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ON THE MENU MONDAY~ Week Of October 31, 2011

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi7uDW0-h3ZSAxUcbKC77_H4IQgCVETEW-mCQ2UJvJR0930SrQ4AiLMbTmVJ2PLID1-Fj4-9MmJeROkQFz58XmYizoRzJOZChnmyxdjZkdFzcLJqkPSGMgLehsGwNTYIh-fMj0Xhmnmlk/s1600/Weekly+Menu+11-1-11+-+Copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi7uDW0-h3ZSAxUcbKC77_H4IQgCVETEW-mCQ2UJvJR0930SrQ4AiLMbTmVJ2PLID1-Fj4-9MmJeROkQFz58XmYizoRzJOZChnmyxdjZkdFzcLJqkPSGMgLehsGwNTYIh-fMj0Xhmnmlk/s1600/Weekly+Menu+11-1-11+-+Copy.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">S</span>toneGable is getting a "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">spit shine</span>" this week!  We are expecting<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> guests</span>. Three, twenty-something, young married <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">couples</span> are coming for a<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;"> Lancaster County</span> weekend. I am beyond thrilled.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I</span> can't wait to fuss on and pamper them. They are all young professionals with busy lives...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> StoneGable</span> is just the place for them to unwind!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I</span> am in the process of getting StoneGable ready for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-size: x-large;">company</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>he spent<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> mums</span> are being replaced. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Tartan blankets</span> are being thrown over the front porch rockers, big glass jars are being filled with<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> crunchy</span> snacks and sweet treats. Everything is getting a thorough cleaning and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;">seasonal decor</span> will be scattered throughout the house! I am in my element! The balance, for me, is to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">enjoy </span>the process of preparing for my company WITHOUT wearing myself out! And if truth be told, I do have help. Thank goodness for Katie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I</span> want these wonderful young people to have a very relaxing and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;">memorable </span>weekend! One filled with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">great food</span>, fellowship and fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">N</span>ow what's ON THE MENU...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKjWNGirP4rsCdWqWkQEQ6ONoJH5cZy_s_J1SwpO0SX4NlUHqQu6hJwCjHrk2kc_-cW4fp79iwH8CtWEmyDP_W0w9T5yMLXW8oeLRgI_17o4n2b1uzCJj-5E-iK_ybUvZzNG6aXM0qSg/s640/On+The+Menu+Regular+Size.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>MONDAY~ Soup Day</b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">StoneGable Ham And Bean Soup</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Buttermilk Sweet Corn Bread</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71XRbmSMq9hJ4S8I0QUlh2Bk6Wy5CBF4OvAFTXWnwjA4zeYH0HWHL2Je5AWmdof1_-U9rH5OlHuSzvpg_mLNOCgauIZzKWvqcc2cZt0L8ARNdngLHbzqxuYtTk8gK7IkAy_R1OKvynPc/s640/DSC09707.JPG" /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: StoneGable Ham And Bean Soup</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Don't pass this recipe up as "just another bean soup"! I posted this recipe 2 years ago when I had just started blogging because it is PHENOMENAL!  There is a little secret ingredient that makes this a bean soup extraordinaire... click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/slow-cooker-soup.html">HERE</a> for recipe and how-to's.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Buttermilk Sweet Cornbread</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup butter, melted</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">2/3 cup sugar<br />2 eggs<br />1 cup buttermilk<br />1/2 tsp baking soda<br />1 cup white cornmeal<br />1 cup flour<br />1/2 tsp salt.<br /><br />Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease an 8 inch pan.<br /><br />In a large bowl, beat eggs and add sugar and combine. Stir in butter.<br />Combine buttermilk and baking soda and stir into egg/sugar/butter mixture.<br /><br />In a separate bowl combine cornmeal, flour and salt.  Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients in thirds.<br /><br />Pour batter into pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean when tested.</span><br /><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/buttermilk-sweet-cornbread"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Printable Recipe</span></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>TUESDAY</b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pan Seared Scallops In A Lemon Wine Reduction</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wilted Spinach With Vinegar</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">StoneGable Homemade Rice-A-Roni</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5urMUIb7EeH15beK7-rYt4rMpYfiGxaE1ApPxxCRuWwbwYXd4uWhFVDv0QSyUvvrWwLnN6OHjJduOm0CJlQqgjRYEp1lOHrQLv9F9Ye_QfyRHyH_xknAlcu4RorWAotxD8OpxGkLmKSQ/s640/DSC00037.JPG" /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Pan Seared Scallops In A Lemon Wine Reduction</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">1 1/2 lbs, large dry sea scallops ( wet scallops are treated with extra water and chemicals and don't brown well)</span><br style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">1/2 cup flour (Wegman's pan searing flour is fantastic- you can just dust the scallops with it)</span><br style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">dusting of paprika</span><br style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">1 TBS good olive oil</span><br style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">1TBS butter</span><br style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">juice of 1 lemon</span><br style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">2/3 cup white wine</span><br style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">U<span style="color: black;">s</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">ing a paper towel, pat scallops dry. Put </span><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">scallops</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"> on a paper towel lined tray or sheet pan to further wick moisture.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">P</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">ut 1/2 cup flour in a bowl and roll scallops </span><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">individually<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">in flour to coat.  Place on an unlined tray or sheet pan.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">H</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">eat frying pan and add oil and butter. Heat, on high, until bubbly ( it is okay to see a little smoke).  Add scallops, do not crowd.  Dust with</span><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">paprika</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">  </span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">S<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">ear on high heat until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. With tongs, turn scallops and continue to sear until g</span><span class="Apple-style-span">olden brown, 2-3 minutes. </span>DO NOT OVERCOOK<span class="Apple-style-span">- or they will be tough.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">R</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">emove from pan to a plate and cover.  Scallops will continue to cook. </span><br style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">T</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">o make a yummy</span><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;"> reduction</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">, using the delicious brown</span><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;"> bits</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;"> left in the pan:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">T</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">urn off heat and add wine and lemon.  Stir up brown bits. Turn heat back on high and let reduce by half.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">P</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;">late</span><span style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;"> scallops</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;"> and spoon reduction over them.  Serve immediately.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/pan-seared-scallops-in-a-wine-reduction-sauce">Printable Recipe</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: StoneGable Homemade Rice-A-Roni</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yummy and so much better than the box!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">3/4 cups rice<br />1/2 cup angel hair pasta, broken into pieces<br />1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped<br />2 TBS oil<br />1 TBS butter<br />2 3/4 cups hot water<br />2 chicken bullion cubes (or more if you like a real hearty chicken flavor)<br />2 TBS chopped fresh parsley<br /><br />Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add rice and pasta. Cook until slightly browned.<br /><br />Meanwhile, add bullion to hot water and dissolve. When rice is slightly browned, add water and put a lid on the skillet. Cook until gently simmering. Cook about 20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice and pasta are soft. You may need to add a little extra water if it gets too dry. Take off heat and add parsley.</span></div><div><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/stonegable-rice-a-roni"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Printable Recipe</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>WEDNESDAY</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Roasted Turkey Breast With Root Vegetables</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mashed Potaotes</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>THURSDAY</b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pasta With Artichoke Pesto And Tomatoes</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ceasar Salad</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Pasta With Artichoke Pesto And Tomatoes</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 large bag of Festoni or other gourmet pasta</span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 jar of Artichoke pesto</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 bag frozen artichokes</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">12-15 small tomatoes</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">olive oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">kosher salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">basil, chopped</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Parmesan Cheese (optional)</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Kalamata olives (didn't have any, but if I did they would be delicious in this)</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add-in's (I had some grilled onions and red peppers in the frig and used them)</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cook pasta according to instructions and drain.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Meanwhile, put 1 TBS olive oil in a small skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add artichokes and cook until slightly brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until the they burst and deflate a little, about 5-7 minutes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When pasta is done put it in a large bowl. Add the jar of Artichoke Pesto and mix. Add artichokes and tomatoes. Mix. If needed add a little more olive oil or a little pasta water. Add cheese or other add-in's and mix. </span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Plate. Sprinkle with chopped basil.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/pasta-with-artichoke-pesto-and-tomatoes">Printable Recipe</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">FRIDAY</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Halushki</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">2 pork tenderloins</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">3 TBS olive oil</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">3 cloves garlic, pressed</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">salt and pepper</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">1 onion, sliced</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">1/4 cup good white wine</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">1 TBS balsamic vinegar</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">1/2 cup apricot preserves</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">Rub tenderloins with 2 TBS olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper. Let marinade for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">In a large dutch oven, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until just starting to brown.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">Add pork tenderloin and brown on all sides.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">Add wine and scrape up all brown bits. Add apricot preserves and stir to combine. Spoon liquids over the pork.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">Put in a 400 degree oven and roast, basting 2-3 times for 20-25 minutes, until done.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;" /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">Rest for 10 minutes, cut and serve with onions and pan sauce.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/apricot-glazed-pork-tenderloin">Printable Recipe</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Halushki</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">This is a nod to my Hungarian roots. I remember this as a child! Wonderful, filling and so flavorful! Don't pass this up!  This is not rocket science, so the cabbage to noodle ratio is up to you. If you have more or less of noodles or cabbage, it really doesn't matter</span></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">1 large head cabbage, thinly cut into 1/4-1/2 inch strips</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">1 large onion, chopped </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">2 TBS vegetable oil</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">1 large bag fine noodles, cooked and drained</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">2 TBS butter</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">salt and pepper</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">cottage cheese.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">Heat  oil in skillet. Add thinly sliced cabbage and onion. Salt and pepper liberally.Saute until cooked through and slightly browned.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">Add cooked noodles and continue to saute. You may need to add a little extra vegetable oil. Add butter and stir it through.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">Plate haluski and add a generous dollop of cottage cheese. So yummy!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/halushki-from-stonegable-s-kitchen">Printable Recipe</a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>SATURDAY~ COMPANY'S COMING</b></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Smoked Beef Brisket</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Muffin Pan Potato Au Gratin Stacks</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Braised Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Shallots</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Harvest Salad</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cherries Jubilee</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Muffin Pan Potato Au Gratin Stacks</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Look for these on Foodie Friday. These are so yummy, easy and fun!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Braised Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Shallots</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Even if you don't like Brussels Sprouts, I bet you will like these! They are caramelized and then braised in bacon fat, wine and good chicken stock. Then covered with Panko and cheese and baked~ YUMMY!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts, cut in half</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">8 slices bacon, cut into cubes</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">1 small shallot, chopped</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">salt and pepper</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">2 sprigs of fresh thyme</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">2 cups good chicken stock</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">1 TBS good white wine</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Parmesan cheese</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">panko bread crumbs</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">2 sprigs of fresh thyme</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Preheat oven 350 degrees.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">In a large ovenproof pan, add bacon and render fat, about 3-4 minutes. Add shallots and cook for 3 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and cook on each side until caramelized. Add thyme and cook for an additional minute.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Add chicken stock until Brussels sprouts are half covered and cook gently for 10 minutes, covered.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Add wine and cook for another minute or two.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Toss bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together and sprinkle over Brussels sprouts. Put in oven and cook until the dish is hot and crispy.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/braised-brussels-sprouts-with-bacon-and-shallots-from-stonegable-s-kitchen">Printable Recipe</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>SUNDAY~ COMPANY LUNCH</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Beef And More Beef Barley Soup In The Slow Cooker</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Artisan Bread</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Assorted Cheeses</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Grapes, Apples and Oranges</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After Church we will all gather around the table for a big hearty bowl of soup and some great bread, cheeses and fruit!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef And More Beef Barley Soup</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I just LOVE this soup. It is easy and full of great meaty flavor! This will become one of your favorites too! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">2 lbs beef lean stew beef cut into small cubes, about 1/2 inch</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">1 cup chopped onion</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">2 ribs celery, chopped</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">2 medium carrots, diced</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">3/4-1 cup barley</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">1 bay leaf</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">8- 10 cups beef broth</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">1/2 cup good dry red wine</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">salt and pepper</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">olive oil</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">In a large skillet heat oil to medium heat. Add onion an celery. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker. Add a little more oil and add beef cubes. Brown on all sides. Add to slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredient to the slow cooker, cover with lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/beef-and-more-beef-barley-slow-cooker-soup-from-stonegable-s-kitchen">Printable Recipe</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Q47a5UF21PwQqRhPi9-uDT1pgFzxMwDOrQN1Bgec5euK2M274qVadCt1LOeWNMdxPOtXRkjCS2qY8iYLbtipC2Suha5qTlTe7hyphenhyphenCspR2smWsQvBJYhW4ulh0FXCk28zSvhl7iyuTyh0/s1600/Bon+Appetit+10-30%253D11+-+Copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Q47a5UF21PwQqRhPi9-uDT1pgFzxMwDOrQN1Bgec5euK2M274qVadCt1LOeWNMdxPOtXRkjCS2qY8iYLbtipC2Suha5qTlTe7hyphenhyphenCspR2smWsQvBJYhW4ulh0FXCk28zSvhl7iyuTyh0/s640/Bon+Appetit+10-30%253D11+-+Copy.png" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">NOW  WHAT'S ON YOUR MEMU...</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #e9ca84; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"></div><div style="background-color: #e9ca84; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">I</span> can't wait to see all of your delicious dishes. 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ON THE MENU MONDAY~ Week Of October 31, 2011

StoneGable is getting a "spit shine" this week! We are expecting guests. Three, twenty-something, young married couples are coming for a Lancaster County weekend. I am beyond thrilled.I can't wait to fuss on and pamper them. They are all young professionals with busy lives... StoneGable is just the…

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SUNDAY SCRIPTURE~ OCTOBER 30, 2011

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE~ OCTOBER 30, 2011

Shout joyfully to God.How awesome are Your works.Ps 66: 1,3 …

30Oct2011

FALL FRONT DOOR

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguThKumNNaX2D5RdgPmhf9yNBjXxQNtnrtBNbTv3Jat4hSjF4o8XxDY2UAGMszKWQdsB11xeX8NEExc5nbmfQMx4kii18tFtC0jghxYkEHR7Jvyv379p1vk25kupFcFVE1Qir8L1MSoE4/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguThKumNNaX2D5RdgPmhf9yNBjXxQNtnrtBNbTv3Jat4hSjF4o8XxDY2UAGMszKWQdsB11xeX8NEExc5nbmfQMx4kii18tFtC0jghxYkEHR7Jvyv379p1vk25kupFcFVE1Qir8L1MSoE4/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2173.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>he front door at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span> got a little face lift. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>t used to look like this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbY9ALDkPnTLARE0vGG5nHbSK-PnLd4wmsdC-EWPq8gdGbXwSgjA-Z-Mov_UMaMTQp5b_si2Ms4eV3djwYvsOY9LpUhCllHAyBG1HGbNvanKrJZ_Z-ZqWedWf3s9uRUhLSSOwVh1zDkE/s640/front+door+2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">N</span>ow it looks like this...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0VG9pnoNzli59kMOPKi2sP5kyUewkiZ1qUu864V9FCMac2BV5b4FFoeer-rTeLRblMavxK0T8bVqQSfDZ9gJgEuUR8TeVC-IJFXjJP53inZ6P7BtUUmbW5P0iziqk2JCpEbXVLFfLMY/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0VG9pnoNzli59kMOPKi2sP5kyUewkiZ1qUu864V9FCMac2BV5b4FFoeer-rTeLRblMavxK0T8bVqQSfDZ9gJgEuUR8TeVC-IJFXjJP53inZ6P7BtUUmbW5P0iziqk2JCpEbXVLFfLMY/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2197.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">A</span> new coat of paint, new <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">door handle</span>, new lock and new<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;"> Autumn </span>decor gives StoneGable a fresher look!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>he door color is "almost<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> black</span>". The photography makes it look bluer that it really is.  I would have loved to add a silver, chrome or brushed nickle door handle and lock, but I could not part with my brass welcome <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-size: x-large;">medallion</span> from Charleston. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I</span> have a love of wreaths and an even greater<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> obsession</span> with making them.  I wanted a light colored <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">wreath</span> for the door~ and whipped this one up. It was so easy. Next week look for the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-size: x-large;">tutorial</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Hvw062QQ8Y5UDkqFKXjYs4AeKbeST0bS7kVZS5uUgg91aKmg3fEXj3RGEehCkr7vHpydhsb-LaeiMcLB04nHZP4XH_6Ey6f1titFv9LKkD0XJltjH4W1N9uQvxV1EjVe8JJw80IvrYA/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Hvw062QQ8Y5UDkqFKXjYs4AeKbeST0bS7kVZS5uUgg91aKmg3fEXj3RGEehCkr7vHpydhsb-LaeiMcLB04nHZP4XH_6Ey6f1titFv9LKkD0XJltjH4W1N9uQvxV1EjVe8JJw80IvrYA/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2182.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1YKB3rDcDd1N8xmb9s1Ua8qXtwoZEXtdIFkQ2y3PLt5TTHNsDnryKZDo82tQqVv13kd_Tsf85Q3UKy1s6CM456E7Bbu0Da8SGZ0maueM_VcymBvjgvO7zFSGx0AG-WAtoCTSEfxlZIk/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1YKB3rDcDd1N8xmb9s1Ua8qXtwoZEXtdIFkQ2y3PLt5TTHNsDnryKZDo82tQqVv13kd_Tsf85Q3UKy1s6CM456E7Bbu0Da8SGZ0maueM_VcymBvjgvO7zFSGx0AG-WAtoCTSEfxlZIk/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2202.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wonder how this wreath will look snow covered? We are expecting up to 6 inches of snow tomorrow!<br /><br />I am joining<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://now%20%20what%27s%20on%20your%20memu...%20%20i%20can%27t%20wait%20to%20see%20all%20of%20your%20delicious%20dishes.%20thank%20you%20for%20joining%20on%20the%20menu%20monday%21%20%20%20%7Eplease%20link%20your%20post%20using%20your%20permalink.%20%7Emake%20sure%20you%20have%20a%20link%20back%20to%20on%20the%20menu%20monday%20on%20your%20post.%20%7E%20please%20visit%20at%20least%202%20other%20otmm%20participants./">Seasonal Sunday</a> </span>at The Tablescapers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div></div> </div>

FALL FRONT DOOR

The front door at StoneGable got a little face lift. It used to look like this...Now it looks like this...A new coat of paint, new door handle, new lock and new Autumn decor gives StoneGable a fresher look!The door color is "almost black". The photography makes it look bluer that it really is. I wo…

28Oct2011

Autumn High Tea

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YnWlgXA2AD0rQ8omIE3Trtxgquiz6JMWk-EYZR1xIn6zyksf9wf_vXGkCPQc3c2vwq886S-kemHznet5e9-GkLIfdUtB1dC2SeqS8Ur-xInW1J-Tt-d3Uzin3yMxNSs7no6tMq6q92WJ/s1600/BLOG+Auttumn+High+Tea+TITLE+PAGE+-+stonegableblog.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YnWlgXA2AD0rQ8omIE3Trtxgquiz6JMWk-EYZR1xIn6zyksf9wf_vXGkCPQc3c2vwq886S-kemHznet5e9-GkLIfdUtB1dC2SeqS8Ur-xInW1J-Tt-d3Uzin3yMxNSs7no6tMq6q92WJ/s640/BLOG+Auttumn+High+Tea+TITLE+PAGE+-+stonegableblog.png" width="444" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">High Tea and good friends are a perfect fit!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My friend Cathy had a milestone birthday recently. My gift to her was a High Tea at StoneGable for her and 5 friends of her choosing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yesterday, StoneGable dressed in Autumn finery, opened it's doors and hosted 6 of the most special and beautiful women I know!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4QQORFp0suXIE7gBU9-bZ1i3Zp5q6XG0wRXe-mvcH1MGSbsBNhIcr2G1BIiXG99PzknSJP6UqzA4rfqoTzGL8HSOk9WPnm0Q1nFyRnYoOuH7w1FpuV_oIF3XV8_uMy6LJ5PjTLB3ve0/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4QQORFp0suXIE7gBU9-bZ1i3Zp5q6XG0wRXe-mvcH1MGSbsBNhIcr2G1BIiXG99PzknSJP6UqzA4rfqoTzGL8HSOk9WPnm0Q1nFyRnYoOuH7w1FpuV_oIF3XV8_uMy6LJ5PjTLB3ve0/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2086.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleot6GqbwKgc5YgpcwUtO0han36-xdSIqLzz7vjRdQ8JqoXUfG1hKzKoDUlJ1y9mIR-TDQcia0T-vqECVFTm-M5bge-W7SXFYIwTQax2nriWK5IjGQ9WwLAqHnSQD5z3SZmxxUEVsmVQ/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleot6GqbwKgc5YgpcwUtO0han36-xdSIqLzz7vjRdQ8JqoXUfG1hKzKoDUlJ1y9mIR-TDQcia0T-vqECVFTm-M5bge-W7SXFYIwTQax2nriWK5IjGQ9WwLAqHnSQD5z3SZmxxUEVsmVQ/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2139.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The inspiration for the High Tea were these stunning tea cups! Last year on a fall trip to Southampton I happened upon a store brimming with dinnerware and a more than fabulous sale!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I brought home lovely high end cups and saucers, all in blues and rusts. Here are just a couple...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each tea cup and saucer were originally priced over $100.00... but I got each one for $5.00! Yes, I promise that is the truth! Sounds like a tall tale.. later I found out this store went out of business and this was their final close-out sale. I call that perfect timing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFukWps4ttwv1j_NyzFtp2-grYvhBJizYYXrTf1B6Y_LjQUtblMQ-POTFQVO48iivMBNt1Z2Lu-PIz6NOFhUm5hXVNdJUlFRZF0VTX2b3oe0KVSQ_JV_YF9KSq98OtnhjsgZy9czjxG4/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFukWps4ttwv1j_NyzFtp2-grYvhBJizYYXrTf1B6Y_LjQUtblMQ-POTFQVO48iivMBNt1Z2Lu-PIz6NOFhUm5hXVNdJUlFRZF0VTX2b3oe0KVSQ_JV_YF9KSq98OtnhjsgZy9czjxG4/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2050.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwPWnGqppecT1n5Jrxx9EsbNyHp_U7NW60kPkMefsj7WdIrDmZ3KdS35B5hTTbL25Nzs0uzYZrKUW2CBBCE7LCw71o68lM34iFSY36IfDYszmsPcE8THYxwFRwAPLLh7xn58ZfD3xM4o/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwPWnGqppecT1n5Jrxx9EsbNyHp_U7NW60kPkMefsj7WdIrDmZ3KdS35B5hTTbL25Nzs0uzYZrKUW2CBBCE7LCw71o68lM34iFSY36IfDYszmsPcE8THYxwFRwAPLLh7xn58ZfD3xM4o/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2051.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The table continued the rust, blue and white theme of the tea cups.  I adore these hues together and decided to amp up the color for this tea party!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1OcQjdm-fwg6X7Lxk0eUJv2sFeJj1hSOibkkggxy7cOOU00NnnjTFyTkEBCuqagpi7ADakZ9jOts6Qarjd8fifdxewKRy2wbUtbc3rAkVYxy40mIVAWTXYkSEK5zLePeu1OvPdSSxaI/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1OcQjdm-fwg6X7Lxk0eUJv2sFeJj1hSOibkkggxy7cOOU00NnnjTFyTkEBCuqagpi7ADakZ9jOts6Qarjd8fifdxewKRy2wbUtbc3rAkVYxy40mIVAWTXYkSEK5zLePeu1OvPdSSxaI/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2096.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43Y4Hz7cMO0otoJFRxehyphenhyphenjqtXHihsz_ysozXK32la-NLkHN_LbCEeyLgEuLFwyA1UorOaSiencBhxgms66vD0aCH-uOZYyBf7TKKDQWq3AQStkzha2-Bx7LoSV5Oj3V6_wCopsRYIZu0/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43Y4Hz7cMO0otoJFRxehyphenhyphenjqtXHihsz_ysozXK32la-NLkHN_LbCEeyLgEuLFwyA1UorOaSiencBhxgms66vD0aCH-uOZYyBf7TKKDQWq3AQStkzha2-Bx7LoSV5Oj3V6_wCopsRYIZu0/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2124.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each place was set with a stack of rust and blue plates with white as an accent!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You might recognize both blue floral dishes. The bottom dinner plate has been used in many tablescapes (HomeGoods). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The blue and white dessert plate is Mikasa Indigo Bloom, a beautiful line of Mikasa dinnerware!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWe3j88OXtLtxXmWZo8qyN6JhhQRc12VaIinHnF0Cp-DjPF8pBqJQU2JjJ2849TDNWMyU1zqtgjWqh97osARtT4mSD4KOgfoWvgDLiALjZT94L_XF5aGcGvwKVlclR6iemLKRQFSI76oE/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWe3j88OXtLtxXmWZo8qyN6JhhQRc12VaIinHnF0Cp-DjPF8pBqJQU2JjJ2849TDNWMyU1zqtgjWqh97osARtT4mSD4KOgfoWvgDLiALjZT94L_XF5aGcGvwKVlclR6iemLKRQFSI76oE/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2056.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bottom rust plate is used as a charger (HomeGoods) and the square rust accent plate from Pier 1 adds texture and interest to the stack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJZrliIaLDdQdqDq76evQtyh5BEDt__oV6Ue-Rz0jQW2A6fIvuYWctviN8PwHfPYP9wpiM9rajIgefFn9zQK3M6WoZGfq_JOwRMPa4Wsd7u0X0GZxi0Oxme3qikjdnOUYLVyEnZhprnY/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJZrliIaLDdQdqDq76evQtyh5BEDt__oV6Ue-Rz0jQW2A6fIvuYWctviN8PwHfPYP9wpiM9rajIgefFn9zQK3M6WoZGfq_JOwRMPa4Wsd7u0X0GZxi0Oxme3qikjdnOUYLVyEnZhprnY/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2121.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpVkAeJJ29LKNsMiOGAn9gr4oLe_5j7UdNubrLZ-ICtSWxk8uPUfxV1u31H4rtODavXSZwfhYLZaNQAJ3nqyMLCJ1yKCbEdjqu-Qw37KEJyELSnx5yBO3XlPXxfnmdQCfOe_qV-6PcCM/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpVkAeJJ29LKNsMiOGAn9gr4oLe_5j7UdNubrLZ-ICtSWxk8uPUfxV1u31H4rtODavXSZwfhYLZaNQAJ3nqyMLCJ1yKCbEdjqu-Qw37KEJyELSnx5yBO3XlPXxfnmdQCfOe_qV-6PcCM/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2129.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I LOVE the shape of these sweet bowls. The pedestal is so delicate! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMfZtf5jugAGv7uVtKy1WuRxzbhs09AVD7fgexE8XY9RpLsWf5ssy67sxGhR5IGkG8Swb-qS2RnNf7IxaFSSCutsG2seGjAHqn4SQtGb1epn46dMeiknq8f_Q9_bV-i9rybU4h-znqKw/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMfZtf5jugAGv7uVtKy1WuRxzbhs09AVD7fgexE8XY9RpLsWf5ssy67sxGhR5IGkG8Swb-qS2RnNf7IxaFSSCutsG2seGjAHqn4SQtGb1epn46dMeiknq8f_Q9_bV-i9rybU4h-znqKw/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2071.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A bittersweet napkin ring encircles the little sherbet dish and adds some of nature's beauty! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SG TIP: use lots of "sticks and twigs" to add interest to your table!</div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTK_fO6_-3D0rXkahwiedeQmd4LxAYI3U8LcGpLaqAgX3lkPDOxYudXY_yzJXLqW9EApM4J7-eFl78eJ8_e1VYO0zN6P8kGFT3r903JvSespgWRUO4ZblL70xxSq9R39VbT_9uda2uaoI/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTK_fO6_-3D0rXkahwiedeQmd4LxAYI3U8LcGpLaqAgX3lkPDOxYudXY_yzJXLqW9EApM4J7-eFl78eJ8_e1VYO0zN6P8kGFT3r903JvSespgWRUO4ZblL70xxSq9R39VbT_9uda2uaoI/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2105.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rust napkins that look almost like raw silk have such a pretty warm brown ruffled edge (Pier 1). These napkins remind me of a<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> taffeta ball gown</span>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkgfzQx9e4wWW0FI9YJuYxijU6OqNYNrfJNKvweCeCVm0nDW8JAKPHyOsJV8Ktn6AMvk0U0Kodn3_6jc9KEUZNk3ja_a4tT4_TmFZ40kdicd9I0hqoOpb2YSU0Iyo90x5OKsvb1D85iY/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkgfzQx9e4wWW0FI9YJuYxijU6OqNYNrfJNKvweCeCVm0nDW8JAKPHyOsJV8Ktn6AMvk0U0Kodn3_6jc9KEUZNk3ja_a4tT4_TmFZ40kdicd9I0hqoOpb2YSU0Iyo90x5OKsvb1D85iY/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2073.JPG" width="474" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The napkin rings are a plume of soft rust feathers (Pier 1). They work so well with the napkins to bring elegance and a touch of whimsy to the table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YTllplII0mqkTjU9aovXKzmOgkTMxxmMavcC9xl7NiLldR_AMNRlI39VVkQt2Os2ZBYHBq8M-Lgx6G0a-2W7jwsyrjfYIGxE-oK8ZDjfLVWOuRnnFmpt-VsJTRzWQ2bN9VuUTK4xPyc/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YTllplII0mqkTjU9aovXKzmOgkTMxxmMavcC9xl7NiLldR_AMNRlI39VVkQt2Os2ZBYHBq8M-Lgx6G0a-2W7jwsyrjfYIGxE-oK8ZDjfLVWOuRnnFmpt-VsJTRzWQ2bN9VuUTK4xPyc/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2049.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Water goblets in shocking cobalt blue (Pier 1) give this table a big splash of color!  The shape of these goblets are very simple! The color says it all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHKd_Zv7kgUS3aIOXx4mi6koWvV8nrv1LFHEqyTobRa3K9GcxeUH1qrTC7izobzAF1Qf1nAeO4ZZNrHbERumbXz9Ym0KPJtp5clslWe8G2y1m7g-xWj_X3hSgebbAAKKH5kmcGKF0S08/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHKd_Zv7kgUS3aIOXx4mi6koWvV8nrv1LFHEqyTobRa3K9GcxeUH1qrTC7izobzAF1Qf1nAeO4ZZNrHbERumbXz9Ym0KPJtp5clslWe8G2y1m7g-xWj_X3hSgebbAAKKH5kmcGKF0S08/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2146.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3LbfJuUr_H_6xHQWgIMrABqg59dMDV_yHr2sNp8WLxm8U9tD3fcYJPz_ihreQiXw9eBF_5aRopGMFu9hEMCdoaiMYQiu7T5v-6KGeyP7FHP0UlNX-piakTwsi0jA5U83OXOHDcgMDFs/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3LbfJuUr_H_6xHQWgIMrABqg59dMDV_yHr2sNp8WLxm8U9tD3fcYJPz_ihreQiXw9eBF_5aRopGMFu9hEMCdoaiMYQiu7T5v-6KGeyP7FHP0UlNX-piakTwsi0jA5U83OXOHDcgMDFs/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2125.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Little stout white tea pots (Reading China And Glass) sit on blue willow plates. Each lady could choose her own tea flavor from my tea box. Keeping the tea pots all the same preserves an already busy table from getting too overwhelming! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-large;">A</span> French Leaf is put under each pot to catch any drips!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACMn51TZ-LtauY9CdkebyMQsi-ZUjrtTAimgLlnlLlyuk7TOSVptJRVhIsuUCG1pVzCQGExZRVEtG1yjnM25CwZs_NaeVIpsXIKLOt7VdC22cJdClt4RHY7eiKmZtudZ-lWJYRsHcsaw/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACMn51TZ-LtauY9CdkebyMQsi-ZUjrtTAimgLlnlLlyuk7TOSVptJRVhIsuUCG1pVzCQGExZRVEtG1yjnM25CwZs_NaeVIpsXIKLOt7VdC22cJdClt4RHY7eiKmZtudZ-lWJYRsHcsaw/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2052.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage silver plated flatware give a sense of formality to the Tea Table!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKS71qLTxGG8nJX8JQV3ePiXwvY928q8V3KrHjzc3UDmWEsaFzK0ClmOXUdR19Pv0f4cqd3zBPLC1XCq-rYqnLxMe-nmXENoKtEOunEAPB3073-5pQEc3gwls1dFZLDLnFY5TLbOCMwo4/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKS71qLTxGG8nJX8JQV3ePiXwvY928q8V3KrHjzc3UDmWEsaFzK0ClmOXUdR19Pv0f4cqd3zBPLC1XCq-rYqnLxMe-nmXENoKtEOunEAPB3073-5pQEc3gwls1dFZLDLnFY5TLbOCMwo4/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2131.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each place had their own little coblat vase of garden flowers. There is something so girly about a little vase of flowers of your very own!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjVnMN7oS-KzvkBPeEE1wFTArtvf3tNxtw-njdcn80JcMRm4YoFdCYmGGS59m98O21oFYsAHPt89C2ta6QfbrsVuPBCUjzMYWv3OXSgnV5lhSzIhOcfkP_d6pdrKU6fetZA2gJmbrVfs/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjVnMN7oS-KzvkBPeEE1wFTArtvf3tNxtw-njdcn80JcMRm4YoFdCYmGGS59m98O21oFYsAHPt89C2ta6QfbrsVuPBCUjzMYWv3OXSgnV5lhSzIhOcfkP_d6pdrKU6fetZA2gJmbrVfs/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2138.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The center of the table is filled with garden mums, marigold and salvia as well! They spill out of a large toile planter (HomeGoods) in a very casual just-picked manner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9PhAjoXqUKdSzcFZomTyyHDpBnEsucCtWKWWbBmNI5v2fd3HoBr4smvddgDBuSqQjKfqAR-eOQlhjmEer7ASrFIIZHtfUfp9rVOWS1gTx2aQWaS4k3agEo9CrkBuL4rp_0G2iAgGnFc/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9PhAjoXqUKdSzcFZomTyyHDpBnEsucCtWKWWbBmNI5v2fd3HoBr4smvddgDBuSqQjKfqAR-eOQlhjmEer7ASrFIIZHtfUfp9rVOWS1gTx2aQWaS4k3agEo9CrkBuL4rp_0G2iAgGnFc/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2044.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Big rust mercury glass globes (HomeGoods)  literally sparkle with candlelight!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like candles on a table even in broad daylight! They make everything look better!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb19bsq1uZ1Qb2N_BNLyFR2fn-Ov668aQ6fSEODiDjo2PqInVlLgcZqq8cBuFdBefxB2G0fObQquO-Ql7095MQevIy1Zug1E70YCdygmYXT-xkQXqNRs4AzkflMu9LNNbGTHO7vk89nSg/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb19bsq1uZ1Qb2N_BNLyFR2fn-Ov668aQ6fSEODiDjo2PqInVlLgcZqq8cBuFdBefxB2G0fObQquO-Ql7095MQevIy1Zug1E70YCdygmYXT-xkQXqNRs4AzkflMu9LNNbGTHO7vk89nSg/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2066.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pretty blue and white salt and pepper shaker sit on a toile plate (Old Millhouse Shoppe).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJEtqnjUdKP5Ss_XLMsoSvBh0ZQ2KEUJcWiRNEjSb0oT13oBeQX189UnuoJ8ZD1-RNy-i8vlwhZi5d9oFn7GG55NQcqnbOsJqlh-6o-mY71-lvSnlOMlkV5r7CSz5GIgeANDZ_xtK8YE8/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJEtqnjUdKP5Ss_XLMsoSvBh0ZQ2KEUJcWiRNEjSb0oT13oBeQX189UnuoJ8ZD1-RNy-i8vlwhZi5d9oFn7GG55NQcqnbOsJqlh-6o-mY71-lvSnlOMlkV5r7CSz5GIgeANDZ_xtK8YE8/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2046.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8BAXeJVhSEi5FZFBRVbNs_7syzcYf14bF7Ac8yDd-3VSBrR4FqpgdrPXW-Ug__PcgpegVXBuRIdn8oxx0N8uD9x-nmt3eq3IQoYrarxxzN8_KheQZdUGk-dchGbQ7kiB6b3EDUlE0Cs/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8BAXeJVhSEi5FZFBRVbNs_7syzcYf14bF7Ac8yDd-3VSBrR4FqpgdrPXW-Ug__PcgpegVXBuRIdn8oxx0N8uD9x-nmt3eq3IQoYrarxxzN8_KheQZdUGk-dchGbQ7kiB6b3EDUlE0Cs/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2093.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The table is set and ready for High Tea! Did you know that High Tea got it's name from the height of the table tea was served on and not the formality of the event? It's true!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1OcQjdm-fwg6X7Lxk0eUJv2sFeJj1hSOibkkggxy7cOOU00NnnjTFyTkEBCuqagpi7ADakZ9jOts6Qarjd8fifdxewKRy2wbUtbc3rAkVYxy40mIVAWTXYkSEK5zLePeu1OvPdSSxaI/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1OcQjdm-fwg6X7Lxk0eUJv2sFeJj1hSOibkkggxy7cOOU00NnnjTFyTkEBCuqagpi7ADakZ9jOts6Qarjd8fifdxewKRy2wbUtbc3rAkVYxy40mIVAWTXYkSEK5zLePeu1OvPdSSxaI/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2096.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">THE MENU</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Assorted Teas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Savories</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cream Of Mushroom Soup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pimento Cheese Roll Ups</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Orange Poppyseed Mini Muffins With Ham And Honey Mustard Butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chicken Cashew Salad In Phyllo Cups</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2011/05/salmon-mousse-stuffed-phyllo-cups.html">phyllo cup recipe here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Autumn High Tea

High Tea and good friends are a perfect fit!My friend Cathy had a milestone birthday recently. My gift to her was a High Tea at StoneGable for her and 5 friends of her choosing. Yesterday, StoneGable dressed in Autumn finery, opened it's doors and hosted 6 of the most special and beautiful women I k…

26Oct2011

HARVEST IN THE HUTCH

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkthQHI9J5ld2Wuajps5J6fyGh_qDcuHbRLnoePauABiU_qbC-rxeTcctIA2lNWqnN3kJV7cF0DVM-LflRK2PqkWWdyVOllBd6zEck58i6yZbYDF7jpJD4jeYxbzriGthb1HaQi5gkJDs/s1600/Title.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkthQHI9J5ld2Wuajps5J6fyGh_qDcuHbRLnoePauABiU_qbC-rxeTcctIA2lNWqnN3kJV7cF0DVM-LflRK2PqkWWdyVOllBd6zEck58i6yZbYDF7jpJD4jeYxbzriGthb1HaQi5gkJDs/s640/Title.png" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he little built-in corner hutch in my dining room changes with the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;">seasons</span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fWwa9yzroOmOsI3X8lhZ7_vcfMsTsr6rRxTXLF8V1YBFq3XqJj4S-RUIOAIeZ0jhY-qEqbsuhO-7MtvwxPoKaj8KA1PVvw7HxTbZaYd94_VOvSdE1Fx-VA86BpPRZTX_hFxDDmm-MDc/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fWwa9yzroOmOsI3X8lhZ7_vcfMsTsr6rRxTXLF8V1YBFq3XqJj4S-RUIOAIeZ0jhY-qEqbsuhO-7MtvwxPoKaj8KA1PVvw7HxTbZaYd94_VOvSdE1Fx-VA86BpPRZTX_hFxDDmm-MDc/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1961.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his Autumn I was inspired by 4 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">pumpkin tureens</span> I purchased last year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">T</span>hese pretty pumpkins were on sale at HomeGoods for $3.00 a piece! I<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> scooped</span> them up right away. I took the only 4 they had! I love a good bargain! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctf_6PhbIhcAAipUxFvsOUheq9qj4a16omLG_6i1rWbj1HfrFsA62D8MDWUZWrmrkVwJX2W7lFwCNdhqIVrgP3210LAqiYdw4KVXbKh4AGu4oeZjHyzLXFWOuF7oVLKpgV39RbYsvb70/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctf_6PhbIhcAAipUxFvsOUheq9qj4a16omLG_6i1rWbj1HfrFsA62D8MDWUZWrmrkVwJX2W7lFwCNdhqIVrgP3210LAqiYdw4KVXbKh4AGu4oeZjHyzLXFWOuF7oVLKpgV39RbYsvb70/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2000.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26NHJtbG9B0I1UtkDtAkPWpGsDYbP0qYsybMMw9-bsN2cWH-9Sqmhbz0QRYTct0EQWZTbBfzOM8hr8eq0rSf_IHsa48VMTFKQr9Cx7f-yDp1RWkqDVOA3-4n-_D-6BiwYWn5ZDG0895I/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26NHJtbG9B0I1UtkDtAkPWpGsDYbP0qYsybMMw9-bsN2cWH-9Sqmhbz0QRYTct0EQWZTbBfzOM8hr8eq0rSf_IHsa48VMTFKQr9Cx7f-yDp1RWkqDVOA3-4n-_D-6BiwYWn5ZDG0895I/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1991.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">S</span>o I took my cue from the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-size: x-large;"> soft</span> colors in the pumpkins and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">embellished</span> my small hutch with whites, greens and browns... and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">quiet </span>variations of these colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1UCKzHZ6e_fP1VTqd8YPljGyvqmrE7k7mg3ngwFRHgXbXx9JtBvRtnwKrWa29vUgSUbNxUYN_SSzMVRfqQDVl7GiZTM-cnSMHDDVUc6WOCkOQoY8YMlwsKxT9ZmDOAqKY_qYn7aHiBk/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1UCKzHZ6e_fP1VTqd8YPljGyvqmrE7k7mg3ngwFRHgXbXx9JtBvRtnwKrWa29vUgSUbNxUYN_SSzMVRfqQDVl7GiZTM-cnSMHDDVUc6WOCkOQoY8YMlwsKxT9ZmDOAqKY_qYn7aHiBk/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1993.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">I</span> kept it simple and let the mix of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">organics</span> </span>and dishes play together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he look is clean and tidy with a sense of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;">symmetry</span> and calm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeL_OWxoWRcLNPa7yHO15LVqhuTgdj4_hPjATBkF8G-YAFKyv3QE8pI8KWXay-DzBwsWThOok4gfv0Bcw9vmZ2h7TgdD2yE606GKt_h6tcL5VZzosZHpyBbpiT_Haw3GFewR0LU-d8K-A/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeL_OWxoWRcLNPa7yHO15LVqhuTgdj4_hPjATBkF8G-YAFKyv3QE8pI8KWXay-DzBwsWThOok4gfv0Bcw9vmZ2h7TgdD2yE606GKt_h6tcL5VZzosZHpyBbpiT_Haw3GFewR0LU-d8K-A/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1964.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">L</span>ittle<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> touches </span>of Fall in a stack of<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> leaf</span> bowls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0OgHZeqyC8vhaA3CUJmRRNayiBHNF9axEVHWNRJPFwaYFy8UHmT6O0eGk36ch0wijPx4wHtfRse9Cv2deo5lXeyDKUTiseTXjhbPfHlWSqWeCh-P6H2ZhT9DmpcY4REZFznpGw-Hpn8I/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0OgHZeqyC8vhaA3CUJmRRNayiBHNF9axEVHWNRJPFwaYFy8UHmT6O0eGk36ch0wijPx4wHtfRse9Cv2deo5lXeyDKUTiseTXjhbPfHlWSqWeCh-P6H2ZhT9DmpcY4REZFznpGw-Hpn8I/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2001.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZGXcFtA6x4YjGD3g_3WcagMw9Nptm7IDsvu5P25_u5WdQo-2ZaJC2jLpInBvvTj1xOOZ2Lvmp7Ju7O9Kz_3TN2yQqFXmJ5EkTG2CEdk9wqYAYV5p92GEO-k3sPtb5yXv1dGz6SSWuiQ/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZGXcFtA6x4YjGD3g_3WcagMw9Nptm7IDsvu5P25_u5WdQo-2ZaJC2jLpInBvvTj1xOOZ2Lvmp7Ju7O9Kz_3TN2yQqFXmJ5EkTG2CEdk9wqYAYV5p92GEO-k3sPtb5yXv1dGz6SSWuiQ/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1949.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">O</span>ne of my favorite SG tricks is to<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;"> stack</span> cups and add a little something. Here, a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">stripped</span> gourd nests in white porcelain cabbage cups.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAIXNLtCRqH1ka6A-LaIPXmMEHU5IuKUStJ9grMah7W-XUokr7O9p7NauyktfsCwGNSbqifCRcLnkjrgIZKeQwIOLNp_cEwYsnhiROtmOuG0_ZwQKU7YoKt6V_8soLySdCDdY3YJu_EA/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAIXNLtCRqH1ka6A-LaIPXmMEHU5IuKUStJ9grMah7W-XUokr7O9p7NauyktfsCwGNSbqifCRcLnkjrgIZKeQwIOLNp_cEwYsnhiROtmOuG0_ZwQKU7YoKt6V_8soLySdCDdY3YJu_EA/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1995.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he dishes on the wall to the left of the hutch belonged to my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;">grandmother</span>, Nani. I must get my love for dishes honestly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWObcq1u2Fphgy2YIHmsLcAEw4arxoLpmHcizDhHfJSm0rMPAYBS2FmK7j0ez2NyjWqkVROhWoY1xs6lEUxHIvUQzUUQfu0KNYtcR0KuJ41291T-Q0Oi84Yk2kjtwPWq04qHdkkyYY3Zg/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWObcq1u2Fphgy2YIHmsLcAEw4arxoLpmHcizDhHfJSm0rMPAYBS2FmK7j0ez2NyjWqkVROhWoY1xs6lEUxHIvUQzUUQfu0KNYtcR0KuJ41291T-Q0Oi84Yk2kjtwPWq04qHdkkyYY3Zg/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1975.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">T</span>hese sweet little pumpkin tureens will tarry here until right after <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Thanksgiving</span>... unless they are called into service for a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">tablescape</span>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6bcgr7BIkSVoY6CbupAu7yMCcKfEECB5eH307-atShzAztRw6D-sTgtRdsMZTtw844GscPOLM2M_PtX2fslq9YTe_Q6ZHgjedIYP9tLvYG68uCTk_z2t2Ejw3Ox8448NMSljaT-KpZw/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_1948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6bcgr7BIkSVoY6CbupAu7yMCcKfEECB5eH307-atShzAztRw6D-sTgtRdsMZTtw844GscPOLM2M_PtX2fslq9YTe_Q6ZHgjedIYP9tLvYG68uCTk_z2t2Ejw3Ox8448NMSljaT-KpZw/s640/Copy+of+IMG_1948.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am participating in <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">WOW US WEDNESDAY</a> at Savvy Southern Style/</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div></div> </div>

HARVEST IN THE HUTCH

The little built-in corner hutch in my dining room changes with the seasons. This Autumn I was inspired by 4 pumpkin tureens I purchased last year.These pretty pumpkins were on sale at HomeGoods for $3.00 a piece! I scooped them up right away. I took the only 4 they had! I love a good bargain! So I …

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