Featured In Romantic Homes!

Somebody pinch me!

We are honored!!!

We Thank God for this opportunity.

Our little Dustylu Blogspot is featured in the June issue of

Romantic Homes.

I can’t believe it! We started blogging in January because my dear friend Jennifer (thank you love)

told me to…lol.. and since

then we have met

some fascinating friends in these few short months.

Some exciting things have come about. This being one of them.

We are featured with some other incredible  bloggers, Jen of The Cottage Nest,

Kim from Twice Remembered, Chic Home, and Duchess Fare. 

Congratulations talented ladies!!

I can’t believe what they said either.  “We inform our readers how to turn their homes into works of Art”.

Whaat!!??

For those emails questioning my full name yes,

my name is Mary Lou but, my nickname is and always has been Lu or Lulu!  hehe

I keep opening the magazine and wiping my eyes to see if I am seeing things right… hehe

I can’t stop laughing either. hehe 

Its is so cool to know that we have people who are interested in our work.

We feel so grateful.

Thanks a million

Always,

Got Milk??? A Giveaway!

Apple pie anyone?

Remember this post… Giveaway Coming Soon?

Well everyone I am hosting another Super Fantastic Giveaway.

This is one of my ALL TIME  favorites.

Sometimes I feel like a was a game show hostess in my past life.  I love giveaways.

It feels good to give!

Mr… T and I were chatting the other day about our favorite childhood game shows.

Mr… T’s favorite, hint:  No whammies, no whammies, no whammies…hit that button?

My favorite, hint: the audience would dress up in costumes,  choose

door number 1, door number 2, or door number 3?

Name these game show for one extra entry.

Proprietor, The devine Maria Bartolet, of  The Agoura Antique Mart is giving this ONE-OF-A-KIND YUMMY vignette to you!

Here is the delectable giveaway! This STUNNING FAUX APPLIE PIE VIGNETTE, the gorgeous silver pie stand and cover also,

including these 3, delicious, little WHITE ALABASTER APPLES!

Can be yours if…

 

 

 

You follow these simple steps!

1. Post about this giveaway!
2. Leave a comment and follow me.
3. Leave a comment and follow The Agoura Antique Mart
4. Add it to your sidebar
5. Link back to both blogs
6. All while jumping on one leg…(just kidding)

Thank you again for all your lovely emails, and comments!

It has been busy around here!

Give away ends May 6th, 12 noon Pacific Standard Time

Have a beautiful day!

Always,

Winner & Wallpaper

 

Congratulations to the fabulous Kelly Blake from

The Eclectic Owl

You were the random number chosen for the lovely

Le Creuset giveaway!

Be sure to visit Kelly’s blog, it is fun and fresh.

Please email me your info.

Happy Cooking!

I wanted to THANK YOU ALL  for taking the time to visit my blog,

and leaving such sincere comments.

I am so lucky.

These gorgeous sunflowers were staring at me at the Farmer’s Market. 

I just had to give them to all of you!

They were so bright and cheery.  They made me smile.

 

  Adjacent to the

kitchen is our family room… but,

that is a whole other project in waiting…

Never mind, back to this post.

 

So lovely.

 

Don’t they make you happy?

This gorgeous, paintable, embossed wallpaper was on back order

for way to long…

It finally arrived! We are almost done with our wallpaper project.

Can’t wait share.

Stay tuned!!!

(example wallpaper photo below)

Have a beautiful weekend!

Always,

White Feathers

Decorating with feathers can be dreamy and romantic!

 

Another fun White Wednesday with the fabulous

Kathleen and the talented gals over at

Faded Charm

I heart Ironstone!

White Feathers can be simple but, elegant.

A fun accessory,

for just about any room!

I will be announcing the winner of the Le Creuest Giveaway

very soooon.  So check back!

Have a Beautiful Day

Always,

Kitchen Island Re-do

Kitchen island mini makeover.

Please excuse me but, I have to swoon a little.

It took my husband all of 4 hours to add the wide, paneled wainscoting to our kitchen island, including painting and adding 3 1/2 inch molding.   We wanted to add some texture to the kitchen.  We painted the island a few different colors, black, cord, then grey, but in the end returned to old faithful white.  White kitchens are my favorite.

Mr T.  is the best man a girl could ask for.  He is hard-working, an amazing father, and hubby. His faith is sound with God. He is my best friend.

My cute handyman does things around the house for me often. Bless him for being so patient. How many times can a girl change a paint color? 

He knows how important it is to make a house a home, and we make it fun! 

I am lucky.

 

Wide panel wainscoting is another favorite. 

We have a few more projects under way, can’t wait to share.

  I LOVE old stools.

I was so fortunate to come across these two little cuties on sale together.

 

 

 My alabaster apples, a great accessory.

  I will be hosting another giveaway…

These gorgeous finds will be part of another amazing giveaway !

COMING SOON… 

 

My French, wooden kitchen linen holder…lol 

French wicker wine jugs!

How well do you gals know me?

Ok, fun little game…you know I can cook a little, but can I bake?

Is this apple pie real or fake?

Did I spend long hours on this beautiful yummy apple pie?

Find out in a future post…tied to the giveaway!

This old, black caddie is used to hold my vintage blue and

white transfer ware, linens, ironstone and silver utensils. (not for use)

 

I love the black patina.

My French herb basket found a new place in my kitchen window.

Now the herbs gets the perfect amount of sun.

I changed the white balance in my camera to cloudy to achieve this affect.

Me likey…

Here are some close-ups of the apple pie and kitchen.

Delicious!

 

 

My two  favorite pictures.

Daddy’s little helper!

Love to share.

Have a beautiful day!

Always,

Amazing Giveaway & Simple Recipe

 

Hi all! I am hosting an amazing giveaway!

You will have to get to the bottom of this post to find out what the item is!

In ka hoots with CSN stores and 200 of their sister sites for a generous giveaway.

This site has  everything from cookware to corner tv stands

Le Cresuet made in France since 1925

Le Creuset began producing its first porcelain enameled cast iron pots in 1925 from its foundry in Fresnoy le Grand, France. It is from this base that Le Creuset continues to produce its world famous cast iron pots.

Le Creuset is now sold in more than 60 countries around the world including the US, UK, Japan and Australia.

Simple Pomodoro Sauce Recipe

I love to make the traditional pasta sauce ( ragu) that take hours to cook, usually done on the weekends.

But, we all don’t have hours to cook.

I use my Le Creuset for all my stews, soups and sauces.

Add olive oil heat. Toss in garlic.

Add one can of diced tomatoes first. Cook down 10 minutes.   

 

Add Pomodoro sauce next.

Cook sauce together for 45 minutes.

Salt or sugar to taste.

Le Creuset even has cute tea pots!

 

Top with parmigiano reggiano cheese.  Dip some bread in the sauce!

Yum.

This is a beautiful shot of a kitchen I stumbled upon, with cabinets full of gorgeous

Le Creuset. What a statement!

 

Ok…Here is the Giveaway!

This fantastic set of 2 White Le Creuset square baking dishes!

Yes, this 5 inch and 9 inch White Le Creuset baking dish set is yours to win! 

Simple giveaway!

Read it, blog about it, comment, follow me!

Giveaway ends April 20th 12 noon, Pacific standard time.

Good luck!