Here's the recipe and let me know how you like it.
I will get with you all later, I'm enjoying my final cup of coffee before, I'm off to tackle that dang nabbit dresser!
Until next time!
Bulletproof coffee
Hey Loves, I just wanted to share with you all this recipe for Bulletproof coffee. One of my Facebook friends posted it and I was immediately fascinated and couldn't wait to try it. It was love at first sip!
Dresser diy
Hey Loves! I know I have missed you guys this past week. I have family coming and I'm trying to get my guest rooms ready. Why oh why, did I decide to take on a diy at the last minute? Tutorials online seem simpler than real life but I'm going to make it work.
The dresser I decided to redo seemed like a quick fix but it was actually more work than I anticipated.
The varnish on this piece was slathered on thick!
I used desander and my regular hand held sander to remove the varnish. The curves in the dresser were a bit tricky to sand, but I went in with a piece of sand paper to reach those tough areas.
Some nicks in the piece were filled in with wood glue and sanded. I made sure to prime the dresser with some Killzs primer. I'm now waiting on these coats to dry. After I finish applying my final coats of paint, I will post a completed picture. Let me get back to the grind, have a good evening Loves!
Until next time!
Mmm...Mmm...Monday!
KellyWearstler
International designer Kelly Wearstler home line is filled with glamorous luxury finds. Her items tend to have classic lines with a swanky feel. The use of brass in her designs can make a piece seem vintage if its distressed or modern if its polished. Here is a glimpse of my wish list because these items are too rich expensive for my pockets. I guess I will just spend my time pining over them online or try to find a comparable pieces that are budget friendly.
This little coquette box would look perfect on a coffee table or as a part of vignette on a mantle.
The classic Tulip table receives an instant upgrade with the Carrera marble top and gold leaf base. This table can be considered an investment piece that you will own for a lifetime.
This sturdy stool is fashionable yet practical. The back rest insures comfortable seating while the brass finish provides style to any interior space.
Kelly Wearstler designs has had me swooning in recent years I anxiously drool over her designs online. I'm anxiously crossing my fingers and hoping for a partnership with a major retailer for a more affordable line `a la Target.
Until next time Loves!
Cabin fever cure
This weekend I went to the Tyku Wine Bar and Lounge to listen to a local Spanish band. The band was ok but the ambiance at Tyku was exceptional. The mood inside was right, the bartender was knowledgeable and the crowd was friendly and fun. After two longs weeks under the weather this date night was so needed, and let me just say Tyku really delivered.
I wore a classic printed wrap dress that made my waist look "snatched"! I went for a retro look and felt every bit of 70's fabulousness!
I thought I was hot stuff after putting on my make up and fixing my hair.
Although Tyku was rocking, my date was cut a bit short because I'm still not functioning at a 100%. But that little bit of time outdoors was the perfect cure for my spirit and my cabin fever.
Until next time Loves!
Daylight savings time 2015
Here's a little humor to help you forget you missed an hour of sleep last night.
Yasss!!! Let the sunshine in!
Prep
I'm preparing for tomorrow's design and the colors the clients like are too dark. I will give them some brighter options since Spring is right around the corner. Bright colors and warmer weather instantly give people a pleasant disposition. You want to see people happy when they walk into their space. Hopefully creating a bright room will also lift my spirits. I'm trying to get back in the swing of things, I have been under the weather since my birthday.
What do you do to lift your spirits? I shop or decorate. I need to find some alternatives to those two because I lacked the energy to engage in either one. Hopefully this burst of energy last
long enough to share some pictures with you all tomorrow.
Until next time Loves!
Coconut Chicken n Shrimp Cappelini
Between the frigid weather and my comprised health, this week has not been the best. Today is the first time I have moved about freely with minimal effort. My hubster is stuck in another state due to adverse weather conditions. The condition that I speak of is snow. This snow that has decided to grace us with its presence late in winter and is hitting a lot of the southern states. So now I'm hungry and a tad bit irritable, because I don't want to go out in the cold to grab some fast food. After rummaging through my deep freezer, I found a few boneless chicken breast and a bag of shrimp, I recently purchased from Trader Joe's. My next stop is the refrigerator to see what I have on hand to make a complete meal.
Ok the bell peppers, onion and tomatoes will work. The crushed garlic, coconut water and heavy cream will help me put a sauce together.
l always like to dice everything up before I start cooking. I do need some better knives these are getting dull and that's not safe.
A quick sauté of the chicken and believe it or not the meal is near completion. While the chicken cooks boil water for the Cappelini pasta.
Remove the chicken from the pan and let rest. The blurry picture below shows a quick sauté of the onions, garlic, bell pepper and tomatoes. Cube the chicken and return to pan. Boil pasta for 2 min. Yep, you read that right you only need 2 minutes! Drain the pasta promptly.
Add the shrimp and cook quickly and they should look like the letter C. Add tumeric, ginger, salt and pepper to taste taste. Add coconut water I used about 6 ounces and I used 1/4 cup of heavy cream to taste.
Toss in the pasta and Voilà you have and island inspired pasta dish! A Mama Lee's original recipe. If you try the recipe let me know how it turned out.
Here's a quick photo of the finished dish, and I made a sparkling ginger beer cocktail to round out my meal. A home cooked meal beats fast food any day.
Enjoy your Saturday Loves!
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