Outdoor Wednesday!!!

 

We have had two new arrivals here at our house in the last few weeks! This little guy is one of

them...his name is Dash...isn't he darling? He has the sweetest little personality and the most beautiful

coloring. I couldn't get a good picture of the other little one but his name is Doc. This is where they

will be living when they are able to leave their mothers. This part of our property is covered in

sunflowers. I wanted to get closer for a better picture but it was way too muddy. I love the old rusty

gate...my husband wants to replace it with a new one but this one has so much character...rust;)...it

just screams Texas horse ranch...don't you think? Dash and Doc will be joining our other Paint

horses...who were way too shy to pose for the camera. We are quickly becoming a Texas cliche...now

all we need are longhorns for the front of the truck;)...oh my!

Happy Outdoor Wednesday Everyone!!!

Lots of Love!!!

Cathy

I am linking with Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday. Be sure and stop by and

check out all of the fun!

Sunday Blessings!!!

God Bless America,

Land that I love.

Stand beside her, and guide her

Thru the night with a light from above.

From the mountains, to the prairies,

To the oceans, white with foam

God bless America, My home sweet home!

Happy 4th of July!!!

Lots of Love!!!

Cathy

Happy Independence Day!!!

  

I hope everyone has wonderful plans for this 4th of July weekend! It is going to be hot here in

Texas...of course;)...but we plan to enjoy all of the festivities anyway!

I wanted to share this gorgeous Santos I won from LaurieAnna's with you! Isn't she wonderful? I

made her a sash from some ribbon and vintage cards so she could celebrate the 4th in style! I love

her! The other pics are just some little goodies I sit out from year to year.

Happy Independence Day Everyone!!!

Lots of Love!!!

Cathy

My Family Room!!!

                

Several of you have asked to see more of my home so I thought I would start with my favorite room.

I love this room...it is where I spend most of my time when I am home. It is filled with things that I

love and collect and have had for years! My collection of Mackenzie Childs has somewhat dictated my

color scheme. I love my big green sofa...it is fairly new and is sooooo comfy...and of course is my

favorite apple green. I have a few projects planned for in here. A new window treatment for my

french door, a skirt for my desk...just to name a few. This is obviously part of a great room...family

room, kitchen and kitchen nook combination. I will post about the other areas soon. Have a

wonderful week!

Lots of Love!!!

Cathy

Sunday Blessings!!!

The greatest answer to prayer is that I am brought into a perfect understanding with God, and that

alters my view of actual things.

Oswald Chambers

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Lots of Love!!!

Cathy

Another Yummy Paula Recipe!!!

Paula’s White Chocolate Rosemary Peach Shortcake

Ingredients:

Shortcakes:
4 cups bisquick
1/3 cup Sugar
1 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
2 tablespoons melted butter

Peaches:
6 peaches
1 teaspoon Fruit Fresh (fruit preservative)
Splash warm water
1 1/2 cups sugar

Whipped cream:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar

Garnishes:
Fresh Rosemary sprigs
White Chocolate curls (super fancy)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
To make the shortcakes, mix the bisquick, sugar, milk, butter, white chocolate chips and rosemary in a medium size bowl and scoop out onto a parchment lined baking sheet.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until done and remove from oven. Cool for 5 minutes.

Peel, core, and slice the peaches. Immediately sprinkle with Fruit Fresh to prevent peaches from turning dark. Add a splash of warm water to the peaches to moisten. Stir the sugar into the peaches, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

In a large mixing bowl or mixer, combine the heavy cream and sugar, and whip until peaks start to form.

To serve, split the shortcake in 1/2 and place bottom 1/2 on a plate. Top with a heaping spoonful of the peaches and their juices, a dollop of freshly whipped cream and the top of the shortcake.  Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and a white chocolate curl if you are so inclined.

These are so good! Love love love!

Lots of Love!!!

Cathy

Five Favorites Linky Party!!!

~Thierry Mugler Angel Innocent Perfume

~Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Lipstick 145 Paradise Pink

~L'OCCITANE EN PROVINCE Hand Cream with Shea Butter

~Trish McEvoy Flawless Lip

~Estee Lauder Apple Green Crystal Compact

I am participating today in a linky party with Rene from Cottage and Vine! We have been asked to

tell five cosmetic products we would take with us if we were leaving the house for the weekend. My

products are in my bag that I take with me everyday. The Angel Fragrance is one of my favorite

summer fragrances... yummy! Have to have my lipstick... I wear lipstick even when I have no other

makeup on. Love the hand cream...I have used it for years, it is a wonderful size to fit in your cosmetic

bag. The Trish McEvoy Flawless Lip is supposed to help with lines around the lips...I use it for chapped

lips as much as anything else. The compact... well isn't that obvious :) ? It's sparkly and apple green,

what more could a girl want?!

Pop over to Rene's and check out what everyone else is using to make themselves gorgeous! :)

Lots of Love!!!

Cathy

My Sweet Daddy!!!

I love you and miss you!!!

Lots of Love!!!

Cathy