Saturday, March 30, 2013

Happy Easter 2013!




Happy Easter!




This was in California at a tennis club in the 80's,
at a Easter Egg Hunt the weekend of Easter. 
(look at those cars)
Gardner did not enjoy the Easter Bunny. 
Aww, so cute! 






He was 1-1/2 or 2, he just hated that bunny.
The Easter Bunny looks happy
 Gardner looks so unhappy in his Easter suit.

(Out of the frame)I am ready to dry his tears!

Happy Easter, dear readers...



Love,



Peggy






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Friday, March 29, 2013

Celebrations! - Peggy Braswell Desgin





CELEBRATIONS!






One of my favorite things is planning parties; coming up with themes, decorating tables, and making sure everything looks Just right.


Over the years, I've planned countless parties for clients and friends for many different occasions using my background in production and catering.


I'm happy to announce a new service Peggy Braswell Design is now offering. 


Peggy Braswell Design will plan your next celebrations. Nothing is too big or too small - Weddings, birthdays, any holidays you could possibly think of or even a romantic dinner for two!


From soup to nuts, we will bring loads of inspiration and knowledge to make your celebration special.


Just sit back and relax!  


Below pictures are some of the events Peggy Braswell Design has produced. 


 
 








































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Friday, March 22, 2013

Easter DIY - Animal Jars, Glitter Eggs And More!



Easter is coming up soon and here's some DIY projects you can do this weekend!





Animal Jars 

I've been seeing a lot of Easter bunny jars online lately.
They are so handy for storing just about anything. 

I already had these little plastic animals so I used these instead of bunnies. 
I used pastel colors to get the Easter feel.
My curtains are really lavender silk with ruffles - something I copied from Miles Redd. 
However, in these photos, they look pink!




Aren't these the cutest animals!




 White spray paint can make plastic look like porcelain.
People are always fooled into thinking they are porcelain.
Janet & I just had to try them again for Easter this year.
This elephant is from a previous post called Deceptive Plastic Animals.
Janet did a step by step instruction on spray painting. 
 You can check it out here.




 The steps are pretty simple.

1. Wash and dry empty jars. Soak the label off before using. I like to use a little citrus oil on really sticky labels.
2. Crazy glue the animals on the center of the lids and let it dry for a while.
3. Spray paint the animals + lids in a well ventilated area.
4. Let it dry.

There's detailed instructions on spray painting here.




Aren't these adorable?









 Glitter Eggs

Janet & I were trying out different Easter dinner place settings for a small party I'm having.




This is a really simple & easy craft.

We used plastic eggs instead of real ones.We figured this was easier and mess free.


1.Brush craft glue onto egg. 
2. Set the eggs in a bowl of glitter, use a spoon to put glitter over egg, covering the entire surface. 
3. Let it dry for an hour or so on wax paper.







Voila, you have glitter eggs.
This is a real nest someone sent me...aren't birds amazing nest builders?
I don't know about you but I love these easy DIY projects.




 Bunny Napkin Fold



Finally we made bunny napkins... They were super easy!!
These were made with some lavender linen napkins I had.
For step by step instructions, check it out here.


Dear readers,
What's your favorite Easter craft?
 
Have a wonderful weekend!


Love,



Peggy

    


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Monday, March 18, 2013

Happy St. Patrick's Day! - Drink recipes


St. Patrick's Day




This is how to make green beer. A handy tip!

Green Beer 
One 12oz. Beer - Any beer will do although lighter colored beers will display the green better. 
Add one to two drops of green food coloring.


Since I do not drink beer, dear readers, I found these great looking drinks for you here
They sure do look great!



From left to right




Shamrock Sour
  Ingredients:
 2 Parts Basil Hayden’s Bourbon 
½ Part Green Chartreuse 
½ Part Lemon Juice 
½ Part Grapefruit Juice
 ½ Part Agave Simple Syrup* (To make, combine equal parts of water with Agave Syrup) 
¼ Part Egg White
1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake without ice to blend.
2. Add ice and shake.
3. Strain over fresh ice in a double rocks glass and garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon wheel.


CruzanPot of Gold
 Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum 
3/4 part DeKuyper Orange Curacao 
3/4 part Fresh Orange Juice
 2 parts Fresh Lemon Sour
1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake with ice.
2. Strain into a cinnamon and sugar-rimmed cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with a flamed orange peel.


EFFEN Cucumber Irish Minty Kiss 
Ingredients: 
1 ½ parts EFFEN Cucumber Vodka
 1 part Lemon Juice 
1 part Simple Syrup
 10 Mint Leaves
1. Blend all ingredients with ice.
2. Serve in a rocks glass. 

3. Garnish with a mint sprig.


Basil Hayden’s Irish Julep 
Ingredients:
2 parts Basil Hayden’s Bourbon 
½ part DeKuyper Green Crème de Menthe 
1 part Half and Half
1. Shake all ingredients well with ice.
2. Strain over crushed ice into a highball glass.
3. Garnish with a mint sprig.


Kilbeggan Dubliner
 Ingredients: 
3 parts Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey 
2 parts Sweet Vermouth 
1½ parts Cherry Syrup 
1½ parts Cranberry Juice 
Dash Simple Syrup (optional)
1. Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake for 60 seconds.
2. Strain neat into a martini glass.
3. Garnish with a black cherry.









Happy St. Patrick's Day!


Love,



Peggy





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Friday, March 15, 2013

Walking on La Brea Ave.- New Shops and Old




I was looking for a special piece for a client's home so we went shopping on La Brea to look at things. 
 They have cool shops and it is always changing!
 I like that! 

Janet & I started at Wilshire Blvd, then went up to Beverly Blvd.




La Brea Ave.







I shop here a lot for fabrics and they have great curtains also.

360 S. La Brea Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 954-9280



This big silver head of a man & child. See the child on the top?
This big head is right across the street from Silk Trading.


   Hollywood memorabilia, unusual vintage items & collectibles.

Metropolis Nick Collectible Furniture
100 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 934-3700

 
Lots of galleries
 
Kerson Gallery
152 N La Brea Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 938-0922



Info Lighting
145 N La Brea Ave Ste C
Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 655-8080






Fat Chance Modern  
162 North La Brea Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 930-1960





Wonderful things in this shop.

Melissa Levinson Antiques
164 N. La Brea Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 936-1530



Noble House Antiques
145 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles CA 90036
  (323) 933-5985


144 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-9000 


140 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 857-0353









We went  to take a look inside.






The headboard looks like a chair. Interesting.





126 N. La Brea Ave.,

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 935-4888








Plantation
144 S La Brea Ave 

 Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 932-0511




"PIG"
We found this in the concrete in front of one of the shops. 










148 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles Ca 90036

(323) 939-9860


Cafe Midi is attached to American Rag. 
I adore their shop.

American Rag
  150 S La Brea Ave 

 Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 935-3154



They have great vintage clothing.


What goes around comes around
159 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-0250


170 S. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-4408


Graffiti Sublime Coffee
180 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036





Aren't these purses something?

A+R
171 South La Brea Ave,

Los Angeles, CA 90036





Street art is found everywhere.






This reminded me of Keith Haring.



Cute restaurant

The Sycamore Kitchen
143 S La Brea Ave  
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-0151




I heart LA




123 S La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 938-1542



Monopoly






 
We loved this giant monopoly game board on the front of this art gallery.

217 S La Brea Ave 
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-1021


They have another location up the street @ 331 S La Brea Ave.

442 S La Brea Ave 
 Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-7500


 
Liz's has antique hardware you can take with you + new hardware you can order. 

Liz's Harware 
 453 S. La Brea Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-4403



You never know who is in this fabric shop.
Interior designers, TV/movie set designers & stars!

Diamond Foam & Fabric 
 611 S La Brea Ave  

Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 931-8148


A new kid on the block!

MOOD Designer Fabrics
645 South La Brea Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 653-6663

 

I hope you have enjoyed La Brea Ave. 
You can pretty much find anything in Los Angeles!


Have a wonderful weekend!



Love, 




     Peggy      




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