tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83571392713052691552024-03-14T01:13:50.489-04:00Don't Disturb This GrooveBrandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.comBlogger481125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357139271305269155.post-91903106971300476822020-04-08T07:30:00.000-04:002020-04-08T07:30:17.430-04:00Carrot Cake Cookies with Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Hello friends! I hope you and your families are doing well. When the shelter-in-place order was issued for my county, I found myself staying at home stress baking. Lots of cookies, bread and brownies have been consumed as we try to make the best of this unfortunate circumstance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> With the help of <a href="https://nielsenmassey.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Nielsen-Massey Vanillas</b></a>, I'm back to share with you “Better Your Bake” tips and tools to help home bakers learn and master the basics of baking. Nielsen-Massey is working on releasing new tips and videos. In the meantime, you can bake your way through to the next level with their technique-based videos from last year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">To participate, I was invited to share a recipe inspired by a “<a href="https://nielsenmassey.com/betteryourbake/" rel="nofollow"><b>Better Your Bake</b></a>” tip. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As I was looking through my saved recipes, I came across my favorite carrot cake recipe and decided to turn it into cookies, just in time for Easter! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">2 teaspoons <a href="https://nielsenmassey.com/products/tahitian-pure-vanilla-extract/" rel="nofollow"><b>Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract</b></a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">2 teaspoons ground cinnamon </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1/2 teaspoon salt </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1/2 cup raisins</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">8 ounces cream cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1/2 stick salted butter (4 tablespoons)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1 cup powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1/2 teaspoon <a href="https://nielsenmassey.com/products/tahitian-pure-vanilla-extract/" rel="nofollow"><b>Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><u>Directions Carrot Cake Cookies</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Heat oven to 350°F. Combine butter, sugar and brown sugar in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and 2 teaspoons vanilla; beat until well mixed. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Stir in carrots, raisins and pecans. Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool completely. *Once cooled, use round cookie cutter to achieve round cookie shape perfect for sandwiching filled cookies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Combine powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in bowl; beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Watch “How to Fill a Homemade Pastry Bag for Piping” to learn how to make one in the comfort of your own home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I'm back today to share a no-bake cheesecake recipe, sponsored by <a href="https://nielsenmassey.com/"><b>Nielsen-Massey</b></a>. As a member of their sampling team, I was sent a bottle of <a href="https://nielsenmassey.com/products/pure-vanilla-extract/"><b>Pure Vanilla Extract</b></a> to create my own recipe inspired by the "Bake for You" theme.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Baking is a delicious form of self care. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I enjoy being creative in the kitchen. It's relaxing! I turn my music playlist all the way up to get me going for each step of the recipe. It's also a great stress reliever and has many therapeutic values. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It's so satisfying to see the people you love enjoy something you've made.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My son and daughter love cheesecake. It's irresistibly decadent and creamy. My son loves it so much that he requested it for his last birthday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I took my kids' love for cheesecake and my love for fresh fruit and flowers and ran with it! The pure vanilla flavor takes center stage. This simple recipe, with a buttery-cookie crust will make your kids eat every bite of their carrots to be rewarded with this dessert!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">2 cups cookie crumbs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I was looking to add new art above the window seat in my bedroom. Previously I had a mirror hanging there, but two mirrors in my bedroom felt like one too much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Photowall was generous enough to allow me to choose a second print for my friend. She chose a custom-framed poster by uploading a photo and having it printed. The new art is a focal point in her dining room. Everything she needed to hang the poster on the wall was included in the package. Although attaching the two wooden molding pieces was a tiny-bit difficult, the quality of the art is beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Happy New Year and welcome to a new decade! 2020 seems to bring more opportunities and experiences! I feel more confident to try new things and motivated to stick to goals. Because 2020 is so powerful, I wanted to bring in the new year with realistic resolutions. Instead of trying (and failing) to reach unrealistic expectations, I want to be kinder to myself and incorporate healthier meals into my diet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; text-align: left;">No better time time than now to start with Applegate Natural and Organic Meats! </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; text-align: left;">I've heard of the organic brand before, but never gave them a try until they sent me some of their products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; text-align: left;">Applegate products are GMO and antibiotic-free, without artificial ingredients or chemical nitrites that come from humanely raised animals. Applegate’s portfolio includes a large range of products that are Whole30 approved, gluten free and sugar free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; text-align: left;">Founded in 1987, Applegate produces high-quality natural and organic hot dogs, bacon, sausages, deli meats, cheese and frozen products. Their products are made without GMO ingredients, and are sourced from farms where animals are treated with care and respect and are allowed to grow at their natural rate, all part of their mission - Changing The Meat We Eat®.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; text-align: left;">• From animals fed a vegetarian or pasture-centered diet (our beef is 100% grass-fed) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; text-align: left;">Turkey burgers constantly get a bad rap for being drier than beef, but it's all about the quality and preparation for the perfect burger. What I love about Applegate's turkey burgers is that I don't sacrifice flavor by picking a healthier choice. When I cooked them in the air fryer, they were juicy, perfectly seasoned and extremely satisfying! They are a great alternative with less fat than a traditional beef burger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; text-align: left;">Because I had too many to hoard for myself, I made a burger bar to share with the family. I</span><span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; text-align: left;">nspired by charcuterie boards you may have seen at holiday parties, I dressed up my board with typical toppings and finishes for the perfect Applegate meal. Needless to say, it was a hit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; text-align: left;">Nothing beats a juicy burger with the perfect fixings. Applegate made the switch to healthier eats so much easier for the new decade. I'm excited to stock up the fridge and freezer with more of their goods. </span><br />
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Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357139271305269155.post-36604684277984836022019-12-16T06:30:00.000-05:002020-02-25T14:06:45.337-05:00Chocolate Doughnuts with Peppermint Glaze<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This post is sponsored by </span><a href="https://nielsenmassey.com/" style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><b>Nielsen-Massey</b></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">. I am pleased to be invited back to share a holiday recipe using products from their </span><a href="https://nielsenmassey.com/products/nielsen-massey-holiday-flavors-bundle/" style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><b>Holiday Flavors Bundle</b></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Christmas is a time for baking. I have a lot of fun making holiday treats for my family to enjoy. To give a classic doughnut recipe a holiday twist, I incorporated festive extracts; like peppermint and Bourbon vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Weekend mornings we sometimes drive and pick up doughnuts. Here's how I made these delicious doughnuts at home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1 cup flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1/2 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> 1/4 cup cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> 1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> 1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> 1/2 teaspoon Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">2 large eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> 6 tablespoons sour cream</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> 1/4 cup milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> 1/4 cup vegetable oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">crushed candy canes for garnish</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><u>Ingredients Clear Glaze</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">3/4 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1/4 cup water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1/4 teaspoon Pure Peppermint Extract</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray doughnut pan with a non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, oil, eggs, and Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix together until smooth. Place doughnut batter in a plastic bag, snip a corner off the tip and pipe batter into doughnut pan. *Be careful not to overfill. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of a doughnut comes out clean.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Combine water and sugar and Pure Peppermint Extract in a small saucepan with a whisk. Bring to a boil. Boil until the sugar dissolves and the syrup turns clear. Allow glaze to cool slightly above room temperature, then brush each doughnut with a very thin coat of glaze and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I prefer shopping online during the holiday season. I'm not a fan of crowds and busy parking lots simply make me anxious. Besides, most of my family lives beyond an easy car ride. Shopping for thoughtful gifts online and having them delivered to their door takes the stress out of gift giving.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I partnered with Wayfair to share a holiday wish list for gift giving as part of their Very Merry Christmas campaign. I'm so happy to work with them because I truly love their products. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1. I love the look of this ceramic wind chime. The pieces look handmade and totally unique. This would make the perfect finishing touch for your home or garden.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">2. A cozy throw blanket to snuggle up with this winter. The stripes and fringe trim are an eye-catching accent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">10. Oil diffusers will keep your home smelling great. They've become pretty popular lately and I can see why! Not sure what to get that person who has everything? They make the best gifts.</span><br />
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Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357139271305269155.post-45323458816101122282019-12-07T07:30:00.000-05:002019-12-07T07:30:03.300-05:00How I Decorated Our Holiday Table<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When decorating for the holidays, I like to keep things simple and stress free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Using things found in nature, I transformed our dining room table for the holiday season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It all started with a metal cornucopia filled with eucalyptus branches. I love the texture of the seeds. I arranged the stems loosely, to create a natural cascade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">To make it a bit more special, I scooped fruit from the kitchen bowl and had fun mixing it into the centerpiece! Added bonus--you can eat the leftovers!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My husband spotted the ornamental corn while grocery shopping and thought I might like to decorate with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It's the perfect addition. I love the range of colors on the kernels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hope this inspires you to take a more natural approach to decorating this holiday season.</span></div>
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Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357139271305269155.post-32210269045314468532019-11-10T21:35:00.000-05:002019-11-10T21:35:00.620-05:00Reveal Day!--Fall 2019 One Room Challenge/Guest Participant Week 6<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Oh my goodness, what an actual challenge it's been making it to week six. After a lot of late nights, I'm finally finished and excited to share the reveal with you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">But first I would like to thank </span><a href="https://www.fanimation.com/" style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;"><b><span style="color: black;">Fanimation</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> for helping me achieve the look of this room. Partnering with them has been such a wonderful experience. </span><a href="https://www.fanimation.com/products/index.php/fans/embrace-52-1939.html" style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;"><b><span style="color: black;">Our new ceiling fans</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> are modern and stylish. They're mounted flush to the ceiling and run so quiet. We love the option to control our ceiling fans by using our smart devices.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As a reminder here are a few before pictures of our family room. It was time for a change! We outgrew the look of the movie posters and wanted a space that mixed well with the rest of the house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I decided to keep the room pretty neutral. I also want to mention that I took pictures of the space on two different days. Some of the decor may have changed in pictures!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We love our big leather sectional. It's so comfortable. We take naps here and gather as a family to watch movies in the evenings. To make it more relaxing, I added a few over-sized pillows. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Week 5 of the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog/"><b>One Room Challenge</b></a> is here and I'm limping towards the finish line. It's been a week and I still have work to do! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I was hoping to wrap this project up this weekend and take final pictures this morning. Unfortunately my husband got sick and was hospitalized for a few days. Thankfully he came home today and is doing much, much better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">What's left to do? I have artwork to hang and lots of empty walls. Now that the movie posters are gone, I want the walls to breathe. I firmly believe, not every wall needs to be covered in art.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I'm excited to put the final touches on the room and share with you! See ya back here on Thursday(<strike>fingers crossed</strike>)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Welcome back to another week of <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog"><b>One Room Challenge</b></a> updates...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Yikes, week four already?! Time is flying by!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">A few things I ordered for the room are beginning to arrive. I found a small side table to hold drinks on <a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/jamie-bronze-accent-table/?cm_src=AutoRel2"><b>Pottery Barn's website</b></a>. I plan to tuck it alongside the reclining seat of our sectional</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This week, I hope to share our new ceiling fans installed. Crossing my fingers our contractor friend can pencil us in!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We are officially at the halfway point of the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog"><b>Fall 2019 One Room Challenge</b></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> This week's updates will be really quick. It's my son's high school homecoming football game day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I mentioned last week that I would be painting the pine tables that I purchased from IKEA. One down, one more to go! </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="https://wikibuy.com/s/walmart.com/coupon"><b>Walmart</b></a> sells an unfinished desk with a flip down drawer that I considered also. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Also, painting the room white makes it feel clean and spacious. I have been touching up the baseboards. Although daunting, I love the look of crisp-white trim.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Our old rug was water damaged. I replaced it with <i>another</i> natural fiber rug. I'm inspired by the look of layering a statement rug atop a jute, so I may go that route if I can work it in the budget.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I'm excited to share more updates with you as I find the right accessories to bring this room to life! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As always, thank you for stopping by. Be sure to visit the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/blog/orcguestsf19wk2"><b>ORC guest participant linkup</b></a> and discover all the other projects and meet new people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Hey friends! I’m excited to share that I’ll be participating in the <a href="http://www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog"><b><span style="color: black;">One Room Challenge</span></b></a>, as a guest participant! </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The One Room Challenge is a biannual event hosted by <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/"><b><span style="color: black;">Linda at Calling It Home</span></b></a>, where bloggers are challenged to make over a room in six weeks and post their progress weekly. To keep you up to date, stop by the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog"><b><span style="color: black;">ORC blog</span></b></a> to check out all of the other featured designers and guest participants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I updated our <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.dontdisturbthisgroove.com/2017/11/one-room-challenge-guest-bedroom-final.html"><b><span style="color: black;">guest room</span></b></a> </span>in the fall of 2017. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This time around, I'm joining the fun to complete our <a href="https://www.dontdisturbthisgroove.com/2013/05/man-cave-makeover.html"><b><span style="color: black;">family room</span></b></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I'm excited my husband finally agreed to say goodbye to the movie posters that have hung on the walls for many years. As much as I loved staring at Ryan Gosling's face, it's time to say buh-bye!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Stay tuned each Thursday for weekly updates. If you like, you can follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dontdisturbthisgrooveblog/"><b><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></b></a> to see more progress pictures before I post here on the blog! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Even though it's still so hot here in Atlanta, I did a little fall decorating in my kitchen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">After a quick trip to Target with my daughter, I was inspired to add more warmth and texture to our kitchen shelves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I just love this time of year. I thumbed through my cookbook for meal ideas. As soon as the weather gets a bit cooler, I'm breaking out the crock pot for delicious dinners at home. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Good morning, friends! I recently partnered with The Home Depot to give our dining room a refresh. The post is now live on The Home Depot Blog. To view the full reveal click <b><a href="https://blog.homedepot.com/dining-room-refresh/">here</a></b>. I would love to know what you think!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The smell of basil reminds me of summer. I love cooking with it. The fresh flavor adds a nice punch to recipes. It's so versatile. One of my favorite seasonal flavors is the basil gelato sold at Whole Foods. It's next on my things to make!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;">A friend gifted me these flowering branches from the prettiest crabapple tree growing in her front yard. Although spring has come and gone, I decided to share the way the branches accented my home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I displayed them in a farmhouse-style vase from Target, creating a tall centerpiece.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The branches lasted eight days, by changing the water regularly. A</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">s the flowers lost their petals, the dried blooms created a natural confetti. My kids </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">teased that we were living in a forest! Ha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As the growing season comes to an end, now is great time to stop in your local garden center to save money on flowering perennials, trees and shrubs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I recently went to Home Depot to return an item. Before heading back home, I decided to quickly walk through the garden center. Towards the end of the aisle I noticed a few yellow price tags and became very excited!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Limelight hydrangeas are a beautiful shrub. They are a type of Panicle Hydrangea. The flower heads can grow up to 12 inches long. The flowers start off lime green, then a creamy white. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Lastly--have fun, relax and enjoy the process. You don't have to have a "green thumb" to start a garden. I learned a lot by trial and error. Every time I've killed a flower it inspires me to do better next time. Happy Gardening!</span></div>
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Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357139271305269155.post-52213396061240328342019-08-21T06:00:00.000-04:002019-08-21T06:00:06.023-04:00Natchez Glen Rose Workshop- Franklin, TN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Over the past few years I've developed a passion for gardening. I've always enjoyed filling my home with indoor plants, but gardening outdoors was something I struggled with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I dreamed of having my own cutting garden and enhancing the look of my yard. So I took that dream and began researching the internet. The internet is filled with forums to help you grow successfully. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I found blogs to follow and lots of inspiration on Instagram. Then one day I stumbled across Steve, from Natchez Glen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Natchez Glen is located minutes from downtown Franklin,TN. Steve the owner is an enthusiastic gardening expert. He is very knowledgeable and happily answers your gardening questions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Earlier this summer, my daughter and I drove from Atlanta to attend one of his rose workshops. We learned about planting, pruning, how to control pests and tips to grow beautiful roses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Steve grows roses and dahlias, as well as hundreds of unique and spectacular trees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The property is beautiful; imagine picturesque rolling hills, blue skies and lush green grass.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">If you're local, you can make a reservation to cut flowers into late October.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My daughter and I had such a wonderful weekend in Tennessee. It was so neat to meet Steve and his family after following each other on Instagram.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">To learn more about Natchez Glen, please visit the <a href="https://natchezglen.com/"><b>website</b></a>. You can also follow along on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natchezglenhouse/?hl=en"><b>@natchezglenhouse</b></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1/3 cup Country Time Strawberry Lemonade Drink Mix</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">To participate, I was invited to share a recipe inspired by a </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">“Better Your Bake” tip. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Have you ever tried broiled grapefruit? Seemed weird to me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This morning I decided to give it a try. I sprinkled cane sugar on each half and broiled them in the oven until the tops started to brown. Once I removed them from the oven, I drizzled them with lavender honey and a dollop of vanilla yogurt. It was a really nice change. Simple and delicious!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;">I recently partnered with </span><a href="https://californiadesignden.com/" style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;"><b>California Design Den</b></a><span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;"> to freshen up our guest bedroom with a set of new sheets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">For our guestroom, I chose </span><a href="https://californiadesignden.com/collections/sheet-set/products/300-tc-100-organic-cotton-percale-sheet-set" style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;"><b>Hotel Quality - GOTS Certified 100% Organic Cotton - Cool Crisp Percale Sheet Set</b></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">. Out of the package, the sheets may feel a bit stiff, but after a few washes, they will soften.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">They even have a corner tag on the fitted sheet, to make it easier to make your bed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Comfort is key to getting a good night's sleep. I really hope our guests enjoy the new sheet set.</span><br />
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Brandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357139271305269155.post-12975240854598832112019-03-13T12:55:00.000-04:002019-03-13T12:55:01.597-04:00Anemone Black & White<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;">I enjoy shopping for flowers while in the grocery store. But I always dreamed of having a cutting garden, where I could walk out to my yard and cut fresh flowers to bring into the house. Growing your own feels so rewarding. It's something I've always admired from afar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">A few seasons ago, I decided to get serious about gardening. I put together a list of the flowers I wanted to grow, then shortened that list to the flowers that grew best in my area; zone 7b. My favorite black-eyed beauty anemones were at the top of that list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I ordered bulbs in the fall, thinking I'd plant them around my mailbox, where I'd be sure to see them as I pulled into the driveway. Each year since, they've put on a show. I was completely surprised they bloomed the first year I planted them. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Their satin-like petals and long stems are truly my favorite. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">They're the first flower to bloom in my yard, as early as February. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;">Anemones are simply stunning and easy to grow. I hope this post inspires you to grow your own!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Along with my menu cards, I made a few thank-you cards for my guests. Basic Invite steps outside of the box with their designs and has stationery for any and all people. None of their products are stagnant or out of style and you have total control with your masterpieces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Basic Invite is just as colorful with their envelopes as they are with their invitations. Customers can choose from over 40 different colors when it comes to their envelopes so that they can make their invitation stand out even before it is opened. All Basic Invite envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be quickly and securely closed. Basic Invite also offers an address capturing service that allows customers to simply share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other form of social media to request their friends and family’s addresses which will be stored in the customer’s account and can then be selected during the design process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Though it may seem small, having such classic menus and thank-you cards to match makes for a memorable dinner. Basic Invite makes me excited to have all of my close friends over for a night of good conversation and great food. If you are interested in taking your stationery to the next level, visit <a href="https://www.basicinvite.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Basic Invite</span></a>. </span><br />
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