Easy Weekend Brunch Menu | Apple Cinnamon Scones, Lox & Bagels, Bacon & Potato Frittata

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtiRxJ8qhhC_dpKh1LFGvIEBUObLFPqQVa7bQPVADzpS0Tn-3fMhKXzQeZNwH54pDrfSbUXfWEiV2uODHT1drxPY4uCjeLwWEYRNtlCSiAStckqMFibdyA4mmlDGzJIB8jXq8bX7oFypI/s1600/brunch-menu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtiRxJ8qhhC_dpKh1LFGvIEBUObLFPqQVa7bQPVADzpS0Tn-3fMhKXzQeZNwH54pDrfSbUXfWEiV2uODHT1drxPY4uCjeLwWEYRNtlCSiAStckqMFibdyA4mmlDGzJIB8jXq8bX7oFypI/s1600/brunch-menu.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Over the holiday weekend, we hosted a little brunch for our neighbors - a couple and their baby we love spending time with.  They love to cook and entertain too, so we usually swap every other gathering at each of our houses.  They kicked off the summer with a brunch over Memorial Day weekend, so this time we were happy to host.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are a lot of make-ahead tips for entertaining out there, which are great, but the only trouble is that you have to have the time/energy/planning skills to <i>actually</i> make them ahead of time : )  Our weekend was jam packed, but I still wanted to have them over for brunch, so instead of make-ahead options (breakfast strata, overnight french toast, etc.) I opted for make-in-no-time options.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKwnHkqSg8qLQCn5qOqPIvmyZ2IHZZJ_IMSuyDw10VMGjDti0tCHJ1dSciUcpLQnmivXMw_S6C3A1370vska3Vcrc5dP3lHR5iq9-OZXRkOojXaaRAouOyFclkrx3Rsrs4PURwj0YKPTNB/s1600/IMG_4101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKwnHkqSg8qLQCn5qOqPIvmyZ2IHZZJ_IMSuyDw10VMGjDti0tCHJ1dSciUcpLQnmivXMw_S6C3A1370vska3Vcrc5dP3lHR5iq9-OZXRkOojXaaRAouOyFclkrx3Rsrs4PURwj0YKPTNB/s1600/IMG_4101.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did the shopping that morning at 8:30, started cooking at 9 and have everything ready by 9:45.  Why do we always make entertaining so hard on ourselves?!   It was so nice to be relaxed and leisurely while getting everything ready.   Mike and Emma even had time to cut some flowers (weeds?) for the table.  I can't remember the name of this stuff (Sweet August something...?) but it smells fabulous. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here was our menu (recipes follow) : </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMERXFa57NTh3tsaKT-ur5LUflQqVaU8X1022qSbbxkVu7Vz-WVKlct9HmadNvlvUpQooMQ8CDA71jZ51tqv_DBvHlOMbZeVuiu8XDUlNH7bx04sDN6F3_ahL1x-R9mAHTheHZn5kMZ75/s1600/IMG_4172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMERXFa57NTh3tsaKT-ur5LUflQqVaU8X1022qSbbxkVu7Vz-WVKlct9HmadNvlvUpQooMQ8CDA71jZ51tqv_DBvHlOMbZeVuiu8XDUlNH7bx04sDN6F3_ahL1x-R9mAHTheHZn5kMZ75/s1600/IMG_4172.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For a little (big) bite when they arrived, I served these Apple Cinnamon Scones with a Maple & Vanilla Bean glaze warm out of the oven with coffee.  I topped them with a sprinkle of cinnamon and orange zest to make them smell (and look) amazing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVW4qTxJqj23w0YdelKvID7QlfbZ5okyD7t1xhHD58pUN5breXjVO6fdfKqf6tVXDOzUzFoGzfpMcf0t2ekm8twzLx3HUQTQ6MKTzksAgIwNgcUXZ5gKswTMDtq7T8FbeyfzSmZH6NsT1O/s1600/IMG_4136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVW4qTxJqj23w0YdelKvID7QlfbZ5okyD7t1xhHD58pUN5breXjVO6fdfKqf6tVXDOzUzFoGzfpMcf0t2ekm8twzLx3HUQTQ6MKTzksAgIwNgcUXZ5gKswTMDtq7T8FbeyfzSmZH6NsT1O/s1600/IMG_4136.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When we go out to brunch, this is always my go to - especially in the summer.  It was the perfect option for this party because all I had to do was assemble it.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCLxwpPS0fMgZZgkoVFhd_y7iVjxKSgnNnZnoBNO2ybeiq5Q1fZvny_GqgG9LuHkqH3M8ak-Aej0CQ4b591SN-vt3fobpKgnigwpw9FRZzF5l01z2xsSoJ8xHyYI8bGFRDowqfcxc_-I9/s1600/IMG_4177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCLxwpPS0fMgZZgkoVFhd_y7iVjxKSgnNnZnoBNO2ybeiq5Q1fZvny_GqgG9LuHkqH3M8ak-Aej0CQ4b591SN-vt3fobpKgnigwpw9FRZzF5l01z2xsSoJ8xHyYI8bGFRDowqfcxc_-I9/s1600/IMG_4177.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Instead of the soak over night and bake in the morning Breakfast Strata, I made a really quick and easy Bacon and Potato frittata that I baked in the oven and topped with white cheddar and chives. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64dl8Okc05tEA1Jm9TAOy0fVDSGUfU7efBu9Scd5FWAVVGZctnxowT_3sXPANVxAWHiiYW2w1V8SNZ7SCxL-qNZdZePD6Li9Uzsr7Ryq7xBDgUBakyLXDYvbuEj_IUrJFUfVjuCF96eVL/s1600/apple-scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64dl8Okc05tEA1Jm9TAOy0fVDSGUfU7efBu9Scd5FWAVVGZctnxowT_3sXPANVxAWHiiYW2w1V8SNZ7SCxL-qNZdZePD6Li9Uzsr7Ryq7xBDgUBakyLXDYvbuEj_IUrJFUfVjuCF96eVL/s1600/apple-scones.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Apple Cinnamon Scones </span></i></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"><i>with a Maple & Vanilla Bean Glaze</i></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"><i><br /></i></span><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Feasy-weekend-brunch-menu-apple-cinnamon.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9VziadFnvZU%2FVAhTfo3Z1vI%2FAAAAAAAAZU8%2FoVWicHlXOHs%2Fs1600%2Fapple-scones.jpg&description=Apple%20%26%20Cinnamon%20Scones%20with%20Maple%20Vanilla%20Bean%20Glaze%20-%20very%20easy%20to%20make!%20%20Great%20for%20Fall%20breakfast%20or%20brunch."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">New! Sign-up </span><a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">here</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"> for my </span><a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">Printable Recipes</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">.</span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">2 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/4 cup sugar</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 tablespoon baking powder</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/2 teaspoon sea salt</span><br />1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon<br />1 teaspoon of orange zest<br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/2 cup cold heavy cream</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 cup diced apples</span><br /><br />2 teaspoons of melted butter<br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/2 cup confectioners' sugar</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">2 teaspoons maple syrup</span><br />1 teaspoon of <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/vanilla-bean-paste">vanilla bean paste</a><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">In a mixer, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, orange zest and salt using the paddle attachment.  Cut the cold butter into 1/2 inch pieces.  Add the butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low until the butter is mixed in and is the size of peas.  In a separate bowl, mix together eggs and whipping cream with a fork.  Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the cream and egg mixture.  Turn off the mixer once added.  Fold in apples.  </span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Put some flour on the counter.  Turn the dough out onto the floured surface.  Add some flour onto the top of the dough, then pat it out into a disk - about 8-9 inches in diameter.  Cut the disk into 8 pieces like a pie.  </span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Separate the pieces and put them on a <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/parchment-paper-sheets-200-sheets">parchment lined</a> baking sheet.  Keep them in the fridge until ready to bake.  Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes.  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both;">To make the glaze, stir together melted butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup and vanilla.  Add a small splash of milk or powdered sugar to make it the consistency you like. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMMI278rw8p-RQe8n0hG7IL11DjshUEw5_FeM8Dfo7q6rqGJ6OzT0nTQ4gLIANcFz2BO1vD0H_-urjNtxxJlxXmpXit6WjFeihSLwSNH3WcuOOaWMvb5_2IJ7pDRHdlmqbQfh8oIxoTeC/s1600/IMG_4086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMMI278rw8p-RQe8n0hG7IL11DjshUEw5_FeM8Dfo7q6rqGJ6OzT0nTQ4gLIANcFz2BO1vD0H_-urjNtxxJlxXmpXit6WjFeihSLwSNH3WcuOOaWMvb5_2IJ7pDRHdlmqbQfh8oIxoTeC/s1600/IMG_4086.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I cut the apples pretty small so they would get tender while baking.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjI9Ie0CLQDMGwWY0k4GHvy8glLd2gst9CnJ-5Se9wuXRRpmOAXIJ7lxfQ5sWY8Bnm68QpfOd8FwVyO3pDSr0FCAxhVPlsvRttmoNs0EQtN6HOeH6P6EDLOYWefLMZhovgp8aYbutiSWP/s1600/IMG_4090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjI9Ie0CLQDMGwWY0k4GHvy8glLd2gst9CnJ-5Se9wuXRRpmOAXIJ7lxfQ5sWY8Bnm68QpfOd8FwVyO3pDSr0FCAxhVPlsvRttmoNs0EQtN6HOeH6P6EDLOYWefLMZhovgp8aYbutiSWP/s1600/IMG_4090.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />My helper, the professional egg cracker.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qspmGyURVQucG7KNZyDHVHm1Mi9m1TCXIXrShp4LPOwGPi2drRqTSE8U6phOLPauZAuzBFXVwVfoJDWfpNA3X94BD3ZPR_wg0Ho0FQEJdGvb4CcpccXb_ega6CdZkj1O1hX4-7LixZ_e/s1600/IMG_4091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qspmGyURVQucG7KNZyDHVHm1Mi9m1TCXIXrShp4LPOwGPi2drRqTSE8U6phOLPauZAuzBFXVwVfoJDWfpNA3X94BD3ZPR_wg0Ho0FQEJdGvb4CcpccXb_ega6CdZkj1O1hX4-7LixZ_e/s1600/IMG_4091.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sweet baby hands adding apples.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NhdVeuYJLchXaAjAnU9np9fKkXgF3t62ZBGthVeGDrpqavK0uve8e5w16svc1CQwVU_9hsMB4QIJFbUcesjZ389Gz4qOPI3IW80NCZRW9OS5Xy2C9ldiUiqAO6GEBtE-JFafoje_cM24/s1600/IMG_4097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NhdVeuYJLchXaAjAnU9np9fKkXgF3t62ZBGthVeGDrpqavK0uve8e5w16svc1CQwVU_9hsMB4QIJFbUcesjZ389Gz4qOPI3IW80NCZRW9OS5Xy2C9ldiUiqAO6GEBtE-JFafoje_cM24/s1600/IMG_4097.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Patted into a disk.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRokMihjVIpznrEgaOtKe1ONDPIVSozHRaU4zT-GGTqSu2FmOwUMKV5Kx88LaSOY0jBXTpmQyGF7UMXryDqe2s0yYJC6CaVRX5J7NmC-HqMc6Whkdt9BmnrvTPan9o9LbO-xONBdnRCq-/s1600/IMG_4098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRokMihjVIpznrEgaOtKe1ONDPIVSozHRaU4zT-GGTqSu2FmOwUMKV5Kx88LaSOY0jBXTpmQyGF7UMXryDqe2s0yYJC6CaVRX5J7NmC-HqMc6Whkdt9BmnrvTPan9o9LbO-xONBdnRCq-/s1600/IMG_4098.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2Lr8dOvi0YjYPW_hNTBWY6YGpssouBRtrd_dStu1ukQvQFAu9jzOXOyHUmzqxEgjWZDyJw20FpDE1cwWIqxCiDCWhq-E-LpeQb5_hwrzMmxP3G5E6rJ_2BkpxLiADw_9p8vILCEHuvXf/s1600/IMG_4145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2Lr8dOvi0YjYPW_hNTBWY6YGpssouBRtrd_dStu1ukQvQFAu9jzOXOyHUmzqxEgjWZDyJw20FpDE1cwWIqxCiDCWhq-E-LpeQb5_hwrzMmxP3G5E6rJ_2BkpxLiADw_9p8vILCEHuvXf/s1600/IMG_4145.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />While they baked, I stirred together the glaze.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX867ZKs2M6GZbLFcp84Ufs1xEAQH-D2e8KAa7uqysI66_HX8Jc-d2Ab6QZxQFkmUjeAlgUjeT7ANfYRhlyJcPL6U3fMov4VyvT8qBWB_I8kg9dWgmFXfExczEG7RXSp_ZIpNYZ75Um529/s1600/IMG_4149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX867ZKs2M6GZbLFcp84Ufs1xEAQH-D2e8KAa7uqysI66_HX8Jc-d2Ab6QZxQFkmUjeAlgUjeT7ANfYRhlyJcPL6U3fMov4VyvT8qBWB_I8kg9dWgmFXfExczEG7RXSp_ZIpNYZ75Um529/s1600/IMG_4149.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I like to make it a little thick, because it runs all over the warm scones when you pour it on - a good thing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaf_PPIwf3VysL3LQ3zg1792UCguNrtgEPPg95qskKpIPCbtDl0_rlJiVBY7R38d8l7Cut4Hi-3XWrrMx1KaOCm-lp04UgGOFz4bIJ7s1aEjAyP3VsLdSrzT_yN-fHIXOqi-eNSwkhOOHb/s1600/IMG_4168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaf_PPIwf3VysL3LQ3zg1792UCguNrtgEPPg95qskKpIPCbtDl0_rlJiVBY7R38d8l7Cut4Hi-3XWrrMx1KaOCm-lp04UgGOFz4bIJ7s1aEjAyP3VsLdSrzT_yN-fHIXOqi-eNSwkhOOHb/s1600/IMG_4168.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Topped with a little orange zest and cinnamon to make them smell like apple pie!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHMh32nhmnHSp2XCGIdknH8f8TbVG-BNPAHUxsZLl7GVUVeONGl7-tk3bc4YsR7EOpbEYhTDBOJbGHLbYBPTfjnEuIu0MHOg5LskkyZuiKGRbrHf_S7ep2WZlMXxasikZfbLYIkbWkHI6/s1600/IMG_4106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHMh32nhmnHSp2XCGIdknH8f8TbVG-BNPAHUxsZLl7GVUVeONGl7-tk3bc4YsR7EOpbEYhTDBOJbGHLbYBPTfjnEuIu0MHOg5LskkyZuiKGRbrHf_S7ep2WZlMXxasikZfbLYIkbWkHI6/s1600/IMG_4106.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Spying on my flower pickers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNmircdVZhWTNT6htVMD6vn1fUi016sQbRMEhKMUQOeRt9ooIbDgr9o9VSOFUGu7kjIrON0ki-DnRckGUn1McBXgYONidlOS4HbuM-oBUgthQ0B3w2_pykxSP-ypcPK7wO8uWxczk92uT/s1600/IMG_4112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNmircdVZhWTNT6htVMD6vn1fUi016sQbRMEhKMUQOeRt9ooIbDgr9o9VSOFUGu7kjIrON0ki-DnRckGUn1McBXgYONidlOS4HbuM-oBUgthQ0B3w2_pykxSP-ypcPK7wO8uWxczk92uT/s1600/IMG_4112.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Mr.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprjNRzJekXfY3MD2SZLWKwegcukbp8hYeqq8DdTu19tD6cQ21AajjbiTq15UmB5n7F6u3l9ek16CeG6eYEZvDLb9R09uO4_tM8qriFC8_GDNJa2yJLbKJndnsXwPsNrhHRvbap_M6cIyd/s1600/IMG_4115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprjNRzJekXfY3MD2SZLWKwegcukbp8hYeqq8DdTu19tD6cQ21AajjbiTq15UmB5n7F6u3l9ek16CeG6eYEZvDLb9R09uO4_tM8qriFC8_GDNJa2yJLbKJndnsXwPsNrhHRvbap_M6cIyd/s1600/IMG_4115.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Barefoot!  She is really starting to take more control over her outfit choices... for instance, this is her Easter dress.  I would've rather her wear one of her summer dresses, but she insisted on Easter : )  I'll enjoy her little toddler closet for now filled with sweet dresses that I picked out... I have a feeling it is not going to last much longer!  As my mom will remind me, my favorite colors were decidedly "Hot Pink and Neon Green" from the age of 4-7... and I wouldn't leave the house without wearing a skirt or a dress. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpAh1SvzmbiWRmj7rkFak4b21pcLrgfuUrdO_k-ucVM0lrvQFCRUhRQxlKJKX7D5XuYn_GYGvITi6NOkJAN6eGj5HRvMv1J_4q8Mg-9ZyWD__l53cNWl6SFbFuAZa0bmC6Zc67FrnrDa-/s1600/bagel-and-lox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJpAh1SvzmbiWRmj7rkFak4b21pcLrgfuUrdO_k-ucVM0lrvQFCRUhRQxlKJKX7D5XuYn_GYGvITi6NOkJAN6eGj5HRvMv1J_4q8Mg-9ZyWD__l53cNWl6SFbFuAZa0bmC6Zc67FrnrDa-/s1600/bagel-and-lox.jpg" width="426" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Bagel & Lox Platter</i></span><br />for 4<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Feasy-weekend-brunch-menu-apple-cinnamon.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-nqRoVZWrH2I%2FVAhTfRptpLI%2FAAAAAAAAZU4%2F6uJWfLuLa3o%2Fs1600%2Fbagel-and-lox.jpg&description=Bagel%20%26%20Lox%20Platter"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />2 Sesame or Plain Bagels, sliced<br />6 oz. Cream Cheese, room temp<br />6 oz. Smoked Salmon or Lox*<br />Capers<br />Cherry Tomatoes<br />Chives<br /><br />*I know that smoked salmon and lox aren't exactly the same thing, but they are similar enough for this - just use what you can find.  Make sure it is sliced very thin.<br /><br />If you are organized, you can assemble this the night before... or right before, like I did.  You can also toast the bagel slices... which I also did. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhmlfvhsqNWjv5c3B3zNIQlg3FGGFvg2ey-y_c0V0CLKPbOic_IrP2uAz7MTcbx3TM72KbMVrdqw4A8nLIEXxGM6_lBNeDRhuPbqpKIeJaFniVIQnPgS__DzKYPG5Z6N4jf1617Vv5Oyv/s1600/IMG_4141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhmlfvhsqNWjv5c3B3zNIQlg3FGGFvg2ey-y_c0V0CLKPbOic_IrP2uAz7MTcbx3TM72KbMVrdqw4A8nLIEXxGM6_lBNeDRhuPbqpKIeJaFniVIQnPgS__DzKYPG5Z6N4jf1617Vv5Oyv/s1600/IMG_4141.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was a big hit - something most of us just order in restaurants, but is so easy to serve/assemble at home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigr_iFHCrHhHCYckD6uk2bcxfBnXIAj1-qaSVyzvXzB9Z8U2tLKIwZF86J0S3O2sQqSnZkNyQ7PyPyndrC9zPXGl0U8eTWsTLVzkzJ7vApLscDA3OxTsRXTAGC82R8nw9YUVZ4GT7sXKHq/s1600/bacon-potato-frittata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigr_iFHCrHhHCYckD6uk2bcxfBnXIAj1-qaSVyzvXzB9Z8U2tLKIwZF86J0S3O2sQqSnZkNyQ7PyPyndrC9zPXGl0U8eTWsTLVzkzJ7vApLscDA3OxTsRXTAGC82R8nw9YUVZ4GT7sXKHq/s1600/bacon-potato-frittata.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was a recipe that I posted 2-3 years ago when we lived in Concord.  I haven't made it since, but remembered it being delicious - and easy.   And it was.  They guys loved it because it was full of potatoes and bacon!  Here is the original recipe link.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Bacon & Potato Frittata </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>with White Cheddar & Chives</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Feasy-weekend-brunch-menu-apple-cinnamon.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-KTT06CgiRNM%2FVAhTf1vVZlI%2FAAAAAAAAZVA%2FYmulzAgPPk8%2Fs1600%2Fbacon-potato-frittata.jpg&description=Bacon%20%26%20Potato%20Frittata%20with%20White%20Cheddar%20%26%20Chive%20-%20%20Easy!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><i>serves 4-5</i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">6 strips of bacon, diced</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">2 yukon gold or red potatoes, diced</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">2 tablespoons of butter</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">10 eggs</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">1/4 cup of milk</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">sea salt & cracked pepper</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">2 tablespoons of fresh chives, chopped</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">1/4 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxT3rUQz8HAP5-FSRVHDumTa6un0GNuYT0T-p_zwlLS_gWbvD0p26-hSOE_w_MTlKdnHvHWNOPoWGGtEGoCgsFqskPUAkrva0l8dbm6DcYrjQYop5m1IFa41k0Yz4iTEjLD9fo_PSAT5N9/s1600/IMG_4122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxT3rUQz8HAP5-FSRVHDumTa6un0GNuYT0T-p_zwlLS_gWbvD0p26-hSOE_w_MTlKdnHvHWNOPoWGGtEGoCgsFqskPUAkrva0l8dbm6DcYrjQYop5m1IFa41k0Yz4iTEjLD9fo_PSAT5N9/s1600/IMG_4122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; clear: both; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">In a skillet, cook diced bacon, butter & potatoes for 4-5 minutes until bacon renders the fat and the potatoes begin to soften.  In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, chives, salt and pepper.  Add eggs to the skillet and put in oven to bake for 15 minutes, or until eggs are cooked through.  Top with cheddar cheese and chives.  Serve in wedges. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJP3wfxzPLYfBSZPmtv-AJy1QibEVnBBq0JI1-UHH5mnqSrRI5gOBdB8jngPMX96aaaigrY3cCDDsmVm8IMSmhUb8rHEXWlPPPWGhbLSMJoiXwbgOCyZ55FxcjjpiiV7DyxQLbcqZSImt/s1600/IMG_4178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJP3wfxzPLYfBSZPmtv-AJy1QibEVnBBq0JI1-UHH5mnqSrRI5gOBdB8jngPMX96aaaigrY3cCDDsmVm8IMSmhUb8rHEXWlPPPWGhbLSMJoiXwbgOCyZ55FxcjjpiiV7DyxQLbcqZSImt/s1600/IMG_4178.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtL5f__F6e7NHQxV2WohSFmR-clzA0SqbcowCbr8J18FnqNs9xqz7y9pHWQM6gLGVzaEBY3Hcohz2E5be4c9ooXx4Vx7u7IDpY9aU5b55MSVZx7OA2TChKI-U7HAsxVFRRXwt98hVVwVtv/s1600/IMG_4180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtL5f__F6e7NHQxV2WohSFmR-clzA0SqbcowCbr8J18FnqNs9xqz7y9pHWQM6gLGVzaEBY3Hcohz2E5be4c9ooXx4Vx7u7IDpY9aU5b55MSVZx7OA2TChKI-U7HAsxVFRRXwt98hVVwVtv/s1600/IMG_4180.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here are some pics of Emma doting over Baby G.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfFxNmLDOwLszjjU4ahHGMfLIiArMkkmBw6G6Vykt7461VLt-OtwdDmiUnb4e23EWQnTs4KlC7wiohsJ4dqnoKwydMCXPRlsn5fT0UxklExNpk59RqsFydSYgO9-9JkB9lshD6xZprjc_/s1600/IMG_4183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfFxNmLDOwLszjjU4ahHGMfLIiArMkkmBw6G6Vykt7461VLt-OtwdDmiUnb4e23EWQnTs4KlC7wiohsJ4dqnoKwydMCXPRlsn5fT0UxklExNpk59RqsFydSYgO9-9JkB9lshD6xZprjc_/s1600/IMG_4183.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Trying to tickle him.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EHnmUyh8loSul3yeTWTzSS_4bc8i8cNT8TQ0qd5TJUBWpVaQ_PCIJbOCRSCSsQzd_C8tULcDLjSalABzFdHMnzgG2i3ykiNHirrmXY2X5hG1iDn3MVMDsdT5nRCJfFK_ZpJZUQBUSlAU/s1600/IMG_4190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EHnmUyh8loSul3yeTWTzSS_4bc8i8cNT8TQ0qd5TJUBWpVaQ_PCIJbOCRSCSsQzd_C8tULcDLjSalABzFdHMnzgG2i3ykiNHirrmXY2X5hG1iDn3MVMDsdT5nRCJfFK_ZpJZUQBUSlAU/s1600/IMG_4190.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Easy Weekend Brunch Menu | Apple Cinnamon Scones, Lox & Bagels, Bacon & Potato Frittata

Over the holiday weekend, we hosted a little brunch for our neighbors - a couple and their baby we love spending time with.  They love to co...

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My Linen "Closets" | Creative Linen Storage in Our Small House

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXLfGng2FF5Inoan02iac6kqUAeTfgDKCSUjZQPqFSqyg-q1_AR2GttdhwQZo7EkzlYJ__4V-3EgOD8iZKEY64D7an71NS4DD62hljfdH5dsGOYcLOreQDbCQ1en6FlLDYwSExyTcl0Q/s1600/linen-closet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXLfGng2FF5Inoan02iac6kqUAeTfgDKCSUjZQPqFSqyg-q1_AR2GttdhwQZo7EkzlYJ__4V-3EgOD8iZKEY64D7an71NS4DD62hljfdH5dsGOYcLOreQDbCQ1en6FlLDYwSExyTcl0Q/s1600/linen-closet.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">  </div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F01%2Fmy-linen-closets-creative-linen-storage.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-eVvKiojtW2U%2FUPhBVSsw2MI%2FAAAAAAAAP4o%2FgHWhlyRtVy4%2Fs1600%2Flinen-closet.jpg&description=My%20Linen%20%22Closest%22%20%7C%20Creative%20Linen%20Storage%20in%20Our%20Small%20House%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F01%2Fmy-linen-closets-creative-linen-storage.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not doing this to be annoying.  I promise.  So, I'll spare you the Martha-esque rambling about the joys of living with linens organized as such...</div><br />I'm merely making an effort to make every corner and crevice in our small little house work very, very hard.  Also, as we were driving home from Christmas,  I realized, we have a lot of nice things.  Sometimes, I think our lovelies get shadowed by the other not-so-special things that we accumulate.  So, I'm in clean out and clean up mode (similar to shape-up or ship-out...).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Here are the rules : <br /><br />If I love it, it stays. <br />If we need it, it stays.<br />If I would ever need to repurchase it, it stays.<br />If for some reason (however irrational) I don't get a good vibe from it, I've never liked it, but it was a gift, I get no joy from it, it was on sale so I just bought it but don't really like it... it goes.<br /><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhCvb6OEB90YBtXD0q1BUBlbD9SzUFiFsiO0rleR8LQbEvAOyrN2CgCmqHh7UfWmaXIWaYm5WEu6hvhiFSrrvNualrczvhSDqBxCDeCILJZeRY-kwd6_hd4SNEiMgjP36BGLJbXDsnFw/s1600/IMG_8624.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhCvb6OEB90YBtXD0q1BUBlbD9SzUFiFsiO0rleR8LQbEvAOyrN2CgCmqHh7UfWmaXIWaYm5WEu6hvhiFSrrvNualrczvhSDqBxCDeCILJZeRY-kwd6_hd4SNEiMgjP36BGLJbXDsnFw/s640/IMG_8624.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, I started with my linens.  This pie safe (formerly in Emma's nursery, but now that she's mobile it would be too tempting for her to practice her climbing skills) now stands in our guest room. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFyfLq8ukRGcesmUlumTaEctdf9OkHWfXme0zgA2TrL_R-uaGN0Q6J3dKt6GIYBMM6MqYoDF0B3eN7zbdWZl3yDspjGeyDnSwPa3BVEyrUADVAe0u78E8mLQj6EzHnXTQh6dTsLdckeI/s1600/IMG_9887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFyfLq8ukRGcesmUlumTaEctdf9OkHWfXme0zgA2TrL_R-uaGN0Q6J3dKt6GIYBMM6MqYoDF0B3eN7zbdWZl3yDspjGeyDnSwPa3BVEyrUADVAe0u78E8mLQj6EzHnXTQh6dTsLdckeI/s640/IMG_9887.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> We don't have very much usable storage in our little house- only one small linen closet in the hallway, hardly any storage in the kitchen and none in the dining room.  So, using this cabinet works great for storing everything from table linens to wool blankets. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWn4AcX0R4UaCubQj57QwspbkKOA-nzDyb1S-S2-o4tx6CpIzzwQOJEZQ16vS9lrjfrgrMv8pmGpixPWkZZRvuphyphenhyphenFZbDzBx73mSVOuf088X-vAXbtkb86Qwv2I1NRy9Nu8MUv1dI6U28/s1600/IMG_9898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWn4AcX0R4UaCubQj57QwspbkKOA-nzDyb1S-S2-o4tx6CpIzzwQOJEZQ16vS9lrjfrgrMv8pmGpixPWkZZRvuphyphenhyphenFZbDzBx73mSVOuf088X-vAXbtkb86Qwv2I1NRy9Nu8MUv1dI6U28/s640/IMG_9898.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You probably recognize these Libeco linen tea towels - They are the stars of most of my food shoots.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1H8mOW68vjXFzzlKtAYIBbp8s-xwacSyJDhFzK9jFxWw-QPzcYHZTtOb_tcDsTrQrhpKyRl0-9XkGOEQpm4vxKXsNkXdnAoMGneJlXV-Hq_UFGb8nCwewcbWmy9nRULlFpBm3PPnjqo/s1600/IMG_9901.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1H8mOW68vjXFzzlKtAYIBbp8s-xwacSyJDhFzK9jFxWw-QPzcYHZTtOb_tcDsTrQrhpKyRl0-9XkGOEQpm4vxKXsNkXdnAoMGneJlXV-Hq_UFGb8nCwewcbWmy9nRULlFpBm3PPnjqo/s640/IMG_9901.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also am keeping our out of season candles in this cabinet - they perfume the linens nicely.  All the way to the right, you can see my stack of <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/hand-painted-linen-kitchen-towels-easy.html">hand-painted linen towels</a> I made in the Spring.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLP73aNi_HFXQ39j2_4bPAOGC-8wzylRJsu3Ic_5rJriSD7AfcEzmNjsF3dbMXOdtsgLd0HV4JPnsrSSAmDOYqaJ5TSPNWXMj_6YELXlA77OgUMgpG6oB1TeUru9GJ8nChowI-Za4UBB4/s1600/IMG_9894.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLP73aNi_HFXQ39j2_4bPAOGC-8wzylRJsu3Ic_5rJriSD7AfcEzmNjsF3dbMXOdtsgLd0HV4JPnsrSSAmDOYqaJ5TSPNWXMj_6YELXlA77OgUMgpG6oB1TeUru9GJ8nChowI-Za4UBB4/s640/IMG_9894.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br />This is a stack of out of season pillow cases and on top is a vintage European duvet cover that will be Emma's.  I bought it last year <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/brimfield-antique-show-in-massachusetts.html">in Brimfield, Ma. at the famous antique show</a>. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOoNozZdCPH2GrzyD8z5g0UdsSEMZI4DAupPGEHMJWaez1HtXICTyjMi6lOlU3UKHx9ebamzqEmGHB4GXh0Ru4omWaJWkxtJMissizwJfYJtLUSnE4EX8pHFIQT8fweU15pfmaAVWpsM/s1600/IMG_9897.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOoNozZdCPH2GrzyD8z5g0UdsSEMZI4DAupPGEHMJWaez1HtXICTyjMi6lOlU3UKHx9ebamzqEmGHB4GXh0Ru4omWaJWkxtJMissizwJfYJtLUSnE4EX8pHFIQT8fweU15pfmaAVWpsM/s640/IMG_9897.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Stacks of sheets and wool and cashmere throws. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rSUDnTNE7GCM0DfLyvFA8nY6jP1YACix6xHwD89Vn6uTIu7cCTE88BHe69Gpd-WU4u_tjdh8H8oZ0n9sfVKFddERPuoemmFpPFZ0mO7pGXI2RRQe4zZIdE_WQ810bMa7DgZq2u8tWjg/s1600/IMG_8639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rSUDnTNE7GCM0DfLyvFA8nY6jP1YACix6xHwD89Vn6uTIu7cCTE88BHe69Gpd-WU4u_tjdh8H8oZ0n9sfVKFddERPuoemmFpPFZ0mO7pGXI2RRQe4zZIdE_WQ810bMa7DgZq2u8tWjg/s640/IMG_8639.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Opposite of the guest bedroom is the small hall closet that holds the rest of our "stuff."<br /><br />Everyone has their own basket (even Mr. Darcy) that has all of their junk in it.  Baskets are always a great way to make you feel organized... it always looks pretty, but really just divides the mess.  To make you feel better, at the end of this post, I've included a photo of what my basket looks like inside - everything is just thrown in there!<br /><br />I got these <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802557803&pubid=21000000000393866&lsrc=17">"Threshold Rattan Small Milk Crate Baskets" at Target</a>.  They sell the baskets without the liner ($25 for 2) online, but with the liner ($15 each) in store.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYp0XW28xBcP-zIGcXpw0djr70DscJXZQx60aJb7SW_-cDVkybeyp5dXPfKxlPxBHHQhd_fjXC7I-dgOb-XzOUiySjJETmeqUfWpJQtx-DivB4Vq2B8-Ut2tjnN-_CRbMPPnn2yT-aTF0/s1600/IMG_9914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYp0XW28xBcP-zIGcXpw0djr70DscJXZQx60aJb7SW_-cDVkybeyp5dXPfKxlPxBHHQhd_fjXC7I-dgOb-XzOUiySjJETmeqUfWpJQtx-DivB4Vq2B8-Ut2tjnN-_CRbMPPnn2yT-aTF0/s640/IMG_9914.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Stacks of white towels, Mason Jars of cotton balls and Qtips.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidV_AwnGVii2_PUEWRY9-BRVtYxspX5uvVs5vCUBHIet9_x-30jiXkDNHaXWP71rBEB9Kvv7GjDMJXhA5LRQW6d3IiFiY97C9tDUzDOk8lFnoivhTSWMeQmO2PBwevCFuBNk6dYVcUv5A/s1600/IMG_9921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidV_AwnGVii2_PUEWRY9-BRVtYxspX5uvVs5vCUBHIet9_x-30jiXkDNHaXWP71rBEB9Kvv7GjDMJXhA5LRQW6d3IiFiY97C9tDUzDOk8lFnoivhTSWMeQmO2PBwevCFuBNk6dYVcUv5A/s640/IMG_9921.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Next, I've stacked our out of season duvet covers in a basket - I know, it might seem like a little much to have the basket in there, too, but I already owned it and these little touches of 'styling' our own home make even the insides of the closets pretty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__utznKSoSUsV7KNB66PJ-6LOEW5qlF8oonqx4zFzrCozlx83IG3sIPHWkIj3QYKBo47ZR6QvscjUiSHVz3jIBI4ZQXej1S5o5a0mVN4o9s4FZHLTZuJH0z8McFaBkP5-uF2tgScJvu4/s1600/IMG_9922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__utznKSoSUsV7KNB66PJ-6LOEW5qlF8oonqx4zFzrCozlx83IG3sIPHWkIj3QYKBo47ZR6QvscjUiSHVz3jIBI4ZQXej1S5o5a0mVN4o9s4FZHLTZuJH0z8McFaBkP5-uF2tgScJvu4/s640/IMG_9922.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Paper towels and pillows... not much to say about those. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmwyQqSVsUh-xPZQgp4Z0Qb1BoIkhYBWYu4gkl0ShzHfZCkaPyyjw7p2S09GzUSIKNYaUwksJZWgt9G-z50fJtere2992UUQXRs1haCWupoSp4ymLI1w5jiKXG67s_E3iAQnZb4NQ8Xs/s1600/IMG_9925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmwyQqSVsUh-xPZQgp4Z0Qb1BoIkhYBWYu4gkl0ShzHfZCkaPyyjw7p2S09GzUSIKNYaUwksJZWgt9G-z50fJtere2992UUQXRs1haCWupoSp4ymLI1w5jiKXG67s_E3iAQnZb4NQ8Xs/s640/IMG_9925.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I've included photos of what hides behind our baskets, too, so you can see we're actually human. I have no idea what is in those boxes... they were packed like that when we moved.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhyvj8EwB_9Z9k0PySPdHtKxHlOftYIVX-rFVwykdTM3YGIXO3SevixzvUt820qRETSnBm9GD8tnXnyqZX1KW7yaN4PFsSJMuaoiQ_r47e9Onqp30Dp0U53TQZ08NCVI9aGWyWI0KqmI/s1600/IMG_9930.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhyvj8EwB_9Z9k0PySPdHtKxHlOftYIVX-rFVwykdTM3YGIXO3SevixzvUt820qRETSnBm9GD8tnXnyqZX1KW7yaN4PFsSJMuaoiQ_r47e9Onqp30Dp0U53TQZ08NCVI9aGWyWI0KqmI/s640/IMG_9930.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />And, as promised, the inside of "my basket" - messy and organized at the same time. <script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

My Linen "Closets" | Creative Linen Storage in Our Small House

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<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToJ5PCnFzte3QP0LTDa3CcecHP1gFICGwQypzH8FYIe360sRktXPdXEdV31GPYl1Sf5x3NF213vHRgefeujHSQxWGqD_DkhJcW9HKCATWwDZZiDUzcLGJcwK04abhFNBM3OGwmEIHg6KL/s1600-h/Mistral-with-Monogram-Napkin.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439257209820848098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToJ5PCnFzte3QP0LTDa3CcecHP1gFICGwQypzH8FYIe360sRktXPdXEdV31GPYl1Sf5x3NF213vHRgefeujHSQxWGqD_DkhJcW9HKCATWwDZZiDUzcLGJcwK04abhFNBM3OGwmEIHg6KL/s400/Mistral-with-Monogram-Napkin.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><br /><div>One of Fairway's very own boutiques, <a href="http://www.sharynblondlinens.com">Sharyn Blond Linens</a>, is the perfect spot for wedding registries, bridesmaids gifts, hostess gifts... and any gift that would be coming my way.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNa-f0dQA8PCS2ULIbj3v9RYR8FoUXL7QZHDPXTU4_c9n8bsPIHmuu7gDg61TDBB54HBl4XmWl0P8CKxP6-xVM9p8r3m9bwhrqzZmp_2aiedn7Yhka3gu3D__UbBpjudmxGbFawUT0sIh/s1600-h/image_boutique.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439257042660444626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNa-f0dQA8PCS2ULIbj3v9RYR8FoUXL7QZHDPXTU4_c9n8bsPIHmuu7gDg61TDBB54HBl4XmWl0P8CKxP6-xVM9p8r3m9bwhrqzZmp_2aiedn7Yhka3gu3D__UbBpjudmxGbFawUT0sIh/s400/image_boutique.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /></div><div>The shop is a tiny nook filled to the brim with delicate linen cocktail napkins, framed embroidery, unique place mats, luxurious bed linens, and special table linens.<br /><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlyJH3WWd_JHhtOxjB5DtsY-wSoMOeoGIeL6H5IQQ0lxyQYn-JgiBEOw6lesX5qkMy0u0YtawQrS44rJuSEPlF0FvOZfhAZ0FtObFe49bry5bOqMaYc36aKh7aXHLZIyrSdzzPXijwSDH/s1600-h/Monogram-style.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439257030407041410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlyJH3WWd_JHhtOxjB5DtsY-wSoMOeoGIeL6H5IQQ0lxyQYn-JgiBEOw6lesX5qkMy0u0YtawQrS44rJuSEPlF0FvOZfhAZ0FtObFe49bry5bOqMaYc36aKh7aXHLZIyrSdzzPXijwSDH/s400/Monogram-style.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><br /></div><div>I love this sweet monogramed napkin.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxswJPKnzfwUgRvK_TlzFLmQPRhY3rruTSk93wcmGtld21zuGpJtir-3U2DctGE1d5SnJjvTGpz8RPcKYdpLY62y9BBE9jIdvZlxJKk2YM4y-0BYpKwCGaMJb92l43R_hExHUBGO5oz7z/s1600-h/Pomegranate.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439256847389589714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxswJPKnzfwUgRvK_TlzFLmQPRhY3rruTSk93wcmGtld21zuGpJtir-3U2DctGE1d5SnJjvTGpz8RPcKYdpLY62y9BBE9jIdvZlxJKk2YM4y-0BYpKwCGaMJb92l43R_hExHUBGO5oz7z/s400/Pomegranate.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><br /></div><div>The pomegranate cocktail napkin is such a fun gift!</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHAgpRELNsogeKDZkdYd4B9lETIdjCSLaCABtpH1Z3r56isJjSX-UsTo3ZWej_EMJuYvEKantQEmMdDh3QDen6KjuVfm_wKdQznIY1Z1WVzfM3agRBad_3cWYUC-zG3Zwkz9UQBWHvQfS/s1600-h/Bees.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439257039818630882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHAgpRELNsogeKDZkdYd4B9lETIdjCSLaCABtpH1Z3r56isJjSX-UsTo3ZWej_EMJuYvEKantQEmMdDh3QDen6KjuVfm_wKdQznIY1Z1WVzfM3agRBad_3cWYUC-zG3Zwkz9UQBWHvQfS/s400/Bees.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3ZCiHENfnhFlI2RD-48LJJwGWwtPayppH1TkH8K684BciNe_4gAKGhRiItWyJih8n1_u_nnWlh8nCSBt_ezYvfPUcPmpUPLEWP_2SsFUNwPaT9BzaPtQcD34iNfOf2wBhKx7tGjHe0Aw/s1600-h/Peacock.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div><div>I'm a fan of anything bee's. My favorite is the white on white.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmub3u1fH3KXxnkcjeD6iwGPc6lm331UUP5C6ubSFcXc4lel72kpCzvGrWDzjoZX4ZBAQIrhmBM6y-fN5QtRORlg2zszGJ2tSv3trbgPgeMasIEYe8oUDxXuTqFXuOzBTMeB7UwYo3EZU/s1600-h/Dots.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439256828445041394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmub3u1fH3KXxnkcjeD6iwGPc6lm331UUP5C6ubSFcXc4lel72kpCzvGrWDzjoZX4ZBAQIrhmBM6y-fN5QtRORlg2zszGJ2tSv3trbgPgeMasIEYe8oUDxXuTqFXuOzBTMeB7UwYo3EZU/s400/Dots.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><br /></div><div>Who wouldn't want to stay in a guest room that boasts this embroidered pillow?!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglC9JO5FZczDs3WbIRnmjbZxfE3-nlulYKrwt14PccfMg4XtXrlqR2uascL6y4Q7uDVPTlinWdAMKurKk6O9Xx0E9NKxCzc0EJtExOfe7hrj5EzIx0XRjQcpg7VlBLbfbTpaxnyEOQOVKe/s1600-h/Dandelion-Thistle-and-Yucca.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439256823034791202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglC9JO5FZczDs3WbIRnmjbZxfE3-nlulYKrwt14PccfMg4XtXrlqR2uascL6y4Q7uDVPTlinWdAMKurKk6O9Xx0E9NKxCzc0EJtExOfe7hrj5EzIx0XRjQcpg7VlBLbfbTpaxnyEOQOVKe/s400/Dandelion-Thistle-and-Yucca.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><br /></div><div>This is pure vintage whimsy. Love it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Visit Sharyn Blond's Boutique :</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">2718 West 53rd Street<br />Fairway, KS 66205</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Visit Sharyn Blond's Website :</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>www.sharynblondlinens.c</span><wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: block; float: left; margin-left: -10px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "></span>om</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><br /></span></span></div></div></span></div>

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