A LA CARTE

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Cock-a-doodle-do!

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Apron
(read the post by clicking the above)

Inspired this tablesetting!

Chickens and Roosters!

I found these large chicken bowls at a thrift shop

They are made by Blue Sky and were .50 each

I started with a red charger plate and added a black Fiesta plate....both thrifted

These napkins are a recent thrift shop find and were 2 for $1

The white handled flatware is some I've had for a long time

Of course I had to use the white chicken napkin rings....yard sale finds .25 each

I kept the centerpiece pretty simple

Two large spindles of rick rack and a rooster!

Brightly colored rooster salt and pepper shakers found at an Estate Sale

I like how they add another splash of color

These matching mugs were .75 each and I love them and drink my coffee from them often

Inside the rim is 'Cock-a-doodle-do' in several languages!

My friend Denise gave me these great coasters for my birthday

and they are perfect for this tablescape

This is a fun breakfast table!

This also inspired me to make one of my favorite recipes....Banana Nut Muffins!

This is the recipe I've used for over 30 years

It makes bread or muffins

2 c. Bisquick
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 bananas, mashed
1 egg
2/3 c. milk
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter. Mix in sugar. Beat in egg. Stir in bananas and milk. Stir in Bisquick, stir in nuts. Bake in loaf pan (sprayed with Pam) or divide batter into muffin tins. For loaf, bake approximately 45 minutes. For muffins bake approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.

I like to add a sprinkle of nuts on top before they are completely done....I like nuts!

I used walnuts here but pecans are also wonderful!

I hope you'll join me over at

Let's Dish with the amazing Cuisine Kathleen

My time with the Traveling Apron is coming to a close....I'll be posting my last recipes inspired by the apron before I pass it on to a new sister!

Hugs,

Linda

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Tweak It Tuesday

I am starting to bring out the fall colors in my home decor.

Today I 'tweaked' the window a bit!

I love my blue glass and keep this in the window most of the year! But in the Fall I bring out the few pieces of glass I have in.....

Amber!

Brings fall into the dining room!

This creamer is my newest piece of amber glass and my favorite!

I like the leaf on this little amber box

I'm joining Cozy Little House for

Tweak It Tuesday!

I also want to wish Charlie a happy 14th Birthday!

I've loved every minute you've been with me!

Joining Your Gonna Love It Tuesday

and one last thing today

Hugs,

Linda

Saturday, September 8, 2012

A Favorite Thing~Blue Decanter

This week I'm sharing one of my treasures. It's not a childhood item or a family item but one that I have had for almost 40 years

This amazing hand blow blue decanter!

Here is it's story...

Back in the early 1970's I lived on Cape Cod. A boyfriend and I were helping clean out an apartment after a friend had moved out. This blue decanter was left there with ugly dried weeds in it. The boyfriend found it first and said 'oh I'm keeping this'. I fell in love with it at first sight and told him I really really wanted it.

The boyfriend said I think it's old

and I really like it!

I said I love it!!

Of course he teased me awhile but finally said I could have it but I had to promise not to sell it or get rid of it ever! The boyfriend is long gone but the lovely blue decanter remains one of my favorite things!

For many years I had no information about this decanter. I 'think' it is an old piece of Blenko glass. All I know is...I love it!

I am really excited about this new party at Mockingbird Hill Cottage!

Each Saturday we show a 'favorite thing' and tell it's story! This is only the second party so I hope you will pop over and visit Claudia and join in all the fun!

Hugs,

Linda