Monday, September 21, 2009

The weekend, briefly

I started the weekend with a nice long session in the kitchen. I love baking in the morning. It's so quiet and peaceful.

baking in the morning
{baking + tea}

70s kitchenaid
{my 70s kitchenaid}

I use my mom's first Kitchenaid and I love it. It actually traveled the world with her, when we were living abroad. It's aged and a little loud, but it has history.

cookies, in progress
{dough, rolled}

ms cookie handbook
{book, open}

I used Martha Stewart's recipe for fig pinwheels from her cookie book but I used homemade apricot jam in place of her fig mixture. The recipe was a bit fussy (lots of rolling and chilling) and the results didn't completely win me over. Next time maybe I'll try the fig mixture because I'm guessing it would pack a little more punch.

lace pile!
{loads of vintage lace}

I visited a teeny tiny fabric store that appears to have been collecting lace since the 1960s. They thought I was insane when I came up to the counter with over 10 different selections to be cut. I don't even have a plan in mind, but I've always loved lace and I have beautiful visions floating in my head right now.

projects
{new pieces}

I played around with some different colors and fabrics (the photo doesn't do this green justice at all - it's perfection in person).

37 comments:

  1. lovely morning indeed! your teapot is marvelous--such an interesting design. and that vintage lace has stolen my heart.

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  2. how do you make those gorgeous roses?

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  3. the green looks lush and will be perfect for fall. hunter green is my favorite fall color.

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  4. gorgeous photos as always. you make me fall in love with the little things in life over and over again. i am now determined to find a vintage fabric store!

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  5. I also bought this book of cookies and biscuits... Can't wait to try these cute and inspiring recipes!

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  6. lovely, lovely. your work is gorgeous!

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  7. beautiful photos. you're very inspiring. Love your baking and handiwork. gorgeous!

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  8. Sounds like the perfct weekend to me. The lace is beautiful and can't wait to see the clever designs you come up with. I love the way the green appears from here. What will you do with these lovlies?

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  9. adore your photos as usual, especially the first one--the epitome of hominess. and i can't wait to get a kitchenaid of my own someday!

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  10. Don't you love these kind of weekends?! I wish I could have my whole week filled with baking, cooking and doing fun projects. Have a golden week! xoxo

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  11. I started me weekend the Kitchen Aid way too- light crispy waffles and hot coffee!

    Love the lace!

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  12. Look at your weekend! So beautiful and productive.

    I can't wait to see what you do with that lace!

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  13. Sounds like you got more done Saturday morning than I did all weekend! :)
    Oh, and the new flower pieces look fabulous.

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  14. Ah! Your mixer makes me feel homesick! My mom has the exact same one.

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  15. i'm right there with you...stores can add a touch of lace to the ugliest shirt and i'll be sold immediately.

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  16. sounds like a great weekend! I wish I had fabric sotres around like that! You should do a giveaway! **to me of course...** :)

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  17. Ooh, I like those emerald rosettes!

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  18. Just pure loveliness! I just bought some lace trim on etsy -- I can't wait to see it :D!

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  19. Ooh pretty! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  20. Oh, love the new pieces and adore your teapot!!

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  21. Every single thing in these photographs is beautiful (as a compulsive tea drinker I particularly like all those mugs of tea in your pictures).
    I also love baking in the morning. Sometimes I get up at 5.30 for an early morning baking session.

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  22. Soooo Lovely!!! sigh, I needed that on this dreary dreary KC day.

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  23. I LOVE all of your tutorials. With all sincerity, you single handedly have inspired me to start doing more with my hands. :)

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  24. i just ran into your blog from your comment on cupcake and cashmere and i love your site!! super cute.....

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  25. the whole back of my wedding dress is made from vintage lace trim. i can't wait for you to see it!

    and, i am DYING to go to tavern!!

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  26. I love baking in the morning too. Your pictures are lovely.

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  27. I love your tea pot!!! Where is it from? Is it new or vintage? It's fabulous!

    And I love antique lace and linens too. Adore them, really.

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  28. i use my mom's old kitchenaid, too. i feel like things taste better because of the history... :)

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  29. I have a really old pair of levi's my mother wore when she was my age and I love wearing them because they have so much warmth. I feel like the history and experience is what makes them like that.

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  30. my mom had the same kitchen aid. your picture brings back memories.

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  31. Okay, I have major teapot envy! Looks like you enjoyed a lovely weekend.

    Cheers.

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  32. So beautiful! I just bought some vintage lace and I need more. I am jealous of your huge stash!

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  33. I have a vintage Kitchenaid too, love it! Never lets you down. :) The green flowers look super pretty too, I'll be keeping an eye on Etsy for them! :)

    PS I <3 your teapot.

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  34. I love your photos, Rachel. And their titles, actually. Thanks for sharing.
    -maria

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  35. mmmm your vintage lace looks beautiful, I dream of finding a shop like that! Your baking looks delicious and your roses are so lovely looking and a gorgeous colour.

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