New Blog Header

Hi everyone!  I just made a new header for my blog.  I really love it, but I'd like your thoughts...

Do you like it?  Do you have any suggestions to improve it?

Let me know what you think! :)

Have a wonderful day!

Heather

Spring Door Decor from Mother Nature

Hello Everyone!

I have seen all sorts of beautiful DIY spring wreaths in blog land this year.  You bloggers are so creative!!  I usually put a spring wreath on my front door too, but this spring I won't be putting one up....

And this is why:

I have new houseguests at chez Setting for Four.......

Red House Finch

I really don't understand why they picked our front door....they must realize by now that 12 year old and 17 year old boys are not able to shut the door quietly!  Oh Dear - those little eggs risk being scrambled!

So instead of a front door sporting a beautiful spring wreath like this:

Jones Design Company

At first glance my front door decor looks like One Hot Mess!  Like this:

But I just can't take my basket down now!!

I don't miss my spring wreath much at all ! But it's 'all good' because needless to say, watching these cuties is pretty darn exciting. My boys love to check on the nest's progress every day and I can't wait to see the babies!!!

It's like watching Wild Kingdom on my front doorstep!!

Have you ever had an unexpected visitor from Mother Nature at your home?

Update:   Now there are 4 eggs!

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DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Page Scrolls

 

Today I am sharing with you another Pottery Barn inspired DIY; easy, inexpensive and quick to make. 

DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Page Scrolls

Spring Mantle Ideas from Better Homes and Gardens

Hello everyone!!  Well, I had a great project in mind to post today, but life has gotten in the way and I have been under the weather this week, so its not finished yet....  I think I have a combination of allergies and a viral bug - ugh!

So, instead of my unfinished project, I thought I would share with you some great spring mantle ideas from Better Homes and Gardens.  I previously posted my spring mantle here and posted some spring mantle ideas I found on Pinterest and the Web here. 

My mantle for spring:

A closer look at my DIY Reindeer Moss Spheres and Pottery Barn Inspired 'Love' Votive Candle Set:

BHG has its own slew of gorgeous mantles to oogle too:

All photos via Better Homes and Gardens.



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twigandtwirls.blogspot.com

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As you can tell, I have a thing for mantles!  For more spring mantle ideas hop on over to Better Homes and Gardens.  There are many to drool over!

Aren't these mantles just lovely?  Which one is your favorite?  Yikes, have you counted how many times I used the word 'mantles' in this post????  :)

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Styling a Sofa Table

Hello everyone!  Hope you had a great weekend!  Today I am sharing with you how I have styled my living room sofa table.

Having the sofa table behind our sectional in our open concept living room/kitchen really helps to define the living room area.  The drawer is a handy spot to store our notepads, keys, cell phones ect.  Although we have two end tables, the sofa table gives us a great spot to put our drinks on when we are snuggled up in the corner of the sectional.  I love the shelf at the bottom too, perfect for storing extra pillows and decor books.
  

Sofa table - Target

Buffet lamps - TJ Maxx

Black and white photos of my darling boys on the beach when they were little munchkins.

(Studly Tom Cruise in 'Mission Impossible' on TV in the background!)

Orchid pot is a stainless steel ice bucket.

Woven basket and wire basket - TJ Maxx

Coral silhouette pillows - Ikea

Pinecones - Outdoors

Mercury glass candlesticks - Target

Crystal votives as vases- TJ Maxx.  Blossoms are from my yard; spring has arrived in Virginia!

 

Do you have a sofa table or buffet in your space and do you find it a great space for storage too?

Thanks for coming by for a visit! I'd love to hear your comments! And please, become a follower so we can keep in touch :)

Heather

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 * Chic on a Shoestring * 52 Mantels *

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!!  I hope you find a little bit of gold today and may the luck-o'- the- irish be upon yee!!

To make:

Eighteen 25

To bake:

Sweetie Pie Blog

To wear:

Polyvore

To care:

Pinterest - original source unknown

Enjoy the day of green!!!


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Decorate with Nature

TGIF everyone!! 

This is a very short post.

- Bought at Goodwill......

- For only two dollars......

- Sits on a stack of magazines in my living room.......

- Instant decorating thanks to Mother Nature!

Thanks for coming by for a visit! I'd love to hear your comments! And please, become a follower :)

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{M}* Between Naps On The Porch * Thrifty Decor Chick *  Skip To My Lou *  Home Stories A to Z * 3 Mango Seeds * How to nest for less *

{T}  * Night Owl Crafting *  Coastal Charm * My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia *  Mommy By Day Crafter by Night * Tip Junkie * Trophy Wife *

Measured By The Heart * Blue Cricket Design *  Our Delightful Home * Savvy Southern Style *

{W}  * Blue Cricket Design  * Fireflies and Jellybeans * Shabby Creek Cottage * Beyond the Picket Fence *   Bear Rabbit Bear

*   Home Happy Home * Someday crafts *  Fireflies and Jellybeans * The 36th Avenue * http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/  * Newlyweds *

{TH}* Delightful Order* A Glimpse Inside  *  The Crafty Blogstalker * Made In a Day  * Somewhat Simple* A Little Knick Knack* House of Hepworth's

 * Chic on a Shoestring * 52 Mantels *

{F}*  French Country Cottage *  At the Picket Fence * Serenity Now * The Shabby Nest * Tatertots and Jello * Chic On A Shoestring *  Decorating

Nutmeg Place * Lolly Jane Boutique * Too Much Time * Addicted 2 Decorating * The Grant Life *

{Sat}* Be Different Act Normal * Nifty Thrifty Things * I heart naptime * The Sweet Talk Shop * Funky Junk Interiors *  Twigg Studios *

{Sun}* DIY Showoff * The girl creative * By Stephanie Lynn * My 1929 Charmer Blog * Embellishing Life Everyday * Alderberry Hill *

Homemaker On A Dime * Delectable Home * Everything Under The Moon *  Addicted to Recipes *

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Five Spring-to-Summer Outfits

Hello all!  Well spring is hopefully on its way soon (wishing! wishing!) and so I thought I would put together a little spring/summer fashion show! 

I found these 5 great outfits on Polyvore.  Have you ever been to this website?  It's fantastic to check out the latest fashion styles and trends!

 

Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Hello everyone!  I hope you had a great weekend!  It was beautiful weather here - sunny and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.  A very nice change!

Today I am sharing with you a very yummy recipe for Chicken Lasagna.  This is so delicious!  My family really loves it.  I hope you will too!

Chicken Lasagna

~ Serves 8 ~  

Ingredients

2 medium onions finely chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

2 Tbsp butter

1 Tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 x 15 oz (425 grams) carton Ricotta cheese

3 cups chopped cooked chicken.  (I bake about 4-5 breasts, and use the extra for chicken salad sandwiches)

2 Tbsp milk

9 lasagna noodles cooked and drained

8 oz (227grams or 2 cups) Fontina or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In large skillet cook onion and garlic in butter over low heat until onion is translucent. 

Whisk in flour.

Stir in milk.  Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Stir in ricotta cheese, cooked chicken and the 2 Tbsp milk.

Place 3 lasagna noodles in bottom of buttered 3 quart rectangular baking dish.

Pour ½ of chicken mixture evenly over the lasagna noodles.

Top with 1/3 of the Fontina or Monterey Jack cheese.

Add 3 more lasagna noodles. 

Top with remaining chicken mixture.

Place ½ of remaining Fontina/Monterey Jack cheese on top.

Add last 3 lasagna noodles.

Baked at 350 °F, covered for 30 minutes.

Uncover and top with remaining Fontina/Monterey Jack cheese and the Parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered 10 minutes more.

Remove from oven.  Lasagna should be lightly browned and bubbly. 

Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

ENJOY!!!!

Cheese! 

Onion, garlic, milk and flour mixture:

Assembled and ready for the oven!:

Cooked, browned and bubbly!  Mmmmm!!!

Look at the melted cheese - Yum :)

Add a green salad:

and a warm roll and enjoy!!

I hope you like this recipe as much as my family does!

Thanks for coming by for a visit! I'd love to hear your comments! And please, become a follower :)

Heather

Linking to these fabulous parties here.

{M}* Between Naps On The Porch * Thrifty Decor Chick * Project Queen * Skip To My Lou * Home Stories A to Z *  3 Mango Seeds * How to nest for less *  Our Delightful Home *

{T}  * Night Owl Crafting *  Coastal
 Charm * My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia *  Mommy By Day Crafter by Night * Tip Junkie * Trophy Wife *

Measured By The Heart * Blue Cricket Design * Savvy Southern Style *

 {W}  * Blue Cricket Design  * Fireflies and Jellybeans * Shabby Creek Cottage * Beyond the Picket Fence *   Bear Rabbit Bear

*   Home Happy Home * Someday crafts *  Fireflies and Jellybeans * The 36th Avenue * http://www.betweenuandme.com/  *  http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/ *

{TH}* Delightful Order* A Glimpse Inside  *  The Crafty Blogstalker * Made In a Day  * Somewhat Simple* A Little Knick Knack* House of Hepworth's

 * Chic on a Shoestring *

{F}*  French Country Cottage *  At the Picket Fence * Serenity Now * The Shabby Nest * Tatertots and Jello * Chic On A Shoestring *  Decorating

Nutmeg Place * Lolly Jane Boutique * Too Much Time * Addicted 2 Decorating *

{Sat}* Be Different Act Normal * Nifty Thrifty Things * I heart naptime * The Sweet Talk Shop * Funky Junk Interiors *  Twigg Studios *

{Sun}* DIY Showoff * The girl creative * By Stephanie Lynn * My 1929 Charmer Blog * Embellishing Life Everyday * Alderberry Hill *

Homemaker On A Dime * Addicted to Recipes *