Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Stuffed Peppers...

I have always wanted to make stuffed peppers and am not sure why I hadn't already done so. So when I came across this recipe I knew it was time. 
SO GOOD!
And so easy, you have got to try it.

{Here is how mind turned out}

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked Arborio rice
  • 2 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  3. Place the peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender and skin starts to brown.
  4. While the peppers are roasting, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato, and cook for 5 minutes. Spoon in the cooked rice, and stir until heated through. Remove from heat, mix in the feta cheese, and spoon the mixture into the pepper halves.
  5. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Office Accents

I have been trying to tidy up Josh's office lately. I have painted the wall and hung new curtains. We even tried to rearrange a bit, to make if flow a bit better.

It was time to do something with the walls. The poor guy has papers and business cards everywhere. So I thought maybe a corkboard would help him to get organized. Also it would fill in the blank walls.

I started out with a large frame (24x36) and spray painted it.
Sorry no pic for that step.
Next I purchased some rolls of cork.
I rolled it out and cut it to fit slightly inside the backing of the frame.

I used two layers of cork.
 The stuff was kind of thin so I thought I better double up.
Next I used some spray adhesive and attached the two layers of cork and then the cork to the backing.
I put some magazines on one end while I worked my way to the other so it didn't roll back up on me.
Place cork in frame.
To add some interest I decided to add a ribbon around the edge. Since it was going in the "man" office I wanted a more masculine ribbon and thought this one did the trick.
So I measured out each side and cut them off, cutting the corners at an angle to make them crisp.
I used fabric glue and attached the ribbon to the cork.
And here is the finished product in it's final resting place, the office.
It really goes well with the curtains.
Here is a little peek of some the the other art that will be taking up an adjacent wall.
 A vintage Porsch.
Swoon!
There are several that I see frequently around town and a Porsche club that meets at an cafe near us every Saturday. We both have this lovely car on our "some day" list, so it is only fitting to have a little gallery of them hanging in the office.
Here is the photo I took of one of the Porsch clubbers!
Ugh, all I need is a scarf and sunglasses!
Talk about the perfect Sunday drive car. =)

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Thank You Martha...

For such inspiring spaces!

I think if this were my office I might never leave it.

Where is Jesse?
Oh, she's in the office!
LOL!

That mirror is, ahhh!
{via martha stewart}

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

DIY Aspirations...

I am wanting to create some headboards for the twins' room. I am really not wanting to spend any extra money on bedding so I am trying to put together a look using our existing color scheme.
Here are a few looks that are inspiring me.
Really, I like the wall treatment better than anything in this photo!
But the headboards are cute too.
 How can you not be inspiring by the Little Green Notebook and this beautiful room she created?
I especially love this room because we have a very similar set up in our room. There is a large window and we have two beds to design around. I don't however have as much wall space on either side of the window. 
{via little green notebook}
Wish me luck!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The Beautiful Spaces...

Some inspiring spaces for your Tuesday!
Look at that rug and the cute little TV!

Aren't those curtain fab!? Reminds me of Joi's!

AAHHH...



Monday, April 12, 2010

Soaring Plane and Sore Back...

Yes, it was on of those weekends. I spent most of the day saturday bent over putting this together.
It's a teeter totter airplane.
Man is my back sore! But all worth it because they were tickled pink!
And speaking of pink we had a big container of pink lemonade to quench our thirst.
YUM!

In other weekend happenings do you remember this table?
Well, when I rearranged the living room I needed a coffee table. That's where this table comes in.
I really didn't have any other place for the entry table and love it's shape so I thought, heck I'll just cut it down to coffee table height. 
Repurpose right?



 I am thrilled about it's new height! I have been staring at it for weeks now, just to make sure it was  what I really wanted to do.
Now the burning question is, do I paint it white?

What do you think?

Friday, April 9, 2010

Happy...

I am in a run off into the sunset kind of mood. Do you think that means I am ready for a vacation?
I am going to put a weekend getaway on the books soon.


A girl needs traveling music doesn't she? I recently came across these fine lads and am officially obsessed! 
Mumford and Sons!
Give it a listen and let me know what you think.

{You will need to pause the music to the left}
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend with lots of sun and fun!
See you next week!
xx

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