Bright Multi Stone Necklaces + Sterling Silver Beads

 We just got in a freshly strung shipment of wonderful brightly colored stone sterling silver necklaces that are filled with bright blue and green turquoise, denim lapis, spiny coral, and red coral. Perfect to brighten up a silver or stone pendant for Summer! They are great prices as well.

In Love with Bug Pendants for the Summer... A beautiful and bright mix of orange spiny oyster and turquoise. Each piece is individually made by New Mexico silversmith love them all! 

Inspired by Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi cultures, these designs reflect an unexpected contemporary energy, setting creations a step ahead of tradition. Incorporating his mastery as a silversmith and talent as an artist in "stretching the Imagination of creativity...It's all about the colors of

 the stones, how they mix with metals, and nature's use of light."….Featured in the finest galleries across the southwest come in and let us show you our new pieces designed by a New Mexico

 silversmith and talented artist. 

See more below...

http://www.bonnesamies.net/2015/05/new-navajo-bug-pendants.html

Also in are our wonderful sterling oxidized silver beads in the multi three strand, five strand tiny beads that are very popular right now, and a smaller sized three strand. These are a great stand by...and are loved and worn often by the people that appreciate them. Remember we have lay-away...It's an easy way to make purchases that might otherwise cramp your budget.

Summer Hobnail Candles...Uplifting & Clarifying

Our favorite candles for our homes and as a beautiful gift. This textured glass candle will fill your home with sweet scents when lit and would make a beautiful Summer gift for someone special on your list. Fill your home with a fresh, inviting, and clean scent for the new season!

Beautiful hobnail glass in many lovely colors and filled with pure vegetable wax. These candles will burn up to 100 hours as they fill your space with fragrant illumination. These glasses are handcrafted, variation in glass color may occur. What will you do with the beautiful hobnail glass container? Makeup brushes...lip glosses...or a freshly picked bouquet of summer flowers you decide...

Spanish Lime (Turquoise): Offers an effervescent blend of lime and other citrus notes creating a bright bubbly scent.

Cucumber Fin (Aqua): Fragrance is a wonderful blend of fresh cucumber and distinctive gin among other contributors to the lovely scent.

Meyer Lemon (Yellow): This crisp, soothing citrus fragrance will invigorate the senses.

Coral (Pale Pink): Decidedly cheerful, this concoction has top notes of sunny citrus, a body of rich ruby pomegranate, and is mellowed by sweet musk and vetiver.

Poppy (Coral Orange Red): A refreshing, soft blend of spring greens & wild flowers.

My favorite thing to do with the hobnail glass container after it has filled my home with wonderful goodness? Sit it on my kitchen window and place sunflowers in it that my little girl has picked perfect! They are also a great and simple gift!

Traditional Home With Eclectic Rustic Touches

A family that has worked very hard on their house and created an inviting and warm home. We have them ready for the Summer and fun times ahead. Their style is warm, whimsical, and functional for a very busy young family always on the go. A traditional style with a little eclectic rustic feel mixed in...love it!

A Beautiful Summer Home

A beautiful historical home cared and loved by a busy retired couple. They are continuously perfecting and working on projects. Their house runs from formal to a true period look that fits the style of their home. It is colorful and fun for the summer and ready for a party!

Their backyard is always inspiring for the season don't you think?...loved getting to walk through this lovely garden. Now I need to go work on my patio!

Summertime

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” 

― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Spicy Corn Relish Stuffed Tomatoes

Spicy Corn Relish Stuffed Tomatoes
Makes 18 small stuffed tomatoes
Ingredients:
3/4 cup Spicy Corn Relish (pick up a jar at Bonnes Amies)
3 Tablespoons red bell pepper, finely diced
3 Tablespoons avocado, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon cilantro, chopped
1/8 teaspoon fresh grated lime zest
Salt and pepper to taste
18 small tomatoes, approximately 1 1/2-inches in diameter

Directions:
Combine Spicy Corn Relish, bell pepper, avocado, cilantro and lime zest in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Rinse tomatoes. Carefully cut a slice off the top and save to use as a cap. Scoop out and discard the pulp of the tomato using a small spoon. Turn the tomatoes upside down on paper towels to drain about 15 minutes. The tomatoes can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated at this point one day in advance.
Fill each tomato with corn relish mixture and top with cap. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Our Favorite Salsa For Summer!

 Our kitchen is stocked for the summer and our favorite black bean salsa, mango lime salsa, and spicy corn relish are perfect for grilling and entertaining. One of my favorite recipes right now is the mango lime salsa quesadillas delicious and easy! Come pick up your jar today and try it you won't be disappointed!

Beefy Bean Burritos
Ingredients:
1-1 1/4 pounds ground beef, preferably 15% fat content
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 Tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 jar Black Bean Salsa (pick up a jar at Bonnes Amies)
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 package flour tortillas, medium size
Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, or Cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, optional

Directions:
In a large sauté pan or skillet, brown the beef over medium-high heat until it is quite brown.
Remove the meat from the skillet and drain it in a colander. Set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the onion over medium heat until browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds. Do not burn the garlic, it will taste acrid.
Return the meat to the pan and stir to combine. Keep the heat on low.
Combine the drained beans and approximately 1/2 of the salsa in the bowl of a food processor.
Process until the beans are pureed. Add the rest of the salsa and pulse to combine.
Pour this mixture over the beef/onion mixture and stir to combine.
Bring this to a simmer over low heat and allow the moisture to reduce until thickened, about 20 minutes. Be sure to scrape and stir occasionally to keep the contents on the bottom of the pan from burning.
After the burrito filling has reduced and cooked for about 20 minutes, add the chopped cilantro and taste for seasoning.
If you are using the filling right away, fill the tortillas with about 1/2 cup of the mixture and top with the optional cheese. Serve with the guacamole or sour cream.
If you are planning on using the filling later, allow the filling to cool, then fill and roll the tortillas.
Wrap each burrito in plastic wrap, stack in zip-top bags and freeze for future use.
To serve, microwave loosely covered on high heat for about 5 minutes. This will vary with each microwave.

The Jeanne d’Arc Living Magazine SUMMER ISSUE

 Fresh off the press and now available at Bonnes Amies…The Jeanne d’Arc Living Magazine is a 95% advertisement free monthly lifestyle magazine filled with creative DIY ideas, simple recipes, captivating articles and beautiful photography of inspiring homes, vintage flea market décor and crafts, nostalgic European garden designs and flower arrangements – all in the French and Nordic country decorating style. It is currently being translated into eight different languages and distributed worldwide mainly Europe. Please see options below you can purchase and pick up at store for $16.95 or we will gladly mail to you for $18.95.

Options

Mail Magazine $18.95 USD Pick Up Magazine $16.95 USD

 A sweet pick me up for a friend or just beautiful sitting on your coffee table for summer. These magazines also feature amazing and unique seasonal recipes that are all the rave! A beautiful magazine just because...

Glowing Lantern Paris Photographs

Have memories of a beautiful old city in the evening? Maybe it was Paris, France or somewhere else exotic and romantic? These black and white photographs framed with rustic wood will bring those memories to your home...push a button and the lanterns will glow. Very neat I hung one these photographs in my bedroom and at night I turn it on...I am back at that city I love and you can travel there as well!

Industrial Metal Side Tables

Have you strolled through lately? Loving these industrial metal kidney shaped tiered tables. Unique in design and perfect for showcasing collectibles or displaying books, they have streamlined shapes that work great in smaller spaces. Great side tables for a chair or stagger them behind a sofa with books and a great lamp. 

Handcrafted Woven Leather Bags From Bali

A lifestyle of simple beauty, comfort & nature sum up the design inspiration for these wonderful leather woven handbags for Summer. With an eye for the unique and beautiful, these unique bags travel from the isle of Bali a handcrafted collection of textures, traditions and natural beauty.

 A collection of unique pieces that compliments your wardrobe and speaks of simplicity and leisure. 

It’s about paring down to clean, classic lines and natural materials that leave you as the focus.

Whether you are preppy at heart, a bohemian spirit, a modern nomad or simply a lover of all things beautiful….these bags are perfect for everyday, to the beach, mountains, or to market.

Timeworn Garden Appeal

 One of our favorite lines has arrived...wrought iron serving pieces, rustic copper trays, and iron rustic lanterns. Timeworn appeal that echoes the look of traditional European lanterns and serving pieces...

Add warmth to outdoor gatherings with a showcase of lanterns that hold glowing candles or a summer bouquet...love these rustic and interesting lanterns. 

Display them on your mantle or coffee table to cast an inviting glow in your home this summer.

 Also in is a variety of fun and rustic garden urns, jugs, and bright summer florals to brighten your home.

 This crackled green glazed urn is so beautiful stuffed with white hydrangeas and green wispy fern....I can see if planted with boston fern out on a shady patio or filled with summer florals on a large kitchen table.