MULBERRY HEIGHTS ANTIQUES

I would like to introduce you to a lovely friend of mine and a fellow blogger, Carolyn Bradford, and her beautiful shop, Mulberry Heights Antiques.

Mulberry Heights Antiques is nestled in charming Mountain Brook Village, a Birmingham, Alabama suburb. The shop has a collection of English and French furniture, accessories, art, lighting, pottery, and so much more.

Carolyn Bradford is the owner of Mulberry Heights Antiques, and her knowledge of English and French antiques is extensive.  You most likely have seen mention of her lovely shop in many publications over the years.

To learn more about Mulberry Heights Antiques, visit the store website here, and visit their great blog here. ENJOY the lovely images below!

Visit Carolyn on her website here or on her blog here.  Carolyn and her staff would love to hear from you!

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

AND THE WINNER OF THE RAMSIGN GIVEAWAY IS...

THANK YOU TO RAMSIGN FOR SUCH A NICE GIVEAWAY!  

AND THE WINNER IS...
Deb, author of Dumbwit Tellher!


Deb wrote...

Ramsign house numbers are so old-world, and so charming. I fancy the Engelhardt design. Thanks Teresa and Ramsign for the opportunity to win!
Cheers x Deb
Oh...def. a follower

July 6, 2011 5:28 PM


The drawing was via random.org.

Congratulations Deb!

I will forward your email address to Ramsign so they they can be in contact with you. ENJOY your sign!

Thank you to all of you that entered.  I wish I could give a sign to everyone.  I will be having another giveaway soon!

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

ANGEL BISCUITS

Angel Biscuits

1 envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)

1/4 cup plus 1 pinch of sugar

2 tablespoons lukewarm water

5 cups self-rising flour

1 cup cold solid vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces

2 cups buttermilk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and the pinch of sugar in the lukewarm water and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the flour with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening into the flour until pieces the size of small peas form. Add the yeast mixture and the buttermilk and stir until the dough just comes together.

.                 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead 5 times; the dough should be soft and moist. Transfer the dough to a clean bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

.                 Transfer the biscuit dough to a lightly floured surface and knead 10 times. Roll out the dough to a 16-inch round 1/3 inch thick. Using a 2 1/4-inch biscuit cutter, stamp out biscuits as close together as possible. Gather the dough scraps, knead 3 times and reroll, then stamp out more biscuits as close together as possible. Discard any remaining scraps.

.                 Lightly butter 2 large baking sheets. Brush the tops of the biscuits with the melted butter. Fold the biscuits in half, brush the tops with the remaining melted butter and set them, unbuttered side down, on the prepared baking sheets. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a draft-free place for 2 hours.

.                 Preheat the oven to 400°. Bake the biscuits for about 15 minutes, or until browned on the bottom and light golden on top. Serve warm.

MAKE AHEAD The dough can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

I will announce the winner later today!


See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Scott Howell, Food and Wine Magazine

CHRIS BARRETT ~ BUNGALOW DESIGN

IT HAS BEEN ONE BUSY WEEK FOR ME!  Can't wait to get back and visit all of your beautiful blogs!

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Owner Chris Barrett designed this beautiful bungalow. Barrett used a neutral palette with splashes of color in the pillows and flowers. The home has wooden beams and lintels, wooden floors, and plaster walls.

The furnishings are curved to make the space appear larger, and a hide rug is on the living room floor. Barrett removed the top cabinets in the kitchen to add space and a place to showcase her dishes. The kitchen is walled in white tiles.

The garden can be seen from Barrett’s bedroom, and she stays outside as much as possible, especially when she has guests for dinner.

ENJOY!

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!  TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ENTER!

IF YOU MISSED

Bill Ingram ~ Design in Mountain Brook

Beaufront Castle in Northumberland

Nick OlseIn ~ 295 feet of Design

Studio ~ 650 Feet

House Beautiful Kitchen of the Month

Mixed Berry Cobbler

Vermont Lakefront Design 

Sophie Conran ~ Design in West Sussex 

Design in Tarzana, Californi

House Beautiful August 2011

TED TUTTLE ~ DESIGN IN WASHINGTON

When interior designer Ted Tuttle found this house in Centralia, Washington, he knew that he was home.  The home was built in 1935 by Elizabeth Ayer, the first woman to graduate from the University of Washington with a degree in architecture.

The home was dated, and needed a new facelift to remove wallpaper, carpet, and the kitchen flooring.  The electrical, plumbing, and the bathrooms had to be redone.  The kitchen and laundry room were combined and redesigned, adding oak hardwood floors. The picket fence needed 60 pickets, and Tuttle found an old finial in the bushes and had it replicated.

Tuttle painted the entire home and furnished the home using an eclectic mix.  The designer owned much of the furniture, but bought quite a bit of new pieces, including pieces from Rose Tarlow, Ballard Designs, Pottery Barn, and Crate & Barrel.  ENJOY!

This is a vintage Baker dining room table.

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!  ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!

IF YOU MISSED
Richard Bories and James Shearron ~ 900 Square Feet of Design

Elle Decor August 2011

RICHARD BORIES AND JAMES SHEARRON ~ 900 SQARE FEET DESIGN

Interior designers Richard Bories and James Shearron renovated and created the interior of this 900 square feet apartment.  The designers created a palette of soft gray, which appears seamless.  The walls and closet doors were painted the same gray, and touch latches were used on closets to help blend into the wall perfectly.

Shearron and Bories painted the front door high-gloss yellow, painted the bedroom ceiling with a navy blue.  The entry closet is also painted to appear as an Ellsworth Kelly painting.

The zigzag chairs are covered in Madeline Weinrib rugs, and screens were added on each side of the room.  Bories and Shearron placed the large table in front of a window, and instead of tall bookcases, a low credenza was used for the television. The designers took out the large cabinets in the kitchen and built shelves. 

ENJOY!

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!  ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!

IF YOU MISSED

Bill Ingram ~ Design in Mountain Brook

Beaufront Castle in Northumberland

Nick OlseIn ~ 295 feet of Design

Studio ~ 650 Feet

House Beautiful Kitchen of the Month

Mixed Berry Cobbler

Vermont Lakefront Design 

Sophie Conran ~ Design in West Sussex 

Design in Tarzana, California

House Beautiful August 2011

BILL INGRAM ~ DESIGN IN MOUNTAIN BROOK

Owner and architect Bill Ingram designed this 1400 square feet home in Birmingham, Alabama.  The home is in the Mountain Brook area, a prime real estate section in Birmingham. It is a block from Mountain Brook Village, which has great restaurants and shops.

Ingram removed the siding, roof, and windows.  He also replaced the fireplace with stone.  The house now dons cedar shakes and a heavier shake roof.  The doors are glass. 

He painted the hardwood floors with large and small stripes.  The kitchen has been turned into the master bath and walk-in closet.  A tiny kitchen with a built in counter resembling a campaign chest now occupies the space near the living room.  A tiny table sits in the dining room.  To make the home appear larger, Ingram painted almost every room white.  The guest room is a dark color.

Ingram has been collecting furniture for years, mostly English and American, and it fits beautifully into his home.  He added Belgian linen panels from Restoration Hardware on the tester bed. 

ENJOY!

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!  ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!

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IF YOU MISSED
Beaufront Castle in Northumberland
Nick Olsen ~ 295 feet of Design
Studio ~ 650 Feet

 House Beautiful Kitchen of the Month

Mixed Berry Cobbler
Vermont Lakefront Design 
Sophie Conran ~ Design in West Sussex 
Design in Tarzana, California


House Beautiful August 2011