A New Window -The Dollhouse Saga

Day 2 of working on the dollhouse saw the installation of a new bay window, the removal of the old carpets and the start of the repair to the balcony.

I am awaiting delivery for more parts and have decided to turn one of the windows from the second story bedroom into a single French door onto the balcony. This means more parts. I also need to order the double French doors I want to put in off the kitchen. I found a few broken and missing architechural details that will also now need to be ordered. 

Tomorrow should see the installation of some of the new flooring. That will be exciting!

Peldyn

Hello Dolly

My husband cleaned out his workshop and lo and behold, there was the dollhouse one of my friends gave me a few years ago. It has been pretty neglected from being stored out on a porch at her place and then in a dank workshop at mine. 

I have great plans for this house and have ordered items already from Amazon and eBay to start fixing the exterior and one room. The first room to get remade will be the kitchen. I also have plans on setting it on a bigger board and adding a garden. Pinterest has so many ideas!

As things progress I will make sure to post them here. I am excited to be working on a project that is within my means :)

Peldyn

Pumpkin Around

I went to Trader Joe's. 'Nuff said

Peldyn

Champagne Tastes

I just got the new Anthopologie House and Home catalogue. These pendant lamps slay me. My budget would be slain too unfortunately. Must DIY them.

 Maybe Goodwill for an old bowl or vase I can drill? I will let you know if it works.

Peldyn.

Feels Like Fall

Score another one for oops paint. For only a few dollars at both Lowes and Home Depot I was able to transform my living room for Fall. 

The paint was just $9.00 and the animatronic cat was $14.99. I then pulled out all my decorations from the bins I keep in the rafters. I admit I had just ordered a couple weeks ago from a friend's partylite party so I was ready with the pumpkin scented candles. Fall, bring it on!

Say It and Live It.

I took an old tray, painted it and then started writing affirmations on it. This makes me happy. Say it and live it.

Peldyn

Tomato Season

There is nothing better than vine ripened tomates fresh from the garden. My tomato vines are going crazy right now and my cinnamon basil bush was in dire need of pruning. That called for a meal of Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce. The original recipe is from http://www.marthastewart.com/904229/pasta-fresh-tomato-sauce  I changed it up a bit as I need protein right now and the hubby likes chicken. Oregano was subbed for parsley because, well I had one and not the other! 

Tom darn near licked his plate clean when it was done and told me I should make it again and again and again! I definitely will until the tomatoes are done.

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Pasta and Chicken

2 chicken breasts cut in chunks

3 cloves garlic crushed

Oil to sauté

Cooked spaghetti for 4

Assorted garden tomatoes coarsely chopped, I used a big handful of cherry and 4 large heirloom

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, cinnamon basil is fabulous!

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teas oregano

Sea salt

Freshly ground pepper

Fresh grated Parmesan about 1/2 cup you can use more if you like

Mix tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, olive oil, and oregano together in a bowl. Season well with salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat oil in sauté pan and add chicken and crushed garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until meat is lightly browned and no longer pink inside. Toss with spaghetti noodles in sauté pan. Add  tomato mix and toss again. Top with Parmesan cheese. 

Serves 4 to 5 

Enjoy!