Is this little bunny powering up for the Easter weekend? My snowdrops have been in constant bloom since February thanks to our cold spring weather. I love these sweet harbingers of spring. via
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Can You Smell the Lilacs?
Lilacs are my favorite flowering shrub. Can you smell that delightful fragrance in your mind? This is an especially lovely arrangement. via
Big Clouds Over My Cottage
Yesterday was the day of big clouds, today there are none. I took this iPhone photo on the way back from Webster's mid-day walk on a beautiful fluffy cloud afternoon. my photo
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Great Built-in Desk and Bookshelves
I like this home office very much. The radiator didn't prevent the owners from building around it. It's a clever use of the space, so bright and cozy. via
Monday, March 25, 2013
Gray Kitchen
The sawhorse table is adjustable and can easily be used as an island when raised. I like this kitchen very much, don't you? via
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Day Moon
I took this photo during an afternoon walk one day this week when the moon was out in broad daylight. [my iPhone photo] Goodnight. See you tomorrow.
Outside Perfection
I love that the grass doesn't look perfect. Makes me think real people live here. The urns with boxwood really "pop" with no shutters on the first floor. via
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Black and White Kitchen
I like the white marble on the island and the absolute black granite on the rest. It's beautiful and very workable, isn't it? I like the drop in range top and the wall ovens too. via
Chicken + Cheese Quesadella Pie
This looks like the perfect Saturday night supper or Sunday Brunch to me. Yum. I'm posting early so you can go to the store to buy anything you don't have on hand.
This is genius -- the crust is one 10" flour tortilla, burrito size.
I would probably use several frozen chicken breasts from Costco, cooked and shredded, of course. I always have a bag in the freezer.
Ingredients
1 (10-inch) flour tortilla (burrito size)
1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
(optional) 1/3 cup drained jarred pickled jalapeños, chopped
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Grease 9-inch pie plate. Press tortilla into prepared pie plate and spray lightly with cooking spray. Toss chicken, cilantro, jalapeños (optional), 1 cup cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in large bowl until combined. Spread filling over tortilla.
Whisk eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in bowl until smooth. Slowly pour over filling, then sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until surface is golden brown, about 16-20 minutes, and when knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.
via: the girl who ate everything
1 (10-inch) flour tortilla (burrito size)
1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
(optional) 1/3 cup drained jarred pickled jalapeños, chopped
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Grease 9-inch pie plate. Press tortilla into prepared pie plate and spray lightly with cooking spray. Toss chicken, cilantro, jalapeños (optional), 1 cup cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in large bowl until combined. Spread filling over tortilla.
Whisk eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in bowl until smooth. Slowly pour over filling, then sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until surface is golden brown, about 16-20 minutes, and when knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.
via: the girl who ate everything
Calico Monkey Flower - Mimulus pictus
Found only in California in the southernmost Sierra Nevada foothills alongside the Tehachapi Mountains. Seeds found here.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Ping Pong with A Cat
Actually, this looks like fun. The cat is really good too. Watch on YouTube here.
Chalkboard Wall in Studio Work Space
I like this wall with a single board held up by brackets as a floating desk. It's interesting, simple and fun as well as functional. via
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Tiffany Cottage House Tour
This double decker porch is my favorite feature of Tiffany Cottage. Luxist has more photos here.
Building The Nest
I got my hair cut today and the Christmas Tree with the colored lights is still up outside the shop's front door. I told them they should take it down before Easter and they said they could not because birds are already building nests in it. I watched while I was in the chair and there was a flurry of activity. I have to go to my garage and put up some of my birdhouses. It seems awfully early, especially since we got another dusting of snow last night. But I guess the birds know best. via
A Lovely German Proverb
I've had this bookmarked for quite some time and today's the day to post it. via Pinecones and Acorns
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
OMG Flowers
These delightful little flowers are plain on the outside and like miniature paintings on the inside. I don't know what they are but I love them! via
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