Sunday Faves Inspired By Fun With The Family
We’ve enjoyed having our kids and grandchildren here from California for an extended visit. This post covers some fun things like the scalloped sturdy step stool that we bought them for the bathroom, our bed linen refresh for winter, a special craft/activity my daughter and I did, an amazing pork chop recipe and more…
It’s Sunday Faves time with Annie and Cindy!
Cute Scalloped Sturdy Step Stool
Our grandchildren loved this sturdy step stool from Wayfair to brush their teeth and wash their hands.
It comes pre-assembled and is well-priced with free shipping. When the kids aren’t here, I will use it in our pantry.
French Flea Market Inspired Dyed Vintage Linens
I recently wrote about how to dye vintage table linens in this post. My daughter saw it and asked if we could dye more linens while she was here for Christmas. She had vintage stained and yellowed white linens from both of her grandmothers.
For clips, we decorated inexpensive wooden clothes pins with Japanese Washi tape (mine is discontinued from Anthropologie but they are available on here). Just place the tape on top and trim to fit.
We made sets of multi-colored linens to share using Rit Dye in burgundy, blue and green.
There are cocktail napkins, luncheon napkins and guest towels. Above is a sample. It’s fun that my mother’s and Howard’s mother’s cloths will have new life.
Interior Design Books
I mentioned here that I’d like to have the AD at Home book…and Cindy bought it for me as a gift!
Also, my daughter-in-law knows that I want to renovate our primary bathroom and she gave me The Ultimate Bath. I’ve been enjoying both books while the kids are napping. Incidentally, the velvet tree skirt is 40% off.
Bedding Refresh With My Favorite Crisp Linens
First thing every morning, my granddaughter would climb into my bed with a book from the scalloped box.
For winter, I’m enjoying our new Serena & Lily duvet cover and European shams. The cotton percale feels crisp and the sheets are my favorite.
Upholstered Ottoman By Four Hands on Sale
The ottoman/coffee table is good quality.
It would be nice in a family room too and it’s a good deal right now with free shipping. It’s upholstered in a two-toned linen. You can shop our bedroom here.
Apple And Onion Stuffed Pork Chop Recipe
Our friends, Mike and Debbie made this for dinner when we visited them a few weeks ago. It was so delicious! Here is the recipe (hint for Howard).
Apple & Rosemary Stuffed Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1 large McIntosh apples, peeled and cored
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary plus 4 sprigs
- 1 tbsp honey, plus more for serving
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 2" thick bone in, center-cut pork chops
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Chop one of the apples, slice remaining apple and set aside. Chop half the red onion, slice the remaining half and set aside.
- Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped apple and chopped onion: cook untill tender. 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Remove from heat, stir in chopped rosemary, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Cut into one side of each pork chop to create a pocket. Spoon apple mixture into each pocket. Fasten with tooth picks. Rub pork chops with2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Wipe skillet clean. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook chops over medium-high heat until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Top with sliced apples, sliced onion and rosemary sprigs.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until 145 degrees internally. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve with a drizzle of honey.
Denim Outfit Of The Week
J. Crew is having a great end of season sale and even 25% off new merchandise.
J. Crew denim vest (sold out similar here) • Wide-rib cashmere turtleneck • J. Crew denim trousers • suede booties
The kids fly back to Los Angeles this morning and I’m already missing them!
Let’s see what my friends have discovered this week:
Mary Ann…the vintage napkins are so charming. I love the pink (burgundy?). I cannot find Rit dye in a color called “burgundy”. Did you mix two colors to achieve that beautiful color? I want to try this with some of my recent vintage linen finds. Thank you! BTW…I am a big fan of your blog. I look forward to receiving the Sunday faves in my email each week!
Thanks Lynn, it’s actually called “Wine”: https://amzn.to/4aKY7SZ
Happy New Year, Mary Ann! Little Louisa and Leo are adorable! You must have had so much fun! Love that step stool! And how lovely are your linens! The colors are gorgeous!
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Love all your posts! What adorable grandchildren! Have a wonderful New Year.
Thanks so much. Happy New Year Suzanne!
MA! What a wonderful, cozy Christmas with you had. I love the dyed vintage napkins … what a fun project to do with your daughter. I put the bathroom book in my cart and printed the pork chop recipe. I’ve never met a pork chop I didn’t love. Happy New Year! xo
Those linen napkins are beautiful! I haven’t dyed anything in years! The pork chops sound delicious, and those grand kids are adorable!!
Thanks, Cindy! I’m sending some cocktail napkins to you 🙂