Sneak Peek

I have been working on designing baby girl's room for about a month and a half now and have the major pieces ordered...or making plans to be made!  Here's a sneak peek at some of the staples in the room...

To be made by Grandma...

Photo courtesy of Sunnyside Designs2 on Etsy

Sheeting (minus the bumper)



Courtesy Potterybarnkids.com

Crib skirt



Courtesy Potterybarnkids.com

Curtains



Courtesy Potterybarnkids.com

Big reveal coming in a few months! 

New Porch for Fall

For my birthday Lisa and Kallee surprised me and redecorated my porch for fall!  It was such a great present!  I love how it turned out!

Lisa found the pillows at World Market...$10 each!  I love the design on the seat cushion.

And what better way to spruce up a pillow than with a fall pick!  Great touch!

I think the owl is my favorite...they found him at Hobby Lobby



I also love the acorn picks...also from Hobby Lobby along with the fall pick behind them. 



I loved their idea to buy a pick with a little more bulk and tie it to my wreath hanger...a new touch that I love!



Thank you to my two wonderful friends for the porch makeover...it desperately needed it and I am thrilled with it! 

A few fun dates...

Just thought I'd call your attention to a few fun things to attend (and a few yummy things to eat!)...

Holy Cow Boutique

September 21st - 24th (this Wednesday-Saturday)

9-8 each day (closing at 5 on Saturday)

The Old Pleasant Grove Rec Center

65 East 200 South

If you've never gone to try the pizza and cinnamon roll twists, make sure to stop by...they are delicious!

These two events are a few months out still, but mark your calendars!  They would be a fun girls day out to plan for!

 

Oh Sweet Sadie Boutique

November 9th-12th

Location TBA (typically near Daybreak)

ohsweetsadie.com

(a few girlfriends of mine frequently visit this show and love what they find!)

Bijou Market

Provo...November 18th and 19th

Salt Lake...November 26th

Location TBA

bijoumarket.com

(Rashelle, one of the organizers, has known Lisa for many years and our husbands all play basketball together...can't wait to visit for the first time this year!)

I tried a great new yogurt place called Orange Leaf in Highland last week.  It's delicious!  They are located in the same complex as Dear Lizzie and Kohlers right along the highway.

If you have a boutique you like to visit each year let us know when and where!  We'd love to hear about them!

Pecan Crusted Pork

Pecan-Crusted Pork with Orange-Maple Glaze

I found this recipe on BHG.com and am excited to try it!

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 lb.)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 4 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 cup pecan pieces, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 oranges (1 juiced; 1 cut in wedges)
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1. Trim pork, then cut into 1/2-inch slices. Flatten slices with palm of hand; season pork with salt and pepper.
2. Place 3 tablespoons of the syrup in a shallow dish; place pecans in a second shallow dish. In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium heat. Coat pork in syrup, then press in pecans. Place pork in skillet in single layer; top with remaining pecans and syrup from dish. Cook 3 to 4 minutes each side, just until pork is pink in center. Remove from skillet. With a slotted spoon, remove any pecan pieces in skillet; spoon over pork.
3. Stir orange juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cumin, and cayenne into skillet. Cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour over pork. Serve with orange wedges.

Fun Finds-World Market

I saw these curtains at World Market at Fort Union and fell in love.  They go perfectly with my family room decor and my curtains need an update.  Well, this last week they were on sale plus I had a $10 off coupon.  Needless, to say I was excited for the bargain!  World Market has great items.  If you haven't been, you must head East on 7200 South and take a spin around the store.  You won't leave empty-handed.  Check back in a week to see the big reveal of the new curtains in my family room!

Fun Finds-The Smell of Fall

Lindsay posted last week about her favorite Fall scented candle.  These satchets come from Scrooge and Marleys and have the best Fall scent.  I put two in the kitchen and one in my front room and family room, so the whole house smells like Autumn.  They are about $2.50 and bring my nose such joy!  Get your house smelling the season today:)

Fun Finds-Apothecary Jars

I found these great, small apothecary jars at Roberts.  They were $11.99 each, but I used the 40% off two items on Tuesday and Saturday to get them for $7.19 each.  I filled them with Goldfish crackers, candy pumkins, caramels, and candy corns.  I love how they look on my counter finished off with a bow.  My kids love helping themselves to a treat or snack.  I love that I can use them year round filled with different treats and colors.  Roberts has a great selection of sizes and the best price when combined with the 40% off coupon!