{"id":58157,"date":"2017-08-27T07:45:10","date_gmt":"2017-08-27T12:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=58157"},"modified":"2017-09-01T06:32:22","modified_gmt":"2017-09-01T11:32:22","slug":"seven-on-sunday-102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/27\/seven-on-sunday-102\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven on Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello! By the time you are reading this I will have been in Italy a few days&#8230;..though we had planned it some time ago, it was very much up in the air literally down to the last hour. As Teddy has gotten weaker, I was really torn about going but we made it a short trip (it is centered around a wedding in Lake Como). Teddy is in the best of hands so I know he is being well taken care of until I return.<\/p>\n<p>Hope this posts on time while I am away. As stated on my last post I am only going to have 3 posts appear while I am gone.\u00a0 So here is my seven things this Sunday that have got my attention-<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">_____________<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 ONE BEAUTIFUL WEDDING<\/strong> The idea of a destination wedding sounds so dreamy. No doubt the logistics behind making it happen are more challenging but what a special way to get married. I thought this wedding in Lake Como was off the charts beautiful and considering that by the time you are reading this, that is where I will be, thought it was an appropriate wedding to feature today.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58158\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran6_1024x768-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"746\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran6_1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran6_1024x768-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran6_1024x768-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58159\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran9_1024x768-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran9_1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran9_1024x768-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran9_1024x768-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58160\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran10_1024x768-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"739\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran10_1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran10_1024x768-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran10_1024x768-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58161\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran12_1024x768-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran12_1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran12_1024x768-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran12_1024x768-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58162\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran15_1024x768-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran15_1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran15_1024x768-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran15_1024x768-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58163\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran19_1024x768-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"754\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran19_1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran19_1024x768-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran19_1024x768-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58164\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran23_1024x768-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"745\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran23_1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran23_1024x768-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran23_1024x768-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58165\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran24_1024x768-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"747\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran24_1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran24_1024x768-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/sarahandkieran24_1024x768-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 FAVORITE NEW RECIPE<\/strong> I shared a post on an alfresco dinner I hosted here and as you might know,\u00a0 love to experiment with new dishes. This one is AMAZINGLY good, it is lighter than most pastas and is excellent served either hot or cold. Originally from one of my favorite chefs, Ina Garten.<\/p>\n<p>It is ever so slightly tweaked.\u00a0 Fresh peas are a must and the pesto I often double (and freeze half) for a future meal. I recommend using fresh pasta which you can buy in. most specialty stores and think even Whole Foods might have it now. It really does make the difference, do not be stingy with the Parmesan!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58316 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-59-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-59-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-59-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-59.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58317 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-58-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-58-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-58-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-58.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient02\">1\/4 cup good olive oil<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\">pasta of your choice <strong>I used fresh<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient03\">1 1\/2 cups pesto (packaged or see recipe below)<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient04\">1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry<\/label> <strong>only used half a package<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient05\">3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient06\">1 1\/4 cups good mayonnaise<\/label> <strong>Did not add this and did not miss it<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient07\">1\/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan<\/label> <strong>I used a bit more<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient08\">1 1\/2 cups frozen peas, defrosted<\/label><strong> (I used fresh)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient09\">1\/3 cup pignoli (pine nuts)<\/label> <strong>I only used 1\/4 cups as sometimes think the taste can be overpowering<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient010\">3\/4 teaspoon kosher salt<\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PESTO-<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient10\">1\/4 cup walnuts<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient11\">1\/4 cup pignoli (pine nuts)<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient12\">3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves)<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient13\">5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient14\">1 teaspoon kosher salt<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient15\">1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient16\">1 1\/2 cups good olive oil<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItem\"><label class=\"o-Ingredients__a-ListItemText\" for=\"Ingredient17\">1 cup freshly grated Parmesa<\/label>n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the pesto, spinach, and lemon juice. Add the mayonnaise and puree. Only at the end did I cook the pasta, fresh pasta cooks very fast and is best to cook right before serving.<\/p>\n<p>Add the pesto mixture to the cooled pasta and then add the Parmesan, peas, pignoli, salt, and pepper. Mix well, season to taste, and serve at room temperature. This is an also an ideal dish for a picnic and amazingly good the next day,\u00a0 once its been refrigerated .<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"m-Directions__a-Headline\"><span class=\"m-Directions__a-HeadlineText\">Pesto:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Place the walnuts, pignoli, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use right away or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.<\/p>\n<p>Notes: Air is the enemy of pesto. For freezing, pack it in containers with a film of oil or plastic wrap directly on top with the air pressed out.<\/p>\n<p>To clean basil, remove the leaves, swirl them in a bowl of water, and then spin them very dry in a salad spinner. Store them in a closed plastic bag with a slightly damp paper towel. As long as the leaves are dry they will stay green for several days<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 FLOWER POWER<\/strong> I was &#8220;in charge&#8221; of making the floral arrangements for my dear nieces bridal shower last week who is getting married next month. She wanted colorful and summery so I went to town and actually kind of went out of my comfort zone and boy was it fun!<\/p>\n<p>I love the way they turned out, so summery and happy, they really were perfect for the waterside setting at my sister in laws beautiful home (who hosted), it really takes a village:) Here is a look from the very messy state of my kitchen aka makeshift florist to the finished product and even a video!<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When I realized I need more flowers headed to my local Whole Foods who always helps me out in a pinch!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58184\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4685-e1503589990920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4685-e1503589990920.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4685-e1503589990920-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58176\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4682-e1503340115269.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4682-e1503340115269.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4682-e1503340115269-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58177\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4681-e1503340106153.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4681-e1503340106153.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4681-e1503340106153-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58178\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4680-e1503340098471.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4680-e1503340098471.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4680-e1503340098471-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58179\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-55.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-55.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-55-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58180\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4689.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4689.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4689-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58181\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-54.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-54.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FullSizeRender-54-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58354\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4698.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4698.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4698-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And I made one really big one in this gorgeous blue and white bowl for the food table-<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58355\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4699.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"751\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4699.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4699-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And here is a little video clip of me in action (see, it isn&#8217;t always pretty)!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-58157-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4697.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4697.mp4\">https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4697.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST<\/strong> Such a beautiful round up this week. The inspiration on Instagram is spellbinding and can be highly addictive. Consider this the finalists for all my faves this past week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58186\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4717.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4717.png 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4717-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58187\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4716.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4716.png 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4716-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58188\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4715.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4715.png 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4715-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58189\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4714.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4714.png 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4714-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58190\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4713.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4713.png 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4713-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58191\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4719.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4719.png 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4719-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58192\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4718.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4718.png 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4718-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58193\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4717-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4717-1.png 480w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4717-1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 GORGEOUS NEW PLANTERS AND HOLIDAY GIFTWRAP<\/strong>! So so many asked about these gorgeous antique planters I have owned for a while that I ended up having them made. It took months of a lot of back and forth and tweaking until we got it just right but we did! And thy are done. Will be here in about 4 weeks:)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58173 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-3-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-3-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-3-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-3.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58174 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-4-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-4-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-4-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-4.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58175 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-1-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-1-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/finished-new-planter-1.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And after much tweaking, the final holiday giftwrap designs are now complete&#8230;.so thrilled with how they have come out. Here is a sneak peek-<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58223\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4752.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"702\" height=\"702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4752.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4752-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4752-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4752-282x282.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 TWO FABULOUS NEW DESIGN BOOKS!<\/strong> I love and collect design books of all kinds, one look around my home and you will find them pretty much in every room. Two new good ones worth getting if you don&#8217;t have them already. Chock full of eye candy from cover to cover.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58199 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Monograms-for-the-Home-book-cover_155114.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Monograms-for-the-Home-book-cover_155114.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Monograms-for-the-Home-book-cover_155114-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Monograms-Home-Kimberly-Whitman\/dp\/1423640179\"><em>Click here to order<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-58200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/traditional-books.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"528\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/traditional-books.jpeg 528w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/traditional-books-248x300.jpeg 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Monograms-Home-Kimberly-Whitman\/dp\/1423640179\"><em>Click here to order<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>7\u00a0 SUNDAY&#8217;S SURVEY <\/strong>So have finally put the finishing touches on my holiday paper and am going for it! I love it and totally believe in it, I have done my &#8220;investigative research&#8221; and really do not think there is anything like it out in the marketplace and thanks to your feedback I feel confident that it will do really well. Sometimes in life you just have to go for it! What I really love about them is not only are the designs unique but love how they all mix and match so well:)<\/p>\n<p>As the holiday wrap is for a limited window, I do not want to go too crazy so your input is as always very much appreciated. So I am going to ask you for your opinion in two polls&#8230;as always your input is most appreciated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58223\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4752.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4752.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4752-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4752-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4752-282x282.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.polldaddy.com\/p\/9816794.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/9816794\/\">Plesae choose your four favorite designs-<\/a><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.polldaddy.com\/p\/9816795.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/9816795\/\">Which two of these do you think would make the best printed tissue?<\/a><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.polldaddy.com\/p\/9816802.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">__________<br \/>\n<noscript>_________<a href=\"https:\/\/polldaddy.com\/poll\/9816802\/\">Would you be most inclined to buy single sided paper, reversible wrap or reams?<\/a><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>There you have my wrap up this week. Hope you enjoyed it and really hope you enjoy your Sunday. If you want to follow along with me <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theenchantedhome\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>please visit my Instagram by clicking here.<\/em><\/span><\/a> Thanks for stopping by, until next time&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53943 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/besttina-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/besttina-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/besttina-1-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/besttina-1-768x286.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/besttina-1-500x186.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 16601px; left: 367px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 18954px; left: 367px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 19808px; left: 226px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 20042px; left: 367px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 11861px; left: 632px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello! 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