happy sunday...

xoxo

Alexandra 

my job {baker}

{all recipes and photos are from here}

OK I've been given the responsibility of baker this year for our family Thanksgiving feast. I'm so excited, but so nervous at the same time. Why couldn't I have been appointed salad maker. That's easy right!?!? lol Well, this is what I'm saying... Bring it on! Bring on the butter, whip cream and all the yummy goodness that comes with baking. I've been scouring pinterest to see what I can make.  I will admit I'm buying a pumpkin pie. Not making that one... But the other ones I'm making myself. I've posted some of the top contenders on my list. What do you think? OMG I'm scared.! Baking is tricky... You make one false move and its over. You're done! Yes, I'm going to say it... Just just hang up your apron and walk away! You don't want your treats too dry... If you don't add real butter or sugar than you get that fake taste! I'm going in positive {wink}. I'm sure you would crack up if you saw me in the kitchen the day before or the morning of... I literally talk to myself and go really slow so I make sure i'm doing everything correctly. Believe me I'v had a few kitchen catastrophes that I do not want to repeat!!!!!! So what are you baking this year? Any fun suggestions? Would love to hear!

gobble gobble

   Alexandra   

crave

Why am I craving this look... What's it about this look that excites me? Is it the clean lines? Is it the simple elegance of this entire style... What? You don't see this style really at all here in North county San Diego. Kind of breaks my heart. When I do see it I no joke slam on my breaks and pull my car over. My kids know the drill... At first they scream and say, What? OMG what's going on... Then They sit back and let me do my thing {stare, drool and take a few snap shots and definitely talk to myself}. lol Hey, at least I'm open about my obsession! I know when I do buy another home it will have this vibe... What do you all think of a home like this? Yes or no?

xoxo

Alexandra  

happy sunday...

xoxo

Alexandra 

craving

{recipe from here}

* CHOCOLATE CHIP AND TURTLE COOKIES *

ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 7 chocolate and pecan turtles, coarsely chopped

directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place sugar, dark brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla in a bowl and whisk together until smooth.
3. Add baking soda, salt and flour into a medium bowl and mix to combine. Add this mixture to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips and turtle pieces.
5. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls (or use an ice cream scooper) onto baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, remove from the oven and allow to cool on baking sheet for 1-2 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

xoxo

Alexandra 

before and after {painting}

{before}

{after}

Now this armoire was a fun one to see from the beginning to the end...  I knew it had great potential. Everyone that saw the before armoire kept passing it by and laughing. I said, just wait! She'll be stunning after she's painted. I do believe I was correct... Look at her now! Standing strong and very elegant. A definite statement piece in any room. Stop by the garage to take a peek at her! Plus, don't forget we can take something old and forgotten and bring it back to life! E-mail me {info@rusticrooster.com} for a painting quote. I just need measurements and a picture.

xoxo

Alexandra 

sail away

{all photos from here}

Don't you just think... Mondays scream,  seashells and sailboats! I'm loving this entire look for a little beach cottage. Of course to complete the look I would be wearing that outfit as well! Sometimes I just sit and wonder what the perfect little beach cottage would really be like? Is there  one... I think they all have a special character that makes each one amazing! What does your little beach cottage look like...

Please share! 

xoxo

Alexandra 

happy sunday...

xoxo

Alexandra 

thank you

I wanted to personally thank all that came out this Saturday morning to shop and say HI! It felt so good to catch up! Every sale I feel like we're getting better and better offering what our customers want... If you ever need anything or want to suggest something for us to do... Please e-mail me {info@rusticrooster.com}. Look forward to our next Coastal "alley" SALE!

xoxo

Alexandra 

tomorrows the sale...

Hope to see you all tomorrow... Plus, some of these pieces will be marked down. We're motivated to clean out the garage space {for new inventory}!!! I think you will like our sale prices... Very much!  

xoxo

Alexandra