Showing posts with label Happy New Year 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Happy New Year 2010. Show all posts

Monday, January 4, 2010

Are you free to imagine that 2010 could open your life to new possibilities or are your old rules holding you in a pattern of non productive behaviors because you are afraid to make a change?

The beginning of a new year, a new decade, could be the perfect time to open yourself to new adventures, break old bad habits, adopt a positive can do attitude, start a gratitude journal, take a chance and reach for a dream you have kept simmering on the back burner of your life.

Remember how warm and inviting a Christmas tree looked in the early days of December? The darkness caused by the shortening of days inspires humans do odd things like; cutting down a healthy tree, taking it into our home, placing lights/candles on the tree to illuminate the space, drinking and eating rich foods like eggnog spiked with rum and butter cookies.

Notice how much larger a home feels when the dried out tree dropping needles all over the floor as it exits the front door opens space for a breath a fresh air. I love clearing my table, creating a open space. Pause for a moment, take a deep cleansing breath in this empty space and allowing yourself to be free to imagine what the future might be.

These three Winter White Velvet Devore scarves were created in the spirit of new possibilities, new beginnings.

Are you free to imagine going on a new adventure in 2010?

Consider one scarf as a gift for yourself. Wearing the luxurious warmth of Winter White Velvet Devore is a perfect way to adorn yourself for imagining a life open for adventure.

Perfect also as a gift to a special friend expressing your love and appreciation for all the kindness she has brought to your life. Imagine the joy you could bring to your favorite bride this season. Winter White Velvet Devore is a gift of elegance and warmth she will cherish as a remembrance for years to come.

Clear the table, be free to imagine new beginnings, surround yourself with elegance in 2010.

Thursday, December 31, 2009



"Should auld acquaintance be forgot,and never brought to mind ?Should auld acquaintance be forgot,and days o'auld lang syne ?"Robert Burns Scottish poem written down by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song (Roud # 6294).

A luncheon invitation for a few good friends to my home turned into a 50th birthday celebration as well as a meeting of the minds of four creative women. After a toast to the New Year, Happy Birthday and Girl Power we enjoyed a Ham & Cheese Strata, Broccoli Rappini and a Fresh Garden Salad.
Since making this dish for over 30 years, always sure to please a crowd, I find it is perfect to make ahead so I can enjoy being with my guests. I never make it the same way twice so here is a one recipe to give you something to build on, your creation is limited only by your imagination.

BRUNCH STRATA
8 slices whole wheat bread,cubed
6 eggs
1 lb. ham, cubed (or pork sausage, cook and crumble)
1 lb. fresh mushrooms sliced
add olives, chopped green, red, yellow peppers for color
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Layer all of this 3 times in greased 9 x 13 inch pan, with a final layer of cheese.
2 1/2 c. milk
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
Beat these 3 together and pour over casserole.
Cover and refrigerate overnight. Next morning mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup milk. Pour over casserole. Top with extra grated cheese.
Bake at 300°F for 1 1/2-2 hours, until set.



Holly is a good sport.
She put on her crown as soon as she arrived. Party hearty Holly...

Signing off with wish for a very Happy Birthday to Holly
and Happy New Years 2010 to all of you ;~)
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