Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Outdoor entertaining


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                                                                       High tea
                              

I'm busy renovating one of my Outdoor entertainment areas. This is normally were I'm entertaining my girl friends to tea parties and/or light lunches ... tucked away far from busy home and office life  in the far corner of the garden.  Did you know:  It’s actually scientifically proven that people who have lunch/dinner in groups of 5 or more at least once per week are happier than people who don’t.

I've played with colour as it's a fun place, not as formal as when I'm entertaining for dinner.


.... a place to dream, cherish, inspire, rejuvenate and share secrets




I love the colour on the walls (done by hubby and son)



  A few ideas for your next tea party:  (link)


 Picture frame tea tray. Love the spoons as handles:




 




Bar-one Cake recipe
 
Step one:
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
-beat till fluffy
1/2 cup oil
-add to above and beat

Step Two:
2 tbsp cocoa
1 cup water
2 large bar one chocolates
-melt the above 3 ingredients on low heat in a pan.stir constantly and let it cool

Step 3:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tbsp cornflour
4 tsp baking powder
-sift dry ingredients together

Combine step one and two. lastly add in step 3. Bake at 180C for 20-35minutes.

Topping:
2 bar one chocolates, chopped
4 tbsp milk
-Melt together and pour over the cake





My favourite St Joseph lilies to brighten up the cold winter days.  Yup it's winter in Sunny South Africa and brrrrrr... very cold.


'Till next time
Muriel

Saturday, May 19, 2012

A French touch...


I find time to play and rejoice every day.  I don't need a reason to laugh; I laugh because laughing makes me feel good.  I rejoice that I'm alive and able to have fun.  I understand that the more playful I am, the more creative I can be. 





            


                  The chair was a gift from hubby  - lucky me :)






Some French goodies I made for the home office -  The french typography is from Karen at  The Graphics Fairy.



You just got to love The Graphics Fairy blog - here's something I made for my best friend.




                       It's all in the details - old key with french
                                              ribbon and lace


             Vignette on telephone table - the tin I decorated with             burlap, lace, twine and a cameo ..... favourite burner                                     from Yankee candles




                              My obsession: keys (Old and new)


                    
                        A daily reminder: I absolutely Adore life.




                 Something on my desk to put a smile on my dial


Stay warm


Muriel





Wednesday, May 2, 2012

In the details.....

What makes a house a Home is your unique style and spirit that you put into it. Things that makes you smile. A place that reflects you ... no right,  no wrong,  just you....
 
Make an impression through the details and draw inspiration from what you love... I'm in love with elephants as you can see *wink*
 You use jewelry to decorate your neck, wrists, and ears, why not use it to decorate your home ...
 
 Bring the outside in ...

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Finally...


The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone. --Goethe
Muriel
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