Happy Birthday To Me My Dream Dining Room

My Dream Dining Room
Love the bench.  On a quest to find the perfect bench to update.
And the perfect chairs for the other side of the table. 
And the two ends.
\Need some tall straight backs that I can cover to match the  bench.

The Shopping List:
Yards and Yards of Muslin
Long Bench
6 straight back chairs
or maybe 4 matching
and two different

hmmm

Time Plan all before Christmas . . .
Ho Ho Ho

all to fit into this space . . .

 We finally did it
Decided on a new place
I have been filling my Pinterest  board
with pic after pic of ideas and dreams
And now I finally have a floor plan
and a location
and a date . . .
Happy Birthday to me
We move on my Birthday December 7th
Yea
Praise God
We are looking forward to a wonderful holiday season
So I hope you don't mind.
I hope you enjoy going along on this New
Journey
filled with my crazy ideas and eclectic style
and my
simply crazy thoughts
Come along it'll be a Blast

Wednesday Filled With Words

It's been awhile since I have had a chance to post my regular Wednesday theme.
I love Wednesday because it is a day I am just 'wordy' I share what is going on with me and I share some great illustrations of God's word.  And a little of what he is sharing with me. 

 I like Wednesdays because I can talk and talk and talk and tell you all that is on my mind . . .

 I have been spending a lot of time on Pinterest looking for DIY house decorating ideas.  And finding really cute photo's like this.

 I am already thinking about Christmas.  It isn't far away  . . .

I am praying that we are in a new apartment or house by Thanksgiving. 
This pic reminds me of my day.  Today I started a new job.  I am working at a Christian Pre-school assisting with the 3 year olds.
When the lead teacher started to serve snacks I asked her about praying.  I was a little surprised and a little sad that she doesn't say a prayer with the children.  

I pray that God will use me in my new place of employment. 
I pray for the sweet boys and girls and their families and my new co-workers. 

I am thankful God gave me this job. 

Do you have a list of things your thankful for?  Or maybe something that you need God to take off your shoulders? 

I am thankful God is 'into' the small things.  All those things that hurt us.  All those frustrations and ?'s.  All the times we doubt.

He listens. 

That's really cool.  Did you realize that we are that Blessed?

Happy Blue Monday ---Randomness

Hello welcome to another wonderful Blue Monday. Today I just have some random fav's from my pinterest board . . .

First my blog theme photo.  Did you notice my new header?
It still needs work.  I used pic monkey to make my collage.
It's too big.  I hope it doesn't make you not want to stop by.
Anyone know how to make it smaller? 

Next a cool blue water hose.  On an even cooler hanger. 
Love horse shoes.  I want one of these.  And a 'real' place to put it.  Notice the horse way in the background?

Now this is cool.   can't figure out if it is part of the twinkle lights or not but I love blue glass.  And here's some really cool blue glass . . .

Now remember these photos are from my Pinterest board.  I did not drink all this wine. LOL. What a way to recycle.

These are beauty's. I want to make some.  Are there really blue pumpkins?

Maybe so.     And another beautiful Blue

My Hero Walks on Water

And ending with my little Blue Slippers!

Have a Bluetiful Day

Don't forget to stop by Sally's

My "Go To Girl" & A Recipe

I love to cook.  I dream of having a 'cooks' kitchen. 
Someday soon. I have a few dream photos. Here's one . .

On Sunday I was prepared to cook Rib eyes with mushrooms,Salad and Potatoes.  So I go to the fridge to take out the rib eyes and what do I find? Sirloin.  

So what do you do with Sirloin at the last minute? 

Help came in the form of my 'Go To Girl'.  

The Pioneer Woman
My friend Ree is the first place I go.  Oh I would love to really,
really be her 'bestie'!  Not only is she an amazing cook but I love her life!  She lives on this amazing ranch and has horses and cowboys and dogs and kids running around all over the place.


I love reading her blog and now watching her t.v. show.  Can you imagine writing a blog and then a cookbook and then ending up on t.v.  Wow.
  I heart her. 

Anyway as I was saying I went to Ree for something to do with sirloin.  And this is what I found.

Basically a simple Burgundy Mushroom Sauce served over the grilled sirloin.  I never grill sirloin.  Usually I slice thin and make a Chinese dish.  But we were in the mood for steak and I know some people are successful with grilling. 

We rarely grill outside.  I have become pretty good at grilling on the stove.  Takes some practice.  I have learned a good thick rib eye
takes 4 min. on each side for a nicely medium rare steak.  So I figured with this big 'ole hunk of sirloin I needed to do 2 minutes.

And would you believe I was eating it and it was tasting and chewing just lot filet mignon!  Wow.  So I wasn't Chopped!  (my other favorite Food Network Show). 

Here's Ree's recipe for Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 whole Steaks (sirloin, Ribeye, Etc.)
• 1/2 cup Butter
• 1 pound White Mushrooms, Sliced
• 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 3 whole Green Onions, Sliced
• 1-1/2 cup Red Wine: Burgundy, Merlot, Cab, Etc.
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• Fresh Parsley, Minced, To Taste

Preparation Instructions

In a large skillet, melt butter over high heat. Throw in mushrooms, garlic, and green onions and cook, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are nice and golden. Pour in wine and stir, scraping bottoms of the pan. Allow to cook for several minutes or until liquid is reduced by at least half. At the end, add 1 tablespoon butter and stir into sauce. Add parsley and stir together. Don't be afraid to splash in a little more wine if needed.
Fry a steak in a separate skillet till medium rare.
Spoon mushrooms sauce over the top.


I'm sorta thinking of using the sauce as a base for beef and broccoli. Maybe ad some soy and change the flavor.  Wonder how that'll work? 

Do you have a great sirloin recipe?  I got a couple more big 'ole hunks in the freezer just waitin'.  My Cowboy is great at stopping at the store at the right time for bargains! 

Please leave a comment with a link to your sirloin recipe.  I'll be glad to try it and post about here.  Who knows maybe you can get your own cooking show! 

Have a great day!

Happy Labor Day Blue Monday

Welcome to a Hot Texas Blue Monday
It's so hot here right now I thought I would find some cool Blue water for us to  relax in ...

Maybe a little trip to Loch Lomand.
Or a beach trip.
Or maybe just hang around here in the good
'ole US of A and do a little fishing.

Maybe followed by a nice picnic . . .

Sounds like a good Blue Monday to me.

Have a great day!
(all photo's found on Pinterest. Collage made on PicMonkey)
 Joining Sally for Blue Monday. Click here.
 

Have a good day

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Have A Good Day

Watery Blue Monday

Joining Sally for a few cool Blues.  Enjoy

And one with a message. 

Happy Blue Monday.  Visit Sally here. http:///www.smilingsally.blogspot.com

Share A Smile

Do you know someone who needs a little encouragement? Do you have days when just a smile can change all the chaos to peacefulness? Thanks to Pinterest it is easy to share a smile. Here are a few ideas . . .

A fun little illustrated quote can brighten someones day

Here's another. I sent this one to my daughter this week.

Maybe just something fun and cheerful

This one made me smile.

A sweetly illustrated scripture always cheers the heart

And for me and my house it's a horse that can cheer even the saddest or tired heart and soul. A little bit of heaven on earth. I thank God everyday for these beautiful creatures!

If I had a pair of polka dot knee socks this one could be me today. I have lots of reasons to smile. I shared this one with my daughter this week. It had a little special message that only she and I understand. She giggled at work and her co-workers thought she was a little crazy! Do you know someone who needs a smile. Maybe you can share one with them today and cause a giggle!

Words to Bless Your Day

May your day be filled with Blessings . . .

And if your day isn't beautiful yet . . .

 It's a new day . . .

 Smile . . .

Plant a flower today

lovely words found on Pinterest

 

Linking this week with

Jess for The Art of Homemaking



 

Sherry

It's Still Tuesday . . .

A few pics that made me smile today . . . Hope your day was filled with some!

Sweet. . . just sayin'

Fun. Filled with pride. My DIL great photo shoot.

Hope your day was filled with smiles . . .

Blue Monday--Exquisite

All images today found on Pinterest. I have a board labeled "Sigh" this one is pinned there

Another pin to my "Sigh" board

Something to make you smile I hope. If your day is too Blue. A little Yellow. Continuing with the Yellow theme. For more Happy Blues visit Sally. Click here.

Hope Your Day is Happy Sherry