Lilacs and Mason jars ~
Old Fashioned A few stems of Lilac, plunked in a vintage mason jar, sitting on a ledge, windows open wide… The potent buds ready to e~x~p~l~o~d~e with intoxicating fragrance. Also making a batch of Silver, Margarita ice pops. Flowers ~ check Spirits ~ check I’m ready for the weekend… are you? Monica
Vintage Monday Morning Pretty ~
Sentimental Sifter It was serendipity… when I stumbled upon this…my grandmother Nettie’s old flour sifter. I was organizing our kitchen cupboards and there it was. How had I missed it? If you only knew, the mouthwatering pizzas, pastas, breads and cookies this little number had a hand in. The triple screen, Foley ‘Sift-chine’ dates back to the...
Monday Morning Pretty ~
Sweet Hyacinth & Glass Long stemmed Hyacinth in beautiful hand-blown glass Tucked into a corner perfuming the view. A nice way to e~a~s~e into the work week. Happy Monday… Monica Glass Jar ~ Red Ticking
Snow Day ~
Brr It’s a blanket of winter white. Snow-topped tables Snow-capped lights. Winter’s beauty, pretty as a Picture. Perfect day to chill, warmed by the Fire. Love snow days, Monica
A Little Giveaway ~
Butlers Pantry Accoutrements To celebrate our pantry project, I’m having a little Giveaway! I loved this rustic, slatted wood tray so much… I got you one too! Wouldn’t it look great, topped with frothy cappuccinos??? Or perhaps… fig leaves, topped with cheese? I thought you might also like A couple of these wonderful cut glass ‘finger’...
New Gathering Basket & Cool Local finds ~
Bits & Bobs ~ Pantry Inspiration I’ve pulled together, another little gathering basket, this one for the pantry… you know I love these and a few other goodies, in honor of our new pantry cabinet. This gathering basket, is vintage inspired and made of wire. I filled it to the brim with wonderful things. Again, pieces...
Outdoor Kitchen Inspiration ~ Cool Find
Zinc! Images Via Pottery Barn Pulling together a little outdoor kitchen space. Not, a big built in (though they are nice.) I’m after something unfitted, more eclectic... I spotted this! Totally lovin‘ this little Zinc outdoor sideboard number from Pottery Barn. You? Love that it’s double decker… zinc on top & slatted eucalyptus on the...
Atelier Light ~ Cool Find
Atelier Pondering this… Cool Find, from Restoration Hardware. It’s an Atelier task light. Thinking it might make a nice, ‘his’ reading light in the master. And now, the search for ‘hers.’ Ciao, Monica
Master of Ceremonies and Giving the ‘Ask’….
I’m honored to be, the master of ceremonies AND to be giving the ‘Ask’ at the Lake Washington Schools Foundation Luncheon, Legacy for Learning! Our most lasting legacy… is OUR children! I’ll be back tomorrow with a new post! Ciao, Monica
It won’t be Long Now ~
Summer Daydreams Image via ~ Just saw my first water skier of the season out on the lake … Summer, is just around the corner! Have a wonderful day! Ciao, Monica
Our Burlap Bags Featured ~ Oh My!
The Graphics Fairy! So excited to have Karen, aka, the fabulous Graphics Fairy, feature La Famiglia’s burlap bags, with one of her gorgeous, ‘old world’ Italian wreath images! The burlap bags, received a nice mention, on Karen’s Crafty Projects Blog… The blog, is a showcase for ‘Crafty Goodness’ found on The Graphics Fairy! Check it out!...
French Patina ~
Happy Sunday! The perfectly patinated tools… Image via of a French Florist. Enjoy. Ciao, Monica
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