tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928210180894591632024-02-19T04:44:46.028-06:00A Cottage Down the LayneCrafting, Entertaining, and Kitchen Fun! With a Vintage touchRachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-76437864073744380422010-09-01T20:43:00.000-05:002010-09-01T20:43:09.736-05:00Hello Blog World!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">So - it has been one crazy-busy summer, full of unexpected trips, scheduled trips, and lots and lots of every day, hum drum work. I have been MIA in blogging and now that my totally spirited toddler is going back to Pre-school, I have deicided to pick up where I left off. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">My 3 year old is heading back to school tomorrow for 2 days a week and will hopefully give me an opportunity to get some things done. We have decided to place him in a Montessori program, to see if he is able to perform better. His regular pre-school, that he enjoyed, was a difficult fit. The schedule was some what unpredictable and he grew bored very easily. So, we are hopeful that Montessori will give him an opportunity to learn and make new friends. His old school, he was pretty much the class favorite and had 2 girlfriends... We had to have a talk. :-) He was also the class leader. His teacher told me that he would either grow up to be a preacher or the president because he was in such command of the classroom. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Here is a new sign that I painted and placed in my booth space at Meadows. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">And my favorite summer find - how great is this picnic basket? It's in great condition, but the paint is a little faded. I just loved the basket, but had to take it to the shop! </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Good Night! XOXO </div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-73546462780950397022010-07-23T14:58:00.000-05:002010-07-23T14:58:05.329-05:00Faith and Hope!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_eMFiXj-rEwH-3xWZ30z3K-KRldSpyzfWc-ounctZso82ZKM88PcD3gQAnJ5dLobX29jvqEx6pQiMszNJN5VeQ4-QRxwyLhgcLFe1DOqqPTC0P4DSosBmPPpCcNsBtS5JfMG2gAjNIA/s1600/Tuscan-Pleasures-I-Print-C10108558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_eMFiXj-rEwH-3xWZ30z3K-KRldSpyzfWc-ounctZso82ZKM88PcD3gQAnJ5dLobX29jvqEx6pQiMszNJN5VeQ4-QRxwyLhgcLFe1DOqqPTC0P4DSosBmPPpCcNsBtS5JfMG2gAjNIA/s320/Tuscan-Pleasures-I-Print-C10108558.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To me there is nothing sweeter than family... Especially children. A while ago I posted a short note about a dear cousin battling Cancer. She has passed away and her children are left, sort of in limbo. With a deep and empty place in thier hearts. I pray for them daily and think of them constantly. I know what it is like to lose a mom. ( My grandmother was my Mother and she passed when I was 17) I know the sense of being lost, the desire to pick up the phone to talk to the most trusted person you know. My heart breaks thinking about the kids and what they will be going through for the rest of thier lives. I take comfort in knowing my cousin knows the Lord and is in his presence now. I know she is comforting her children the best she can, but those left here on earth can only feel glimmers of that comfort and will continue on in greif for years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The trip was partly the reason I haven't been able to post. The amount of time required to get ready for the trip and to finish up my work projects. Work was my other reason. We have been working so much since the begining of the year and between the trip, work, and my booth space at Meadows of Memories and Momentos in Argyle, I have spent the remainder of my time with my children, Mom and Niece. So, I am home now and I will be updating my blog again. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Thank you ALL for participating in my very first Give Away!</div><div align="center">I used Randomizer.org to determine the winner and</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Thank you Ahrisha! I hope you enjoy the plate. I will contact you about shipping!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-71680031310083641742010-04-08T22:10:00.001-05:002010-04-09T11:51:51.048-05:00Show & Tell Friday and A Cottage Down the Layne's Very First Give Away!<div align="center">Happy Friday everyone! And thank you for stopping by to check out my very first Give Away!</div><div align="center">Friday, April 9th is a special day for me, because my neice was born today 13 years ago! </div><div align="center">I thought I would celebrate by hosting the very first give away from this blog!<br />
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If you have a moment pop on over to Cindy's and take a look at her adorable Show & Tell and browse through the other beautiful items others have posted to Show!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Up for grabs is this very beautiful Limoges plate. Covered in pink and cream roses, this is my very last Limoges dinner plate. I had a set for sell on my website ( all but this one is gone).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good Luck and Have a wonderful weekend! ~Rachelle</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-54825335406191949212010-04-05T21:24:00.000-05:002010-04-05T21:24:41.822-05:00Easter Tablescpe and odds & ends<div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone had a blessed and happy Easter! I can tell you mine was wonderful, busy, and stressful all in one day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my Easter table. I did Yellow and Blue to brighten up the day! Birds, Eggs, and Bunnies! Perfect for a cheery Easter dinner. We actually all went to Church that morning, rushed home and I apparantly didn't plan as well as I usually do, because I spent the next two hours scrambling to get things done! My dear Mom helped me in the kitchen and we soon had dinner ready. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now - onto a wonderful TJ Max find! I got this beautiful 3 teir basket for 10$! The item was badly bent and the screws would not tighten, so I asked for a discount! I was ECSTATIC when she told me should would put it at 50% off! My sweet Husband fixed her right up and it made the cutest little display for our plastic eggs! I am debating on painting the whole thing in an antique white, with a bit of the brown showing through here and there! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, just a quick update on my cousin I mention with cancer. She has been given just a week to live and if you would continue to keep her family in your prayers I am sure it would uplift them all. She was actually doing well on Easter and spent some restful time with her kids. She is not very cognizant of what is going on, but does not seem to be in pain. _ Thank you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-56112461113815711972010-03-31T18:50:00.001-05:002010-03-31T18:59:43.807-05:00Chair fufify project!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOtVLbT3ahpEtHih7wJszzoCX-BymsuLhL_OX6PSIOemB74hxh1-owZsKVb43E8bRrCvDzRzJY3e8tjPhbcQSy9rQd-fitvtvN47KbFhKVF64ahMRv5C9UpgzONgufprT_GW1GW4uRXec/s1600/3312010+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOtVLbT3ahpEtHih7wJszzoCX-BymsuLhL_OX6PSIOemB74hxh1-owZsKVb43E8bRrCvDzRzJY3e8tjPhbcQSy9rQd-fitvtvN47KbFhKVF64ahMRv5C9UpgzONgufprT_GW1GW4uRXec/s320/3312010+005.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who would have ever thought refinishing a chair could be so much fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>I found this chair at a garage sale for 5 dollars. It was navy blue with a gold and red checkered fabric. (Wish I had taken a before picture) I followed instructions from <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2007/08/painting-furniture-step-by-step.html">My Romantic Home</a> for painting furniture and it turned out beautifully!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I sanded the color down as much as I could ( I didn't have any paint stripper and was too excited to wait to get it) </div><div align="center">I primed the chair and painted. It took around 3 total coats, I lightly sanded, and glazed the chair with a nutmeg color. I actually had this pretty peice of toile, so in total I spent about 12 dollars! </div><div align="center"><br />
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*** I am editing this post, because I had not read My Romantic Home, before posting. I just read it and if you have a few minutes so should you. It is super insperational and a testament to what we all should be doing!</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-76451112990129912112010-03-30T18:00:00.000-05:002010-03-30T18:00:35.039-05:00A little Zebra goes a LOONG way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFpfkoHaC91ATuixRuZYRdDvkbvBgdOaCeKnVX3l6dxOf7iFFkppTg3mQwpbAbK4hD3_yyKKZuBc1yQMqyYda23mUYiueToAm2hYC-_OKL7rW9iAyhmB8_VlK4MQVLOPz5so4ucFO1g0/s1600/Z+IS+FOR+ZEBRA.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFpfkoHaC91ATuixRuZYRdDvkbvBgdOaCeKnVX3l6dxOf7iFFkppTg3mQwpbAbK4hD3_yyKKZuBc1yQMqyYda23mUYiueToAm2hYC-_OKL7rW9iAyhmB8_VlK4MQVLOPz5so4ucFO1g0/s320/Z+IS+FOR+ZEBRA.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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So, we made it to the big 13th birthday party I have been planning for my neice. The theme was Zebra and Hot Pink ( I will be re-using this theme for my daughters 2nd bday)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few pictures to have some fun with!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbj-Z4nOeBs57eu2IPqQC7lkln4pVV6ch4xIsmBoOJBqegtUj0xYwuiAdpy3IpatXzXtSnzYomB6NA9HZui0ub5GXHUYvJB7HyNuA-aA83XARqP0W5dNO2FebbsKelpDK56cX-CORxCrw/s1600/3302010+015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbj-Z4nOeBs57eu2IPqQC7lkln4pVV6ch4xIsmBoOJBqegtUj0xYwuiAdpy3IpatXzXtSnzYomB6NA9HZui0ub5GXHUYvJB7HyNuA-aA83XARqP0W5dNO2FebbsKelpDK56cX-CORxCrw/s320/3302010+015.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lets start with our Yummy yum table. Hot pink satin with a zebra table runner. And who doesn't love S'mores!? We had a smore box with Graham Crackers, Chocolate and a bucket of Marshmellows. We roasted these over a small firepit, along with dinner - HOT DOGS! Now isn't that the best way to feed some teenagers - have them make thier own meal. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is my Momma - makin my hot dawg! What a good Momma!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the craft area - the girls made coke bottle cap necklaces and got to bling out their cell phones with gems. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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We built this little Photo booth for the girls - They all LOVE pictures right now and we thought it would be fun and unique! You can find tons of inspiration online for photo booths. Notice the hot guys - Taylor Lautner and the other one ( Yes I know his name, but I am on Team Jacob) Ok, is it sad I watch the Twilight films? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To celebrate the Bday girl, I created a Photo area of Angela and her friends. It was a big hit - again all these teenie boppers are picture obsessed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And what is a party with out some yummy candy? We had a candy bar set up with Popcorn bags to indulge in some sweet and salty snacks for movie time - We watched Twilight - New Moon! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This girls slept over and as funny as it sounds, the old timers ( my mom and I) out lasted the girls by at least a few minutes. We were up untill four and then up around 9am making waffles for Breakfast before the parents arrived to take the girls home! I didn't get a picture of it, but we had a sweet little pink bag with zebra paper filled with a zebra lanyard (for school ids), a manicure set, mini nail polish, and sleep masks! It was alot of fun to create and I hope alot of fun for the girls! I might just have them over for another slumber party in the future! (Just may have to go to bed earlier!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Notes from a Cottage Industry is hosting a give-away this Saturday in celebration of the first day of spring!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">If you comment on her blog you are entered into a chance to win a Beautiful apron, one of her nests with eggs, and a spring cleaning book! All really lovely items and from her own home!</div><div align="center">If you haven't had a chance to read her blog, you might stop by for a bit and take a look around. She has some really beautiful and creative ideas and a wonderful vintage booth space.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-12121574744529857522010-03-18T01:22:00.000-05:002010-03-18T01:22:23.442-05:00A little crafting goes a long way!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuXNDU2QjoBv3ZhjHemJVfbxtn5yvMu1mvvwtrSsYiz2me68xnGNGnX8KPfRcclSfPbQA_tiaQnzn9p3TDZjE26D9NC_4L0wvUzMGogsrSoA5c24WmK7faA1pSUof-Ga7TPxIF1lw2yg/s1600-h/fleamarketfinds+086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuXNDU2QjoBv3ZhjHemJVfbxtn5yvMu1mvvwtrSsYiz2me68xnGNGnX8KPfRcclSfPbQA_tiaQnzn9p3TDZjE26D9NC_4L0wvUzMGogsrSoA5c24WmK7faA1pSUof-Ga7TPxIF1lw2yg/s320/fleamarketfinds+086.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a sign I made for one of my fellow vendors at Meadows of Memories and Momentos. She has the most beautiful booth space at our Antique shop. The next time I am in there I will get a picture of it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her house is done in Coral, Yellow, Green, and White! I love all of those colors, they are not your usual shabby chic choices, but absolutely beautiful together. I have to say, I really enjoy making these signs, they give me a bit of a creative outlet and stress relief! There are countless ways to create beautiful, one of a kind decor for your home, in any color and with any saying you like. I also decoupaged the Rose on. I hope it isn't too "pink". I found a lovely shade of Coral at Lowe's and matched my paint to the paint swatch. Well, we shall see! If it isn't quite the right color - I may just keep it for my Kitchen nook! What kind of creative outlet do y'all have? I am always on the look out for new ways to express myself and release some stress! I used to color when I worked in a office building. I worked in a call center and always had crayola's and coloring books! Now, I get to find fun things to do at home! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Livie was enjoying the day out on our deck. She decided to be a little artist and doodle in my notebook.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, I hope ya'll are having a great week too! Here is one last picture of my find for the week for my booth space. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just love baskets right now! Maybe it's the time of year. The little glass bowl has a slightly green color to it and the box is just so pretty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-62477915123195691082010-03-12T16:07:00.000-06:002010-03-12T16:07:06.528-06:00Great Garage Sale Batman!<div align="center">Ok... It's Friday and I am feelin like being pretty goofy. I found a great garage sale to visit today - Thanks to my Pal Katie! And here are my finds!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">These beautiful little McCoy planters for 5$ a peice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs28ReyVF_899oLKQD0inekwcpDDsC05VYYdbkUCLE4f4J9UV_algHlXFQGoGB45u8cPM0Tfv3Cv8H4Tkx0VCpq_iKGwYtXjdeoIbPeuhILrbCrMCfYRBtTC6TM1HxXZ11V0LECgiXDJ0/s1600-h/Kids+Clothes+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs28ReyVF_899oLKQD0inekwcpDDsC05VYYdbkUCLE4f4J9UV_algHlXFQGoGB45u8cPM0Tfv3Cv8H4Tkx0VCpq_iKGwYtXjdeoIbPeuhILrbCrMCfYRBtTC6TM1HxXZ11V0LECgiXDJ0/s320/Kids+Clothes+001.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This fantastic Radish pitcher. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1_E8mL1Z826TOap39DpaVAVWuxjHZ0rXtF0oQt6WSSfzLFON_elKOV8E_aIRgtNsIdWNC4uCndN4Yl92wrg7ouvLvifd1fcJhhJE9bXpo-VOSrEMOnxdXBaFxvAmAQPbkekjNRi3G-g/s1600-h/Kids+Clothes+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1_E8mL1Z826TOap39DpaVAVWuxjHZ0rXtF0oQt6WSSfzLFON_elKOV8E_aIRgtNsIdWNC4uCndN4Yl92wrg7ouvLvifd1fcJhhJE9bXpo-VOSrEMOnxdXBaFxvAmAQPbkekjNRi3G-g/s320/Kids+Clothes+004.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a unique Gaudy teacup and suacer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5QT3gEQdZdkpG77u0EnrMPxdnhk5x_Z-s6aSfRXBpLofG76jF1wzOUnlk8vXCbt3AF1QJs7MRqg5SHDLJpUnW5y5IZOL10QZBE1Gs-JQuwXI_fJUtOF1HoD-gNpUNZR7M8mRCXWLlUsQ/s1600-h/Kids+Clothes+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5QT3gEQdZdkpG77u0EnrMPxdnhk5x_Z-s6aSfRXBpLofG76jF1wzOUnlk8vXCbt3AF1QJs7MRqg5SHDLJpUnW5y5IZOL10QZBE1Gs-JQuwXI_fJUtOF1HoD-gNpUNZR7M8mRCXWLlUsQ/s320/Kids+Clothes+005.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also purchased a 3 tier table to refinish, but I did not have time to take pictures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, I hope everyone has a funtastic weekend! Full of good Food, great Finds, and lots of loved ones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">God bless to all!</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-74834553983589274722010-03-11T14:15:00.000-06:002010-03-11T14:15:45.168-06:00Antique and Vintage Furnitre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpKsGA89KDwF3FLr5jQJqeji72oZOGnsPpT52m8excYHWLmbgjBZNGwpeyM2CJehVNscUp67kms4fqNemAiBdArWgQY_qhiLw_2bms4FqFMD1DKr9do1dreuQ_Uy-_KFcXLDU6sucBVw0/s1600-h/antique+peices+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpKsGA89KDwF3FLr5jQJqeji72oZOGnsPpT52m8excYHWLmbgjBZNGwpeyM2CJehVNscUp67kms4fqNemAiBdArWgQY_qhiLw_2bms4FqFMD1DKr9do1dreuQ_Uy-_KFcXLDU6sucBVw0/s320/antique+peices+006.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello everyone! I hope your Thursday is great!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have this fun little China hutch, Art Deco Style, I will be adding to my soon to be larger booth space at Meadows of Memories and Momentos in Argyle this weekend and I can not seem to find any identifying markers to establish an age for the peice. I think the hutch is probably from the 20's, but I know the 30's and even into the 40's continued with the Art Deco style. Anyway, My husband and I purchased this at an Antique shop in Denton, TX, but it just doesn't fit my Dining room any longer. I would just love to see some fun dishes peeking through the glass! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am not sure if the number is the Patent number or what else it might be. The bed is currently my soon to be 3 year olds bed and as you can imagine he is a little too RAMBUNCTIONS for such a beautiful piece. My husband doesn't really want to part with it, but frankly, I want a bed I can move out of the way and vaccum under. Right now, the bed is a bit too heavy to move, a bit too large for the room, and just a bit to old to move often to vaccum under. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And my other favorite find, was this gorgeous, creamy crochet bed cover. I have not measured it, but it was large enough to cover my 6foot long dinning table. It has a few places in need of repair, but no major tears. It was marked for 30$, but when I was checking out she asked if I wanted it for 20$ (I had told her I was down to my last 4$) My wonderful and tolerant husband out junking with me had 15$ and she took that! I was very suprised. I also think this find may have found a new home with me! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXVoCFrl60N_RTXvCpv8_XR9kB18xBdPrOjXDkeoKsqhIacojwNDxD9Fw-Ks9HSWiM64Q-2k5zGWGOA7CY8gzB5edcVq-xYlu0hDf4ufsEVexURQNfqpiKKgujLOI3zVib12C_6MPW1w/s1600-h/mar102010+049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXVoCFrl60N_RTXvCpv8_XR9kB18xBdPrOjXDkeoKsqhIacojwNDxD9Fw-Ks9HSWiM64Q-2k5zGWGOA7CY8gzB5edcVq-xYlu0hDf4ufsEVexURQNfqpiKKgujLOI3zVib12C_6MPW1w/s320/mar102010+049.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">OK, So I was negligent in joining Foodie Friday last week! I actually had a dish and life/work got in the way again! I made a Pot Roast from Pioneer Woman. I am sure most of you foodies out there know about the Pioneer Woman. She has such a story and just seems so down to earth! I have to get a cookbook!!! </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Have a great week Chickees! I will post more pics after I move into the larger booth space. </div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-42411297047305242232010-02-26T19:45:00.000-06:002010-02-26T19:45:28.146-06:00La ti da~ Making changes<div align="center">Howdy everyone! I am in a wonderful mood today and working on changes to my online <a href="http://www.olivialaynedesigns.com/">shop</a> and getting ready to move into a new booth space at Meadows of Memories & Momentos in Argyle, Tx. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I have changed the design on my shop website and I will be adding a new category called Vintage Home. I will be adding some of my Vintage and French inspired wares to my website. I am also moving into a new booth space at the Antique shop in town. The new space is a bit more visible and has slightly more space. The antique shop is not very large, but there are so many charming things to see. Right across the street, there is another shop and little bistro in an old bank called The General Store. It is filled with wonderful home accessories and the old bank vault is a wine cellar. I am drooling over a painted door, I would just love for my formal room, next time I stop in I will try to get a picture! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">On top of all the web store and booth space changes, I am working on a birthday party for my neice. she will be turning 13 and we will be having a zebra and hot pink themed sleep over. I am including a few pictures of the work in progress. Nothing shown is completely finish, but just an idea of what we will be setting up. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The girls will be watching movies, along with many other games and activities, so I am going to setup a Candy bar in front of the TV for the girls to enjoy. We will have many different types of candy, plus Cupcake pops. As seen on <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">http://www.bakerella.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqiAqLyglHokjedNnLErlxlQH3l4pEzGnvnh3CIJqxqzjASf32b2RpcWcTFlKkwr9Ofvsq0IXKH2FE1WhcKRkZbtWhcKoejezQrrcVHTntIheF0HNezoSzfPaS_0xZRyLjItb8IT6pwM/s1600-h/2252010+044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqiAqLyglHokjedNnLErlxlQH3l4pEzGnvnh3CIJqxqzjASf32b2RpcWcTFlKkwr9Ofvsq0IXKH2FE1WhcKRkZbtWhcKoejezQrrcVHTntIheF0HNezoSzfPaS_0xZRyLjItb8IT6pwM/s320/2252010+044.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Teenagers are all about pictures right now and to have some fun I will be setting up a photo booth for the girls. This is my inspiration! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And to go along with the photo booth, I will be creating a photo montag of Angela and her friends above the fire place!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have one craft activity planned for the girls... Did I say we will have a total of 11 teenagers?! My main rule - don't talk to me. Just kidding! The girls will get to make Bottle Cap necklaces with Zebra print images and ribbon for the necklace. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the Evening festivities will be roasting Marshemellows and Hot Dogs over a fire pit! As long as the weather cooperates. I trully want to create a fun and memorable evening for all the girls coming. I plan to send them home with their very own Zebra photo album, sleep masks, bath stuff, hot pink chinese lanterns for thier rooms, and lots of other goodies. (Plus the leftover Candy Bar yummies!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">So, I promised some pics of my Oh sooo boring bathroom. This is looking into the Bath through the door. I hate the blue and want to change out the cabinets for dark wood and a nice Vanity and add some nice crown moulding. I guess it has to do with having two toddlers, but I really want a romantic bathroom and Master bedroom (the bedroom is pretty blah too!) Does anyone have any suggestions on paint color? The space is not large and I like to change accessories and things like that ever so often. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">I also want to keep my Bedroom a color I can change out bedding. I get way too bored with one specific bedding or colors or decorations. I want to set a mood and I am just stuck. I equate it to writers block. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphkVqyXg12oICWjguJHBs8XXn2ZzJlZyt74qHWwCCI0BnVbFU5dHyQ5g8MJM6QbAc5ckQ046ZXw0cn-0t1v3BjzsfUTDEPb21GOqa6OZizgRxJGVnfP-_4FKiL0qYD2CpeRFJGEBMGaA/s1600-h/2252010+035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphkVqyXg12oICWjguJHBs8XXn2ZzJlZyt74qHWwCCI0BnVbFU5dHyQ5g8MJM6QbAc5ckQ046ZXw0cn-0t1v3BjzsfUTDEPb21GOqa6OZizgRxJGVnfP-_4FKiL0qYD2CpeRFJGEBMGaA/s320/2252010+035.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we purchased our house, it had carpet in the bathroom. We did a few minor things to update, but being newlyweds we didn't have alot of money to invest in our Bathroom. We plan to re-tile the shower and I want a new "white" bathtub. We also plan to change the tile on the floor. I love all colors, but I really want something clean, french vintage, and beautifully romantic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">At the Bowie Flea Market, they have one booth filled with gorgeous fabric remnants at a great price. I found this damask peice. It will go well with my Zebra Birthday Party coming up!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOJEwXT93RDRkfvAYBgrGUWUxccIpRXYTmzA146j1cCr6Z4Z5JbaxTloTpQtjM580rflAnQ3Y3CRu63MqH6RHgMfy2Rq3I9OHtrmzMCJtwq5isCdT7jBpctPm_1cZdjpmt-T1uvAiUX0/s1600-h/Flea+Market+Finds+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOJEwXT93RDRkfvAYBgrGUWUxccIpRXYTmzA146j1cCr6Z4Z5JbaxTloTpQtjM580rflAnQ3Y3CRu63MqH6RHgMfy2Rq3I9OHtrmzMCJtwq5isCdT7jBpctPm_1cZdjpmt-T1uvAiUX0/s320/Flea+Market+Finds+004.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well, I was working in my guest room, putting up ornaments and organizing some of my craft stuff and I had left a few boxes out. My son snuck upstairs ( I thought he was in the office with my husband and was not) and did this damage in a few minutes. The broken ornaments are my husbands from his mother. It was very difficult to scold him, because it was so funny, but he did have to go to bed and take his nap earlier that day. We are also grateful he didn't hurt himself with the glass. Although, I ended up with a small cut on my finger.</span><div align="center"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The mischeif my son caused. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKz7gbka_6URl6kitq4W8ozRs8fTlsGPyA-K6bvAjQJDIJ4wOglpGteFw_2zncBDeWu6GeH4orupL1mpHSDhB-cpG4uNPxYJSMw__Gbc1jnrVygmThfl2wEMT9cgZWiLGfcsAvZJ1jeI/s1600-h/2-3--2009+Pictures+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKz7gbka_6URl6kitq4W8ozRs8fTlsGPyA-K6bvAjQJDIJ4wOglpGteFw_2zncBDeWu6GeH4orupL1mpHSDhB-cpG4uNPxYJSMw__Gbc1jnrVygmThfl2wEMT9cgZWiLGfcsAvZJ1jeI/s320/2-3--2009+Pictures+003.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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No special recipe for this. I found a package of flour (uncooked) tortillas at Walmart and fried them in a little olive oil for a crispy texture.<br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The ideas on this blog are so wonderful, colorful, fun, and creative. I just love the newest entry: a Raggedy Ann and Andy party theme. If you get a chance, take a look because the ideas on this page are so fun. Especially if you have a few little ones running around. </span><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For tomorrow, I plan to share a few pictures of the Birthday party I hosted on Saturday.</span><br />
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</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-15470797171750328582010-01-14T23:42:00.003-06:002010-01-14T23:48:08.412-06:00Foodie Friday - Teriyaki Chicken with Roasted Scallions<div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4H48GCf0A7eq3rjL56zWWdKVjflsoLhmrsD43F3ugm2v3ayv3RfG3imMUIFBRKeRrpp2IJmOGTupDAon8oKZ1RN3dZ_URd3zz_I-TF_xtNpCSayN3DQluuvaSrSyhKe6xJsg4UgJRLA/s1600-h/Foodie_Friday_Logo_2%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4H48GCf0A7eq3rjL56zWWdKVjflsoLhmrsD43F3ugm2v3ayv3RfG3imMUIFBRKeRrpp2IJmOGTupDAon8oKZ1RN3dZ_URd3zz_I-TF_xtNpCSayN3DQluuvaSrSyhKe6xJsg4UgJRLA/s320/Foodie_Friday_Logo_2%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Foodie Friday entry is this sweet chicken dish. This happens to be the only meal I make that my 2 year old son will want seconds. He is the pickiest little eater I have seen, although we have encouraged him to try many different cuisines. His choice would be Thai. I found this dish on the Martha Stewart website. The recipe calls for a whole chicken, but with the little ones I use chicken breast cut into peices. </span><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was just the kids and me tonight. It's always fun trying to make dinner with two little ones at your feet! </span><br />
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Serves 4<br />
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2 tablespoons soy sauce <br />
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar <br />
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1/2 cup honey <br />
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1 garlic clove, minced <br />
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1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger <br />
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1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces <br />
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4 bunches scallions, greens cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces, whites halved lengthwise <br />
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower <br />
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Coarse salt and ground pepper <br />
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Divide sauce between two bowls; use one for basting and reserve other for serving. <br />
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Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place chicken on sheet, and baste. Bake on upper rack 20 minutes, basting twice with pan juices. <br />
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Transfer to lower rack; baste once more. Continue to cook until thermometer inserted into a breast (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 5 to 10 minutes. <br />
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Meanwhile, on another rimmed baking sheet, toss scallions with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast on upper rack until crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve chicken with scallions and reserved sauce. <br />
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*** Tip - Ginger can be stored in the Freezer and will last you for months and months!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought I would end with a peak at my daughter and her personality.</span> <br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Here is the sweet little look I get when I make my little Liv sit, instead of jump on the couch. </span><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Oh Mama ~ you are just no fun!"</span> <br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What am I to do? I can never get on to her when she gives me these looks. All I can do is laugh.</span><br />
</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-37389054063571041872010-01-13T18:58:00.001-06:002010-01-13T18:58:53.889-06:00Vintage Banner ~ Happy Birthday<div align="center"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have always loved Vintage Banners. Some that I have seen are amazing. I decided to give it a try for the 50th Birthday I am hosting Saturday. </span><br />
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</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-16094986388526773612010-01-12T22:41:00.000-06:002010-01-12T22:41:24.377-06:00Relaxing Moments!<div align="center"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First I would like to say thanks for the posts on my Foodie Friday entry!</span><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It may be hard to beleive, but with two little ones, a relaxing moment may come in different forms than the norm. My relaxing moment of the week was creating a sweet little sign.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Creating signs is something new to me, but I REALLY love it. I get to be creative and learn a new skill. Painting and crafting has really been a release for me. I love being at home with my children and I wouldn't trade it for the world. It has been the most amazing blessing in my life. But I have to tell you, it wasn't easy transitioning from an on the go, traveler. ( I traveled for my big girl job, before my kids) I was gone pretty much 24 days a month) When I started staying home, I started searching for something that would allow me to relax my mind. And I found what I really love. My other passion is reading. Which I do not get to do very often anymore.</span><br />
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</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-75707888047733623442010-01-07T21:14:00.000-06:002010-01-07T21:14:01.258-06:00Warmed by the Fire<div style="text-align: center;">So, Tablescape Thursday on <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a> inspired my fireside dinner tonight. Luckily, we got the kids in bed and my sweet husband and I enjoyed a romantic candle lite, fireside dinner... Well, other than me snapping pictures. So for my Foodie Friday addition <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fireside dinner with plenty of wood for the COLD COLD night!<br />
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I use a deli roasted chicken and just shred the meat<br />
2 (13.5 ounce) cans canned coconut milk<br />
2 cups Chicken Stock<br />
1 (1 inch) piece ginger or galangal, thinly sliced<br />
4 stalks lemon grass, bruised and chopped <br />
10 kaffir lime leaves, torn in half <br />
1 pound sliced mushrooms <br />
1/4 cup lime juice <br />
3 tablespoons fish sauce <br />
1/4 cup brown sugar <br />
1 teaspoon red curry powder or red curry paste<br />
1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced <br />
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes ( omit if you don't like the heat)<br />
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Pour the coconut milk and 2 cups of Chicken Stock in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer. Add the ginger/galangal, lemon grass, and lime leaves; simmer for 10 minutes, or until the flavors are infused. Strain the coconut milk into a new pan and discard the spices. Simmer the sliced mushrooms in the coconut milk for five minutes. Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Season to taste with curry powder. <br />
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To serve, reheat Chicken in the soup, and ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with green onion and red pepper flakes. <br />
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I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. The original recipe called for shrimp and water instead of chicken stock, but I enjoy the added flavor of the stock. <br />
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</div>Rachelle @ Olivia's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000314710219943640noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-392821018089459163.post-67015791883287899302010-01-06T22:20:00.001-06:002010-01-07T22:18:30.357-06:00Busy again!<div align="center"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Well, I knew the calm before the storm would not last long. I am once again busy with projects. The first project is for my mom's best friends birthday party. I am planning a small dinner party to celebrate her 50th birthday. The color scheme is blue, pink, and silver. for the most part I have the tablesscape together. I am just trying to figure out a few details. </span><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Here is my tablescape: Mercury glass candleholders and on the birthday night the center pot will be filled with flowers.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I want to fill the tray with some more items, but I am not 100% sure what I want to use. I also need some suggestions on napkins and napkin rings. Does anyone have any suggestions? </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I want to make this a special and fun occassion. I would like to wow my guests with some wonderful little suprises and treats. I would love ANY suggestions for that as well? I plan to make some boxes to place at each spot. I am going to use a small heart shaped box, painted pink or blue and fill them with something yummy. </span><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">So, here is another project:</span><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I am going to turn these two candle holders into one and Etch Faith and Hope on the hurrican.</span><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">This is the peice all together, with out the etching:</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Once I finish this project it will become a gift for the birthday girl. One of her favorite colors is red. I will have a pair of these. On one side will be the word Faith and on the other side will be the word hope. As long as I get the lettering straight this should not be a very difficult project. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I think I may also make a banner and of course I will take pictures once the entire space is decorated for the party. My mom really wants this to be a special day for her dear friend. They have known each other since they were 12. Karen, my moms friend, lost her son Cody on July 4th 2008. She then lost her father that Thanksgiving. So, we really want to create a beautiful and special day for her.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">The other projects I have going, besides my full time job, are two special occasions at my church. We will be planning a Valentine's dinner for couples (this day happens to be my Birthday) and a Mother's Day Tea and Luncheon. (This one I have a bit of time to do the work)</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Well, I plan to join the Foodie Friday again. I will be featuring a Thai Coconut Soup. It is just a Soupy time of year! </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Well, my dear, sweet, and very passionate 2 year old, Jace, will be returning to pre-school tomorrow. Jace is very, very energetic and spirited. His pre-school and the teachers have really had a positive effect on him and helped him learn to better control himself. It's also a nice break for the both of us. He gets out of the house and has tons of fun and I can focus a few hours on my grown up girls job. ( I heard this term used on <a href="http://acottageindustry.typepad.com/a_cottage_industry/">Notes from a Cottage Industry</a> and it really describes what my day job really is)</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Well, I never really thought I would have so much to say. I have really enjoyed blogging and I am working to get the hang of this. I would like to have a regular schedule of when I post and I love the ideas of some of the weekly activities! Maybe once I have a few readers. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Well, Thanks for stopping by. I hope everyone is having a great week! </span><br />
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