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30 May 2012

A Tale of Two Households

No, not ours, but a photo of a great old cabin out in the country in n'east Wisconsin!  Fall, 2011.


Twice a year we pick up and move from Louisiana to Wisconsin and back again.  After a few years of doing this, we finally are still trying to have things down to a science (keep in mind that we are also traveling with the two assistants)!  Part of the move involves shipping a few 'culinary' items that can't be readily found here, and that we just can't live without!  Here is what was in the box I shipped to myself:

Jambalaya mix and Camellia red beans!

This is the ONLY brand I can use, and I haven't seen them up here.

Also, I shipped a few vintage linens up to use. Wish I had brought more...oh well, there is always Etsy!!





The old watering can with dried Annabelle and Endless Summer hydrangeas is always here!




Because we are much more casual up here, we don't bring the china with us (we'd never get it all here!).  However, I did, a few years ago, manage to bring some great PLASTIC(!!) unbreakable dishes bought several years ago from Wal-Mart.  It will probably be the ONLY 'tablescape' I will manage to do for six months!  Anyway, here are some of the lovely margarita glasses from the set! (Yes, the wallpaper is VERY dated and needs desperately to be changed!  Assistants, get in here!!).



Today is cold and rainy, so the indoor project du jour is rearranging the pantry and culling stuff that has expired.  Lots to be done, inside and out.  Will take a few more days to 'regroup' and then hopefully some pictures and catch-up posts!

Linking up with the following this week:
Designs by Gollum ~ Foodie Friday
DebbieDoos Newbie Party


Have a wonderful week!


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14 comments:

  1. black eyed susans kitchen31 May, 2012 13:47

    Good post! The comforts of home come in many varieties I see.

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  2. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)31 May, 2012 16:35

    Hi darling, I've never seen that brand of beans in Missouri either. My Aunt and Uncle live in Monroe, La and I recall seeing that in Aunt Millies pantry. Love your vintage linens. We still don't have any rain, but girl it is down right cold now.... oh well a week from now I'll be saying it's down right hot.... hugs ~lynne~

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress31 May, 2012 18:47

      Lynne: This was a red-letter day here. I had the heat on!!! That NEVER happens! I'm the one always opening the windows even when there is a tinge of frost here in n'east Wisconsin. Today, though, I just couldn't stand it and cranked the heat up...but just for a while!
      We had jambalaya tonight...should have been chili!! :) So glad you recognized the ultimate red bean product!
      ~N

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  3. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen31 May, 2012 21:59

    Sounds like your in for a nice, relaxing time up there.

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  4. Aledia01 June, 2012 13:28

    We will be in Wisconsin in a few weeks! My Mother in Law lives there and we are going for a visit and to celebrate Small Princes Birthday.

    You have so many pretty linens and I hope you have a wonderful summer there!
    Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment!
    (hugs)
    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress01 June, 2012 14:19

      Aledia, I hope it will be warmer when you get here! We haven't seen 60 degrees in days!!!! Even had the heat on!
      Have a wonderful trip, and thank you for visiting!
      ~N

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  5. Anonymous01 June, 2012 19:55

    Hi Nancy! Oh, that is a lot of work moving from from one state to another. Glad you have it down to a science! Love them beans and those lovely tablecloths.
    I tried to comment this morning and couldn't!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress01 June, 2012 20:14

      Thank you so much, Sheila! I'm glad you visited and hope your tech problems are solved!
      ~N

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  6. Yvonne @ StoneGable02 June, 2012 09:55

    I would love to move north during the extreme heat of the summer too! Your summer home sounds so romantic!

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress02 June, 2012 09:59

      Thanks, Yvonne! It's fun being up here in the summer; small town, bike riding, etc. However, it's been CCCOOOLLLDDD since we arrived last week! Expecting things to warm up a bit next week; lots of gardening to do!
      Thank you for visiting!
      ~N

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  7. Lydia03 June, 2012 02:42

    Nice. Very nice. But think 2 homes would kill me):-

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  8. Entertaining Women03 June, 2012 12:16

    Lucky you...you get to collect for two homes. Part of my collection now includes dishes that were lake house dishes, and Coilorado dishes. I love your vintage linens. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay

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  9. The Tablescaper03 June, 2012 21:27

    Good luck with the great move! Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress04 June, 2012 09:04

      Thank you, and thank you for visiting and following!
      ~N

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