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Jumat, 18 Maret 2016
5 Pictures: St. Patrick's Day
Happy Monday...and belated St. Patrick's Day!! Wahoo! I have always loved wearing green on St. Patrick's Day, and now I also enjoy a Guinness or a green beer too. Who doesn't love cheap green tinted beer? This St. Patrick's Day was relaxing for us. We took in the warm weather, enjoyed some Grolsch beer (now we can use the bottles for homemade salad dressing!), made a nice breakfast, and overall celebrated the onset of spring. Here are a few pictures from our St. Patrick's Day. How did you spend the green holiday?
Kamis, 17 Maret 2016
Leprechaun Tomfoolery
As The Naughty Leprechaun Story promised, when we awoke this St. Patrick’s Day morn, there was no doubt that both the naughty and nice leprechaun twins visited us overnight!
Obviously the work of Liam the good leprechaun, the littles delighted in a pint sized and totally green breakfast of pancakes, grits, yogurt and fruit. He was a remarkably resourceful little imp to go digging around in the attic at midnight to scare up the poofs for the rainbow arch and bag of fake snow for the clouds (if I do say so myself.)
And while breakfast was a smashing success, it was Leyland’s mischief that had the littles in stitches. Much to the delight of my two littles that adore every.single.thing even remotely having to do with the potty, the green potty water and toilet paper strewn all about the den were perhaps the funniest things they’d ever seen.
After our first breakfast at the crack of dawn, we also managed to squeeze in brunch, a baseball game, a visit from Sister and her family AND a birthday supper out with Honey’s family!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, y’all!
xoxo
Obviously the work of Liam the good leprechaun, the littles delighted in a pint sized and totally green breakfast of pancakes, grits, yogurt and fruit. He was a remarkably resourceful little imp to go digging around in the attic at midnight to scare up the poofs for the rainbow arch and bag of fake snow for the clouds (if I do say so myself.)
And while breakfast was a smashing success, it was Leyland’s mischief that had the littles in stitches. Much to the delight of my two littles that adore every.single.thing even remotely having to do with the potty, the green potty water and toilet paper strewn all about the den were perhaps the funniest things they’d ever seen.
After our first breakfast at the crack of dawn, we also managed to squeeze in brunch, a baseball game, a visit from Sister and her family AND a birthday supper out with Honey’s family!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, y’all!
xoxo
Lucky Leprechaun Breakfast
This morning the littles awoke to an Under the Rainbow Lucky Leprechaun Breakfast hosted by our leprechaun friend Sham! The littles were plum giddy with excitement. I mean, they could hardly believe that our holiday elf Scout’s best leprechaun friend Sham came all the way here from Ireland on his busiest day of the year. (Did you follow that?) And, just like Scout did for our Snowflake Breakfast in December, Sham worked his little fingers to the bone planning this St. Patrick’s Day surprise full of pint sized eats.
We dined on rainbow milk, mini green biscuits, teeny flapjack stacks, small cups of yogurt and granola, tiny pots of green grits and rainbow fruit kebobs.
The best part of all is that I spent a total of $5 on the table décor, using napkins left over from last year and serving pieces and decorative items left over from other parties!
And since I’ve yet to share my front door décor and it will be coming down tomorrow, here’s our festive welcome.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, y’all!
xoxo
PS. I was blown away by your response to my prayer request yesterday. Your willingness to open your hearts and prayers to two girls you've never met really means the world to me.
We dined on rainbow milk, mini green biscuits, teeny flapjack stacks, small cups of yogurt and granola, tiny pots of green grits and rainbow fruit kebobs.
The best part of all is that I spent a total of $5 on the table décor, using napkins left over from last year and serving pieces and decorative items left over from other parties!
- I made four tissue poms for the large rainbow and wired them to a coat hanger bent into an arc. I used two packs of rainbow tissue paper from the Dollar Tree and the same method I used for my Champagne and Cupcakes party poms.
- The clouds at the ends of the rainbow were faux snow reused from our Snowflake Breakfast.
- Leprechaun moustache straws from Target. Plate also from Target but purchased last year.
- I use the chalkboard all.the.time. See how I made it here.
- Green pinwheel reused from our Lemon Aid Stand.
- Lucky to have you as my friend printable and oreo instructions here.
- Sham is really Scout dressed up in new green felt digs. Shhh…don’t tell the littles!
And since I’ve yet to share my front door décor and it will be coming down tomorrow, here’s our festive welcome.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, y’all!
xoxo
PS. I was blown away by your response to my prayer request yesterday. Your willingness to open your hearts and prayers to two girls you've never met really means the world to me.
Rabu, 16 Maret 2016
St. Patrick’s Eve Entertaining
We wrapped up a gorgeous Southern Saturday with a super impromptu gathering of neighbors for corned beef sandwiches. At five p.m. we had plans for one couple to come down, I ran to the grocery store at six and by seven there were seventeen of us. It’s one of the things I love love love most about our neighborhood!!
We sipped on the delish and refreshing Southern Living cocktail of the month – The Dogwood. For each drink, shake over ice 1/4 c. white grapefruit juice, 3 T. vodka and 1T. St. Germain. Garnsih with a rosemary sprig and lemon wheel.
We sat out on the porch for hours catching up, listening to music and snacking.
But it was definitely the grilled corned beef bar that stole the show! Honey grilled up corned beef and swiss, traditional reubens, and corned beef and cheddar with guinness caramelized onions.
And dessert was the creme de menthe brownies that make exactly one time a year. Find the recipe here – they are pretty much life changing. I wasn’t expecting a crowd when I made these earlier in the day and I’m more than a little sad that I only have one left. This might be a red letter year as I’m already considering making them again :-)
The littles wished for Liam the good leprechaun to visit again this morning and, as luck would have it, visit he did! This time bearing green candy sticks.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Eve, y’all!
xoxo
We sipped on the delish and refreshing Southern Living cocktail of the month – The Dogwood. For each drink, shake over ice 1/4 c. white grapefruit juice, 3 T. vodka and 1T. St. Germain. Garnsih with a rosemary sprig and lemon wheel.
We sat out on the porch for hours catching up, listening to music and snacking.
But it was definitely the grilled corned beef bar that stole the show! Honey grilled up corned beef and swiss, traditional reubens, and corned beef and cheddar with guinness caramelized onions.
And dessert was the creme de menthe brownies that make exactly one time a year. Find the recipe here – they are pretty much life changing. I wasn’t expecting a crowd when I made these earlier in the day and I’m more than a little sad that I only have one left. This might be a red letter year as I’m already considering making them again :-)
The littles wished for Liam the good leprechaun to visit again this morning and, as luck would have it, visit he did! This time bearing green candy sticks.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Eve, y’all!
xoxo
Lucky Lunch
I could hardly let St. Patrick’s Day pass without sending the PCP off to school with a lucky lunch filled with all things GrEeN!
Lunch contained a shamrock spinach quesadilla, kiwi shamrocks, carrots and bell pepper strips and a dressed up Oreo Cakester.
Happy St. Pats Eve, y’all!
xoxo
Selasa, 15 Maret 2016
The Naughty Leprechaun Story
Last night kicked off what I hope will become a new tradition in our household – The Naughty Leprechaun Story by Atlanta mom Stephanie Hicks!
While we were away in Savannah, it seems a pair of leprechaun twins left us with their story and our very own golden coin. What luck!
I (literally) threw together this tablescape for the BBQ supper Mother and Daddy-O sent back with us (knowing I’d arrive home at supper time with not a thing in the fridge.)
I picked up the mini shamrock attachment for my Happy Everything plate at Polka Dots in Savannah. The shamrocks from Miracle Greenhouse will spend the next few days on the kitchen table before I plant them in the yard.
The littles were all ears as I read them the story of the Naughty Leprechaun. Here’s the gist…
Each year starting on March 14, Liam the good leprechaun and his twin brother Leyland the naughty leprechaun visit little lads in the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day! Liam rewards doing your best by leaving treasures and treats, while Leyland creates all sorts of mischief. Before bed, children leave the coin out with the face of the twin they’d like to visit that night facing up. If they have tried their best that day then they have created their luck and the wish will be granted. If they did not then they will have to wait and see which of the twins visits in the morning – it’s just the luck of the draw. On the last night, both twins visit leaving tricks, treats and treasure for St. Patrick’s morn!
The littles both agreed that they wanted a visit from Liam on the first night, so they carefully laid the coin out before going to bed.
And wonder of all wonders, look what the little imp left behind! A treat indeed!
Pots ‘o gold (pots from Party City, chocolate coins from Dollar Tree)…
…and shamrock hot chocolate! (See the how to here - it's super easy)
Something tells me they will be hoping for Leyland tomorrow. I’d better get my naughty thinking cap on :-) A huge thank you goes out to bestie S for bending my ear about this fun find!
xoxo
While we were away in Savannah, it seems a pair of leprechaun twins left us with their story and our very own golden coin. What luck!
I (literally) threw together this tablescape for the BBQ supper Mother and Daddy-O sent back with us (knowing I’d arrive home at supper time with not a thing in the fridge.)
I picked up the mini shamrock attachment for my Happy Everything plate at Polka Dots in Savannah. The shamrocks from Miracle Greenhouse will spend the next few days on the kitchen table before I plant them in the yard.
The littles were all ears as I read them the story of the Naughty Leprechaun. Here’s the gist…
Each year starting on March 14, Liam the good leprechaun and his twin brother Leyland the naughty leprechaun visit little lads in the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day! Liam rewards doing your best by leaving treasures and treats, while Leyland creates all sorts of mischief. Before bed, children leave the coin out with the face of the twin they’d like to visit that night facing up. If they have tried their best that day then they have created their luck and the wish will be granted. If they did not then they will have to wait and see which of the twins visits in the morning – it’s just the luck of the draw. On the last night, both twins visit leaving tricks, treats and treasure for St. Patrick’s morn!
The littles both agreed that they wanted a visit from Liam on the first night, so they carefully laid the coin out before going to bed.
And wonder of all wonders, look what the little imp left behind! A treat indeed!
Pots ‘o gold (pots from Party City, chocolate coins from Dollar Tree)…
…and shamrock hot chocolate! (See the how to here - it's super easy)
Something tells me they will be hoping for Leyland tomorrow. I’d better get my naughty thinking cap on :-) A huge thank you goes out to bestie S for bending my ear about this fun find!
xoxo
Beef and Guinness Stew
Earlier this week we dined on a delish supper of Beef and Guinness Stew and Brown Soda Bread. Unlike last year, I got super lazy and decided to forego the browning of the beef, cooking of the onions, and hours of stirring and simmering and for just throwing it all in the crock pot and calling it a day! And guess what?!?! All that extra work wasn't worth a hill of beans. It was just as fab as it ever was!
Beef and Guinness Stew
If you decide to make the crock pot version, omit the oil and flour and just put everything else in the crock pot. I also left out the parsnip because I couldn’t find it in the grocery store. (What does parsnip look like anyway??)
Thanks to besties C, S and F for a fantastic birthday dinner at Ceviche - complete with gossip, laughs, loads of queso and the best margaritas around!!
I’ll be back tomorrow with a Lucky Lunch!
xoxo
Beef and Guinness Stew
If you decide to make the crock pot version, omit the oil and flour and just put everything else in the crock pot. I also left out the parsnip because I couldn’t find it in the grocery store. (What does parsnip look like anyway??)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 5 cups chopped onion (about 3 onions)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth
- 1 bottle Guinness Stout
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal slices carrot (about 8 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal slices parsnip (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup (1/2-inch) cubed peeled turnip (about 8 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place flour in a shallow dish. Sprinkle beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt; dredge beef in flour. Add half of beef to pan; cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove beef from pan with a slotted spoon. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and beef.
2. Add onion to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in broth and beer, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Return meat to pan. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, raisins, caraway seeds, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover and bring to a boil. Cook 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add carrot, parsnip, and turnip. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley. Since I shared a pic of the baby yesterday, I thought I’d share the PCP’s Kindergarten class picture today. He’s far left in the middle row in the blue shirt. This is sure to be rehearsal dinner material one day… Thanks to besties C, S and F for a fantastic birthday dinner at Ceviche - complete with gossip, laughs, loads of queso and the best margaritas around!!I’ll be back tomorrow with a Lucky Lunch!
xoxo
Senin, 14 Maret 2016
Savannah: DIY Door Decor from Screens
When on our Tuesday shopping spree, Mother and I fell in love with the door decor at Matty’s ($45) and set out yesterday to make our own!
We made three – for both of us and Sister – and are beyond thrilled with how they turned out!! (Note, this was before we touched up paint over the staples.)
They are made of screening material and should be very durable in the elements. It was certainly a trial-and-error effort, but here’s the gist of how we did it.
You’ll need:
- Roll of screening material – use the one pictured below – we learned the hard way
- scissors
- latex paint and brushes
- stapler
- ring clip or pipe cleaner for hanging
Here’s how:
1. Use chalk to draw out your pattern. You will need two pieces for each finished piece. One should be about an inch larger all the way around – that will be the top piece and allow for it to puff up a little once assembled.
2. Cut out your two pieces and paint front and back of each piece.
3. Add decorative accents to top piece (larger one) once the base color is dry.
4. Lay the two pieces on top of each other. You will staple together where the edges of both pieces meet – this will allow the top piece to puff up a little. Staple once at the top, once at the bottom and then once on each side to start. Then fill in staples in this same manner until it is fully connected.
5. Cut two small slits near the top of the back of the bottom screen and insert your ring clip for hanging.
6. Touch up the staples with the base paint color.
7. Admire your handy work!! (This was before we touched up the paint on the staples – we couldn’t wait to see what it would look like!)
We’ve already started on our Easter screens!!!
xoxo
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We made three – for both of us and Sister – and are beyond thrilled with how they turned out!! (Note, this was before we touched up paint over the staples.)
They are made of screening material and should be very durable in the elements. It was certainly a trial-and-error effort, but here’s the gist of how we did it.
You’ll need:
- Roll of screening material – use the one pictured below – we learned the hard way
- scissors
- latex paint and brushes
- stapler
- ring clip or pipe cleaner for hanging
Here’s how:
1. Use chalk to draw out your pattern. You will need two pieces for each finished piece. One should be about an inch larger all the way around – that will be the top piece and allow for it to puff up a little once assembled.
2. Cut out your two pieces and paint front and back of each piece.
3. Add decorative accents to top piece (larger one) once the base color is dry.
4. Lay the two pieces on top of each other. You will staple together where the edges of both pieces meet – this will allow the top piece to puff up a little. Staple once at the top, once at the bottom and then once on each side to start. Then fill in staples in this same manner until it is fully connected.
5. Cut two small slits near the top of the back of the bottom screen and insert your ring clip for hanging.
6. Touch up the staples with the base paint color.
7. Admire your handy work!! (This was before we touched up the paint on the staples – we couldn’t wait to see what it would look like!)
We’ve already started on our Easter screens!!!
xoxo
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Find me at: My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Savvy Southern Style, DIY by Design, Tatertots and Jello, A Stroll Through Life, French Country Cottage, No Minimalist Here, The36th Avenue, It's Overflowing, Shine on Fridays, DIY Show Off, House of Hepworth, 52 Mantels, I Heart Nap Time, The Frugal Girls,Six Sisters Stuff, One Project Closer, Jennifer Rizzo, Le Chateau des Fleurs, Common Ground, Liz Marie Blog, Not Just a Housewife
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