Monday, December 30, 2013

Happy New Year

Wish that the New Year brings joy, warmth, good tidings and all that is beautiful!
“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.” - Edith Lovejoy Pierce
We will be closed Wednesday New Year's Day this week. Open New Year's Eve...

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas! Thank you to everyone that shopped with us this Christmas we appreciate your confidence in us and your friendship…May your new year be a blessed one!

Christmas Eve Gift!

Christmas Eve Gift! We had our annual shop breakfast this morning for everyone that helps at the shop to celebrate the end of our Christmas season!
The two Maddie's had fun together and Venita nearly blew my yellow canary out of the cage opening the champagne bottle for Mimosas…so lucky to have the wonderful people we have helping us each day! Creative and talented people that helped get the shop through the Christmas season... sorry Matthew that you couldn't be here we will have to have a new year party….until Next Year Merry Christmas!

Monday, December 23, 2013

Rocki Gorman Copper Beads

Just in today are these gorgeous handmade Copper Navajo Beads from Rocki Gorman. Great prices for these beautiful beads…$90 to $175 range depending on size and length. Beautiful to mix with silver…love it mixed with these handmade copper bracelets and faceted pearl and bronze rosary.
Bracelets $68-$76 each. We will be open on Christmas Eve tomorrow until we have taken care of all of our customers…
www.bonnesamies.net

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Stocking Stuffers

Stocking Stuffers for everyone's stocking this Christmas…Crabtree Hand Therapy & Nomad and Sienna soap for men and a beautiful jar of bubble bath elixir... Turquoise stamped earrings, handmade copper bracelets, denim lapis horse head pendant and multi stone Naja pendant…perfect little gifts for a fast pickup today!
Keep your chin up Christmas is almost here. We have hot apple cider brewing and calming Christmas music playing for weary shoppers. We are open until 6 today to help you with those special gifts!

Friday, December 20, 2013

Rocki Gorman Crosses

We gathered together all of our beautiful crosses to feature today for Christmas…Each piece unique made of sterling silver and hand stamped…vintage Navajo inspired pieces set with denim lapis, apple coral, kingsman turquoise, and black onyx. If the men in your life are like the ones we know they are shopping this weekend…these are wonderful gifts for them to pick up for Christmas! All pieces shown are Rocki Gorman the black onyx cross is by a Texas artist.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Sweet Teacher to Special Friend Gifts

Wrapping gifts from large to small….sweet teacher gifts to special friends. Our peppermint hot chocolate and belgium white chocolate are perfect small gifts as well as our Christmas creme coffee and beautiful hobnail Christmas candles...


Apple and Sour Cream Pie

Absolutely delicious sour cream apple pie with a brown sugar, flour, and butter streusel topping make this a wonderful desert. Use a jar of our wild maine blueberry jam or holiday jam in this recipe.

Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
1/2 cup Wild Maine Blueberry Jam or Holiday Jam (carry at shop)
3/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. flour
6 McIntosh apples

To make the Crumb Topping:
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
5 Tbsp. butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Line pie plate with prepared pie crust and crimp edges.
Spread Wild Maine Blueberry Jam or Holiday Jam evenly over bottom of pie crust.
In a small bowl combine the sugar, flour and salt, mix thoroughly.
Combine the sour cream, egg, and vanilla in a medium size bowl and mix. Add the flour mixture and mix.
Peel, core and slice the apples (approximately 1/4 inch thick) and add them to the sour cream mixture. Toss and coat the apples, then spread them evenly in the pie crust.
Bake the pie at 425 degrees F for ten minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake an additional 30 minutes.
While pie is baking, prepare the crumb topping by combining the flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the butter until topping resembles coarse meal.
After pie has cooked 30 minutes top with crumb topping and bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pearlescent Tortoise Carafe & Wine Glasses

Countdown to Christmas…This gorgeous pearlescent tortoise carafe with glass and tortoise wine glasses featured on this silver metal log cheese tray would be special to give this Christmas. These sweet silver metal bowls and spreaders also make sweet gifts add a jar of the farmhouse chutney and Chutney Cheeseball recipe with it…Carafe $52.00  Wine Glasses $21.00 each   Log Tray Set & Cheese Spreader $62.95   Leaf Bowl & Spreader Set $34.00

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Fabulous Fur Pillows

These fabulous fur pillows are large, soft, and beautiful! Throw them on your couch or chair for a warm winter look or stack them on your bed…A fun gift at $24.95 each

Spode Woodland For Christmas

One Week Until Christmas… Spode Woodland's designs are rooted in the traditions of hunting for game and its elaborate presentation on the table. Central to the charm of the pattern are the striking studies of different animals on each piece framed by the British Flowers border which dates back to 1831. One of our favorite things is the Spode Woodland….what a great gift the large mule deer platter, moose bowl, or these great mugs would be. Fill the bowl or tray with our great Farmhouse pancake mix and syrup and freshly ground Southern Pecan or Cinnamon Toddy coffee…and the Woodland Dog Bowls are the ultimate prize beautiful! Many of these pieces are market specials with great prices.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Antiqued Mercury Glass Pedestals

These antiqued silver mercury glass pedestals are so pretty and unique! Beautiful pedestals to give as gifts or bake one of our pound cake recipes using a jar of our Lemon Curd or Wild Maine Blueberry Jam. Also a pretty presentation piece for deserts or candy this Christmas. Small Pedestal $28.95 Large Pedestal $68.00
Bring in your cake, fudge, cookies, etc...purchase a pedestal and we will wrap it up beautifully for you!
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Mrs. Toddy Donahue's Lemon Cake

Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Once one of our favorite baking mixes, this delicious recipe for you to make and enjoy all on your own or perfect to make and give as a thoughtful gift! We just received a case of the Wild Maine Blueberry Jam pick up your jar for this fabulous recipe! Need a beautiful tray or pedestal to put the cake on? Bring  your cake in pick out a a serving piece and let us shrink it up beautifully for you!
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten lightly
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 - 13 oz. jar Stonewall Kitchen Wild Maine Blueberry Jam, stirred well

Carved Wooden Teak Bowl With Pearl Lining

8 Days Until Christmas… This fantastic carved wooden teak bowl with mother of pearl lining would be a lovely gift. Perfect and beautiful sitting out filled with jewelry or an accent piece on a coffee table. $85.00

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Etched Turquoise Glasses & Large Rustic Copper Tray

These etched turquoise glasses and pitcher made of hand blown glass are unique and beautiful! Sitting on this large rustic copper tray with twisted handles they go together quite well. Add a beautiful bottle of tequila and you have one special gift for Christmas.

Large Antique Style Glass Jugs

12 Days Until Christmas… These large antique style jugs are so neat…they look like they were found in an old mercantile store. The lettering on them is aged and interesting-made of shimmering mercury glass and etched glass they would make a unique and fun gift! Can see a collection of them on a kitchen table or displayed up high on a hutch. A couple of blossom branches stuffed in them would be beautiful in the Spring….
The old style English maps in the background are pretty neat too! We have a set of four…outlined in burlap matting and black frames.

Custom Made Large Leopard Chenille Ottoman

This fabulous custom made leopard chenille ottoman finished the spot for this beautiful living room. Do you know we can order one of a kind custom chairs, ottomans, and even sofas at the shop? Let us help you pick out your fabric and help you design a special piece for your home. With a beautiful tufted top and contemporary wooden legs this ottoman is 4' x 5' and specially made with hardwood frames and made in the USA. Beautiful!

Final Weekend Of Christmas Tree Contest

Last Weekend For The Christmas Tree Contest!! To see them all together and Like your favorite trees go to our Photo Album Christmas Tree Contest 2013 on our Facebook page. 
https://www.facebook.com/BonnesAmiesPlainview
Or enter your tree! Contest will end tomorrow Dec. 15th at 6 pm

Friday, December 13, 2013

Stumpy's Breakfast Strata

Stumpy's Breakfast Strata
Comfort Food For A Busy Christmas Morning. Pick up a jar of Roasted Apple Grille Sauce at Bonnes Amies.
Ingredients
8-10 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes*
8 oz. bacon
1 granny smith apple, cored, peeled, and finely chopped
3 Cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Apple Grille Sauce (Pick This Up At Bonnes Amies)
1 Cup heavy cream
1 Cup milk
5 eggs, slightly beaten
1 Tsp. salt
1/2 Tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 Tsp. thyme leaves

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
Sauté ½-inch pieces of bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels.
Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the granny smith apple, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Repeat layers.
Drizzle the Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Smoked Apple Grille Sauce over the bread cubes.
Whisk together the Cream, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Pour egg mixture over bread cubes. Press down with a spatula.
Cover with plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes, or over night, in the refrigerator.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden brown and cooked through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Print Recipe Here

Horn Bowls Filled With Crabtree Sienna and Nomad

13  Days Until Christmas… Great Rustic Shaped Horn Bowls make wonderful gifts for men…fill with the Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna or Nomad soaps, aftershave balm, and cologne. The Crabtree Sienna for men has fresh and rustic accords of leather, citrus and spice. The Nomad has botanical accords from the beguiling East: Malaysian teak, Indian sandalwood, Chinese ginger, citron and green bamboo...exotic, sensual and long-lasting. These are great stocking stuffers as well! The bowls are flattened water buffalo horns and come in different sizes…we can see them great for change, rings and watches…or great for a bar filled with peanuts.

Stumpy

My name is Stumpy and I can't help myself I like to chase the Fedex man and I get in trouble... I also beg Roseanna for a bite of her blueberry scone in the morning. Come see me and let me help you with your Christmas shopping…

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Beautiful Wool Navajo Rug Bags

Everything’s bigger in Texas and these oversized handmade handbags are no exception! Big space meets big personality made with handspun 100% wool Navajo rugs from Chimayo, NM and genuine leather, in an attractive design that exudes style and functionality. Each oversized tote is handmade by a creative and talented Texas artist.  “The Whole Shebang” is greatness achieved.
Features:
Solid oak wood handles
One 32″ detachable leather straps
Genuine leather bottom and accents
Ten interior pockets – 1 zippered
Wood interior bottom
Length: 17.5 inches
Width: 8 inches
Depth: 14 inches

"How many cheap, flimsy, mass-produced bags do we need? In the winter of 2010, I decided that I wanted to make better handbags. I wanted to design an everything bag. Something that said different things to different women. It had to be, first and foremost, well-constructed and made with exceptional materials. Then it had to be beautiful and multi-textured. I started with thick piled fabrics, then I added luxurious leather and topped them off with hand-carved, solid oak handles. Next was functionality. I inserted a wood bottom…no more folding up…no smashed fruit and veggies…no broken eggs…no purse items lost in a dark abyss. I designed a bag that could carry anything! A computer, lunch, a change of shoes, diapers or groceries. One size small enough for an evening out, all the way up to a bag large enough to pack for a weekend getaway.

At the end of the day, I wanted to remind people of a time when products were made with pride…made to last. Today, each bag I construct makes me smile. They are ever-changing…just the way I like it.

Treat yourself to something special…something wonderfully unique."

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Christmas Shopping In Plainview

Finishing your Christmas decorating for your home or just beginning to shop like us? The store is still full of great Christmas florals and greenery to finish your dining table or mantle. We also have many beautiful gift ideas…browse around while we wrap your gifts beautifully for you!

Also our Christmas Tree Contest is ending this Sunday be sure to enter your tree and "Like" your favorites on our Facebook page!

All I Needed to Know About Life I learned from Santa...

All I Needed to Know About Life I learned from Santa...
Encourage people to believe in you.
Always remember who’s naughty and who’s nice.
Don’t pout.
It’s as much fun to give as it is to receive.
Some days it’s ok to feel a little chubby.
Make your presents known.
Always ask for a little bit more than what you really want.
Bright red can make anyone look good.
Wear a wide belt and no-one will notice how many pounds you’ve gained.
If you only show up once a year, everyone will think you’re very important.
Whenever you’re at a loss for words, say: “HO, HO, HO!”

Crabtree & Evelyn Great Stocking Stuffers

14 Days Until Christmas… Crabtree & Evelyn award winning hand care and bath & body products are perfect to pamper yourself at the end of a long day, give as a gift, and fits perfectly in stockings. Shown here is one of our favorites the Lavender. Some of the new scents and favorites...Tarocco Orange, Verbena & Lavender, Pomegranate, and Avacado Olive & Basil.
One of our customers puts the hand therapy on her face at night and swears by it's moisturizing powers!

Custom Cowboy Chair

Arrived today beautiful custom made "Cowboy Chair"...one of a kind with kilim, brown suede and large brass nailheads. Faux red leather ottoman sets it off...gorgeous! I can see this sitting by a huge crackling fireplace this winter...Great Christmas gift for a man.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Tasha Smith & Ben Voss Wedding Shower December 14th, 2013

Wedding Selections For Tasha Smith & Ben Voss Saturday December 14th, 2013 We are happy to take phone orders as well-thank you to all our customers that have stopped by for a bridal gift or made selections we appreciate you so much!

Vietri Renna For Christmas

15 Days Until Christmas...The Vietri Renna would be a beautiful gift...gorgeous platters, bowls, mugs & pitcher. In Italian lore, the reindeer, or renna, is a thing of majesty and beauty. Renna's rich, warm colors evoke nature, and the animal's graceful silhouettes exudes elegance. Made of terra bianca and handpainted in Umbria.

See More @ http://www.bonnesamies.net/2013/11/vietri-renna.html

Monday, December 9, 2013

Bittersweet Chocolate Rocky Road Bars

A perfectly delicious snack or desert for a Christmas Party. We just got in a case of the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Sauce for this recipe.
Ingredients
Bar:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into pats
1 egg yolk, beaten with 2 tablespoons half and half or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
1 jar Stonewall Kitchen Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Sauce
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Directions
Bar:
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2.Grease a 9" x 9" baking pan.
3.Place flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine.
4.Add butter. Process until the mixture is like coarse meal.
5.Add the yolk mixture and vanilla. Blend until the dough forms clumps.
Stop several times during this process to scrape down sides of bowl.
6.Pat dough evenly over the bottom of the greased pan. Bake for 20 minutes until golden on top and brown on the edges.
7.Cool on a rack.
Topping:
1.Warm jar of Stonewall Kitchen Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Sauce
2.Spread a thin layer on top of cooked cookie bottom. (Use enough to allow nuts to stick to cookie.)
3.Sprinkle with chopped nuts, then marshmallows, and finally coconut.
4.Drizzle remainder of sauce over the top of the bars in a crosshatch design.
5.Allow bars to set until chocolate sauce firms up.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Large Cowhide Tote Bags

18 Days Until Christmas… Cowhide Overnighter Bag for the traveling woman… This specially handmade handbag will certainly enhance your trip! Everything stays in its place with interior pockets that line the entire bag & plenty of center space on the wood bottom for your laptop, clothes and more. It fits perfectly under the seat in front of you & in the overhead bin. While others fumble around you, feel the comfort of quick access to all your things in tight spaces. Be organized. Be chic. Be unique

Cowhide Oversized Tote Bag....Everything’s bigger in Texas and this oversized handmade handbag is no exception! Big space meets big personality when you choose the hair on cowhide or Navajo Wool Rug bag, in an attractive design that exudes style and fuctionality. “The Whole Shebang” is greatness achieved.

Cowhide Medium Tote Bag…..You never know what you may need in a day. Treat yourself to the perfect go-to bag for women on the go! With the same exceptional functionality & style as all our bags, in just the right size for daily use.
Please call for pricing and more information. We will be receiving the Oversized Navajo Wool Rug Tote Bags in this week will post those soon.
Treat yourself to something special…something wonderfully unique. Handmade bags made in Texas! Perfect Christmas Gifts!

"Our bags are a source of pride and represent a commitment to quality…something we take extremely seriously. My long term goal is to become a brand that people turn to when they want something unique, strong, and beautiful."

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Woodland Majolica Foxes & Stags


19 Days Until Christmas…This unique Majolica sets such a pretty setting. Made in Portugal it's details of foxes, deers, and green leaves is beautiful for Christmas or winter. One of my favorite things is the fox pitcher and mugs and large glazed green tray it reminds of old majolica you would find in a quaint antique store….I can see this setting on a large coffee table wrapped in pine garland or displayed on a kitchen table quite special! The large stag majolica tray and plates are very neat as well!
It goes quite well with the Vietri chocolate dishes which is a line we have carried for over 10 years in the shop and use and cook with in all of our kitchens….
 These concrete urns and jugs are great prices and perfect to use anytime of the year…They are stuffed full of icy berries, glittery poinsettias, and iced cedar. They are beautiful mixed with this woodland Majolica...
These old turkish olive jars look interesting sitting on top of a kitchen hutch or in an old crock collection. Wonderful and unique we all love them and would like to take them home with us!
We try our best to work as hard as we can, be creative, and most of all be unique from others….we want to carry things that we all love and that can create beauty in a home or create a smile. Thank you to all our customers that shop with us this Christmas.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Out & About

Don't feel cooped up this weekend! Stop by to see us if you are out and about for a hot cup of apple cider. Stress free shopping and beautiful gift wrapping free of charge...

Christmas Tree Contest

What beautiful trees we are seeing for the Christmas Tree Contest on our Facebook Page!! To see them all together and Like your favorite trees go to our Photo Album Christmas Tree Contest 2013. Or enter your tree! Contest will end Dec. 15th at 6 pm…
We are finally getting our trees up at our homes after working on so many Christmas houses. We are like the "The Cobblers Wife that has no Shoes" as a customer put it the other day! This is Amanda's Tree...

Vietri Old St. Nick

20 Days Until Christmas...What could be more whimsical than the individual portraits of Old St. Nick? Each Santa is created from Maestro Alessandro Taddei's childhood memories of stories his mother read to him.
Made of terra bianca, each portrait is painted directly on the fired surface in Tuscany so that each stroke is seen in detail. This chocolate pot and latte mugs would be great little Christmas gifts....mix with some of our freshly ground coffee or hot chocolate. These cute little red boxes full of straw make the perfect gift! The square santa plates above are perfect for cookies....fill with cookies and place one of our cute cast iron mice on top a thoughtful and wonderful gift!

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Custom Handmade Navajo Wool Rug Bags

Treat yourself to something special…something wonderfully unique. We are expecting these in any day in cowhides and Navajo wool rugs in turquoise, burgandy red, black, and chocolate brown. Would be an exceptional Christmas gift!
A wonderful and creative artist in Austin, TX is working on these for the store here is part of her story…
"How many cheap, flimsy, mass-produced bags do we need? In the winter of 2010, I decided that I wanted to make better handbags. I wanted to design an everything bag. Something that said different things to different women. It had to be, first and foremost, well-constructed and made with exceptional materials. Then it had to be beautiful and multi-textured. I started with thick piled fabrics, then I added luxurious leather and topped them off with hand-carved, solid oak handles. Next was functionality. I inserted a wood bottom…no more folding up…no smashed fruit and veggies…no broken eggs…no purse items lost in a dark abyss. I designed a bag that could carry anything! A computer, lunch, a change of shoes, diapers or groceries. One size small enough for an evening out, all the way up to a bag large enough to pack for a weekend getaway."
Everything’s bigger in Texas and this oversized handmade handbag is no exception! Big space meets big personality with this handmade Navajo Rug Bag, in an attractive design that exudes style and fuctionality. “The Whole Shebang” is greatness achieved.
Features:
Solid oak wood handles
One 32″ detachable leather straps
Genuine leather bottom and accents
Ten interior pockets – 1 zippered
Wood interior bottom
Numerous fabric choices
Weight: 2lb. 6oz.
Length: 17.5 inches
Width: 8 inches
Depth: 14 inches

Rocki Gorman Navajo Jewelry For Christmas

21 Days Until Christmas...Our case is overflowing of beautiful Rocki Gorman and Navajo jewelry for Christmas. Every woman loves jewelry for Christmas including all of us! Navajo sterling pendants…hand stamped each piece is unique and one of a kind. Apple coral, black onyx, kingsman turquoise, and denim lapis pendants just to name a few of the beautiful stones! Go here to see all of our jewelry…

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Chocolat Pigs & Vintage Santa Ornaments

22 Days Until Christmas...Our little french piggies have finally arrived. Antique reproductions of french advertisements for chocolate...and vintage style glass santa ornaments. Unusual and unique items! $49.95 for Pig and piglets $5.95 for Vintage Santas

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Beautiful Book Marks

23 Days Until Christmas...These lovely enameled book marks would make a sweet gift. Pretty marking a special passage in a bible or include your favorite book with them as a gift...$9.95

Monday, December 2, 2013

Spode Blue & White For Christmas

24 Days Until Christmas...These Spode Blue & White dishes would make perfect gifts! Fill the large mug with a bag of freshly ground Christmas Creme Coffee. The small dish with a beautiful bar of Crabtree Soap. Or the small platter filled with items from our kitchen. Special Prices Oval Dish $14 Mug $18 Square Plate $24

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Christmas Tree Contest 2013

Christmas Tree Contest 2013...Tag Bonnes Amies in a photo of your Christmas Tree on Facebook - 
and whoever receives the most likes will receive a $100 gift certificate to spend on your hearts desire!
Be creative and fun! Share your photo with friends and family to get more likes!
(Please email silver_horse@sbcglobal.net if you have troubles posting photo…not a Facebook user? Email photo to us and we will post your picture for you!)

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Christmas Tree Photo Contest

Stay tuned this weekend for details! We are creating a Christmas Tree photo contest for everyone to enter for a grand prize at Bonnes Amies!

Small Business Saturday

 Enrich our community and keep dollars in our local economy today and shop local. We hope we see you on one of your stops shopping on small business saturday today in Plainview!
Loving this antique table in our middle room of our little house full of antiqued mercery glass pedestals, copper jugs and candlesticks, and beautiful glass madonna ornaments…Intertwined with snowy pinecone garlands and quaint little potted Christmas trees….
But what I love most of all is this hand finished and antiqued Mary with a rusty gold crown…I can see her adorning a mantle surrounded with some of the snowy garland above. She is quite special! What a beautiful and special gift she would make….
                                      
A close up of the large mercury pedestal and jeweled bird boxes. Love love these large copper mercury jugs would be a fabulous collection together in a bookcase or on a fireplace mantle. New wonderful wide burlap ribbon is in...tie it to a door basket or loop above a painting neat ribbon to work with.