Shrimp and Grits

July is here and the 4th is coming quick

 We are getting ready for the family to enjoy the day, how about you?  

I wanted to share a recipie I made while on the coast of North Carolina...Shrimp and Grits

 We stopped at a local mill and bought the grits, they cooked up so pretty and of course I had to add butter!

 I cooked my shrimp in a little butter, about 

10 each.  Just about 30 to 45 seconds,

 until pink.  Next remove from pan, slowly 

add cream and let reduce until thickened. 

Season with salt and pepper.


I lined the shrimp around the plate and 

poured the sauce over the grits! And 

garnished with green onion.

A simple but delish dish!

 These are pictures from our recent vacation and I can't think of a cozier setting to relax

 I plan to relax, enjoy my family and have a cookout

I hope you have a wonderful 4th!
Di

   

Summer Whites

Summer Whites

I have been painting so much I almost forgot to fix my mantle and hang the birds.  I painted the birds last month and finally hung them.

 It's a sweet change to highlight my my white showcase of shells!

 I am gathering my courage to paint the brick!  Meanwhile, I adding more touches of white to the room.

 The shopping cart is filled with my market basket and soft colors of flowers

I also moved my ironstone pitcher and filled it with lavendar.  I recently found this sweet converted oil lamp.  The white shade is what captured my attention of course the half price sale at the estate sale didn't hurt either!


  
   

Beautiful Spaces

Come on in

 Visit our trip to Winston-Salem, NC

 We found beautiful spaces and great architectual features

I love chippy white

 Beautiful iron work and flowers

 I have been experimenting with my black and white because I love the look

 Ironwork lion guarding a Ironworkers house

Lovely house we toured showcasing the life in this era

Lovely cooking area

 Beautiful hands at work

I hope you have a wonderful week, Di
   

I love old cooking areas and furniture