Silk Comfort

Ah... now this I have to have ..... a silk comforter......

Image:  Home Life Australia

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Gena

Painted Red

one of the great benefits of wood, is that you can paint it, strip it, repaint, sand it down, varnish it, stain it ... you get it, don't you?

here are three great examples of how a coat of red, in this instance has totally livened up

the individual spaces....

how awesome is this staircase - so much more interesting in a vibrant red!!!

and a gorgeous old wooden seat for the patio .....

tea anyone???

Images: Country Living

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Gena

A milkshake, anyone?

making milkshakes in a vintage isnipired kitchen.  How amazing are the wall tiles????

Image Home Life Australia

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Gena

The Red Pantry

Are pantries a thing of the past? or, are they back in vogue?

All I know is that I do not have one, and would LOVE one  .... okay don 't get me wrong we have loads of cupboards in our spacious kitchen, but it's not the same ....  I'd love to be able to store my vases and jam jars and, and, and ... in neat rows, have eveything I need at hand ....it's also reminiscent of times gone by ....well you get it don't you?

This image from Home Life appeals not only because it is part of a pantry, but because it's orderly, has perfect packing shelves, is a crazy vibrant red and is decorated with old "posters"...... just perfect!!

how about you? do you have a pantry? do you think it's a necessity in our kitchen space?

Image from Home Life Australia

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Gena

Handmade: Living Life

It seems handmade is "the" word at present .....   and a good thing too, as the talent and creativity that abounds is truly amazing...

So in honour of handmade, here are some works made by a local (South African) organisation, called Living Life - even their name is just simply awesome!!!

They are based on Ladybrand in the Free Sate - it's a place I haven't been, but on my to do very shortly list.... so until then I'll have to enjoy the images on their website .

Images : Living Life

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Sunday's Table

a pretty table setting with really simple, simple details - perfect for any occassion really ...

Images: Country Living

Okay and although it's now Tuesday ... I soo loved these images of the tablesetting with it's touches of Red that I opted to share this again for Ruby Tuesday.

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Garden Picnic

gorgeous items for a great garden picnic - all from

Coc and Cox UK

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Gena

Red Blooms

 Image from:  My Home Ideas

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Fruit Inspiration

 more inspiration on usign what you have .... here fruit is used to great effect together with some flowers and a few kitchen containers. 

Images from My Home Ideas

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Vintage Art Posters

I adore Vintage Art posters ... here is another slection for you to enjoy. 

These images are all availabe to purchase fromArtposters.com

all images from Artposters.com

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Vintage Rose Kitchen: Red Pepper Pate

For Ruby Tuesday I've decided to do a recipe which zings with the vibrancy of red!

 It's dead easy to make, keeps for three weeks and is delicious at any time with toast, crackers, cheeses etc.etc.etc. So let's get to it:

Ingredients:
4 large red peppers
3 garlic cloves (optional as is the quantity)
150g butter, melted (or approx 100g cream cheese)
10mls freshly chopped oregano & basil leaves
1 tbl Balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
Pinch salt
Dash Peri peri/ chilli sauce


Method:
Preheat oven to 240degrees
Line a medium oven tray with tinfoil
Cut peppers in half lengthways and remove seeds.
Arrange peppers and garlic cloves on tray and bake for 20 minutes
Cool and remove skins
Place peppers, garlic, vinegar and peri peri sauce etc. in a food processor and blend until smooth
With processor on slow, slowly pour in butter in a thin stream (or fold in cream cheese) until mixture is smooth and creamy
Stir in oregano/ basil mix
Place in an airtight container and refrigerate.   Keeps for up to three weeks
Serve with a variety of crackers or breads and cheeses or cold meats

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Vintage Rose Kitchen: Strawberry Muffins

strawberry muffins served with ice cream and fresh strawberries

a great variation on the usual muffin with raisins and such fruit - using fresh fruit really does make a difference, and I find it's a perfect muffin to use as a dessert, as above. 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup cake flour

½ cup digestive bran (optional)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup sugar
2 cups sliced or quartered strawberries
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup cooking oil
Approx 125mls water (determine consistency - add more if digestive bran added)


The How to :



Preheat oven to 180degrees (or 350F)
Beat eggs, sugar and oil together
Add remaining dry ingredients and mix well
Add strawberries and fold into the mixture
Bake in muffin pans for approx 25 minutes
Allow to cool and serve with butter, cream or for a great dessert with fresh strawberries and ice cream!


Enjoy!!

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Pretty Country Cottage Touches

fresh flowers from the garden in a jug

From time to time I love to do a post on simple details i.e. the things that make coutnry, country.  So today as part of a Ruby Tuesday post, here are some country touches with a hint of red, to enjoy!!

hand made quilt

wonderful crockery

and great hand stitched placemats

a wonderful array of lampshades

scatter cushions with touches of red

more fresh flowers and pretty accessories

a vintage display

and another:  linen scatter, worn furniture and some found objects

and finally, a gorgeous country sitting area!

I hope you enjoyed that little bit of vintage inspiration.

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Outdoor New year?

for those of us in warmer climes, a lovely idea to bring in the new year!?

Image: Ideal Home

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Xmas Tablescapes & Displays: 2 Days to Christmas

All Images:  Country Living

This post is part of 14 posts, really 14 days countdown to christmas day. I've posted christmas related inspiration under various themes such as trees, wreaths, table settings, etc. etc. etc. so do check back daily, and/or click on link below to see more great inspiration!!

 

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