Found at a favorite vintage shop:
"GISTER"
old woven willow trunk
(to be used on pool veranda for towels and cushions)
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intricate wire plant stand for upstairs veranda
to be filled with potted herbs
close by for upstairs kitchenette
will def include mint for mint julep -
drink of the moment
as we watch the sun set from up there
and the cool breezes set in after
the hot summer days .
Dd had last dressage and jumping event for 2012
happy to share:
two first places and one second place
on her new Arab
DINAR
fondly known as
"My little copper penny"
on her new Arab
DINAR
fondly known as
"My little copper penny"
started sorting for last upcoming event
14/15 December
GABRIELSKLOOF
BOTRIVIER
more details soon
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Mint Julep recipe
4 fresh mint sprigs
2 1/2 oz bourbon wiskey
1 tsp powdered sugar
2 tsp water
2 1/2 oz bourbon wiskey
1 tsp powdered sugar
2 tsp water
Muddle mint leaves, powdered sugar, and water in a collins
glass. Fill the glass with shaved or crushed ice and add bourbon. Top with more
ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve with a straw.
Traditionally Mint Juleps are served in silver or pewter cups and held by the
handle or rim in order for the cup to obtain optimum frost. As an alternative to
muddling the mint and sugar cube you can also infuse a sugar syrup< with
mint. With this much bourbon in a drink, slow sipping is the appropriate way to
imbibe
Anyone who is into horse racing will be familiar with this, the traditional
drink of the Kentucky Derby during which some 80,000 juleps are served. .
enjoy!
enjoy!
Colette
13 comments:
Love your new/old plant stand I could use one of those for our porch. Dd's pony is stunning and congratulations to her on her achievements. And always love seeing all your linens I could have fun there!
XXX
Debra~
Thank you Debra! always great when you pop around my blog ~ Colx
What a beautiful pony!
Thank you M-Anne, I will tell Dd you like "little Copper" xx C
The horse is almost as stunning as your beautiful little girl!
Gracie starts lessons in January! I barely know the front end of a horse from the back but I am willing to learn! They didn't have horses in the ghetto! LOL!
Every time I see those linens I feel envy creep into my little heart!
Have a drink for me!
xo
Andie
Hello Andie! oh Gracie will love it and before you know it will take up morning noon and dreams...but it is good! who knows..maybe one day we meet over drinks at the olimpics! Col xx
Hi Colette, Love the basket and the fabulous wire plant stand. I bought a wire plant stand recently, though no where near as wonderful as yours. Congrats to your daughter on her wins.
Ohh Colette, everything looks very beautiful in your world!
The etagere will be perfect for herbs, and the sweet little DD
on her pony, priceless...if I ever have a grand daughter one day! The mint julep recipe is a keeper, and I shall try it out this May, as I have promised to host the next Derby at my home. Best, N.xo
Colette I'm not sure which ones to "drool" over because the wire plant stand, old woven truck or Dd looking so poised on her new Arab horse (what a lucky lil girl)...they're all so beautiful!
Thank you All!
Sherry, I 'm off today to search for same size pots to fit and herbs!...hoping to find old terracotta pots...
Rita, I think I will add a blue pot to my stand,..just for you!
Nella, thank you for " etagere" ! Shall add to my post. Looking forward to hear about your Derby!!!
Colette xxx
what a sweet picture of Dd and her delightful Copper Penny. Well done!
Your keen eye has gleaned some good finds.
We are mopping up after major water damage over the weekend.
Love the Copper Pony and congratulations to Dd! Love the purchases too of course.....
Hi Colette, I'm sorry not to have been by for a while, but just had to send congrats to DD - what a sweet and chic little pony and how wonderful they look together.
Sounds like they'll be doing great things next year!
Hope your xmas preparations are going well
love to you
Sharon
xx
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