Suggestions Wanted

Day dreaming and formulating ideas.

That's what I have been trying to do as we make plans to move back to TN. We hope and pray we will be able to buy a house that we can live in for at least the next 10 years if not forever. As we move toward this goal, I get the fun and overwhelming opportunity to think...decorating!!

However, blank slates terrify me!! AND I am indecisive and I get bored quickly /:

All that being said, I have been looking through years of Southern Living and Better Home & Gardens magazines for ideas on paint and style. I have found that I like, shabby chic mixed with a little contemporary. For example, a wood table with plastic or metal chairs in a breakfast nook. However I will not have the money to buy any new furniture.

Here are pieces I already have and will need to use. Hoping a little paint and creativity and I'll be able to pull the look off.

Also, I have to think through a good wall color for a kitchen and nook to go with table...just keep that in mind.

Thoughts/Suggestions/Ideas

Rosemary-Garlic Roast Chicken

I have to admit, I dont recall if I have ever made a whole roast chicken before. I normally think, thats a lot of food, no need to go through the hassle. But believe it or not...it wasn't a hassle, it was actually quite easy.

Rosemary-Garlic Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables by Silvana Nardone

serves 6 prep time 15 minutes cook time 1 hour 30 minutes

5 carrots cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 onions, 1 cut into 1/2-inch pieces and 1 halved

4 cloves garlic, smashed

6 sprigs rosemary

3/4 cup chicken broth

1 5lb roasting chicken, rinsed and patted dry

Salt and pepper

EVOO. for brushing

I used leeks instead of parsnips. You could use potatoes instead of either if you prefer. Don't feel pigeon holed into only using what is suggested.