Food Friday... Miscellaneous Yummies!

Happy Friday! I can't decide what I'm craving today. I think everything sounds good, because like many others out there I am DIETING! What happens when we diet, we crave EVERYTHING! Here are a few things that I could devour right about NOW!

I could scarf on the first three...

Polenta fries with lemon zest and herbs courtesy of the PhotoKitchenBlog

Potato Salad with Chili-Cumin Vinaigrette courtesy of 28 Cooks

Wash it all down with this...

Blood Orange Martini courtesy of Vicarious Foodie


And finish off the binge with this...
Roasted Strawberry Sauce over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream courtesy of Chez Us

Ok maybe I'll just eat one of these yummies!

XO
SHS

Summer Scent

Now that summer is almost here I felt it necessary to change my scent. I change my scents for the season, do you? For years now I have worn Aveda's "Love" oil. Quite honestly I am addicted to it. But, before that I used to wear papaya oil. Not just any papaya oil, it had to be the oil from what used to be the body shop store for Bare Escentuals. Does anyone remember the name of that store? I hear there are home parties for the old body shop division of that store- and I would really love to get my hands on that oil. I have tried other papaya scents, but none of them come close. Anyway, I prefer oils over perfume in summer- don't know why, just do. The Love oil has notes of sandalwood, jasmine, rose and ylang ylang- it has a very earthy vibe to me and that's what I love. And really is there anything that Aveda offers that doesn't smell fabulous? It's my hands down favorite product line, although I do like some of the Origins products. So what are you wearing this summer? I love to hear what others like.

You can purchase this big bottle of oil, which is a little pricey or you can purchase the travel size which is much more affordable.

XO
SHS

WedESTYday... Just a little late ehh???

Sorry friends for posting soooo late. The day got away from me! Here are a few etsy loves for this week. Hope you enjoy!

Pillows by Enhabiten... really loving these!

Custom Stencil Original Collage Portraits by Forty-two Roads... so unique!

Handmade Journals by Baghy... so cool!

Remember to buy handmade, and shop etsy!

XO
SHS

Make It Monday! or as today's post will be known...Just Junkin' No Jokin'!

Hello, hello! I finally have some pics to post of my outdoor dining chairs. Just a re-cap... I picked up four chairs for a total of $10! Now... that's Just Junkin' No Jokin'! I'm a dork, I know! I was thinking that is what I could call a new series of posts. When I re-do my finds from the ole Goodwill, garage sales or flea markets... I thought these re-dos could use a fun name "Just Junkin' No Jokin' was born!

I chose the green paint to add a pop of color to the outside. I wanted something fun! I think I accomplished that- I hope!

The umber glaze was applied to help cut the brightness of the green. My husband is usually ok with my decorating decisions, but the bright green was a little too much, so the glaze was our compromise!

I'm a linen fanatic so of course I had to cover the seat cushions with just that! Will post pics of all four chairs when the table and other decor is finished- then you will be able to see them in an actual setting!

Happy Monday!

XO
SHS

Food Friday!

It's Food Friday, and I am very hungry. The weather here has changed dramatically, so of course my appetite has to change. Now instead of wanting a salad or some other light meal I feel like consuming much more comforting food. Today's Food Friday has no theme, just food that happened to look particularly yummy!

Vintage Victuals

Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta with Char-Grilled Chicken

Cherrapeno

Grasmere Gingerbread

Vanilla Kitchen

Cheesy Cheeseburger

Greedy Gourmand

Apple Crumble

Have a great weekend!

XO
SHS

Desire to Inspire has Indeed Inspired!

I was doing my morning blog perusing- loving so many things! I came across these images on Desire to Inspire and smiled so big! Now, I must confess these images are in no way reflective of my own home, but that's why I love them! I love the antique table mixed with the industrial chairs, the white walls with pops of color, the pendant lights- this room has such a great vibe!

Then, I came across this image and thought- aha! that is how I will construct my own pot rack. I have an abundance of branches throughout my house- I just prop them in corners for decoration. So, when I saw this image I thought it was a perfect solution to my pot rack dilemma. I think this can be a pretty simple DIY project- don't you?

Then, when I saw this image of the branch clothing rack- I really fell hard! Now, I just have to find a location to install one of these for my very own!

Anywhooz- Can't get enough of Desire to Inspire- never disappoints!

XO

SHS

WedETSYday!

Hello-hello! How are my lovelies doing today? All is well here! I finished my four outdoor dining chairs yesterday- they turned out really well- just in case I didn't mention it, I purchased all four for $10. My husband came home last night and told me the chairs looked way too good to put outside- that means he likes 'em! Anyway, I will post pics of them next Monday!

Onto more important things- like today's Etsy finds! Hope you loves as much as me!

"Bedroom Series" by Valeria

"Fabric Storage Bins" Sewing Momma

"Inspirational Rocks" by Rae Dunn

Have a great day! Remember to buy handmade!

XO

SHS