Showing posts with label My Nest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Nest. Show all posts

2.17.2011

Napkin Pillows

The other week I found four super fun cloth napkins while I was shopping at Target. I thought they would be perfect for two new bed pillows.
I think they look great coupled with the coordinating green/white/black pillow (I also purchased from Target for 75% off).
Also, take a little peak at my new wall color, Dark Ash. The color was inspired by the finger painting, "Race Car Track", hanging to the left of my bed. This amazing painting was my Christmas present from my talented little guy, JK.

More bedroom pics to come!

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1.28.2011

Snowin' and Simmerin'

Another snow storm.
Another foot or so of snow (it's dumped 56" this month alone!!).
Welcome to my snowy nest!!!
This weather is perfect for a pot of something yummy simmering on the stove.
While at the store earlier this week I bought some Great Northern Beans. On the can was a recipe for White Chicken Chili. What I liked about the recipe was the absence of cream or a high fat ingredient.
I tweaked the recipe a little bit. It didn't call for any salt and pepper. It needed it. I also added more chicken broth than the recipe called for.
I skipped the cheese and sour cream but added the fresh salsa. It added another layer of spice, some crunch and freshness.

White Chicken Chili

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 cans (15.8 oz.) Great Northern Beans (or Navy)
1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast (I shredded my chicken)
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Sour cream (optional)
Salsa (optional)

In large skillet, cook onion in oil for 4 minutes or until transparent. Add chilies, flour and cumin; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add beans and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; cook until hot. Garnish with cheese, sour cream and salsa, if desired.

Enjoy!!!

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1.26.2011

Honeysuckle Cottage

I absolutely love watching Netflix Instant!
Every so often I steal away for 30 minutes and watch an episode of the British comedy Keeping Up Appearances. The other evening, after tucking the kiddos in bed and while DK was at a meeting, I sat down to watch the Rural Retreat episode. I absolutely fell in love with Honeysuckle Cottage. Just look at that fabulous green door!
I love how it looks against the stark white of the cottage!
I know it is hard to tell in the picture but even the diagonal window panes are painted in that fabulous green! Love!!
The black detail on the door is stunning!
I would absolutely be in my glory living in this quaint cottage!
I hope you all would feel free to come for a visit!
My green door would always be open to you!

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1.22.2011

I Heart Green Houses

I love this little green cape cod.
I pass it on my way home from JK's orthopedist and my, um....plastic surgeon's office.
Every time I see it I smile.
It's a happy house.
It's a small nest but it's a wonderful one!
In fact it reminds me of my green nest.
I love green!

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12.27.2010

A White Christmas...

...a day late!
The weatherman predicted a blizzard...
...and they were right (for once)!
We're snowed in...and loving it!!

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