{book worm}

 

 

xoxo

Alexandra

happy sunday...

 

 

xoxo

Alexandra

taylor chair

 

{Taylor chair}

 

So it all started at my house... I had an oversized English rolled arm slipcovered chair. The attention that this chair received was amazing from my friends! So naturally as a business woman I decided to have the chair copied and made for the rustic rooster. Once the copy was delivered to the rooster we were in love!!!! It was perfect... Next step was to name it of course!  After thinking long and hard It came to me... I was going to name it after my baby girl, Taylor! So that's how the Taylor chair was born! It's so cute to see Miss Taylor glow with pride over her chair... She asked me to take a picture of her sitting on it.  Isn't she a cutie!!!!

 

xoxo

Alexandra 

 

* {to order the Taylor chair... Stop by the rustic rooster or call for more information} *

   

trick 'r treat

{all photos from rustic rooster pinterest}

o.m.g. halloween is fast approaching us! As my kids would tell me, mom we have exactly 16 days till halloween! Countdown is on in the Scully household! This year I got so lucky with my kids costumes... Walked into Marshall's of all places and bamn... I found a costume for each kid and to seal the deal Ryan didn't even try his on. Took it home and he loved it! Yes... One less battle to fight {thank god}! So thank you Marshall's for the amazing and awesome costumes for such great prices. Now it's onto making the kids cute little treats for the night {i love surprising them} and getting ready at the rooster... I think we're going to be open for a few hours and then close so mom and I can Trick 'r Treat with my kids. What are you all doing on Halloween? We're walking Encinitas old historic highway 101... It's so fun and very safe. Hope to see some of you!!!!   

*BOO*

Alexandra 

one day

{all photos from rustic rooster pinterest}

I'll take one of each please... I've been dreaming of a fabulous garden lately. With Southern California's drought and my black thumb... My gardening future isn't looking so good. Lets just say, I wouldn't make in the landscape industry. I know what I want, but the maintenance and upkeep really throw me off. I try to talk to my flowers, see them every night and sprinkle them which cool refreshing water... I think I'm actually drowning them and talking their leaves off! I go to client's homes and see their gorgeous gardens and beautiful flower clippings in their kitchen.  Yes, my clippings are in the trash because they were dry and brittle. Can someone help me?!?!?! I want a pretty garden... Ok Let me stop some of you in your tracks, I do not like succulents. Sorry, I'm a white cabbage rose, boxwood hedges and rosemary girl. I love lushious and green gardens... Nothing dry and rubbery. Sorry Nick I know you love that look. I'm not saying anything is wrong with that, but it's just not me. I like to garden... Maybe one day I'll get the hang of it! One day!

 

xoxo

Alexandra

 

happy sunday...

I believe in this... One hundred Percent! 

xoxo

Alexandra  

shhhhhhh

If I were you I think I would stop by the rustic rooster today... We have a few pieces marked down. No joke, we have some amazing deals going on right now... I wouldn't miss your opportunity to get something at a low, low, low price! Happy secret SALE day...  

xoxo

Alexandra  

perfect pairing

 

{rustic rooster pinterest}

 

Oh my... These photos bring me to my happy place! I could stare at them all day long {no joke}!  Styling a home is such a fun commitment! Every corner that you turn in design, can be extremely inviting and adventurous. The exterior, flowers, fabric, lighting and even all your accessories can make a huge statement. I enjoy what I do very much... OK I actually pretend I live in my clients homes... I ask myself all the time What would I like? What would I want? What would I do? Do you see the repeating pattern here... Me, me, me! {wink} So in a nutshell I will be living in your home... {just kidding}. Hope you enjoy my perfect paring for this fine Friday!  I'm drooling over it all! What do you think... Drool or not to drool?!?!?!

 

enjoy

Alexandra

  

new... new... new...

1.) Highboy dresser

{pick a color}

 2.) Faux bamboo side table

{pick a color}

3.) White TV/Storage armoire

SOLD

4.) Vintage Worktable

{original paint}

5.) Vintage bookcase

{original paint}

6.) Vintage bar cart

{original paint}

7.) Black coffee table

{has 1 drawer}

If you have any questions

on pricing or measurements,

please do not hesitate to contact

rustic rooster,

760.436.2171

just for taylor

 

 

So pretty much every room in my house is done {sort of}... Except this little ones. Seriously, with a face like this how could I not complete her room! I have that one child that no joke is your true angel... Always says please and thank you. Listens and really never ever complains {no joke}. Well, that's Miss Taylor Michelle!!!! I am so blessed to see her kind heart and generous love each day! Now I feel so guilty that I can't pull her room together. Not going to lie,  it totally upsets me... So I've decided to dedicate this month to completing it! It's all about you my love bug!  

 

 

 

 

  

I purchased tons of Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic duvets before Taylor even moved out of her crib {yes I'm that crazy mom}... So I pulled them all out and let Taylor choose one. Shhhh she chose my favorite!!! Classic Pink paisley. Now, I need to pull out her vintage Mexican pine school desk. It's to die for! Have Nacho build shelves and get her a brass vintage lamp. I purchased a pink and white stripe fabric from Pindler that matches so well with her duvet... Grace {Celerie and South} Get ready to monogram her decorative pillow!  So that's it for now... Art work will be next! Any ideas?

 

Get ready Taylor for the pretties room ever!!!!!

 

xoxo

Alexandra

tuesday {tell all}

 

{before... original paint color}

 {after... customer brought in her own paint}

Hi! Today I'm here to tell you something, some of you already know... But the rustic rooster re-paints  COF {customers own furniture} and pieces that are already on the rustic roosters showroom floor! This option has been a part of the rustic rooster for over 13 years now... John our painter has perfect the look through the years {10 year to be exact}... So if you're in need to take something old and drab in your home and pump it with new life... Call us, {760} 436-2171! We love to re-paint. Their is approximately a 2 to 3 week waiting period right now. The moment we start your job it pretty much takes 2 to 3 days. We mean business {wink}! For the last two years we did change one thing... We now only offer two colors, black and white. So if you do want a color which is no problem, we just asked for you to bring us the paint. After seeing {in person or by e-mail info@rusticrooster.com} your furniture or accessory pieces, we will advise you on how much paint to get. So don't forget... We re-paint furniture. Not restore or stain... But re-paint. 

xoxo

Alexandra  

monday {menu}

Oh ya... I'm gonna just whip these little sweet nothings up today! Don't you just love pinterest!!!! Check out the recipe {here}.  I've been drooling for sweets lately. Maybe it's a sign I need to workout more!  I'm a big Sunday or Monday baker with my kiddos... {once a week only}. I get them involved and creative in the kitchen. I like to make it fun for them! It's so cute to see them pull up their step stools and jump right in. I've been focusing on teaching Taylor how to read the ingredients and put the exact measurement in the measuring cups. Love seeing her grow... And try so hard to get it perfect! Ryan on the other hand is my wild and silly cook... Loves it but doesn't have the hand control yet. But, Ryan sure knows how to crack eggs! Man, oh man, I'm one proud momma {wink}! Hope you all enjoy this recipe today... Get baking!!!!    

{strawberry & blueberry oatmeal cheesecake cookie bars}

ingredients

cookie base

3/4 cup butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp cinnamon

1 3/4 cup flour

2 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp baking soda

2 1/2 cups Old Fashioned Oats

cheesecake filling

8 oz cream cheese

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

3/4 cup white chocolate chips

fruit for topping

3/4 cup strawberries, hulled and chopped

3/4 cup blueberries

instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.

4. Add cinnamon, flour, cornstarch and baking soda to a medium sized bowl and combine.

5. With the mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to butter and sugar mixture.

6. Stir in old fashioned oats. Dough will be thick.

7. Line a 9x9 square pan with parchment paper.

8. Spread just over half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the pan.

9. To make the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar and egg together until combined.

10. Melt white chocolate and add to cream cheese mixture. Mix well.

11. Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over oatmeal cookie base.

12. Sprinkle fruit evenly and crumble the remaining cookie dough on top of the cheesecake.

13. Bake for 32-34 minutes. Edges should be lightly browned, center may still be a bit jiggly but will firm as it cools.

14. Allow to cool completely before slicing. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

yum

Alexandra 

happy sunday...

Hope you all were able to sleep in this beautiful morning... I sure did! I love waking up late all snuggled in my bed... Now just to figure out how to get the kids to do the same thing {smile}!  What are you all up too? We're going to get a little pool time in with the family! Can't wait!  Hope you'll enjoy your day! 

xoxo 

Alexandra

choose... {happiness}

Good morning blogger friends... Today I woke up happy! Feeling alive and free! I've had so much on my plate for the last 2 years that i'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. My body {face}, mind and soul has taken a huge toll.  I know negativity doesn't last forever... Being in charge of your life and making the correct and honest decisions for you and your family is what will guide you through life.  I truly pride myself on honest and being real... I think that has helped me feel better and understand more! I do want to leave you today with a list of to do's...  

1.) Listen to others

2.) Do something for yourself {have fun}

3.) Smile more {old, young, evil & good}

4.) Laugh/Giggle to everyone

5.) Share something with someone {sharing is caring} 

6.) Try your hardest to be kind {rise up and be better}

7.) NEVER give up on anyone or anything in your life {life is too short}

8.) Take a moment to reflect your day {quiet time}

9.) Always work on yourself and grow

10.) LOVE your children like you've never loved before

Happy Saturday everyone... You are amazing and beautiful! 

xoxo 

Alexandra     

friday

It's Friday! OK... Check all your fingers and toes... Is your head still on?!?!?! WOW, we made it! That was a long and wild week for me... But sure was fast! I hope someone brings you flowers on this beautiful day! Enjoy every moment with your family and cherish all the moments you have together! Smile more and definitely laugh like you've never laughed before! 

happy

Alexandra 

pink

{photo credit here}

Can you feel the happiness radiate from this post... I love the pop of PINK! It looks so alive and fresh! No joke i'm drooling over the pink and white cabana stripe rug with the pink class wingback. Want!  I wish I had the courage to do a pink fabric in my family or living room. I definitely can go guns a blazing in my daughters room... But i'm super scared for my more common areas.  Maybe one day I will try it and get out of my box. The way I think of it is... It's kind of like those cooking shows that take the traditional Mac 'n' Cheese and do a healthy twist on it... {chuckle}. I'll rock the cashmere pink sweater... And put pink flowers in my house! So watch out people... I might turn pinkalicious on you all! Hope you all have a colorful day! 

xoxo

Alexandra 

hello october 1st

I can't believe it's already October... That's so crazy! I still keep thinking summer "just" ended. So as most of you know who read my blog... My kids started a new school. A public school in Encinitas.  I'm here to report so far so good... They like it! Not going to lie... They had a moment that they both wanted to go back to their old school. They missed their friends. Totally normal!   My heart just broke for them... But in the long run I think my kids will be better off with our decision {i hope}! Now I'm so excited to see the growth that my children have done in the last few weeks. They're exploring so many new options and challenges in their lives that I'm so proud of them. I'm trying so hard to teach my children kindness, love, respect, patience and personal confidence. My little ones are actually proving to me that If I'm patient and keep doing what I'm doing it's working! The compliments and the gratitude that they show me on a daily biases  truly bring tears to my eyes!  I will do anything and everything for my little ones... Just seeing them do one or all of my teachings, I'm one happy momma! Yes, kids are so tricky... So never give up when you're angry or frustrated. Stop what you're doing and focus on them. October we welcome you with open arms... Hello from the Scully clan! 

xoxo

Alexandra