tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87406059587573278852024-02-06T18:55:33.004-08:00Just Try It!CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-27533177742501983242012-09-10T22:09:00.001-07:002012-09-10T22:10:51.503-07:00Brooch Bouquet - Handmade for this Beautiful Bride
In January, my daughter was engaged. She showed me a photo of a brooch bouquet and asked me to make her one to carry on her wedding day. Her sisters and I collected brooches for a few months, and realizing that we needed many more, we tucked a note into the Bridal Shower invite asking friends and family to help.
These brooches were lovingly and generously given to Liana for CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-4547939342016672542012-06-16T16:41:00.000-07:002012-06-16T16:41:08.974-07:00Cleaning Nabokov's House
I purchased this book for summer reading, but finished it in 2 days!
I loved the main character's independent spirit.
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-53371498349544297812012-06-16T16:34:00.000-07:002012-06-16T16:34:02.841-07:00Who knew?CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-47998816248177178922012-01-30T19:56:00.000-08:002012-01-30T19:56:58.467-08:00Meatloaf.Busy January. My son had surgery, 80 miles away from home, so I stayed at the hospital, for 2 days, and we've driven back twice for the doctor to check his progress, soooo - I missed a couple of family birthdays. Last Sunday the whole family came over for Sunday dinner and belated birthday gifting. My husband made his famous meatloaf to serve the crowd, and we are often asked how he makes itCrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-4869477937652476522011-12-31T15:51:00.000-08:002011-12-31T15:59:09.927-08:00Color of the Year 2012Tangerine Tango!!I have embraced this color! I love orange! My husband is Argentine! It couldn't be more perfect.
Take a look at this post from last year, yes I still have an oraange kitchen that we painted 9 years ago, but I think I want to freshen the paint now. Originally I painted it California Poppy by Ralph Lauren, I still love it, but maybe something brighter would be nicer--
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-17136831658115048282011-12-31T15:15:00.000-08:002011-12-31T15:15:01.134-08:00Christmas TreatsWoke up Christmas morning and popped these cinnamon rolls into the oven.Delicious! Recipe from The Pioneer Woman. I halved everything (made the dough the day before) for 36 rolls, also made only 1/4 of the glaze and drizzled it on.
The Christmas Tree, waiting for the kids to wake up and the grandkids to arrive.
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-91058160529221333362011-11-11T12:19:00.000-08:002011-11-11T12:21:46.083-08:00Sweet Baby Granny GiftSweet pink baby gift for my neighbor's sweet baby girl-to-be.
Tiny mittens hat and booties crocheted with tiny pink granny squares.All wrapped up with a soft flannel blanket.
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-33745958789286519932011-10-18T22:32:00.000-07:002011-10-18T22:32:40.099-07:00Pink Grannys
Tiny granny squares in pink and white.Soon to be a precious gift for a new baby girl.CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-86855153148059692662011-08-20T10:54:00.000-07:002011-08-20T10:54:34.586-07:00Collecting - Turquoise BlueI have a lot of turquoise or aqua colored accents around my house.These blue glass items move were photographed in my dining room, butthey are currently re-grouped on my entrance console table.with a shallow blue glass bowlfor keys and stuff. They never fail to brighten up a dark area.
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-21441996358941438212011-08-19T07:00:00.000-07:002011-08-19T07:00:09.281-07:00Friday Finds - Green Glass
Beautiful little footed bowl with a sweet scalloped edge. I couldn't pass it up for only $4 at a local vintage store. The yellow-green color was a bonus. I served chicken salad in it last weekend.CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-72477954675893096052011-08-12T20:05:00.000-07:002011-08-12T20:05:38.131-07:00Fun and Games!Loook what I got in the mail!! I'm sooooo excited! Scrabble is my favorite game! I ordered 2 sets of tiles from Ebay to playour favorite version- Speed Scrabble.
I had fun just organizing the letters into rows to check the letter count> Lookingforward to playing at our next family gathering. Don't know how to play Speed Scrabble?I'll post rules soon, you will love it!
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-81167707891944161332011-08-12T07:00:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:30:55.429-07:00Friday Finds - Yellow BoxI found this cute little wooden box a few weeks ago at a local shop. I bought it because it was yellow, I am a sucker for anything yellow. I've moved it around from room to room trying to find some useful purpose for it, then I realized it would be perfect in the family room on top of my yellow desk. Inside I put my Scrabble Flash Game and a few decks of cards, all ready for fun.
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-6366710776560951302011-08-11T19:06:00.000-07:002011-08-11T19:06:40.922-07:00The Golden Gate is Orange
These bridge bookends were given to my by Katrina for my birthday. She knows how much I love visiting San Francisco. The bookends were almost perfect, but they were not very noticed in white. Considering the real Golden Gate Bridge is painted International Orange, I thought a little spray paint would do the trick. I love them even better now!
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-31205010119126966662011-07-26T15:25:00.000-07:002011-07-26T15:25:45.846-07:00No it's not me.....So, I was browsing through this months issue of Glamour Magazine,and there it was! My figure. In a fashion magazine.For young, slim, pretty women.There she was, a pretty woman who was short, and a bit round in the middle.Wearing a shirt with the sleeves rolled up just like I do.
(because sleeves are always too long) The article calls her petite, I've never described myself as CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-70608155785528915182011-07-14T22:48:00.000-07:002011-08-11T19:40:01.287-07:00Friday Finds - Turquoise CrossI found this cute little cross at one of my favorite local shops.It's metal with small blue beads, and I got change back from my five dollar bill!The cross and these dishes I gave to my 4th daughter who is leaving for college in a couple weeks.The dishes were a great find from a discount chain store at only$1 for each piece. She will have a bright and cheerytable set for 1 or 2.
I don't use CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-59518037352722537342011-07-08T14:48:00.000-07:002011-07-08T14:51:18.778-07:00Healthy HummusWe love Hummus. I found a healthier version to make at home. Easy and it tastes much fresher than store bought hummus.
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-68231223086185414622011-07-07T07:00:00.000-07:002011-08-11T19:39:16.560-07:00Friday Finds - Jewelry/Mug TreeThis started out as an avocado green, coffee mug tree. Painted bright yellow (I love yellow),it now holds my favorite casual jewelry.(sorry no before picture-I forgot)CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-78341216981670102302011-07-05T18:05:00.000-07:002011-07-05T18:09:48.285-07:00It's curtainsThis photo from Sutton Grace makes me want some printed drapes, they add so much life to this dining room, and I love the use of orange on the table.Orange is such a happy color. Is that a vintage buffet on the back wall?
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-87277347490265607022011-07-04T14:10:00.000-07:002011-07-14T23:01:03.873-07:00Flag ArtThis beautiful flag wall hanging was made by the artist Ann Carrington,who was featured on the Bravo TV series 9byDesign. It was made from used blue jeans you can see in the detail pics below.
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
&CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-83330732167328586792011-07-02T18:38:00.000-07:002011-07-04T15:02:06.947-07:00Italian MadeMy husband has an obsession with brands. It is something he thinks about a lot. He is very picky specific about what brands he will buy and wear, and very hard to shop for. Over the 30+ years we have been together I have learned some "rules" that will make for more successful birthday and holiday gift shopping. Made in Italy - to him that means quality. Clothing, sunglasses, shoes, pretty CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-50890942775294069012011-06-06T20:45:00.000-07:002011-06-06T20:45:15.453-07:00Fresh Inspiration I always think of crochet as my "winter" hobby. I have been inspired to re-think this.This beautiful stack of crocheted blankets in fresh summery colorsmakes me want to break out my crochet hooks and make a visit to the yarn store.
CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-53850593867371200962011-06-04T14:43:00.000-07:002011-07-04T14:48:16.432-07:00What?!! No before pics?I rarely go into an antique/vintage/thrift store looking for something to make over. I stop in these little stores to look for a treasure - something different and unique. I am also a little bit of a collector. I love maps, colored glass vases, oval platters and serving dishes, and vintage pyrex. Useful, practical things. Many times I bring something home and think, I would like this so CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-32075201156334209262011-05-18T20:34:00.000-07:002011-05-18T20:34:35.976-07:00Ta Daaa!My master bedroom is coming together.My husband loves it.It is fulfilling the purpose of a quiet, cozy getaway where we can sit, relax, read, watch a TV show all by ourselves. Oh yeah, and get a good nights sleep.Ahhhhhh..........
Yellow print bedding, pillows, lamps, chairs, and art above bed and on left wall - Home Goods. White comforter Macys, the chest at the foot CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-37432828680884458322011-04-24T13:26:00.000-07:002011-07-04T11:26:03.564-07:00Consider this.....CrisG in CAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019102458129049353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740605958757327885.post-89346089398048804582011-04-24T13:24:00.000-07:002011-07-04T14:44:04.679-07:00LemonsOur Lemon trees are working overtime!
Lemon Bars, Lemon Cake, Lemon Scones, Lemon Poppyseed Muffins, Lemon Drop Martinis,
Lemon Curd, Lemonade, Lemon Juice Ice Cubes...........hmmm what else?
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