cask Lazy Susan. This large platter is handmade from an authentic wine barrel and has a unique rustic and vintage look. Crafted from exquisite heavy oak, this lazy susan is hand rubbed with butcher block oil and beeswax to maintain the integrity and look of the original wine barrel. No two are exactly alike. A perfect gift for wine lovers, this platter is ideal for serving your favorite cheeses, fruits, wines, and various other hors D'oeuvres.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Rocki Gorman Navajo Jewelry
Southwest Pasta Soup
Cold night & need something quick for dinner? Stop by on your way home from work and pick up a southwest pasta soup or green chili potato soup with our cornbread mixes. Quite tasty!
Bursting with orzo pasta, garden vegetables and Desert Gardens signature Southwestern spices, this unique gourmet style soup is simple in preparation, just add water and simmer - delicious on its own or we suggest adding 4 oz of cheese and your choice of browned ground beef or cooked chicken for an outstanding dish! As an added attraction, serve with Desert Gardens Chile & Spice Company's Green Chile Cornbread!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Mrs. Toddy Donahue's Lemon Cake
This lemon cake is delicious, very moist, and quick. What makes it really good is the Stonewall Lemon Curd and fresh lemon juice. And if you have never baked with fresh eggs you will be amazed how puffy your cakes turn out and how well they rise.
Ingredients
1 box of Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme Cake Mix
1 - 3 1/2 ounce box of Jello Instant Lemon Pudding
1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2/3 cup canola oil
1 jar of Stonewall Kitchen Lemon Curd
1 box of Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme Cake Mix
1 - 3 1/2 ounce box of Jello Instant Lemon Pudding
1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2/3 cup canola oil
1 jar of Stonewall Kitchen Lemon Curd
Antiqued Script Linen Fabric
A few months ago I fell in love with an antique Eastlake settee & rocker at an antique store downtown. All that was left were the beautiful carved frames, horsehair stuffing and ancient satin and tattered red velvet fabric...they were fantastic. The Eastlake furniture style as envisioned by its namesake, Charles Lock Eastlake, came about in response to his dislike of the over-the-top Rococo and Renaissance Revival styles popular during the Victorian era.
When I saw this script fabric at the shop I just knew it would not be too fancy but just perfect....the upholsterer put numbers on all of the buttons and words like "mademoiselle" on the arms.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Pine Cone Hill Bed of the Month!!!
Each month we will feature two expertly coordinated beds by Pine Cone Hill that are beautiful and on sale! Place an order for a featured bed in its entirety and receive 15% off the product total. February features are Pure White Delight and Sweet Retreat ensembles.
Orders must be submitted by February 28th to receive discount...
Spring Display
Chocolate Swirl Coffee Cake
Strawberry Sweet Cream Smash
This jar of double moisturizer is pure decadent fun! The vintage jelly jar with galvanized lid unlocks playful memories and yummy moisturizer you'll love mushing-up. Live Strawberry Cells have been suspended in a nourishing body gel to bring vitamin-packed softness to skin. Be carefree when scooping - the rich sweet cream fragranced body whip blends with the fruit extracts leaving skin soft, dewy and richly fragrant. Includes aloe leaf juice, strawberry fruit extract, shea butter and all the just-picked fun you can muster-up. Includes printed jute tote for gift-giving delight, declaring "Mushed-up stuff is better for you."
Friday, February 5, 2010
New Spring Mailer
Today we ordered our new postcards for Spring! Isn't everyone ready for warmer weather? The front is an actual antique postcard from Belgium from the eary 1900's. It's muted colors are just beautiful-the back had never been wrote on so it was still in very good condition.
Be looking in the mail soon for yours...and if you don't receive please email us at info@bonnesamies.com and we will make sure you are on our mailing list......Have a great day!
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