Stormy Spree.... shop, swap!

Charcoal   Gray  Silver   those are my hues of the day.

Benvenuti!

Stormy weather adventure...

put on a load of wash

wait stop! you can do that any dreary day...

phone some friends

555-1234 or whatever their numbers are

put a pot of mocha java whatever on

(no calories on yucky days)

and have a magazine swap!

(or cds, jewelry or dvds)

It's really a hoot - you plan ahead by setting a bag or box aside

marked "rainy day loot" with whatever you and your friends like to swap -

be it books, cookbooks, recipes, costume jewelry, yard sale goodies your not 

in love with anymore, videos you want to pass on, writing paper and cards, the sky is the limit.... you can even just gather things for donation!

You cannot wrap up children or husbands - they are too prescious and they tend to jump out of the packages... I've tried. Jenn

Fruit of the Gods! Summer Recipes and Ideas....

winding down....the school year...

gearing up on summer fruits!

Banana Kiwi Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 ½ frozen bananas
1 kiwi
½ cup vanilla yogurt
Splash of milk
Drizzle of honey
How to make it:

Blend and serve.
Garnish with a clementine  or orange slice.

there's one idea!    I love fruit. I shop in Asian markets. I try new things.
have you sampled Dragon Fruit yet? it's colorful and delicious.

sort of like a kiwi with bits of teeny edible seeds. I'm big on smoothies too.
I can make them for an on the go breakfast, lunch or dinner.
with the nice weather here - check out what's available near you - local markets, Amish markets have some cool things - if you have an Asian market they can have fantastic buys ( limes 10 for $1, Fuji apples .69/lb )

layer it up

serve it up

dish it up

pottery barn ideas....

partee on!

White Wednesday - Get Inspired With Containers and More!

The finds are out there!

• Pottery Barn
• Antique Mall
• Macy's
• Pottery Barn
• Goodwill
• Pier 1
• Yard Sales
• Thrift Stores
• Estates Sales
• The Container Store
• Friend Swap Parties
• Home Goods
• TJ MAXX
• Marshalls

Where do you find your favorite things?

I have had every pattern and color china under the sun. Loved them all. Blue willow, red transferware, fruit, flowers, spring, Christmas. I've mentioned many a time that I am decluttering and simplfying my style.

I do have seaglass, shells, apothcary jars, photo of family, friends and images of things I love. Colllections of feathers, favorite books.

But ever so slowly, when I'm out and about I find myself adding a piece or two to my collection of white serving pieces. Weeks go by and I won't see a thing. Then I'll be in Home Goods and there it is! A cool plate or a little bowl.

Asian grocery stores often have unique items. I use these white spoons to serve h'orderves!

Soup too, of course. I mix, I match, I add, I gift.

These spoons are great to tie on a jar of jelly, jam or salsa as a gift.

Pier 1 has a new line of serving sets for sampling.

 They also sell individual mini dishes and bowls in white and clear glass.

Prices begin as low as $1.00.

These are great for individual sauces, varied salsas, and more.

So whether it be white ...

or glass...

or a container...

decorate with...

glee!

Recipe for success.... Grapefruit Spinach Salad & a friend

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Grapefruit Spinach Salad Recipe

Serving Size 1 (350g) (Calories: 161-not including 2 tbsp bacon)
Recipe makes 6 servings


Ingredients:

1(16ozs) package fresh spinach leaves
3 large grapefruits, peeled and sectioned
3 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
1(6ozs)can sliced water chestnuts, drained
Dressing:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil                                   
3 tablespoons grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce


Garnish:
1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons bacon bits( or 3-4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled)
You can also top with cooked chilled shrimp or  grilled chicken


Directions:
Wash spinach, break into bite size pieces
& arrange in a salad bowl. Top with grapefruit
 & orange sections and water chestnuts.
Mix dressing ingredients together until well blended & pour over salad and chill for 30 minutes.
To serve, garnish with mushrooms and bacon.


** Cooks note: - this dressing is tart. Add sugar or Splenda, to taste, if you prefer it
sweet.

sippy drinks with friends go well too

plan a shopping trip, a movie, a party, spring yard sales, your gardens, blog ideas, craft projects, laugh about old and new times

The Pink Poet Post of Pictures....Maryland Antiques, Vintage, Gifts & Jewelry

   stop at my friend Colleen's shop

        

          THE PINK POET     

  antiques

  linens

more

pictures

frames

books

fine jewelry

a brilliant selection

let it be the key to your perfect day!
The Pink Poet  - Laytonsville, Maryland

get ready and go!!!!

Snow Bunnies - Shoppers of Vintage, Antique, Romantique, Unique

The Pink Poet

21414 Laytonsville Road

Laytonsville, MD

Hours: Closed Monday & Tuesday

Wednesday - Sunday 11-6

• 
  
  estate jewelry
• 
  
  china
• 
  
  linens
• 
  
  pictures
• 
  
  garden items
• 
  
  shabby chic
• 
  
  fine jewelry
• 
  
  ephemera
• 
  
  designer jewelry
• 
  
  what nots
• 
  
  this and that

and much much more!!!

Owner Colleen Young

don't miss the building in the back for more treasures!

laughsit a spell

enjoybrowse

peek

tell some bunny!

and let me know you loved it, Jennifer

Number 1 Number 1 Number 1 !!!!!!!

It's late....I'm rushed!

I'm befuddled!

I'm calm! I'm happy!




I have 1 ornament out!

No tree

No decorations

No cards

But I'm healthy!

Cancer free!
Fabulous friends!
New ideas are cooking!
No weeds right now.
Laundry is done.
Dishwasher is empty.
Husband is happy.
Kids are grown and safe.
Jobs are intact.
Oven in clean.
Meeting new friends every day.
Pets are healthy.

I'm taking Life one moment, 1 minute at a time.

Joy to the world! la la la la de la fa la lafa lalafa la la la

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I don't know about you but I hang pictures ( check out the holes on my walls baby), repair picture frames, unclog sinks and toilets, untangle just about anything, craft enthusiastically, create out of flea market finds..... so this is a cool site and I hope you have fun checking it out too.

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