WOODEN PLANTER

Well... we have to begin somewhere.

Herb Garden

This was an earlier post, but since it was soon after I started my blog, most of you haven't seen it. 

It is almost that time ~ so if you are planting herbs or flowers, you will need to get your boxes, pots, or other containers ready. You will need to start buying your plants within the next 1-2 weeks.  ENJOY!

Finished planter and chalkboard painted terra cotta pots.
The measurements and needed supplies are at the end of this post.

Holes drilled in bottom.

If you wanted to use this as a decorative planter,  you could cover the screw heads.
 I decided to paint the box with a mixture of gray stain.  I may use a modest stencil in a color very close to the paint I used on the box.

INSTRUCTIONS:

For plant/flower box, I purchased a 2 x 8 x 16 board. You may want a lighter box. If so, buy 1 x 8 x at least 11 feet. You will only need 11 feet, but it may be difficult to find a shorter board with these dimentions. The gentleman at Lowe’s cut it for me.

You will need to have it cut into 5 pieces.
3 @ 3 feet and 2 @ around 1 (you will need to fit to see) foot.


Package of at least 8 screws. 3 inch for 2 inch board and 1 ½ inch for 1 inch board.  You WILL NEED to get screws, because nails will not secure heavy wood, and it will buckle and fall apart

See photos below. All boards must be flat on ground.
Drill holes smaller than screw and then screw in.


Paint desired color on the outside.


You may want to line or use pots depending on the type wood you buy, but I drill holes in the bottom and put on top of wood planks.

Have fun. 


See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

VALENTINE PINKS

These rooms are painted in ten different shades of pink, just in time for Valentine's Day!  ENJOY!

To read more about these rooms and the paint used, pick up your copy of the March issue of House Beautiful.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

KAZUMI YOSHIDA AT HOME IN TRIBECA

Fabric designer Kazumi Yoshida of Clarence House lives in the New York neighborhood, Tribeca.  This creative designer and artist created a palette of bright color, texture, and conversation pieces.  ENJOY!

To read more of this interesting story, pick up your copy of the March issue of Elle Decor.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

This salad is delicious and so refreshing.  I add a tiny bit more honey.  ENJOY!

Chinese Chicken Salad

FOR THE DRESSING:

1⁄2 cup canola oil

1⁄4 cup rice vinegar

3 tbsp. soy sauce

3 tbsp. smooth peanut butter

1 1⁄2 tbsp. Asian sesame oil

1 tbsp. fresh lime juice

1 tbsp. dry mustard

1⁄2 tbsp. honey

1⁄2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

1⁄2 tsp. minced ginger

1 clove garlic, minced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,                 

   to taste

FOR THE SALAD:

Canola oil, for frying

5 wonton wrappers, cut into 1⁄4" strips

1⁄2 head Napa cabbage, cored and shredded

1⁄2 head romaine lettuce, shredded

1 1⁄2 lbs. bone-in skin-on chicken breasts,

    roasted and shredded

1⁄2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

3 oz. mung bean sprouts

10 snow peas, julienned

4 scallions, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned

1 carrot, peeled and julienned

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced

1 Thai chile, thinly sliced, for garnish

Black sesame seeds, for garnish

Roasted crushed peanuts, for garnish

1. Make the dressing: Whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, lime, mustard, honey, sesame seeds, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set dressing aside.

2. Make the salad: Pour enough canola oil into a 1-qt. saucepan that it reaches a depth of 2"; heat over medium-high heat until a thermometer reads 350˚. Add wontons; cook until crisp, 20–30 seconds. Using tongs, transfer strips to paper towels; set aside.

3. Combine cabbage, lettuce, chicken, and cilantro in a bowl; divide between plates. Arrange sprouts, peas, scallions, peppers, carrots, and cucumbers over each salad; drizzle with dressing. Garnish with chiles, sesame seeds, peanuts, and wonton strips. Alternatively, toss everything together in a bowl.

SERVES 4 – 6

Saveur Issue #127

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

RUTHIE SOMMERS IN LOS ANGELES

Ruthie Sommers designed her home in LA with bright spring and primary colors. ENJOY!

To read about this home, pick up your copy of the March issue of House Beautiful.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

BUNNY WILLIAMS ~ DESIGN IN MANHATTAN

Bunny Williams is no stranger to the world of design, and her work here is ranked right up there with her talent.  Extraordinary.

Empty nesters, the couple bought a penthouse above their home in Manhattan and asked Williams to create a livable yet elegant loft-like home.  Mission accomplished.

ENJOY!

I can't help but see some of the traits picked up by Miles Redd while learning from Bunny Williams.  Guess you know where that ranks things.

To read about this home, read your copy of the March issue of Elle Decor.

See you soon.
Teresa
xoxo

HERMES

Advertisement by Hermes. ENJOY!

This advertisement by Hermes was shown in the March issue of Veranda magazine.  Some of the ads impress me as much or more than the home pieces.  Just lovely.   PLEASE VISIT EARLIER POST.  ENJOY!

EARLIER TODAY

STEVEN GAMBREL IN WESTCHESTER

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo