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 

tuesday {tell all}

This has been on my mind since this weekend... Are you prepared for any medical emergencies?  I'm sure not! Arghhhhh I feel so guilty to say that I need to do this! So much to do in such little time!

Last Saturday My son, Ryan, hit his head on my car. No joke it was a random accident. We all were getting silly after Taylor's soccer game. Ryan hit his head on my break light. OMG I saw it happen. It happened so fast that I couldn't stop him. I went into mommy nurse mode... Grabbed Ryan and quickly nestled him into my stomach applying pressure to his head. Of course whispering shhhh you're ok, shhhhh and acting very calm. I looked down and blood was everywhere. I had a mild heart attack! As I was trying to get Sean's attention, I said the word blood which Ryan heard and freaked out. Everyone who stopped  and helped, thank you so much! We are truly grateful... Thank you!!!!!

So this post was prompted to tell you all be prepared for an emergency {numbers and supplies}! I did buy an emergency kit for our cars last year... Thank God it had an ice bag in it, but it needed much more!  So now, my goal is to have my car packed with proper medical supplies, extra towels, an updated medical/contact list {laminated}... And food and water. Life throws us these eye-opening events for a reason...  We're either prepared or not. I do have to say we were half prepared.  So here's a print out of a medical contact sheet and a blog that has a list of proper things to pack in a First Aid Kit for your house, car and office. Do it people... You never know when you'll need it {hopefully never}, but it's good to be prepared!!!! Hope this tuesday tell all... Opened up your eyes to get this done! 

mommy nurse

alexandra 

happy national coffee day...

enjoy

Alexandra

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

1.) Highboy dresser

{pick a color}

 

 2.) Vintage white dresser on casters

{we have 2 of these... identical}

 3.) Blue desk with hutch top

 4.) Sea foam hutch

 5.) Low long dresser/buffet

{pick a color}

 6.) Vintage frame with chalkboard

If you have any questions on

measurements or pricing please

call the rustic rooster,

760.436.2171

day dreaming

 

People day dream about houses like this...{not me}

 

 

I dream about houses like this... {love}

 

xoxo

Alexandra

dreaming

It's time to dream big...  Getting what you want isn't a bad thing! My sister-in-law gave me a book the other day that was all about visualizing what you want and need in your life. I love that! So if you see me day dreaming today... You know what I'm doing {wink}! Dream big people... BIG!

 

XOXO

Alexandra

looking {intern}

 

 

tuesday {tell all}

 

 

I know you all are rolling your eyes... Saying Really this is your Tuesday tell all, but I'm just going to say it again... Drink more water! Here in Southern California we're experiencing a crazy and long heat wave... That just wont stop! My little guy got sick Saturday night and Sunday... I truly feel it was due to dehydration. I felt awful!  So FYI... Drink more water! I know  me and my family are!!!

 

xoxo

Alexandra  

rustic rooster {menu}

{step by step direction... here}

Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cake

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/4 cup All Purpose Flour

1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

4 Meyer Lemons {zest and juice}

1 cup Sugar

2 whole Eggs

1/3 cup of Melted Butter {that has cooled}

1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese

2 tablespoons Half & Half

FOR THE GLAZE:

1 cup Powdered Sugar

2 to 3 tablespoons {reserved} Meyer Lemon Juice, strained

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray {I use my mister} and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl whisk together the all purpose flour, salt and baking powder. Set it off to the side.

In a large bowl combine a cup of sugar and the zest from 4 meyer lemons. Use your fingers to rub the sugar into the zest.

Add in 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed {and strained to catch seeds} meyer lemon juice. Crack in two eggs, pour in the melted {and cooled} butter, the teaspoon of vanilla and whisk to combine.

In a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup ricotta and the two tablespoons of half and half, stir until smooth.

To the egg/sugar mixture; add one third of the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Add in have of the ricotta mixture and whisk some more. Repeat with the dry ingredients and ricotta. Mixing after each addition.

Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.

Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before running a knife around the edges and using the parchment paper as handles to lift the cake out of the pan. Allow the cake to cool completely before topping it with the glaze.

FOR THE GLAZE: Add a cup of powdered sugar to a mesh strainer that is set over a medium bowl. Sift the powdered sugar into the bowl. Slowly whisk in a tablespoon at a time of the reserved meyer lemon juice until you've reached the desired consistency.

Pour the glaze over the cooled cake.

Serve once the glaze has had a chance to harden.

Enjoy!

happy sunday...

hahahahahaha

Don't laugh... But my roommate in college used to say to me, You should be a foot model. You could make so much money! OMG just think of all the things "we" could do with a few hundred dollars. You have gorgeous feet. Of course I thought I could... She was a great motivator {thanks Tia}. I believed I could do it {wink}! So one afternoon we decided to get out the  wanted ads and look up foot modeling agencies. OMG... No joke every place we found... Was all for foot porn. Well, my foot modeling career ended very quickly after the last phone call we made. I think I peed in my pants laughing so hard. Oh a girl could dream! hahaha But, for some reason when I started the rustic rooster's Instagram account... I think my foot modeling career took off. I would just take a picture of my feet depending, where I was, what I was doing or what shoe I had on {poc = pop of color} that day. Now, I do get teased about my feet shots... But you know what A girl can dream. lol Do you take selfies or footsies! 

xoxo

Alexandra 

it's time...

 

 

 

I'll be the first to raise my hand... It's time San Diego cools down! This heat wave is so crazy! I'm ok with a few days of heat mixed in with humidity... But really I have slightly wavy hair {looks like I stuck my finger in a light socket if I don't straighten it} and my bun is looking old!  My boots have so much dust on them. I'm now complaining of allergies. When I look at my sweaters I break out in a huge rash and start itching. Now I can't sleep because of this heat... 2 fans and all windows open doesn't even cut it!  All I want to do Is bake yummy fall treats... Yaaa I tried that Monday night and almost fell over because of a heat stroke... Shhhhh I was stuffing my face with a few too many blondies as well.  I missed my sculpt heated yoga class Monday night because it was too hot! I haven't done a proper run in days...  Oppps I've just realized that I'm complaining way too much. Sorry! Is this heat wave killing you all too? Do tell!!!! What have you been doing to keep cool! I guess I need to do more outside meetings and drink tons more ice water... I will remind myself nothing negative stays that way forever... It will soon change in due time {wink}!   

 

xoxo

Alexandra