tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35787506918101346662024-03-16T04:49:51.152-05:00The HeadmistressNancy @ The Headmistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037891417609496378noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578750691810134666.post-75539732934409275022014-04-18T19:11:00.000-05:002014-04-18T19:43:26.936-05:00-30-<br />
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To those of you who have graciously followed this little blog, I thank you.</div>
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The Headmaster is having serious health issues, in the forms of Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia (that's the really evil one).</div>
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This will be my final post. Thank you again for following me and for your very sweet comments. I must also say how very MUCH I have learned from all of you in so many, many areas. Additionally, I have made friends whom I've never met in person, and I treasure those relationships.</div>
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If possible, when you pray, you would say a prayer for Dave and for all of those with this awful affliction. While it is not Alzheimer's, it is truly, truly sad and horribly debilitating. We do not know at this point what the future holds. If there are any of you have have any experience with LBD and would like to share with me, I would be forever grateful.</div>
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Again, thank you for your thoughtfulness.</div>
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Nancy @ The Headmistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037891417609496378noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578750691810134666.post-74388035866535413352013-09-14T13:53:00.000-05:002013-09-14T15:11:02.420-05:00A Fall Door<div style="text-align: center;">
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I have been south for a couple of weeks doing 'parental maintenance' and will be back north early next week. Then, in about six weeks, we will be south again for the winter! (Yes...my head constantly spins). </div>
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While I'm here, I've been doing some 'readying' of the house for fall, so that when we do get back, it's one less chore I'll have to tackle!</div>
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The door arrangement was simple! Just yank the spring arrangement out of the door pocket and plop the HL flowers in! Took all of about five minutes! I had some stuff (e.g., the trailing vine and leaves) left over from my fall stash. Couldn't have been easier. </div>
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As I look around the house, I have now determined that 'less is more,' so much of the fall stuff will be put back up. Too much of it is already making me nervous, and I just can't handle the 'cluttery' aspect! Wonder if I'll have that same attitude come Christmas? Hmmm....</div>
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Those of you in the midwest ENJOY the fall temps! It's still broiling down here, and I just can't wait to get back!</div>
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On a sadder note, we lost Midnight, one of my assistants, two weeks ago. He had stopped eating and simply crawled into a hiding place to fade away. We did, however, locate him, and he is now resting under the new lilac tree in the back of the property in Wisconsin. We love you, Midnight, and miss you terribly.</div>
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Nancy @ The Headmistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037891417609496378noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578750691810134666.post-64611271132960587082013-08-20T16:32:00.000-05:002013-08-20T16:32:20.415-05:00Hello, Sunshine!<div style="text-align: center;">
One of the things I look forward to every summer up here in Wisconsin is the arrival of sunflowers. I believe I'm correct when I say that farmers rotate them around just as they do most all crops; so, you can't always depend upon the same field each summer for a glorious show. I did happen to find one, though, about ten miles south of our home and couldn't wait to share them with you! The pictures, of course, do NOT do the scene justice! Acres and acres and acres of these things!</div>
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<span id="goog_271815479"></span><span id="goog_271815480"></span>This was just such a beautiful sight! I have a few planted outside the chicken coop, which will be blooming soon (if I continue to keep them watered during this drought!). Hopefully, I'll be able to share those as well. I've missed blogging, but I am dealing with a painfully <i>s...l...o...w</i> computer here. You have no idea how long this short post has taken! <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">That, plus, I have fallen prey to the Candy Crush addiction (I'm so ashamed)</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">. </span></b><br />
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Nancy @ The Headmistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037891417609496378noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578750691810134666.post-6357224757532372592013-08-01T13:31:00.004-05:002013-08-01T13:32:58.648-05:00Door County Garden Walk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Each year, a local medical facility sponsors this House and Garden Walk as a fundraiser. I didn't realize that there was 'heavy' emphasis on the <i>House</i> aspect, as I really wanted to see the gardens. Though I was a tad disappointed at the whole affair, I did manage to get some photographs of lovely things. Hope you enjoy!</div>
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Isn't this a beautiful driveway?</div>
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And isn't this a beautiful 'summer home?' Most every room faces the bay...a beautiful sunset every evening!</div>
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Stunning walk down to the bay!</div>
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Gigantic ajuga...love it!</div>
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And isn't this a cute little garden shed?</div>
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Dahlias at the last stop on the tour. I don't grow them; these were HUGE and beautiful!</div>
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One of the great things about where we live in Wisconsin is our close proximity to the beautiful Door County, on the northeast peninsula. Year round, but during the summer especially, the place bursts with tons of cultural activities. A major player in this is the <a href="http://www.peninsulaartschool.com/">Peninsula School of Art</a> (the scene of my very first art class ever, <i>Drawing for Dummies</i>, this summer). Each year, the school sponsors a Plein Air festival, attracting artists from around the country. </div>
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On the final day of this week-long event, artists participate in a "paint out" in and around Fish Creek. This was my first opportunity to see for myself these talented artists. My dream is that one day I can be proficient enough to try my hand at watercolors, so I can sit in our backyard and produce an 'plein air' work of my own!</div>
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Enjoy some of the works created in a very short time today!<br />
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The stunningly beautiful hollyhocks, blooming all over the county, provided subject matter for many artists.<br />
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And here is just a sampling of some of the other artists who were painting. It was a beautiful, cool day. What talent!!</div>
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I hope you enjoyed the art 'tour.' Speaking of tours, tomorrow is the annual Door County House and Garden Walk. It promises to be a gloriously beautiful day so, God willing, I'll be off up there again!</div>
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Everything (including me) is late in northeast Wisconsin this year. A late and cool spring has delayed a lot of blooming that is usually at it's peak about now. But that's OK!! A longer time to enjoy the weather and the growing season!</div>
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Here is just a snapshot of what's happening around our house!</div>
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On the chicken coop,an old stock pot hanging on a hay hook is filled with a potato vine and purple and white petunias. Making a great show!</div>
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Deck boxes (pictures taken from the back) are filled with orange and purple superbells and white petunias; also creeping jenny, but you can't see it)</div>
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Last year's 'new' bed. Knock out roses are looking great; phlox is about ready to bloom, and the artemesia is on a rampage!</div>
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Black-eyed susan vine; I love this thing! Next year, one will also be in the above mentioned stock pot!</div>
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We've been here over a week, and I have to tell you that it's just COLD!! It's kind of like we've gone from winter to 'post-winter!' Nevertheless, having done <u><b>NOTHING</b></u> up here last year when it was soooo hot and dry, I've been working in overdrive in the yard. This will be a hodge podge of photographs, but I felt the need to post <i>something!</i></div>
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There are four beds, three of which are planted. The fourth one will hopefully materialize this week sometime (if it gets a tad warmer!). I'll save those for later as 'before' pics; hopefully there will be some nice 'after' shots later in the summer.</div>
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While we are all celebrating and enjoying this holiday as the 'official' start to summer, let's not forget the true intention of the day: honoring those brave souls who have given all for the United States of America!</div>
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Thanks to all who served, and a grateful thanks to those who gave all.</div>
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GOD BLESS AMERICA!</div>
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We are so saddened by the storms that have wracked the Oklahoma area. Once again...how does this happen, and to small children???? We have donated to the Red Cross (http://redcross.org), and hope that many of you will feel moved to do the same.</div>
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Nevertheless, though this rage postponed us for a day (we were, as usual, already late leaving), we are out this morning. We will, God willing, be in south/central Illinois tonight on our first leg, and in our summer home by the end of the day on Thursday.</div>
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Fondly,</div>
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Mother's Day today was relaxing and quite laid back. It's been a trying week, and with my Mother in agreement, we scaled way back! After church, the Headmaster and I brought barbecue to my parents and actually...wait for it....ATE ON PAPER PLATES AND USED PAPER NAPKINS!!!!! Now, for me to have agreed to this was quite something, but neither she nor I felt like doing a boat load of dishes! The meal was great as was the visit, so, a successful Mother's Day was had by all!</div>
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I've had this table in mind for quite a while; I just couldn't resist setting and posting it today! Everything (with one or two exceptions) came from the Dollar Tree! They have had some really cute stuff there lately, and it all just went together with some other things I already had from there. The colors just scream summer, which we are well into in south Louisiana!</div>
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Dishes (blue and yellow used today) were also from the Dollar Tree. (Neither paper nor plastic!)</div>
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I saw these stems in their online catalog, but couldn't find them in the store; so, I ordered them online; a dollar each. Six will stay here, six will go north in a week or so! I think they are so adorable!</div>
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Each place has a cute metal pot filled with a pair of gardening gloves and seed packets. Seeds were four for a dollar; I'm going to try to sprinkle some in one of the beds later. If they come up great, if not, the seed packets are awfully cute!</div>
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Napkins from Kohl's (I think) are tied with a cute polka dotted ribbon in primary colors.</div>
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Oops! Look who showed up to investigate the drainage opening! Gratefully, he found nothing!</div>
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Happy Mother's Day from the Headmaster and the Headmistress!</div>
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For a variety of reasons, this Mother's Day on my end is going to be laid back (take-out barbecue, paper plates and paper napkins) and VERY low-key.</div>
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The last week has seen the deaths of two very good friends, and I have spent it in the car ferrying parents to and fro to doctors' appointments, grocery shopping, etc. That, and the fact that we are trying....trying...to get ready to head north.</div>
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I had to make a Wal-Mart run this morning, and ran into these GORGEOUS roses...in my favorite color...for $9.98!!!!! Now, if the Headmaster had ordered these from our local florist, they would have been a fortune. I couldn't resist. </div>
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So, there will not be a really pretty tablescape to show, but I did want to share these beautiful roses! Head to your local Wal-Mart! I may yet make another trip!</div>
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Before I begin this post, I would like to thank Ron, at the <a href="http://uptownacorn.blogspot.com/">Uptown Acorn</a>, for his blessing in allowing me to almost copy a similar post on his blog recently! Thank you, Ron!</div>
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Most of you will, no doubt, be familiar with John James Audubon who was and is known world wide for his fabulous drawings and etchings of the fabulous<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birds_of_America"> Birds of America</a>. He spent some time north of us in St. Francisville, LA, which he lovingly called "Happyland." He produced a number of drawings there while serving as a tutor to the daughter of a very prosperous resident.<br />
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I have been enchanted by his work for a very long time, and have quite a few hanging in our home in Louisiana. </div>
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Did you know that, in addition to his well known birds, Audubon also drew a variety of other animals found in North America? </div>
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The picture above is of the common mouse with a block of cheese and a ginger jar. This is one of the few times that Audubon included an inanimate object. It's hard to find.<br />
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There are number of different editions that have been authorized throughout the years; certainly I do not own ANY of the first editions of the large sizes, but I do have a number of first editions of the octavo size (these are not expensive!):<br />
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Same bird (carrier pigeon); different book.<br />
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This is a follow up to <a href="http://theheadmistress1.blogspot.com/2013/04/gowns-fit-for-queens.html">the post last week</a> on some of the gowns designed by New Orleanian Suzanne Perron. </div>
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She is a wonderful dressmaker, artist, designer who designs <i>very high end</i> gowns for Carnival Queens and maids, debutantes, and brides. Currently there is an exhibition of a dozen plus a few of the gowns at the LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge. If you live in the area, this is something not to be missed!<br />
(While I was a little disappointed that the veils were not included, I have noticed that lately veils don't seem to be as prominent as they once were).</div>
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Her wonderful book, Designing in Ivory and White, takes a much closer look the construction of these gowns, and traces their development from sketch to muslin sample to the intricate handwork that provides the exquisite finish. It is a lovely, lovely book. Brides, Carnival queens, maids, and debutantes are featured.</div>
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The LSU Museum exhibit has three of the wedding gowns on display. I tried to get as many pictures as I could, even from the back, as the beautiful work doesn't just stop in the front! I hope you'll enjoy these!</div>
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This was a fabulous exhibit! Thank you so much for enjoying it with me!</div>
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I don't know about you all, but I still love all things Queens and Princesses. Today, I spent a good part of the afternoon at the LSU Museum of Art in complete wonderment over the <a href="http://www.suzanneperron.com/gowns.asp">Suzanne Perron</a> exhibit. Ms. Perron is a dressmaker, artist, designer extraordinaire who lives in New Orleans and designs gowns for debutantes, carnival queens and maids, as well as wedding gowns. Since I have no access to the grand carnival balls in New Orleans, I have only seen some of these gowns in the pages of (what's left of) the New Orleans paper. So, when this exhibit was announced, I knew I had to see it!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Preceding this exhibit, I purchased her book, <u><i>Designing in Ivory and White</i></u>, which gives a glimpse into the extraordinary work and detail that go into these gowns. Each is a work of art, and one can only</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><i style="text-align: center;">wonder</i><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">as to the fortune paid for each one!</span><br />
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Nancy @ The Headmistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037891417609496378noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578750691810134666.post-13553508288796119592013-04-05T14:30:00.000-05:002013-04-13T18:17:55.538-05:00One. Year. Ago.<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>One. Year. Ago.</i><br />
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<i>On this date last year, I posted on my brand new blog for the first time. I had so enjoyed reading and learning from so many, many of you, that I yearned to join your community. I continue to learn and marvel from all of your creativity, joy of life, your wonderful experiences, etc., etc. Thank you a million times for accepting me as one of your friends and allowing me to copy, plagiarize, and duplicate many of your masterpieces! </i><br />
<i>So many friendships have been created, though I have personally not met any of you. Thank you for your inspiring words, encouragement, and sweet comments that you provide.</i><br />
<i>A special thank you to Donna, The Rust Goddess. We started blogging about the same time and she continues to be a great friend and inspiration. Please visit her <a href="http://distresseddonnadownhome.blogspot.com/">here</a> if you haven't done so already. She and I were each others first followers! There are many more of you who have been so helpful and kind, and for that I thank you a million times!</i><br />
<i>So, for an anniversary post, please enjoy the 'spring awakening' taking place right now in my front yard!</i><br />
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For a number of years, I've been planting my amaryllis bulbs that were forced for Christmas in the front bed. Sadly, they've not been seen until....</div>
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I didn't even see it coming! I believe this is the Christmas Gift - all white and just exquisite when you force it inside. I can't wait! <br />
<i><b><span style="color: #444444;">You can see more current pictures <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4712010683547&set=pcb.4712011403565&type=1&theater">here</a> on my FB page!</span></b></i></div>
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A SECOND amaryllis I planted has also appeared; this one, I think, will be a beautiful coral color! (I had forgotten about that one!)<br />
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The first agapanthus bud! The reason these are popping out so early is because of all the rain we have had lately. Now, you can water and water and water them all you want, but it takes <i>God's good rain</i> to really make them bloom! I have these in sinful quantities and they sorely need to be divided, but they are now so unwieldy that they need a backhoe! What to do?<br />
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But wait....here come the knock out roses! I hacked them down to the ground in, maybe, December, and here they come!!!</div>
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Also, these irises...they are deep purple. My mom's one street over are going crazy!</div>
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And last but not least....a few day lilies are pushing up scapes and the Easter lilies are waiting in the wings! </div>
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So, spring/summer has come to south Louisiana!</div>
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This is probably one of the very last 'cool' days we will have in South Louisiana for a long time (unless April surprises). These last three days have been absolutely BEAUTIFUL...but, warm and rainy are coming for the end of the week.</div>
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That being said, I thought I'd make one FINAL pot of soup, and chose Baked Potato Soup from River Road Recipes Warm Welcomes (The Junior League of Baton Rouge). It is just fabulous. I tweaked the recipe just a tad, and will note that below. This is a great soup, easy, and uses REAL potatoes - Yukon gold, of course!</div>
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4-6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters (Yukon gold are absolutely the best)</div>
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Combine potatoes and salt with enough water to cover in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat. Cook until the potatoes are tender; drain. Cut into large chunks.</div>
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Cook until only a few chunks of potatoes remain (I assisted with my most favorite of all kitchen appliances, my immersion blender). Add cheese, bacon and green onions and mix well. Cook just until the cheese melts. Serve with additional toppings of bacon, cheese, or green onions if desired. DELICIOUS!</div>
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ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY!!!!</div>
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This day could not have been any more beautiful, and friends and I enjoyed a short trip down I-10 to one of the many plantations on the River Road. <a href="http://www.houmashouse.com/history.htm"> Houma's House</a> was our destination for a beautiful lunch, matched only by the company and the beautiful grounds.</div>
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EVERYTHING was blooming; the azaleas and pansies were especially beautiful!</div>
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Can you imagine this allee covered with wisteria in the summer time? I'm sure it must be just stunning!</div>
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Look at this HUGE branch on one of the many hundreds-years old oak trees. It was most definitely supported by braces; many have cables holding the ancient and heavy branches off the ground. If only they could talk!</div>
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The river road is on the other side of that beautiful old gate; over the levee is the Mississippi River.</div>
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Often, when you go to places like this, the food is mediocre at best; not here! </div>
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I had the bourbon shrimp - delicious!</div>
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My friends Barbara and Sue had the snapper with asparagus and fried crawfish and a fabulous cream sauce (I had a bite!)</div>
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In order to get in and out one must travel through the gift shop; lots of pretty things. I thought the umbrellas (for sale, of course) hanging from the ceiling were pretty and colorful!</div>
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What a great day!!! Perfect for a little 'road trip' with friends, a lovely setting and a great meal!</div>
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Don't you just love this centerpiece? Did I create it? Heavens, no! Sadly, I'm not nearly that creative, have no hydrangeas here at this house, and if I did, they wouldn't be blooming right now anyway!</div>
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I thought the green looked great for spring, and as a happy coincidence, I was trying to decide what to use on my table for a St. Patrick's Day meal. So, I set out to attempt to recreate it as best I could. It's very similar to the decoration I did for the <a href="http://theheadmistress1.blogspot.com/2013/03/st-patrick-at-door.html">front door</a>.</div>
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I used a similar glass vase from HL, and all the stems came from HL.</div>
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I don't do too much decorating for St. Patrick's Day per se, but we will be having friends over on St. Patrick's Day for dinner and I thought I might try to add a few touches. I'll have the whole table, etc., in another post soon, but I wanted to share my idea for candles for the table.</div>
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I have these goblet-type candle holders that came from Hobby Lobby some time ago. I've always used them with votives just plopped down. However, I wanted to do something a little different, and my mind suddenly jumped to my centerpiece from Thanksgiving this year:</div>
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For <a href="http://theheadmistress1.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-recap-and-r.html">Thanksgiving</a>, I filled a large vase with different colored beans and then used fresh flowers. The beans were saved for future 'decorating' projects. Thinking about the green lentils, I thought they would certainly do for St. Patrick's Day! </div>
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Then, in another burst of 'genius,' (actually I saw them when digging out the green lentils!!), I remembered that the Irish flag was green, orange, and white, and I added the 'pink' lentils (which are actually more orange than pink).</div>
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Although we are currently in the season of Lent, I felt compelled to contribute a door decoration in honor of St. Patrick. With Mardi Gras, birthday, and Valentine's Day coming one after another, I didn't do any Valentine's decorating. It was time to do <i>something</i>!</div>
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I started with a 'door pocket' kind of affair that I used last spring.<br />
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White and green were the colors with which I worked:<br />
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White hydrangeas from HL (on the stem sale day, of course);<br />
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A great and airy piece of greenery; I just love how it's so tall and delicate;<br />
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eucalyptus stems;<br />
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an ivy garland;<br />
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and finished off with a burlap bow.<br />
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And here's what it looks like on my front door:<br />
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I truly believe that I could possibly eat lobster five times a week; the last time we cruised, I ate it every chance I got!</div>
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Since it is still 'chilly' here in southeast Louisiana, it's still 'soup' weather (though the Headmaster has NOT treated us all to his fabulous chicken gumbo). I have a recipe for<i> very easy</i>, but <i>very delicious</i> Lobster Bisque (no stock involved!) which I have made in the past using crab meat. When our local Albertson's had buy one lobster get TWO free, I pounced and decided to try it with <i>actual</i> lobster!</div>
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Now...don't think for a second that these lobsters are restaurant-quality babies. They are quite small; probably more like HUGE crawfish. I thought this would be a great time to make this wonderful soup with some of the real thing!</div>
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The recipe I used is a variation on the one in Southern Sideboards, from Jackson, Mississippi (where I grew up), and I am happy to give it credit. It is a very simple recipe, and very tasty! Here is the cast of characters:<br />
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One can each of cream of mushroom and tomato soup; lobster meat (mine was steamed and I just had to thaw it and extract the meat); dry sherry (this is soooo important, I think); half and half (the recipe calls for whipping cream, but this is what I had). Note: there are NO oranges in this! They happened to be handy for propping up the lobster! Butter, thyme, and parsley are also used, but don't appear here (because...I didn't have them when I made the picture!).</div>
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1-8oz can lobster (use fresh if available; you can also use crabmeat and/or shrimp)</div>
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Finely mince all lobster meat (I saved some pieces for adding as a garnish after it was all blended). Marinate lobster in about 2 tablespoons sherry. </div>
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Cool then blend in blender.* </div>
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The bisque has a lovely pinkish color. Sadly, the HM and I were so ravenous that we slopped it right out of the bowl with some crusty bread; I didn't even set a proper table! Isn't that just AWFUL???</div>
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A new banner and a new-ish look for spring!</div>
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Hope all had a fabulous Valentine's Day! It's a beautiful day here, and I just wanted to wish all of you a happy Friday!<br />
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And thanks to <a href="http://decoratingwithbarbara.blogspot.com/2013/02/creating-header-for-your-blog-using.html">Barbara at 21 Rosemary Lane for a great tutorial </a>on how to manipulate your header so it's finally the size you want! </div>
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Nancy @ The Headmistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037891417609496378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578750691810134666.post-22222896424441185352013-02-10T19:02:00.000-06:002013-03-07T19:53:04.094-06:00It's SPANISH TOWN!<div style="text-align: center;">
The last parade of the season in Baton Rouge is the infamous, notorious,<span style="background-color: magenta;"> <a href="http://www.spanishtownmardigras.com/pinkday.htm">Spanish Town Parade, which takes place in a most unique part of downtown.</a></span> It draws tens of thousands of people and is just the most fun!</div>
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We are soooo fortunate to have friends who live on the parade route; we are among the dozens who are lucky enough to be invited to their home (parking, bathroom, etc!). </div>
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The symbol of the parade is the pink flamingo; that's a whole other story, and pink is the color du jour!</div>
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Our good friend and host, in the purple glasses, was the Grand Marshall!</div>
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Spanish Town is a very old, interesting, and unique part of downtown.</div>
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A hastily made sign so that all would know WE have friends in HIGH places!</div>
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Keeping us all safe!</div>
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Tutus were apparently the dress of the day, though The Headmistress did NOT appear in one (she did, however wear one<u> <a href="http://theheadmistress1.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-witch-is-in.html" style="background-color: magenta;">here for Halloween</a>)</u>!</div>
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The requisite 'Second Line' led the parade; usually, the second line comes at the END of a parade, but, then, this is Spanish Town!</div>
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Most of the Krewes have 'fun' names!</div>
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A sea of hands! The Headmaster and I rode one year and it was the most fun I've ever had; to see thousands of people with their arms outstretched waiting for a tacky pair of beads...just the best!</div>
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This particular krewe (one of my favorites) added a State of Con-Stant Embarrassment. The 'Con' refers to the plethora of our Louisiana politicians who have spent some time in jumpsuits - and there are quite a few!</div>
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A float blowing soap suds! You just never know what you'll see!</div>
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I hope you've enjoyed this virtual Mardi Gras Parade and also hope that I haven't offended anyone! I had to eliminate some of the photos, but they are on FB!</div>
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