Yes, I know it's a little early - but

First Impressions..

We have all heard it before, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.  So having someone walking up your front porch to visit you is their first impression of your home.

 

Here are some great front porch ideas for

Fall

 

Hello everyone...
We have all been so busy with work and just our daily living, we (I) have gotten a little neglectful on posting on our blog.   I will post some great things in the next few days, so don't lose hope.

This year for Holly Daze, it looks like it will be just me this year with a booth.   Rhonda has had some other things going on that she does not feel she will have inventory; and Barb will, more then likely be helping her daughter with her booth.    But we are always full of last minute surprises, so you never quite know.

I am making a few (just 4), one of a kind Santa wreaths - using a creative technique I learned when I worked at a small shop in California.  I had one last year, but sold it before it even made it to Holly Daze.  This year I have only made 4!   I am also working on some vintage ornament wreaths, only a handful of these too.  

So mark your calendar for the last Saturday in October

 

 

and you are never too old to fulfill some

of those dreams

It's Back to School Time!!!

Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing

 

Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

This salad is easy, quick, healthy, and tossed in the most addictive teriyaki vinaigrette dressing!

Author: Tiffany

Recipe type: Side Dish

Serves: 4

 

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bowtie pasta noodles
• 4 cups spinach leaves
• ½ cup craisins
• ⅓ cup cashews or Diamond of California Pine Nuts
• 1 4-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

dressing

• ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce (the thicker, the better!)
• ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar (may sub apple cider vinegar)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder (if you have it)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ cup oil (such as vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil)

  

  Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. While pasta is boiling, prepare the dressing. In a jar combine all dressing ingredients. Cover and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use.
3. In a large bowl toss together pasta, spinach, raisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and cilantro. Just before serving pour dressing over salad, toss, and serve.

If you find yourself around the Sidney, Nebraska area.... or just want a great shopping excursion; let me tell you about my two favorite shops (both have FB pages too). French Door Antique Mall is on 10th Avenue and Mary Jo Putman has some GREAT things in her store - I am never disappointed. Tonia from The Heirloom Market has a space in there (she was a vendor this year at Burlap and Lace) and sells Miss Mustard Seed milk paint. Mary Jo is open during the week from 11:00-6:00, also Saturday hours too. Then make a stop over at Rusty Bucket Antiques and check out Lisa's shop. Lisa is open from 4:00-7:30pm, Tuesday through Friday (I don't know her hours on Saturday) Lisa has some fantastic classes in her shop too; if you check out the Facebook page you can see what is offered.  

 

  Erin



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