Author: muchloverose

Hi ~ My name is Rose ~ I am a wife, mother of 2 beautiful girls, daughter, and sister to 7 wonderful women. I love decorating, following my blog friends, creating a blog of my own, making jewelry, and creating a beautiful and warm home. I'm so happy you stopped by for a visit. I hope you have a wonderful day. Please sign up and follow me as I start this journey. Much love, Rose

Christmas 2013 ~ Front Entrance ~

This has lots of memories – this was Kristin & Aly’s sled long time ago – which makes it so special to display at our front door
Close up of the holly and box wood. Oh and the pretty bow.
Front door wreath.
Another close up of the wreath and the pretty bow

THE FRONT ENTRY

NEW COMPUTER

Hi All-

I purchased a new computer 2 days ago, that being said I’m still learning it. I will try and get my act together.

I have Christmas pictures of our condo to share with you.

As soon as I learn this wonderful thing – I will be posting all the pictures.

Have a wonderful Friday.

Much love,

Rose

Christmas Tour 2013

FAMILY ROOM (CHRISTMAS 2013) Looks a bit different from other pictures I have posted – Pete really likes the F/R this way. I have to say I do too
MANTLE My Christmas sign was purchased in a wonderful little craft store right here in upstate NY
CLOSE UP OF MY SNOWLADY I have her for 10 years.
MORE SNOW PEOPLE So many of these little snowmen have been in my life for so long. I love collecting them (as you can see)
MORE ORNAMENTS
ON TOP OF WALL UNIT
This is my favorite – this window came from the house I grew up in so it has so much meaning and the wreath looks so pretty
Love this little pillow – Pottery Barn
Easy gift wrapping – All you need is a nice box and a real pretty bow.

This is our Family Room – 2013 – Christmas

DECEMBER 2ND 2013

Hi everyone-

Today I changed my blog – 

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Kristin helped me simplify my ETSY sight and my blog – I am so grateful to her for helping me make this so simple.

I hope you like it, I know I do.  

Will be posting pictures of our home all decorated for Christmas.’
Give me a week and I will have these pictures for you.

Enjoy…..

Much love

Rose

Fall Tour 2013

yankee candle favorites
subway tile is timeless and very inexpensive
close up of the backsplash
full view of the galley kitchen

KITCHEN……..

Fall Dining Room 2013

Love my centerpiece – brought at Bombay & Co. had a local florist arrange the hydrangea.
Love my chandelier …….

DINING ROOM…….

Condo Entrance 2013

Just a few things I purchased at Hobby Lobby – Gotta love that place
Leaving our home: Pete put up all the beadboard (it is wall paper) Martha Stewart – Home Depot.
My Spiritual Wall
Entering the condo: Come the spring the rug is going and we are staining the steps and banisters ebony
Here is the woodwork and beadboard wall paper up close – Right doesn’t it look real…….
I love this pic – looks so pretty – Pete did an amazing job..Thanks so much Hun…Love you…

Condo Entryway!

Condo Living

Well it’s finally happened – we are living in a condo now.  Pete and I both love it.  It’s not you typical condo – it’s just beautiful –

We moved here 5 years ago and it did take a little time to get use to it, but I can honestly say “IT’S HOME”- 

Good things about living in a condo – 

1)- You have no outside jobs anymore

2)- If you are lucky enough you will like your neighbors (we love ours)

3)- Because you get along so well with your neighbors they become like family to you.

4)- No more shoveling (which Pete is sad about, so he goes around shoveling out cars and helping neighbors)

5)- There is an excercise room right in your own back yard – not to mention a beautiful club house – pool – beautiful deck –

6)- The condo takes care of all the outside flowers as well –

7)- Speaking of flowers, I spend half the amount of money every year now.

I could go on and on but this is just a few pluses to owning a condo – especially when you are 55+

That being said I would love to share with you some pictures of our Home.

Fruit & Honey Granola Recipe

granola

This is my go to breakfast –

I cut up an apple into small pieces

Add 1 5.3 oz container of Chobani Yogurt ( I love Pineapple)

Add 1/4 cup of Fruit & Honey Granola

***********YUM************

 

Ingredients:

  • 3-1/2 Cups Quaker Oats
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • One – 6-oz package diced dried mixed fruit  –  about 1-1/3 cups

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350

In large bowl, combine oats and pecans; mix well.

In seperate bowl, mix honey,vegetable oil,vanilla & cinnamon salt if you like

Mix together with wisk –

Pour over oats & pecans – (use a large fork to mix ingredients together)

Spread evenly in 15×10 inch jelly roll pan (rimmed baking sheet)

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, after 15 minutes take out of oven and stirring mixture around

Put back in oven and cook another 10 minutes (should be finished )

Stir in fruit as soon as you take out of oven

Let cool and ENJOY………

Calories 210 per 1/2 cup 

*I use on top of yogurt and only use 1/4 cup – its plenty.