posh puppy

I know, Curtis is cute enough alone, but he sure would look dapper in a seersucker bow tie! Handmade collars from Pecan Pie Puppies.
The boy will be turning 5 this summer!

Summer Recipe #1: Chicken Picatta

The high-tech-thingymadoodle is out and we have a stove! So I am back on my goal of trying one new recipe a week. Since Katie is out of town, and Scott is bacheloring it, we had him over for chicken picatta. Very easy to make and hit the spot, so here's the recipe:

1/4 cup water
3 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Flour (we used 2 T)
1 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt (we added a little bit more)
1 Large Zip-lock bag
4 thin chicken breast cutlets (about 1 lb)
1 Tablespoon Capers (we used about 3 because some fall off)
1/2 Lemon (we used a full lemon... I like it zesty)

1. Place flour and seasoned salt in zip-lock bag, shake to mix. Add chicken and shake to coat...only need a thin layer on the chicken.
2. Preheat large saute pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Add 2 Tablespoons of the butter, swirl to coat. Add chicken, cook 5 minutes.
3. Turn chicken. Stir in capers, half the lemon juice, another Tablespoon of butter, and 1/4 cup of water. Cook 2-3 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken. Squeeze more lemon juice on top if you would like and it is ready to serve!

Year of the Alligators

The annual Summer Playzure Camp came to an end on Sunday,
making it the 29th summer camp for the the Schulz cousins.
Summer just isn't the same without it.
I was never a big fan of arts and crafts,
but I sure do miss ten days of playing cards every night,
afternoons on the the deck of the swamp, swimming in Daffins Lake,
good meals every night, and being with my cousins.
I have a feeling Brent would have loved it!

outdoor table progress...

Haven't gotten very far, still using the Brute trashcan. Have enough vino and maybe you won't notice!

Downtown

On our way home from Mexico Beach and stopped in Appalachicola for an ice cream cone and I found some perfect fitting running shorts at this fine shop:

Loved their galvonized buckets and wildflowers. Oftly trendy for a fisherman's town!

After Carolyn and Todd's wedding, we stayed around Asheville. Not too impressed with the shopping but atleast we had a decent breakfast, great coffee (my guess, Illy) and wonderful conversation alfreso!

And in both towns, we resisted the chains and shopped and ate local. So much better, anyways!

Mexico Beach Bungalow + Thomasville Clan + Delicious Food

= Perfect Weekend EscapeWaiting for Friends to arrive!

Miss Sandy

Mai-tai's, pina colada's with floaters, and sunset at Toucan's.

Finger-lickin-good shrimp with glow in the dark zucchini.

early birds waiting for brunch.

Hang-Five, Coconuts, Flip-Flop, Surf-and-Turf, Sandy,

Panama Jack, Tidal wave, and Sting Ray!

Summertime Entertaining

{I think I'll save this idea for a summer trunk show at Lavish}

Always helps to have some pretty inspiration!

finally a good one

In case your eyes are not as good as mine, " The secret of getting ahead is getting started."

I'll start by cleaning up that clutter in the background!

all about the details!

Playzure Paddler's reunited for a special "Canoe Trip" Party for Carolyn and Todd!
And of course we got carried away with the Canoe Trip details... starbursts, pretzels, boat cushions, spaghetti, Tootsie Roll Pops. If only we looked this cute on the river!

Cheers to continuing old traditions (Todd, Carolyn loves the canoe trip) and starting new ones!

Only regret, why didn't I get a picture of my wonderful Mama on Mother's Day:(

OPA!

Definition : a password that conveys the festive Greek spirit
And we had a girl's weekend full of it!

She's beautiful, isn't she!?!

And she's getting MARRIED in less than a month!
So excited that I get to spend the night before her wedding with her! Hope she's ready for some Mama Mia madness!

Dining Alfresco

Next House Project: Outdoor Table

We're thinking long farmhouse style and reusing our black wicker chairs. I'm thinking chandelier, candleabras, linen tablecloths, flowers from our garden, vintage china...

(Look at those cute stacks of pancakes! )