Congratulation’s to Jennifer from Dear Lillie!!
You are the winner of
The Cabbage & Roses Giveaway!
Jennifer and I have been chatting a bit lately,
and she is so sweet and kind and not to mention extremely talented.
See why and visit her blog!
Spring is starting to pop up all around my garden!
Have a wonderful day!
Hi everyone!
Don’t forget to enter the Cabbage & Roses give away that ends the 21st
I have some great things to share with you this week.
Stay tuned!!!
In the meantime visit my friend whom I
met last semester in beginning photography,
Leah Ingersoll’s new blog.
This girl has so much talent!!!
Genuine and a heart of gold and I am so excited she
started a blog and to share it with you.
I'm a mom to a sparkly little girl- I hope you get a chance to meet her someday. I'm a wife to a generous and loving man. Not to mention handsome. I'm a student. I will always go to school, take a class, research something and try new things. I'm a creator of things. I'm inspired by other creators. I aspire to have the time and resources to create daily. I take pictures, sew, cook, craft, dream and play. I long to capture every moment on film. Although there are some moments so brief and not worth missing just to grab the camera. I choose wisely. Photographs are priceless. They instantly become part of your history, your story and a documentation of us. I will always take pictures.
I LOVE anything and everything Cabbage & Roses, I especially love the fabric they carry so, when they asked me to be a part of this amazing Valentines giveaway, I couldn’t be happier. The bonus was that I was also able to ask the the talented Christina Strutt a few question about decorating for Valentines day! Enjoy and Happy Valentines day to you!!!.
Q: The name cabbage and roses is so special, what inspired you to come up with such a beautiful name?
A: I wanted a company that created beautiful products, and cabbages and roses are two of natures most beautiful products, which
At the conception of the company were two things that were growing in my garden – particularly successfully!.
Q :What inspires you to create such romantic fabrics?
A: Romance is in the eye of the beholder, we create beautiful fabrics if people find them romantic then that is an added benefit.
Q: What creates a romantic atmosphere?
A: People, attitude, seeing and feeling things that are not obvious, thoughtfulness and attention to detail.
Q: Who or where do you look most to for inspiration?
A: I find inspiration everywhere it could be a button detail which is the beginning of a collection or an old ruin with flaking paint and torn wallpaper.
I think the key is to keep your eyes and mind open as you never know where inspiration might fly out at you
Q : Do you have favorite designers and authors?
A: Proust, Evelyn Waugh, Voltaire, Nancy Mitford, Thackeray (writers). Designers Comme des Garcons, Kenzo, Sonia Rykiel Junya Watanabe, (designers )
Terence Conran, Maureen Docherty, Chester Jones
Q : Decorating for Valentine's day can be difficult. What are some tips you can share with us when decorating for Valentines day.
A: Valentines day in England does not have quite the same importance as it does in the America. We tend to be low key
(possibly because we have low expectations!!) we go as far as sending anonymous cards and possibly flowers!!!.
The idea of actually decorating the house for the occasion is, sadly, unheard of In England. However I would suggest
Heavenly scented candles, pillar candles everywhere and no electric light whatsoever
Q: You are so talented and I loved your latest book. Will there be more books of your wonderful inspirations?
A: Thank you so much, I love doing books and hopefully there will be many more!!
x x Christina
Thank you so much Christina!
Ok, here is the giveaway everyone! A French Toile Raspberry Laundry Bag, C&R candle (which smells heavenly), and a beautiful notebook! Which I already ordered one for myself! 
Yes, all three of these will go home to one lucky reader!!!What a generous giveaway! Thank you Christina & Cabbages & Roses! Be sure and visit their website which is amazing at Cabbages & Roses .com and their beautiful blog at Cabbages & Roses.wordpress.com. Giveaway ends the 21st 12noon p.s.t.
Hi everyone! I wanted to share this simple organic chicken salad with a fresh dressing.
Someone special made this for me! So, I made it for you my special friends!
Its so easy and healthy. I will be adding a cooking page to my blog and
also a gardening page, as well as a few others, With tips and how-to's
I can’t wait to share it with you.
I try to use organic ingredient’s whenever possible!
Ingredients:
Last nights organic roasted chicken (chopped)
Organic mixed greens (chopped)
Organic sweet tomatoes (quartered)
Organic Cucumbers (sliced)
Simple Dressing:
Olive oil
Lemon Juice
Salt & Pepper ( it is very important to taste as you go)
Sometimes, I top it with organic parmesan cheese, it is delicious!
For dessert!
I love chocolate covered strawberries. I feel like I am cheating because,
I eat my yummy fruits with a little bit of chocolate and I don’t feel so bad.
I am sure you all know how to melt chocolate on a double boiler, but I wanted
to share how important it is to melt the chocolate on low heat, slowly,
and use a plastic spatula!
I used organic strawberries and often switch between semi sweet
chocolates and Godiva chocolate. Here I used semi sweet.
Yummy, my son loves these.
Happy Valentine’s Week!
Thank you Romantic Home for publishing my recent work
about A Beautiful Mess in your February 2011 issue on sale now!
It was wonderful working with you!
Also, if you would like to pre-order Mira and Bianca new book
Belle Blanc you can order it from my friend Kymberley at
A Beautiful Mess or email threefinegrains@yahoo.com
I have reserved my copy!
Have a great weekend!
