messy sheets

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do you make your bed every day?

this one makes me want to crawl right on in + snuggle!
have a great monday everyone!

gorey gala

Nothing gets me going more than Edward Gorey at Halloween time!

pumpkin eater

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I wanted a simple garden...
One I didn't have to work on...
I let my son choose one packet of seeds...
He picked pumpkins.
(we are going to be eating & carving & giving away many pumpkins this year!!!)

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.
Happy Belated Father's Day, Daddy.
Love,
Kelley

brie + shallot parisian burger

Anybody else itchin' to BBQ????

(This recipe from Weber looks so yummy!!!)

Recipe from Weber’s Way to Grill™ by Jamie Purviance

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Marinating Time:
Grilling Time: 8 to 10 minutes
1 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Patties
1-1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean)
3 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons beef or chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 ounces Brie cheese (not the triple cream variety)
4 round crusty rolls, each about 4 inches in diameter
1/3 cup whole-grain mustard
2 cups baby arugula

1. In a medium skillet over low heat, combine the shallots with the oil and cook until they are browned but not scorched, about 20 minutes, stirring often. Let cool to room temperature.

2. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450° to 550°F). In a large bowl gently mix the patty ingredients and shape into 4 patties of equal size and thickness. Make a hole in the center of each patty for the cheese.

3. Trim away the rind of the Brie and bury the cheese, about 1/4 ounce for each patty, into the hole of each patty. Close the opening to seal the cheese inside. It’s important that there is one-third of an inch of meat on the top and bottom of the cheese so it doesn’t seep out.

4. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the patties over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked to medium, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once when the patties release easily from the grate without sticking. During the last minute of cooking time, toast the buns, cut sides down, over direct heat.

5. Assemble the burgers with shallots, mustard, and arugula. Serve warm.

Serves 4

real men monday

These Yummy actors and men are my "MMMmmm Mondays" today..., because I KNOW women have a favorite...

are you a Paul Newman (Butch?)

or are you a Robert Redford fan (Sundance?)

Oh my.... Is it really the beginning of the week? What a way to start!

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itchin' for a pet

I couldn't decide on just one photo... so I chose all four. Via BELLE BLANC Such a beautiful blog..., I had to mention it to everyone.





I am missing my kitties and my doggie too... (see leave the door open and it may get muddy)


I want to say those amazing flower are ranunculus, but I have a feeling I spelled it wrong... help please! ("Spell Check" thinks I meant "wrinkles..." whatever!)

Anyone else itching to get another pet???

rock on

rock on everyone...

loving etsy, as always, especially lolliladies and their cool blog Ilovelolliblog...


Happy Monday!
How was your weekend?
I spent mine at the beach with friends...

Wish I was still there!

FRENCH CHARMING

Love There Is Like No Tomorrow

Happy "Mmmmmm, Monday" everyone...


(via French Charming... she has everything I love right there on her site.)

fancy bash

Valentine Wedding Anyone?

Or, at least inspired by???

So glamorous!

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poodles by the sea

These photos are enchanting me...



... and check out this model's eyes! They are the same color as her lovely silk blouse...



Just a little eye candy to help you through this Monday Morning!

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