A Mom Lunch
I saw this lovely video on Youtube and just had to share it.
(photo via Style Me Pretty; video via Youtube)
The Symphony of Elegance
My necklace from Von Maur
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not, rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common – this is my symphony – William Ellery Channing
My Spectacular Visit to Restoration Hardware
This past weekend my family and I took a small trip up to our fashion mall. I was shopping at another store when my husband called my cell and said, “You have to come to this store”! I journeyed up the stairs and then down another set of stairs and came to Restoration Hardware.
All I have to say is, WOW!!! Just look at my photos…..
Outdoor Living Space
I loved this chaise lounge.
Another photo of the birdcage chandeliers & framed maps
They had dinnerware
I loved the fabric headboards.
Leaving the store, ahh just beautiful…..
(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)
My Kitchen Chandelier
I have been wanting a kitchen chandelier for the longest time! Now that we have a new home I can splurge on different decor items and experiment more.
I found this gorgeous chandelier at Lowes. I absolutely adore it!
(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)
My Facebook Page
I started a new facebook page for my blog. I will post things that I find while shopping, past entries, and anything else that may inspire me. If you wish to follow my page just click “like”. Thanks for reading!!!!
My kitchen at home
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My Strawberry Tart
I love trying new recipes! I saw this on Julie Blanner’s Lifestyle Blog. It is absolutely delicious and easy!
The recipe is below and visit Julie’s blog. It’s fantastic!!!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 c strawberries, sliced
- ½ c sugar
- fresh cracked salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Roll thawed puff pastry sheet on a sheet of lightly floured parchment paper.
- Add a cup on strawberries. If desired, use a cake pan & a pizza cutter to create a circle vs rectangle.
- Sprinkle sugar over top. Add 3 cracks of salt.
- Fold edges over & bake 15 minutes or until edges are slightly
My Strawberry Tart. I used pie crust.
I could not find the pastry puff in my store!
I added Cool Whip! It was amazing!!
(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)
Waterford Crystal
I first learned about Waterford Crystal from Martha Stewart. I then heard about it from my favorite Youtuber Trina Leavers.
Trina has a beautiful crystal vase in her dining room. She said that it survived a roof falling on it! I thought WOW! Really, is it that durable? So while I was in my favorite store Von Maur I checked our their Waterford Crystal vases.
All I can say is WOW! They are incredibly heavy and beautiful. I thought about it and I have decided to purchase one in the near future. I always have fresh flowers in my home and a Waterford vase would be a nice addition to my antiques.
The Waterford vases at Von Maur
This is the vase I have my eye on.
It’s the Waterford Grant Vase.
Gorgeous isn’t it?
(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)