Scallop Dinner

I bought some scallops from Farmers Market a couple weeks ago.  I've always been intimidated with cooking scallops.  My sister told me a while back that they're super easy to prepare so she never orders it at restaurants anymore.  Prompted by my sister's claim, I gave it a go.  The vendor told me no more than 4 mins total, 2 mins on each side.  He suggested cooking in the pan with butter and white wine.  I added an orange glaze I made with orange juice.  It was yummy.

Sauteed mushrooms with just a little bit of olive oil and oyster sauce for flavor.

Brussels sprouts were microwaved for 2 1/2 mins covered with a little water and balsamic vinegar.

Target

I don't generally post about my little girl since this blog is suppose to about my crafting.  However, I DID make her!  She's made appearances here as my model.  She's been working in the biz now for about 2 years.  Her most recent is this week's Target mailer...you know the ad in the Sunday paper.  She can be found on pg 2 (the one in the purple).  She shot this back in March at Zuma Beach.  She recent shot another ad with them a few weeks ago in LA at a private home.  I'm assuming it will be out sometime in July, but they didn't give us a firm date.

I love Target and shop there nearly every week.  While in store this week, I found this awesome fedora for only $3.88.  Now, you just can't beat that. 

I took a picture of myself to see how it looks on and I'm thrilled at how flattering it is.  I'll be sporting this hat all summer long : )

Hawaiian Shirt

 

 

Gardening

Here's my humble attempt at gardening.  I've got this container of herbs with stuff I usually cook with.  I bought these at Farmer's Market a couple weekends ago.  Then I picked up this wine box from Costco, drilled holes in the bottom and planted.  Since I won't be doing a drip system, I just have to remember to put ice out for them every day which will be kinda the same.

 

More Spa Water

Another cup of refreshing summer spa water.  In a pitcher, I added sliced lemon, a couple strawberries and mint.  Pretty and tasty.

Artichoke Chicken Dinner

Dress up your chicken breast with tapenade.  Last night's dinner was sauteed asparagus drizzled with lemon juice and chicken breast topped with artichoke tapenade with roasted garlic.  I had picked this up in at Viansa Winery in Sonoma a couple weeks ago.  So healthy and bursting with flavor.  

 

Baby Shower Details

Here are the details for the baby shower I helped plan.  We hung tissue paper pom poms from the second floor.

The party was at my friend's mother in law's house.  She ordered tables, chairs, table cloths and centerpieces.

 

Here's some of the dot garland I made.

I also strung the white canvas bunting on the mirror in the background.

Mother in law made these cute little said boats.

I couldn't get my flash to work...you can't really see how pretty the table was.  More pom poms, garland, and bunting.

 

Star and anchor necklaces were the favors for the attendees.

 

 

 

I totally forgot to take a picture of the mimosa bar and the fruit pizza bar!  Every one left completely stuffed!