After the holidays, I was looking for a little inspiration
from our garden. I wanted to bring some flowers inside to add some color.
A garden vignette!
Antique silver trays and garden pots with pansies
add some color to the miniature lights.
I decided to keep the lights up from the holidays.
They give the house a warm feeling.
I think I'm going to keep my
star up for awhile.
I love sparkle it gives the entryway!!
We made a Winter Crostata over the holiday.
I promised to give you the recipe.
It's a Ina Garten recipe.
I just changed the fruit to winter berries,
I bought them at the farmers market.
We also made brie in a puff pastry with stars.
I served it with pears and crackers.
I just tried a new recipe from Giada.
Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado.
Our daughter, Carly, loves her Spinach Pine Nut Pesto,
so we made that instead with it.
It was so good!!
We are so happy!
San Diego has gotten a lot of rain lately.
I love sitting next to a fire,
thinking about how beautiful our garden will look!
I hope the rain is needed out there. Dinner looks amazing. I love bringing in the garden.
ReplyDeleteKatie, Yes, we need rain in San Diego. We definitely are getting more than expected, which is great for us and the garden. I can't wait until our flowers start blooming. I will be able to make bouquets for the house. Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit ♥
DeleteEverything looks lovely! I love to keep up little lites too in the winter. Here in Montana we need as much lite and sparkle we can get...LOL Kit
ReplyDeleteKit, lights do add a lot to a room. I heard Montana got hit pretty hard with lots of snow. Stay warm and have a wonderful Sunday ♥
DeleteWe haven't had a snow like this in years. I am happy to say, I don't mind at all. :)
DeleteAll that food looks so yummy! it makes me want to try out some new recipes. I can imagine how excited you are to get all that rain for your garden. I can't wait for spring to start playing in the dirt again!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, the rain is so needed here. I know the garden will look so pretty this Spring! Hope you're family is feeling better! Happy Sunday!
DeleteI love the miniature lights here and there...I miss the lights from my Christmas tree!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful food to feed the soul and a fire to keep the toes warm! Enjoy your rain!
Jane x
Thanks Jane for stopping by. Have a wonderful weekend with your family! ♥
DeleteI had a hard time packing the Christmas lights away. And now I am sorry I did, thanks for a peek into your lovely home. And the Crostata recipe is great and so easy. One thing about Ina is she does do things easy...and nummy. Thanks, Sandi
ReplyDeleteSandi, you're right. Ina Garten has easy delicious recipes! Thanks so much for stopping by ♥
DeleteBeautiful. That brie with the stars looks so yummy. Happy Sunday. Have a great start to the new week.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Kris
Kris, always love♥hearing from you. The brie is so easy to make. It's a great appetizer for any occasion!
DeleteLove your bee skep and your sweet flowers! We are sitting in an ice storm so I welcome garden photos right now. Your puff pastries look delicious. Enjoyed my visit to your blog!
ReplyDeleteSonia, glad you could stop by. Decorating with garden flowers is my favorite thing to do. I really enjoyed stopping by your blog. Loved the nursery and inspirational photos!! ♥
DeleteI leave lights up, too. I need the light in winter. It all looks so lovely -- and delicious, too! Very cozy indeed.
ReplyDeleteNow, you stay dry!
Jeanie, I think that's why I leave the lights up too, it's so dark in the winter. They do add such charm to the rooms. Thanks so much for stopping by ♥
DeleteI see that I AM following you...so not sure why you dropped off my side bar...weird. Anyway, that is fixed now. I thought I recognized your name....duh.....blond moment...lol xo Diana
ReplyDeleteJody, I'm always drooling over some of the items in your home. That little angel with the crown is beautiful. May I ask where you got it from? What a great idea to bring a few flowers into your home. January can be a bit dreary, so this brightens things up some. The winter crostata looks so Yummy, and your fireplace looks warm and charming. I just love your posts, Jody, and find so much inspiration in them.
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri