Wildcard Wednesday: Fall Fun! (Part 2)

Last week, I shared a few fall touches in my kitchen, so this week I'm moving on to our living room.....

See this?

Well, if you remember, back in the spring it looked more like this.....

I just trade birds & added some pumpkins & fall foliage, and viola!

(I can also easily transport it to my table for a fun & easy centerpiece!)

The nests & eggs on the coffee table were also traded out......

.....and some decorative acorns & berries were added to warm it up a little.

And one final touch was added to the living area (remember, I told you I kept it simple this year?). 

Remember the armoire?

Well, a little fall sparkle was added to the top....

And that's it!  Just a few touches here & there!

Join me again next week.....same time, same place......to see a little more fall!

Tablescape Thursday Bonus: A Royal Spot of Tea

God set Him on high at His side, PRINCE and Savior, to give Israel the gift of a changed life and sins forgiven.

Acts 5:31 (The Message)

Where you among those who woke up at the crack of dawn to watch the royal wedding?

I have to admit, I like my sleep way too much to do that!

But I did DVR it.  And Saturday afternoon, while my hubby was playing in a golf tournament, I took a little time to fix myself a treat & sat down to watch the wedding.

Taking my color cues from Union Jack, I chose a mix of ROYAL blue, REGAL red, & WEDDING white.  Throw in a few gold crowns, and you have the perfect representation of British royalty, don't you think?

A gold tray and a ROYAL blue napkin, working as a small tablecloth, serve as a backdrop for this British-inspired trayscape.

A white plate with a gold CROWN design sits atop a slightly larger red plate.

A coordinating mug sits close by for tea or your beverage of choice. 
{I have to admit, I'm not really much of a tea drinker myself.  If I'm having something sweet, some ice cold milk is more "my cup of tea".}

A teapot is elevated to its place of HONOR on a glass pedastal.

A red rose, picked fresh from the garden, adds a bit of ROMANCE.

A small gold crown, borrowed from a group of crowns in my bedroom, and a votive holder, add to the ROYAL feel.

Anyone care to join me for a spot of tea milk?

blue napkin - Pier 1

red salad plate - "Kick It Up a Notch" by Emeril/Dillards (years ago)

crown plate, mug, & teapot - "King's Road Redux" by Rosanna/Amazon

{I'll be linking with Tablescape Thursday at BNOTP, Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life, & Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style.}

Tutorial Tuesday: Chicken Cordon Bleu....uh, I mean, Swiss

Last Thursday I shared my "All About the Eiffel" tablescape, which included a menu of Chicken Cordon Bleu, French Style Green Beans, & Croissants.  Ironically, yesterday was National Cordon Blue Day, so I figured what better time to share my easy, low-carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Swiss Recipe. 
(I hope you don't get tired of me referring to all these crazy national days & weeks......lately they've given me much inspiration!)

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU (OR SWISS):

Here's What You'll Need:
~ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (the thinner, the better!)
~ 8 slices of ham (cut thin)
~ 4 oz. Bleu or Swiss cheese (I prefer Swiss)
~ 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
~ 1 large egg
~ 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese


Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350*.

2) Pound chicken to about 1/3" thick.

 3) Place 2 thin slices of ham on chicken.

4) Add 1/2 oz. cheese to each piece of chicken (sliced or grated).

5) Roll up, securing with a toothpick.

6) Beat egg & melt butter.



7) Mix the egg & butter together.

8) Dip chicken into the butter/egg mixture, rolling if needed to thoroughly cover.

9) Roll in Parmesan cheese & place in buttered baking dish.

10) Sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top of chicken as needed/desired.

11) Bake at 350* for 35-45 minutes or until browned & tender.


And here's a bonus recipe for
ITALIAN GREEN BEANS:

What you'll need:
~ 1 large can green beans (I prefer French style)
~ 1 teaspoon Grill Mates steak seasoning
~ Approx. 1/3 to 1/2 cup Kraft sundried tomatoes salad dressing (to taste)
~ bacon bits or 1 slice raw bacon

Directions:
Add all ingredients.  Cook on low-medium heat for 15 -20 minutes.

It's that easy!

Be sure to remove the toothpicks from the chicken before serving.

{I added the little Eiffel Tower cocktail picks for fun.}

 

 Bon Appetit!

{Check out Mosaic Monday at Little Red House!}