There is a new shop that opened in early December, at 115 Mason St in Greenwich, CT called dā-kor. It is the gorgeous home design store of award winning interior decorator, Kat Rosier, and her partner Kathy Georgas. These ladies have created a store full of amazing lines from around the world, most which are exclusive. I fell in love with the beautiful vignettes and left with a wishlist full of “dā-kor” items!! Happy Shopping!!!
I received this recipe from friend, and founder of the amazing The Right Pillow. This Winter bean and barley soup according to Chrissy, “This soup is a vegetarian meal, with most ingredients found right in your pantry. It is a one pot dish that can be made early in the day and reheated for lunch or dinner. It is great for cold nights by the fireside or after a day of sledding. ” Enjoy and keep warm!!!
Winter Bean and Barley Soup
3 Tablespoons Grapeseed or Olive Oil
1 Large onion chopped
3 cloves of garlic chopped
6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 28 oz can of Roma tomatoes
1 cup pearl barley rinsed
2 cans 15oz Butter Beans (lima) rinsed
1 tsp fresh dried oregano
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 loaf crusty baguette
S&P to taste
Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add the broth and tomatoes with their juices and bring to a boil. With the back of a wooden spoon, crush the tomatoes and remove any ends or skins of tomatoes. Add the barley, reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, about 20 minutes. necessary for desired soup consistency
Serve: with parmesan and a side of crusty bread for a heartier dish.
I am obsessed with organizing. I love reading articles on how to stay organized, stick to schedules and save money. Oh if only I was able to put these suggestions into practice every day!!!! This is the year!! I am going to try a new organization method each month and share it with you. We can to this…..and AWAY WE GO…Let’s Organize!!
Since this is our kick start month, I am going to give you two tips……
1). Go to you check book….put the new year 2016 on the next 20 checks…no more adding the wrong date when paying your bills!!! I think this is a brilliant suggestion. I would still have been writing 2015 until the middle of March!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2) Get rid of unnecessary clutter…..lets this be the month we get rid of the following lying around the house:
- Old Magazines
- Old Shopping Bags
- Old Wrapping paper rolls, especially Christmas!!!! (even if you think there is enough to wrap one last present!!!!)
- Old Tupperware containers…you really only need two or 3 max.
- Lone socks waiting for a mate…I KNOW THIS IS HARD but just let them go!!!!!!!!
- Old towels
- Random Cables and Wires (though I have to do this when my husband is not at home!!!!!!!!!!!!)
- Delete your trash and junk folders on your computer
- Unsubscribe to any unwanted email subscriptions
- Lastly, dispose of any misc. logo mugs. Do you really need that Great Adventure Mug from 10 years ago????
It was 10 degrees in New York this am. Our extended Indian Summer with temperatures in the high 60s and low 70s in December are long gone. The frigid weather is setting in. Last Christmas I won a faux fur blanket in a Yankee Swap. WHAT A TREASURE!!! Everyone in my family fought over it during the coldest nights in January and February, even the dog!!!!! (I kid you not). This year we are armed for the frost…everyone is ready with their own blankets. No more sharing for me. I urge you to try one. Not only are they soooo amazingly warm but they look so chic folded on a bed or over a chair.
