July 01, 2020

Canada Day Dessert

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In preparation for the holiday we went strawberry picking yesterday.



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This is my granddaughter.  She helped with the picking and also the eating.



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I love an easy summer dessert

All you need for this one is a cake.  I used an angel food cake from the store, fresh strawberries, and whipping cream or ice cream.

To make the syrup take some of the strawberries and chop them up and place them in a pot with a little sugar and a little water.  I cooked them until they were soft and then pressed them through a sieve.  The syrup thickens a little as it cools

Place a piece of cake on a plate add whipped cream, strawberries and pour on some syrup.



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We will have a quiet celebration this year.



HAPPY CANADA DAY



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June 27, 2020

Easy Canada Day Wreath

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This year I have been trying to make things using materials I have on hand.

In early Spring my granddaughter and I built a cold frame to grow lettuce and radishes.  We built it from bricks and a window we already had.  We're still enjoying the lettuce and pick almost every day.

COVID19 has me staying home and avoiding stores as much as possible.


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We hosted a July 1st party last year, our first summer in this home, so I had a few things left over.

I used these scarves that I bought at the dollar store to tie around potted plants.  I also used them as tiebacks for the curtains on the gazebo. 
I washed them at the end of summer and put them away.




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To make the wreath I used four of the scarves.  Two red and two white.

I also used straight pins to secure the scarves to the wreath form and some florist's wire to form a looped hanger.

The elastics were used to hold the loops for the bow.


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Starting with one end of a scarf I gathered it a bit and secured it to the wreath frame with straight pins.  
Wrap the scarf around the wreath covering the pins.
Continue wrapping and add the second scarf using the pins to secure.
Tuck the ends of the scarf under an adjacent loop and secure with pins.



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I looped the white scarves in my hand and held the loops in place with an elastic adding an additional elastic as needed.

I pinned the bow to the wreath.  I then made a hanging loop of the wire and pushed it into the wreath form.


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This wreath is super quick and easy. 

If you don't have scarves use strips of fabric or ribbon.



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May 26, 2020

Late Spring, Early Summer Decorating

            

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I have lightened up my decorating for Spring and Summer.

I decided to pare down and use the "less is more" idea of decorating.






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I  can use blue and white Chinoiserie pottery in any season. 

It just goes with everything.

I haven't seen my Mother's Cranberry Glass in a few years.  It has been packed in a box and I decided it was time to bring it out.

The third colour in this scheme is a beautiful green.



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Spring green makes even velvet pillows look light and refreshing.





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There is nothing too visually heavy on the mantel or elsewhere in the room.




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I like how it all comes together.


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February 26, 2020

Set the Table - Waiting for Spring




As I sit here writing this post it is snowing and the weather report is calling for snow all day today and all day tomorrow.

The best thing to do is set the table for Spring.  I need a little diversion from winter.


We have tulips, but not from the garden.
 We had to get them from the grocery store.


  


This set of dishes reminds me of Spring, but I think they would work in Summer or Winter too.








I do like these napkins with these dishes.
The colours and pattern work together.










The hutch is also ready for Spring.





Sources

Tablecloth and Napkins - April Cornell
Candles - Pier 1
Candlesticks, wine glasses, hurricane glass - From my collection
Dishes - Gisela Cream, 222 FIFTH


Spring will come soon enough and in the meantime thank you for stopping by.





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March 15, 2019

St. Patrick's Day - Harbinger of Spring



It is such a pleasure to celebrate St. Patrick's Day each year.

Although it doesn't fall on the first day of Spring, it is a reminder that the seasons are about to change.





I look forward to bringing out my favourite Irish china like this Belleek plate.   The Aynsley cup and saucer were made in England.

I am always on the lookout for more pieces in thrift shops and auctions.







I loved the way the sun was streaming through the window on to the oxalis plant and small chair.





The pot was chosen for its colours.  It resembles colourful European tiles.




 Happy St. Patrick's Day



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January 21, 2019

Set the Table - Saltbox Houses on Jelly Bean Row

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I think it is time to set a wintery table.  It's also another chance to use one of my lighted tin houses.

I found these plates at Pier 1 Imports before Christmas.

Immediately, they made me think of the Saltbox houses on Jelly Bean Row in St. John's Newfoundland.

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The set consists of four salad plates with each plate having a different scene.

They are so colourful and whimsical.




This is Jelly Bean Row.
No wonder I liked these plates so much.



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The stainless steel flatware is not quite visible, but it looks very much like galvanized metal.  I have left a link in the "Source List".

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I love the wintery scenes and vibrant colours.


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The napkins were made from Batik cloth.  I like using Batik for napkins because the pattern is identical on both sides of the fabric.

In keeping with the theme, the napkin rings are galvanised tin houses.

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I checked the Pier 1 Imports website.  Unfortunately, these dishes are no longer available.  I couldn't find them in either of the stores that are near me either.


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Tablecloth, napkins, wine glasses - from my collection.
Lighted Tin House - Michael's
Lambskins - Ikea




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January 10, 2019

Winter Decorating

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The house always looks a little bare after the Christmas tree and all the decorations are put away for another year.

A few winter decorations add a bit of interest.

Sometimes I just rearrange some of the Christmas things and put away anything that looks like it is only to be used for Christmas.

I am using a lot of silvery greys, blues, and frosted greenery inside the house this winter.



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All of the greenery on the mantel was left up after Christmas.  It is faux so dropping needles are not a problem.

I removed all of the ornaments and added a few pinecones.
This arrangement will stay here until I am ready to see some spring decor.

The candles stay out too.  The candle holders on the mantel are green and can work for practically any season.

Apart from the mantel, I prefer a clean and uncluttered look.




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The lighted galvanised tin houses were used as a dining table centrepiece over the holidays.

I like that they are plain and not painted to represent a specific season.
I think I will use them more that way and at different times of the year.

I have been having fun moving them around.  I placed one house on top of a stack of books on top of the coffee table.  I like that the colours of the books and the house blend so well together.



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Here the houses are used as a centrepiece on the dining table.  The houses are separated by live greenery placed in small vases of water.  The branches will keep for weeks if they are placed in water after being cut.



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These tin houses will be seen again, I am sure.


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I removed the white cover from the sofa to reveal the blue upholstery underneath.  

We like to use lots of wool throws in the living room and a silvery grey pillow cover adds to the other silvery grey details in the room.


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Outside, the bench on the front porch has kept some of the decor from Christmas too.  The blanket, pinecones and snowflake are perfect for winter.

Lanterns are also a favourite of mine for outdoor winter decoration.


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The scarf wreath was made last winter and is being pressed into service again this year.

Outside we are using white with touches of green.


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January 02, 2019

Wishing You A Bright 2019

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Fair Meadow Place would like to wish all our readers a healthy and prosperous New Year.

It has been a while since I last posted.  I moved houses at the beginning of November.  After unpacking and setting up the new residence Christmas was fast approaching plus plans and arrangements were being made for renovations.


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I really wanted to write a couple of Christmas posts, but there was just no time or energy on my part.

We had a beautiful Christmas and New Year.

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Renovations on the house started December 27 and are well underway.  They should be completed by the end of January 2019.

I will post on the changes being made to the house later.


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As I write this post, the Christmas tree has been taken down and all the decorations are packed and waiting to go into storage.

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I have a few ideas for some new posts this year so stay tuned.

I am looking forward to getting back to doing all the things I enjoy.  2018 was an incredibly busy year and I hope 2019 will be more restful.


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Happy 2019!!


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