Saturday, December 7, 2013

My Pretty Pink Writing Desk!

Thanks to my amazing and fin-tabulous Seamaster for repainting my little pink vintage writing desk! How do you like that polka dot cushion?! Now the trick is to teach our little Sasha that it is not a scratching post.




Monday, November 18, 2013

Large Distressed Picture Frames

Large distressed picture frames painted blue/gray.
Blue/gray picture frame, 43" x 32" $25
Ornate frame with black base color, 41" x 35" $30 

Email catherinesbaubles@gmail.com to purchase or make inquiries.


Large Distressed Coat/Towel Rack with Shelf

The Seamaster did the painting on this distressed blue/gray coat/towel rack with a shelf. 36" x 12". Love the hearts! $50. Email catherinesbaubles@gmail.com to purchase or make inquiries.

Seamaiden Shrimp Gumbo





This shrimp gumbo recipe has quickly become one of the Seamaster's all-time favorites!

Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes
10 cups water
16 oz. frozen snap peas
8 oz. Hillshire Farms Chicken Hardwood Smoked Sausage, sliced
2 large chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/4 cup brown rice
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined and sliced in half

Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper and garlic. Coat with flour and cook until onion and pepper are softened.

Add tomatoes, water, snap peas, sausage, rice, cayenne and bouillon. Cover and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer with cover ajar until rice is cooked (approximately 30-35 minutes). Stir occasionally.

Add shrimp and cook through.

Makes 10-12 servings.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Aqua Starfish Pillow

Adorable aqua starfish crochet pillow now available for your beach chic décor. 15" x 15". Snap it up for $45! Contact me at catherinesbaubles@gmail.com to purchase or make inquiries.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Distressed Vintage Table/Desk

This distressed vintage table will make a charming writing desk! The shade is a beautiful beach chic blue/gray with the addition of a pretty star knob for the drawer. The top measures 24" x 16" and the table stands 28" high. $80. Contact me at catherinesbaubles@gmail.com to purchase or make inquiries.