keeping it real

 

Would you believe me if I told you this little clear glass vase is actually from Ikea & it’s supposed to be used as a toothbrush holder... I just knew it would be perfect on my entry table! Love it! Keeping it real this Tuesday!

XOXO

 Alexandra

wake up, wake up, wake up

Wake up, Wake up, Wake up! Don’t you just want to lounge all day in bed! Truth... In my head I could for a little while, then I would get so bored. I have such a busy personality I couldn’t... My mind would insanely wonder & then I would get anxious to get things done. So let’s motivate on this Monday...

What are 3 things you do to motivate yourself on Monday’s? Here are mine...

1️⃣ I write a list of to-dos while drinking coffee.

2️⃣ Make my bed.

3️⃣ Walk the dog & listen to a motivational speech.

xoxo 

Alexandra 

1, 2, 3... go time

 

Not going to lie when my alarm went off this morning... Well, it hurt... It hurt real bad! 2 weeks off of enjoying family time, watching movies & episode after episode late into the night, cooking & baking fun new recipes & just doing really nothing! So fun, but it’s the 1st Monday of 2021 & back to work & school we go. So much to do that I’m actually excited to get back into my little office! 1, 2, 3 go time... OK Right after my first cup of coffee. By the way I’m on day 4 of just black coffee. Not bad... That’s 1 of my small New Years goals that I have. Stop putting heavy cream in my morning coffee.

Do you have any goals for 2021? Please share!

xoxo

Alexandra 

happy sunday...

 

xoxo

Alexandra

happy new year

{h e l l o} 2021... 365 days of a fresh start! So write your story the way you want it to be written! Remember no one else,  but you are in charge! As you sit down & start your day... Think of it as the best blockbuster movie of all times! Happy New

 Year!

xoxo 

Alexandra

oh 2020

OH 2020... You’ve been such a year! A definite year of change! Not just in my business, but in my life. I can sit here & give you a big drawn out speech of what 2021 will look like for me... But truth is I really can’t do that. I have no clue what it will be like. We are still in an area of unknown... So instead of putting all this pressure on me I’m going to relax & see what’s in store. All I know is I’m putting one foot in front of the other with a huge smile on my face. I’m looking at everything differently... Saying thank you for all my blessings, twist & turns & ups & downs. 

GOODBYE 2020... HELLO 2021

xoxo

Alexandra

last wednesday w i s h of 2020

If I could have 1 w i s h this Wednesday it would be to host a fabulous backyard New Year’s Eve dinner party! I’m definitely craving interaction with dear friends. Sitting across the table engaging in deep conversations & laughing the night away... Mask free! I know it’s not safe or practical right now... But hey a girl can definitely dream! One day, Hopefully soon! 

What do you w i s h for on this last Wednesday of 2020? 

xoxo

Alexandra

tuesday traditions

Every Christmas vacation we go back east to visit my family in Marblehead, Ma. Christmas night we stay in a hotel close to the airport so we can get up early & jet off quickly to Boston. My kids love it! I actually love it as well! Our last trip we decided to call it a family tradition since we’ve been going religiously every break. Seeing my kids experience the east coast & love it just like I do truly melts my heart. Of course this year we couldn’t go... I’m ok with that right now because when we do go back we’ll appreciate everything so much more when we go again... I believe patience is key here! By the way I have ZERO patience... So I’m digging deep. Definitely a 2020 goal for me! lol 

Question... Did you have a family tradition that you needed to put on hold for 2020? Would love to hear all about it! 

xoxo

Alexandra 

last monday {2020}

It’s the last Monday of 2020... WOW, I have so many thoughts going through my head. What’s 2021 going to be like? Better or worse?  I do know one thing... It’s going to be a year of regrowth for me & I believe for a lot of other people as well! In business, family, friends... & in life! 

I feel that if we sit in one place for too long we will never grow... We will never change. Change truly is a good thing. 

•If it means getting healthier... Do it! 

•If it means calling that loved one... Do it! 

•If it means changing a career... Do it! 

•If it means taking a trip alone... Do It! 

•If it means saying goodbye to toxic people in your life... Do it! 

•If it means accomplishing something you’re scared of... Do it! 

•If it means cleaning up your home... Do it! 

We’re all scared of the unknown... But one lesson in 2021 someone very special to me taught me is... Why not try! What do you have to lose? You live once go forward & make it happen. You are stronger than you know!  Watch & see yourself grown from the smallest action. Do it for you & no one else. 

•Face the fear... Do it! 

So on this Monday, 12.28.20 I’m going to sit & reflect. Write down a few things I want to do in 2021 that scare me... 

Remember this journey is for you... & only you! Do it! 

What scares you... Share if you would like! 

xoxo

Alexandra

next coastal alley s a l e

 

happy sunday...

 

xoxo 

Alexandra

twin bed {for sale}

Truth... I'm absolutely in love with this twin bed. It's in perfect condition & looks absolutely fabulous in my sons room. But... Of course their is always a B U T...  My son doesn't want it in his room. He's hit the age where he now wants a bigger bed. I get it! I thought I could slide this one by him one last time. lol 

So I'm selling this twin bed for the cost I got it... $200.00. It has the headboard, footboard & side rails all together. I even had wood slats cut that were super strong & solid so the matters wouldn't fall through. Please e-mail {alexandra@rusticrooster.com} me if you're interested.

t w i n   b e d 

      $200.00 

39" Wide

77" Length

40" Height of Headboard

 

happy sunday

 

friyaaaaa

 

..all images from rustic rooster pinterest..

This is all I want... Really! I don't want pumpkin spice & everything nice! I want a blueberry cheesecake, new balance runners from J-Crew, a long sun dress and an adorable cottage on Nantucket. That's it! These images bring me joy. I feel like we get so caught up in the wrong things now a days that we don't take a moment to relax and enjoy the moment with yourself, friends or even family. Its hard because all we want to do is plan into the future, but doing so we forget to look at whats in front of us. So when I saw these pictures while I was designing a family room I just stopped and smiled. So with that said...  These images are my Friyaaaaaaaa!  What brings you joy.... Tell me! 

la jolla update

So I need to tell you all something... Mom & I pulled out of the Girard Avenue Market place in La Jolla. Oh Man that was a hard one to say good bye too. I thought it was going to be easy. It really was, but the fact that I was putting so much pressure on myself to make everything perfect and pretty wasn't going well for me. All I needed to do was drop off furniture and  everything was going to look great all the time & life is good right. Nope... Unfortunately, I was in a little bit of denial. We were selling like hotcakes, but my time to get down to replenish the space wasn't as open as I thought it was going to be.  Running around town with kids and then still meeting with clients I was starting to get super anxious. I tried,  I really did try! The space was absolutely adorable. Being at Girard with other fabulous creative people was wonderful! I loved that we all had our own style and complimented each other very well. Such a great mix. But The guilt and anxiety was taking a toll on me... and I dreaded getting a call that I needed to come in and replenish furniture & accessories. I was more mad at myself I couldn't be there all the time... So with that said, We are not at Girard Ave. Market place anymore. We will be having more Coastal Alley S A L E's... Stay tuned for our next S A L E date. Thanks for understanding... 

 

save the date

monday {menu}

Go have a picnic in the park!

 l u n c h or d i n n e r

Seriously, I don't know how long its been since we've done just that... Years! Tomorrow I plan on doing just that with my kids. Getting them outside and thinking outside the box. If I keep them on their toes I'm happy and they are too! 

Make a variety of sandwiches {turkey, ham, roast beef & peanut butter and jelly}, cut up some fresh fruit & make a big fruit salad... Grab a few bags of chips & sweet treats and your good to go... It's that easy! I love sitting outside feeling the ocean breeze and sun light on my face. Make it simple and enjoy!

How do you like to have a picnic? Fancy or pretty simple?  

xoxo

Alexandra 

the perfect tray {for sale}

Finding the right tray can be quite difficult... Well, for me it can be. I want something that's lasting and simply classic. A tray I can pullout each day and absolutely love it. When I do find it I grab it fast and never let it go! I know what I like. So I have decided to be pretty selective in finding trays for you all to hopefully feel the same way about and want to shop from me, rustic rooster. Contact me if you're interested in purchasing. 

{e-mail} 

info@rusticrooster.com 

{text} 

760.436.2171

SCALLOP RATTAN TRAY 

15.5" W x 20" L x 6" H

$178.00 

{+ tax & $15.00 ship} 

monday {menu}

{recipe from... h e r e}

a p p l e  f r i t t e r s

for the dough:

• 1 cup (8 fl. oz./250 ml) warm whole milk (110° to 120°F/43° to 49°C)
• 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
• 3 Tbs. vegetable shortening, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup (2 oz./60 g) sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 3 cups (15 oz./475 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• Canola oil for greasing and fryin

for the filling:

• 2 apples, preferably Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Kosher salt
• 1 Tbs. cornstarch

for the glaze:

• 3 cups (12 oz./375 g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 cup (4 fl. oz./125 ml) plus 1 Tbs. apple juice
• Kosher salt

directions:

1. Pour the warm milk into a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast on top and stir gently. Let stand in a warm spot until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Transfer the yeast mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the shortening, egg, sugar, salt and 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 oz./235 g) of the flour and beat on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, increase the speed to medium and beat until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Switch to the dough hook and beat on medium speed until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the bowl, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a well-oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

3. Meanwhile, make the filling: In a saucepan, combine the apples, lemon juice, butter, cinnamon and a pinch of salt over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cornstarch. Refrigerate until cool.

4. To make the glaze, in a bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, apple juice and a pinch of salt. Set the glaze aside.

5. Punch down the dough, turn it out onto a well-floured work surface, and roll out into a 14-by-10-inch (35-by-25-cm) rectangle about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick. Scatter three-fourths of the apples over the dough and roll into a long log. Flatten the log slightly and scatter the remaining apples on top. Starting with a short side, roll up the log into a large ball. Using a rolling pin, roll out into a 7 1/2-by-10-inch (19-by-25-cm) rectangle about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick. If apple pieces fall out, place back in the dough when shaping the fritters. Cut the dough into twelve 2 1/2-inch (6-cm) squares. Pull the corners of each square toward the center. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rise in a warm spot, covered, until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

6. To fry the fritters, set a wire rack or a baking sheet lined with paper towels nearby. Fill a large, deep pot halfway with oil. Heat over medium-high until it registers 325°F (165°C) on a deep-frying thermometer. Adjust the heat to maintain the temperature. Working in small batches, carefully place the fritters in the oil. Fry, turning once, until lightly golden brown and cooked through (cut one open to test), 7 to 9 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the wire rack or prepared baking sheet. Let cool for 5 minutes. Toss the fritters in the glaze and serve warm. Makes about 12 fritters.

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