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About countrygirlbling

Hi, I'm hoping that my blog and my experiences will help to encourage you. Our journey through life can be unpredictable at times but KNOW that if you are a believer in Christ, HE will always have your best interest at heart! (Even when things don't make sense!) Toodles

“Deer Ears” Mini Session

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Just a reminder . . . here are my stinkin’ adorable deer ears . . . . . get yours here . . . https://www.etsy.com/shop/LovelyNohea

Meet Ahnalys (Annalise)!  She is too stinkin’ cute!!! I had so much fun photographing her . . . she’s a natural!! I’ll be posting more pics of her on my photography blog . . . be sure to check them out!

https://citygirlfarms.photography

 

WOW Me Wednesday! UPDATE ADD CHICKEN!

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Yep, it’s been awhile since I posted a “Wow Me Wednesday” recipe.  This will be worth the wait! LOL

Broccoli and Grape Pasta Salad (Originally from Southern Living) 6-8 servings

Ingredients – ADD a can of CHICKEN!!!!! YUM
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans (I just added pine nuts when ready to serve.)
  • 8 ounces farfalle pasta
  • 3 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup mayo (Best Foods is my choice)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups seedless red grapes, cut in half
  • 6 cooked bacon slices, crumbled
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecans on baking sheet and toast in oven for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring half way through.
  2. Prepare pasta according to package directions, cooking to al dente. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
  3. In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, red onion, and salt. Whisk well.
  4. Add broccoli and grapes to the large bowl with pasta. Gradually add mayonnaise mixture (I added about 75% of the mayo mixture, then added the rest after it was chilled – it really soaks it up).
  5. Cover and chill for 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.

Deer Ears!

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Yahoo!  I received the little “deer ears” that I ordered.  I found “Lovely Nohea” on Etsy.

How precious is this!!??!!

Kalani is wonderful to work with and very accommodating.  I had a specific look I was going for when I contacted her.  She put together some flower combos and let me choose.  I also asked her to change the color of the ears for a photo shoot I’m planning.  I love it!  It’s absolutely perfect!  Look at the cute little fur touches in the ears!  Be sure and check out the other items on her Etsy shop – it’s ALL hand made!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/lovelynohea

Studio Update

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So I found this little cutie at Hobby Lobby and had to have it!!  Of course it was on sale – 50% off – cost me $10.

I’ve been wanting some cubbies for prop storage but my space is limited.  I found this 6 cube unit at Target: https://www.target.com/p/6-cube-organizer-shelf-11-room-essentials-153/-/A-50699204

The cube unit was $35 and the pink cubes were just $5 ea. It’s perfect for the space!

 

Tea Party Prop

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When you can’t find what you want – you make it!  I was looking for a small pedestal for some tea party treats for a “Mini Session” I want to do this Spring.  I couldn’t find what I wanted so I decided to make it.  The candlestick was 50% off , I used a 40% off coupon on the wood round & I had the clear spray paint.

I sprayed the wood round on both sides for a bit of protection . . . added some wood glue to the candlestick . . .

. . . then added some weight for good adhesion . . . .

. . . Voila! How stinkin’ cute is that! LOL

Total cost was about $13 (Hobby Lobby).

 

 

Belley Sleepover

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I have this little clay handprint hanging on my inspiration wall in my bathroom.

  I was about 5 years old when it was made.

Belle is turning 4 years old this year and her hand almost fits!  Look at that cute face!!

 

Allergies??

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Allergy season has begun!  I always forget it’s coming and then I wonder  . . . am I getting a c.o.l.d.?  No it’s March! Time to get my HONEY out!  One teaspoon of local unfiltered honey is the key to getting through this!  And it’s delicious!

Sprayed & Refreshed Container

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So this is my little “jar” before . . .

This is after . . . love!

Business gold on the outside . . . happy green on the inside.

I’ve had this chickenwire frame for some time.  I used those 3mm velcro tabs and attached it to one of the closet doors in my studio.

I’m using it to display my pics . . . Love the mini gold clothespins!

 

Spray Paint to the Rescue

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I love these bright green items but I don’t have bright green accent stuff anymore.  So spraypaint to the rescue!

I’m telling you spraypaint is the answer to all your problems!!  You can change the look of anything!

I had a few of these hooks left over from the old mudroom (now pantry).  I’ve been wanting to hang my ironing board to get it off the floor in my linen closet.  Voila!  Do people still use an ironing board? LOL  One day when I re-do the linen closet you’ll get to see more of it than just this wall.