DustyLu

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Found this cute little, vintage mini step stool this weekend and I am using it

to display my oils and cooking favs!

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The other side of the kitchen..

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Have a great weekend!!!

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Catching up & Happy Memorial Weekend

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Meee and my love.

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home tour continued with our dining room

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you can see the rest over

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easter eggs

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Last night we dyed some eggs.

This weekend we have an easter egg hunt planned with the cousins!!!

These are the 6 pretties I was able to save. LOL. The boys, hubby and I had a blast,

Using Eco-Eggs Coloring Kit from William Sonoma.

"Decorate Easter eggs with nature's own colors with our eco-friendly coloring kit. The all-natural dyes come straight from the farm, made with red cabbage, purple sweet potatoes, annatto and turmeric. We've included a color chart that illustrates how to blend the dyes to create your favorite hues. To customize your eggs with one-of-a-kind designs, use the playful carrot crayon."

Have a wonderful day!

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Love the "Bright Idea's," in this months Country Living. Turn

your French washtub upside down and insta end table. Love it.

I have been working and sick with an ear infection. Feeling so much better now.

Back to bloggin again.

Don't forget you can also follow us on Instagram, Pinterest,

and Facebook.

Have a wonderful day!

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Fashion designer Lily Ashwell launched her new spring clothing line and site yesterday. Nicole Levine art director of Frankie Hearts Fashion and I worked really hard on this project, and enjoyed working with Lily. She is so talented. We are proud to see the end product.

Visit http://lilyashwell.com/
(shop images and landing/contact by Dustylu)

...life is good...

ox lu

Our Kitchen New Post Up

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New post up

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VISIT

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To see some Spring decor

where I blog

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Where I blog
Check out the rest at

Dustylu

frankie hearts fashion

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New blog post up on

my inner fashionista.

OVER HERE

formaggio e pepe & wordpress

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Check out our new home

Dustylu

VALENTINE'S DAY & THE NEW BLOG

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THE NEW BLOG IS UP! WE MOVED

PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW US

First page is a FLASH PAGE at Dustylu
and then go from there

Honey Rainbow Carrots & Calligraphy

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When I saw these fresh baby rainbow carrots

at Whole Foods I knew exactly what I wanted to make using these beauties.

Rainbow carrots are packed with flavor. Dustin favorite ones are the purple.

I absolutely love the colors.

Clean and peal carrots.

Add tsp of olive oil to the skillet, heat.

Sauté carrots on low-med heat for 5-8 minutes or until tender.

After the first few minutes,

Remove skillet from heat add tablespoon of

honey then put skillet back on heat and sauté for the remaining time.

I like to add Sel Gris De Guerande

French Gourmet Coarse salt

at the end. I use it in everything.

Delicious! Promise!

Last thing. I am obsessed with calligraphy lately and can't wait to show

you my new Wordpress layout and how I am using it. Crossing

fingers it will be up this week.

Encourage one another.

Have a great day!

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Props from William Sonoma

Wordpress, Moving, Kelly Moore...

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Kelly Moore Libby Sapphire Camera Bag.

This is my favorite bag right now and my camera was in

desperate need of some style! HA!

Next on my list is this bag here!

Moving.

I have tried to stay with blogger as long as I could but I have decided to move to

Wordpress. The creative options in Wordpress are endless.

I will be running both and letting you know here whenever I post there.

Gonna give it ago and I am excited for the change.

My host has assured me my followers will still remain in my feed

or something like that, and

that you will still see my posts.

Keep ya posted...

The beautiful, practice, practice...the winner's

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What I love most about photography is that it is all engaging.

I forget everything else when I take a picture.

Photography is all about solutions to what's in your viewfinder;

composition, lighting, movement, color, and my favorite and what I like to call

"the beautiful."

I love the process more then anything else.

One of my new years resolutions of course was to photograph

everyday and study more. So far so very good.

Lately, the winter light has been perfect and cozy.

Mood is something I am trying to capture in my images, and find

myself looking for it in everything now.

What do you think about this image above? What feeling does it

evoke in you?

I wanted to announce the winners of the Souvenir Magazine

Giveaway and the Graceful giveaway.

Winners of Souvenir giveaway.

Please email me your info.

Carol from Oh Goodie

Becky up the Hill

Graceful Giveaway

Sarah from The Table

graceful giveaway

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I wanted to end the week with a small giveaway.

If you love photography or fashion like I do, Grace the Memoir has

incredible inspiration.

One of my lucky reader can win one.

You can find me on Instagram

these days for the daily scoop.

Every thought I think is creating my future.

L. Hay

Dont forget to check out the last winners of Souvenir Magazine.

Simple tomato soup

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This soup is so easy to make and it is delicious.

Make sure to buy the San Marzano peeled tomatoes,

my entire Italian family uses their delicious line of culinary goodies.

2 chopped onions

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 28 oz can San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes

4 cups low sodium chicken broth

1tsp dried oregano

1 cup croutons

Parmesan

In a large pot over medium heat add oil, onions and kosher salt.

Cook 4-6 minutes or until soft. Add can of peeled tomatoes with their

juices. Add 4 cups of chicken broth and oregano. Simmer

10-15 minutes until it begins to thicken. Puree in blender,

top with croutons and parmesan. Donzo!

Perfect dish for Valentines day.

I keep my mind healthy and happy, and my body

follows suit. Louise Hay

Roxanne Packham...& winner

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Created out of old wine crates and wood. Roxanne Packham found this bench outside an old winery in Los Olivios and new it would be the perfect fit for the living room. This is just a teaser as to what is going to be a amazing interior design book. ( book photographed by Dustylu)...

until then follow Roxanne http://www.inspireddesignpublications.blogspot.com/

Also be sure and check out her last book Inspired Design.

(photographed by Mark Lohman)

Winners of Souvenir giveaway.

Please email me your info.

Carol from Oh Goodie

Becky up the Hill

MY SWEET SAVANNAH'S NEW BLOG HOME IS

NOW HERE. BLOGGER LOST HER OLD ADDRESS.

MAKE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR INFO

Lily Ashwell Holiday Collection

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The world of fashion is glamorous.

Designing fashion can be a truly creative process.

I had the pleasure of working with designer Lily Ashwell on her holiday collection.

Kylie Cusick was the professional model on set and Art Direction was by

Nicole Levine of Frankie Hearts Fashion which made for a perfect team.

Lily's vision to use hard shadows to create a striking mood in her images is brilliant.

With gorgeous prints, stunning fabric's and soft texture's she creates

what I think is one of the most beautiful

designer collection I have seen.

Psst, I am secretly coveting everything! Ha!!!

It is selling out quick and you can see why.

View and purchase the rest of the collection

HERE

More to come...

Todays daily affirmation

PRACTICE THE POWER OF INTENTION

The power of intention is the power of love and receptivity. It asks nothing of anyone, it judges no one, and it encourages others to be free to be themselves. Remember: You were intended out of love, so you must be love in order to intend.Dr. Wayne Dyer

ALL IMAGES BY DUSTYLU

white birch logs

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I love white birch logs.

I think these add the perfect mount of

winter warmth to your decor.

My thoughts are creative. Louise Hay

Chair and antique German grain sack bag from A Beautiful Mess, Bag L.L Bean,

Old jackets, Hat and scarf from J.Crew. Boots, Fiorentini Baker

we forgot to look in the stockings...giveaway

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I wanted to start the New Year off with a giveaway.

If you missed out on the holiday issue of Souvenir Magazine here is a

second chance for you to get your hands on one

We had so much fun contributing to this issue because my little Dustin is in it showing reader's our little families holiday traditions, there are lots of DIY projects and a stunning holiday party, hosted by Kymberley Fraser of A Beautiful Mess. Chalk full of amazing inspiration and talented contributor's this one-is-a-keeeeeper.

We are giving away TWO copies, to

double your luck.

You can leave a comment

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Smile!!! It's a beautiful day,

Glitter & Happy New Year

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When I saw the idea I knew I had to share. Dress up inexpensive

champagne glasses with glitter. Just add glitter glue to the base of the

glass, spread glue with a napkin, add glitter, wait to dry.

Instant Sparkle

(use German glitter too)

Wishing you and yours a safe

and Happy New Year

Blessing

Chairs from A Beautiful Mess. 1950's vintage champagne bucket Anthropologie.

Vietri cake stand and olive holder. Lights Martha Stewart at Michaels.

Goals, Cupcakes & Cookbook of the Month

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Recipe Layout Restyle Source

My little men are getting old enough to start having some

fun in the kitchen.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!!!

Are you gearing up for a fun and exciting new year, full of promise's?

This is when my OCD kicks into overdrive and I begin to clear out all the clutter once again.

I read somewhere it takes a good year to get your home

organized and for everything to find a place. Hmm, better get started then.

I have lost a total of 15

pounds this past year. The baby weight is finally starting to come off. It was not easy to lose

the weight with my second baby.

I was in the gym at least 3 times a week, used portion control

and even injured my back in the process but, I kept with it and I have never felt better.

Can't wait to start hitting the gym and my favorite cycling class.

My kryptonite is a major sweet tooth.

So, this year one goal is to start preparing healthier meals for for me and my family.

Moderation is key. Don't make all these drastic changes at once.

Take one day at a time and make small improvements, then watch out

because it can become a huge snow ball effect into a healthier lifestyle.

With that, Dustylu will have a cook book of the month each month on the blog,

We will cook a few recipes from that book and let you know what we think.

Everyone will be invited to link along and share

their favorite cookbook. More on that later.

Happiest of New Year!

Merry Christmas, Hot Cocoa, Our living room, Winner

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(recipe layout by Restylesource)

DIY Cranberry garland. A great way to add a splash of color to your

Christmas decor. You can make it the same way you would make popcorn garland,

using a needle and thread.

(it will only last a couple of days so it best used for a holiday party, then toss)

I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas.

I made you some hot cocoa, will you stay awhile?

This is the time for me to stop, re-flect and celebrate

the birth of Christ. Cherish your family and friends, make each

moment count. Pray for those who are hurting and tired.

Give more, want less.

I am so grateful this year for my little family.

We are together happy, healthy and safe.

Wishing you holiday love and blessings.

Congratulations to Traci of It's My Life

You won the Antro giveaway! Merry Christmas!

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