Insta-Living Vol. 03

There are often times that I forget to upload bits and pieces from just normal living that I want to share, and even more occasions when I forget to capture those moments. But, I managed to save some images below of a few noteworthy snapshots and nostalgic pieces.

The past few weeks I have been helping a friend with some event planning in my spare time (believe it or not), so I took that as a chance to have a small gathering for an early dinner, as we discussed plans. It was also a perfect time to take out a few kitchen and culinary items that I purchased some time ago, including another smaller size chalk board for fine cheeses, nuts, etc. 

I was pleased to receive a few old original recipe books (seen below) handwritten from my mum, I also found some additional pages pieced inside from the late fifties and seventies, she managed to transfer most of them into another cooking pamphlet. I also found a booklet of colonial 18th and 19th century recipes (reprinted in the eighties) that included old English and American recipes.

I set up a more rustic-chic table for our concept discussion dinner, and kept my spring-esque tablecloth. By adding a few books for inspiration and baskets, it helped to combine the freshness of spring with white and cobalt, with natural elements like dark wood and cotton/linen together. 

I had no problem grabbing these mason jars from a small consignment/country gift shop. Everything still newly packaged in a box. I was chatting with the owners (a cute elder couple) about alternative suggestions for what they could use them for. They mentioned that they had too many for their little shop, and gave me some for less than the price of a tea cup … and helped me pack them as well!

I boxed twenty, but they told me that I could take even more. So, I boxed an additional twenty, said “thanks,” and “farewell,” then went on my way. There are far too many useful projects to use these jars for, remember this crafting goodness? Ah, yes, special plans are certainly in the works. But, I digress …

Although, afterward, I was firm in using some of the jars for our dinner. 

 (Above) Rustic French country theme: Churchill dinnerware, decorating my table, teatime, chalk cheese board, plate back, table view with jars.

Since I felt as if I had somewhat struck gold (thanks to the owners paying it forward), I gift packaged and shipped ten jars to a family friend who likes to do canning. Thirty jars are plenty for us! I did the math: twenty jars for hosting, or summer barbeques, and ten for crafting/gifts, etc.  It’s an equation that would unavoidably result with an excellent solution, given the charitable situation!

  (Above)  floral printed napkins, cut figs, and homemade pizza with, balsamic, blue cheese, figs and onions. pizza.

  

 (Above) A few behind the scene shots of bag making. Finished handmade clutches with feathers and leather, and bright orange straps (will style it on the blog soon).

Happy weekend! Do you have anything special planned this weekend? 

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