Sunday, May 6, 2012

Springtime Activities

Spring Time Activities

Another great weekend!! We had a great time at Cameron's Graduation party, loved the cake (the cute cake topper and chocolate bourbon flavor...mmmmm!!!) and drinking out of mason jars all night!

Lauren you did a fabulous job!



the girls...



and I'm so proud of my little herb garden I planted today! let's just hope it stays alive so we can enjoy it :)
found the cute little raised bed at Home Depot



time to relax.......


xx, Katherine

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Wedding Season

What's your favorite time of year??

ummmmmmm....... that would be WEDDING SEASON!!!

I'm so excited for my friends wedding in Georgia, it's going to be a big southern TriDelta reunion :)
I'm throwing her a shower and thank you Pinterest for all the ideas, now I just need to narrow them down! there's food, drinks, decorations, my outfit!!!


Flowers for the porch if it's not too cold (from floresdelsol.blogspot.com , love this blog for floral ideas!)

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Jello shots are one of Camille's favorites, how cute are these Mimosa Jell-o Shots!


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this is cute!

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I will try to make these! Thank you Martha Stewart!

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

how do you decorate a cubicle?

First day on the job and I couldn't stop thinking about how I'm going to dress up my cubicle - it's very grey.
I need a lamp, some pictures and lots more, need some ideas though, any thoughts?


Pimp my cube







Pretty pin board from Martha Stewart
Small Home Office Design

Monday, February 13, 2012

Pinterest DIY - Roman Shades using Mini Blinds

I love Pinterest and I finally have enough free time for all the projects I've pined. I've had a whole week off before my new job starts (YES!!!!) and I've organized and cleaned like crazy - time for a fresh start! 
 This is the perfect time to tackle making roman shades using mini blinds, my side door could use something pretty :)

My inspiration - The Little Green Notebook, I love this blog!!


I would have included a picture of the door before but it was pretty bad- we'll skip that. Please refer to the link above for the Little Green Notebook, she has several pictures that explain how to do this - it's pretty easy.
All you need it a piece of fabric to fit your window, blinds, fabric glue and a tape measure.
And you'll have something like this!!

(needs some trim though don't you think, maybe red or pink??)





Monday, January 30, 2012

Bahamas

I'm already missing the beautiful clear blue water, the warm weather and laying on the beach sipping on tropical cocktails, the sea, the sun and sand.

I woke up to a few very friendly sea gulls that flew into our room one morning too - literally they were in the bed with me!!!!  



the view from our room at The Atlantis

 






This is the view from The One and Only Ocean Club on our way to breakfast at Dune
This is where they filmed one of the beach scene in Casino Royale - no Daniel Craig sighting though



we are pretty happy campers too, a romantic dinner on the last night at Cafe Martinique




 xx,
Katherine

Sunday, January 22, 2012

I Pinned It - I made it! Baby Quiche!!

We have a great rule at work - If you are late for the sales meeting you bring food the next time. Of course we always request homemade goodies and Donna makes the best baby quiche! However she does not seem to want to share her recipe. Thank you Pinterest for coming to the rescue!

Several pins later and I've concocted Spinach Bacon Baby Quiche

Ingredients -
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crust
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped spinach (I used frozen)
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 3 strips of bacon. chopped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/3 cup shredded cheese ( I used sharp cheddar)
  • flour
  • salt
  • pepper
  • non-stick cooking spray
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and spray cooking spray in your muffin tins
Roll out the pie dough onto a lightly floured surface, then take a round cookie cutter (or a glass will work just fine) and cut out 12 circles and place them into your muffin tins
Bake your pie shells for 10 min, set aside when finished and let cool slightly

While your shells are baking defrost the spinach in the microwave (about 1 min) and set aside to drain - wringing all the water out of your spinach with paper towels if necessary

Chop the bacon and fry until browned, transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain when done
Wipe most of the bacon grease out of the pan then add in the chopped shallot and garlic, saute until translucent over medium-low heat, about 3 min.

Whisk  the eggs, milk, cheese, spinach, bacon, shallots, and garlic in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper

Ladle the egg mixture into each pie crust and bake for 15-20 min.


Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan then ENJOY.

I think these would be wonderful with mimosas and fruit for a Sunday brunch
(and I wish I had taken some better pictures!)



Let me know if you make these, how they turned out.


xxKatherine

adapted from Mini Spinach Quiche from www.makeaheadmealsforbusymoms.com

Beach Bound

This 40 degrees and rainy weather has been missing my days by the pool. My beach vacation can not get here fast enough. I'm so excited I can't stand it!
ToDo-
Mani/Pedi - check 
Spray tan (I'm ghostly) - check 
packed - not even started!

thank you Pinterest for some beach style inspiration!

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found this one on Pinterest too, doesn't she look like she's having the best day!
....great beach picks on her blog too!



                     



LOVE her hat

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Only a few days left!!!!!


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and I HAVE to swim with the dolphins :)
my fellow Tri-Deltas get it

xx, Katherine