Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Fabric Giveaway From Me to You
I don't do a whole lot of giveaways here on The Cottage Home. So, today I'm changing it up a bit and I've got a little giveaway from me to you. It's not much, but just a little token of my appreciation to all of The Cottage Home loyal readers. I love your emails, your comments, and you seriously make blogging such an amazing experience for me.
So, enough with the touchy-feely stuff and onto the giveaway. Today you have a choice of two 5 yard fabric bundles. You can choose from these two fabric lines Art Gallery "Sugar" or David Walker "Robots". If you are the winner, I will be sending you 1 yard cuts of each of the 5 prints from whatever line you choose - that's 5 yards total!
Here are your two bundle choices:
Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics "Sugar":
David Walker for Free Spirit Fabrics "Robots":
So you can enter this giveaway three times (three chances to win), here's how:
1. Leave a comment (with your email address) and let me know which bundle you would like and what you might make.
2. Become a follower and let me know you're following. If you are already a follower (thank you), comment and simply let me know.
3. "Like" The Cottage Mama" on facebook. Click here to become a fan. Come back and leave a comment to let me know you're a fan.
This giveaway will be open for the next week and will close next Tuesday, September 7th at midnight (US Central Standard Time). I will use random.org to select the winner.
Again, I want to thank you all so, so much for reading my little blog. It hasn't even been a year yet that I started The Cottage Home, but I feel like I've known some of you for much longer.
So, enough with the touchy-feely stuff and onto the giveaway. Today you have a choice of two 5 yard fabric bundles. You can choose from these two fabric lines Art Gallery "Sugar" or David Walker "Robots". If you are the winner, I will be sending you 1 yard cuts of each of the 5 prints from whatever line you choose - that's 5 yards total!
Here are your two bundle choices:
Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics "Sugar":
David Walker for Free Spirit Fabrics "Robots":
So you can enter this giveaway three times (three chances to win), here's how:
1. Leave a comment (with your email address) and let me know which bundle you would like and what you might make.
2. Become a follower and let me know you're following. If you are already a follower (thank you), comment and simply let me know.
3. "Like" The Cottage Mama" on facebook. Click here to become a fan. Come back and leave a comment to let me know you're a fan.
This giveaway will be open for the next week and will close next Tuesday, September 7th at midnight (US Central Standard Time). I will use random.org to select the winner.
Again, I want to thank you all so, so much for reading my little blog. It hasn't even been a year yet that I started The Cottage Home, but I feel like I've known some of you for much longer.
Have a great day!
Pretty in Pink
oh so pretty in pink... delicious creamy frosting and luscious peonies
beautiful pink hotels and romantic hand-written love letters...
party balloons against the bright blue sky and sweet ice cream floats...
a glamorous night out or some quiet alone time...
What are your "pretty in pink" pleasures?
Monday, August 30, 2010
Original Watercolor Painting Giveaway
Monday Inspiration
"The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on.
It is never of any use to oneself" Oscar Wilde
Smokey blues and sparkles of sunlight to ease you into the work week...
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
To Do Lists and Crisp Autumn Air
It's the weekend! I am already feeling the crisp Autumn air... and thinking of chunky long sweaters for upcoming football games and tailgating parties...
Gardening and back to school organization are also on the to-do list!
Best of the week on BB&B
Friday, August 27, 2010
Change Up Bag Lunches with Tortilla Roll-ups
My Mom always did a great job packing our lunches while we were in school. And yes, I was one of those kids whose Mom packed their lunch up until their very last day of high school - thanks Mom!
As most kids do, I went through phases of liking certain things more than others. Only wanting turkey sandwiches with nothing but turkey and bread (how boring!) and loving peanut butter and jelly (minus the jelly). But I always got excited when my Mom would change it up a bit with something new and Tortilla Roll-ups were definitely a pleasant surprise.
Now while I don't have school aged children yet, we had a playdate this week with a good friend and her little ones, so I decided to whip up some of these roll-ups for the occasion.
This is my grown up version of Tortilla Roll-ups (with lots of yummy things inside), but my girls love them, so your kiddos probably will too!
Tortilla Roll-ups
Serves 3 (big kids) - 6 (little kids)
Ingredients:1 block cream cheese
1 can diced green chiles
1 small can sliced black olives
1 tablespoon fresh chives (or one green onion, sliced)
6 slices of ham
6 flour tortillas
Directions:
Set cream cheese out on kitchen counter for 30 mins. or so to allow it to soften. Meanwhile, drain black olives and give them a rough chop. Slice green onions or chop chives (both are tasty so use what you like best). Place green onions (or chives), roughly chopped black olives, and canned green chiles into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
Add your cream cheese to the green onion, olive and green chile mixture. Work the cream cheese into the mixture with a wooden spoon. Mix until the cream cheese is completely combined.
Now for the roll-ups. Using a spatula, spread 1/6th of the mixture evenly on top of a flour tortilla and place a piece of ham on top. Roll up your tortilla.
Pack two tortilla roll-ups (or one for an elementary age student) for lunch by wrapping them in plastic wrap.
If your little ones (or bigger teen ones) prefer little finger foods, slice tortillas and pack in a small tupperware container.
The sliced version make a wonderful appetizer or a finger food dish to bring to a party.
And hey, grown-ups love these things to, so even if you don't have kids, make some of these for yourself for lunch - you will love them - deeeelish!
Cottage Mama's Note: If your children prefer are more simplistic recipe, just make these with plain cream cheese and ham. It will still be something different than their regular sandwich.
Bright Bold and Beautiful: Flourish Design and Style
Sarah of Flourish Design and Style is the next host in my BB&B guest post series,
"What is bright, bold, and beautiful to you?" Thank you, Sarah!
Bright Bold and Beautiful, oh the things that come to mind. For me it’s simple.. doing what I love, being with those I love, and being surrounded by things I love.
Bright- I adore white and cream, even better is a mix of the two..then take a bold orange and add that to a neutral mix, stunning. Hints of vintage beauty add a generous but subtle dose of bright color, and white done right
is perfection on Reese.
Bold- Bold is color, bold is scale, and bold is what you love done well.. and if you’re going to do one thing well, aren’t Diane Bergeron’s bookshelves an amazing example? An oversized drum pendant demands attention, and a wonderful striped floor is quietly bold.
Beautiful- I love light rooms, but a little dose of color is key. A hint of pink here, a mix of tones there. Kids rooms are so important.. especially when they are put together so well. Mixing patterns is an art, but boy, when pulled off properly,
what fun!
Thank you so much Laura, for inviting me to share. I hope you enjoy my take on bright, bold and beautiful- xx
Thursday, August 26, 2010
New Watercolors by Laura Trevey
September will be busy busy with two art shows on the calendar.
Here is a preview of some of my latest original watercolor paintings.
Contemporary and Minimalist Bedroom Design Ideas
Contemporary and Minimalist Bedroom Design Ideas
This has a variety of stylish furniture for the bedroom and living room. One of the more interesting features of this bed headboard is very practical. Apparently this bed is suspended and is not supported unless the head of the bed, but it’s surprising effect is achieved with the unusual shape of the platform.
This has a variety of stylish furniture for the bedroom and living room. One of the more interesting features of this bed headboard is very practical. Apparently this bed is suspended and is not supported unless the head of the bed, but it’s surprising effect is achieved with the unusual shape of the platform.
Glass Mosaic Swimming Pool Design by Glassdecor
Glass Mosaic Swimming Pool Design by Glassdecor
Cartoon character pictures with the children ideally suited for swimming pools. In addition to several types of glass tile has the effect of optical and thanks to the swimming pool you will look bigger and deeper than that. If you have decided to make the best pool and glass mosaic tiles can be a choice really cool for you. By covering the pond bottom and walls of these tiles you can create interesting patterns.
Cartoon character pictures with the children ideally suited for swimming pools. In addition to several types of glass tile has the effect of optical and thanks to the swimming pool you will look bigger and deeper than that. If you have decided to make the best pool and glass mosaic tiles can be a choice really cool for you. By covering the pond bottom and walls of these tiles you can create interesting patterns. 
Color Inspiration : Indigo and Wheat
I am in love with the work of photogapher Ditte Isager... indigo blues and wheat inspired neutrals ... dreamy and soothing, luxurious and rich...
More Color Inspiration:
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