Coco Before Chanel
http://lylahledner.blogspot.com/2009/08/coco-before-chanel.html
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
The Simple Life
Have a nice, simple weekend. Don't work too hard - just steady.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
French Country Style Table Linens
Peggy's little shop full of home essentials caught my eye yesterday while driving down Capital Hwy during my stay in Portland, OR. I knew I'd love it because just about everything French lined . . . read the rest here and I'd love your comment on what linen you'd use to make your table beautiful.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Voo Doo Donuts
Saturday, the word Voo Doo took on new meaning.
Have you ever had a Voo Doo donut? I am not sure what all the buzz is about and this donut gossip isn't verified, but I heard that Oprah loves Voo Doo donuts. Voo Doo donuts is also on twitter and I think I need to follow them. I also heard that the magic is in the hole. Check out their website....
Before I leave Portland this next week, I need to find out where in the world they've parked this pink panel truck, because I think I need just one more Voo Doo donut.
Have you tried Voo Doo donuts yet?
Have you tried Voo Doo donuts yet?
How To Reduce Your Chemical and Pesticide Intake
If you can't garden and transfer your area into what's edible, then at least consider shopping at your local farmers' market. Buying food local is better food, healthier food and food that hasn't cost a gazillion barrels of petroleum to get to your table.
If you don't yet understand the value of gardening or think the adventure to a farmers' market is worth it - AT LEAST - buy organic.
The reason you want to buy as much of your produce as possible organically is because of the follow (taken from The Garden Guy: A Seasonal Guide to Organic Gardening in the Desert Southwest):
If you can't grow your own or find he organic stuff in the store, there are still some things to do that will limit your intake of dangerous chemicals. Here are tips and information about some of the produce at risk of being highly contaminated with chemicals:
Cucumbers: The skin holds most of the chemicals, so always peel cucumbers. In a recent survey of the most contaminated food, cucumbers were 12th worst out of 42 common vegetables.
Strawberries: The farther away from the strawberry patch, the more chemicals growers have to spray to make the berry last. Try to buy locally grown berries. And don't forget to rinse your strawberries under cool, running water before eating.
Spinach: The chemicals used on spinach can interfere with hormone production and might even cause cancer. Because chemicals can get trapped in dense leaves, carefully wash each and every leaf under cool, running water.
Apples: More pesticides are used on apples grown in the United States than almost any other fruit or vegetable. Even after washing them, always peel your apples.
Cantaloupes: These melons often contain 5 of the longest-lasting chemicals, some of which are banned, but still can be found in the soil. Before cutting, wash the outside of the melon - putting a knife through the unwashed rind will contaminate the part you eat.
Grapes: These ripen so fast that mold ends to become the growers' largest problem. To solve this problem, growers and transporters spray 17 chemicals to help preserve the grapes. Always wash grapes under cool, running water before eating. Note: Never buy grapes grown outside the United States. Other countries, especially Chile, use a lot of incredibly harsh chemicals.
Green Beans: There are more than 60 types of pesticides that growers use on green beans. If possible, grow your own. If you do need to buy them, always buy fresh beans and don't forget to wash them thoroughly.
Warning: Broccoli, watermelon, green onions, plums and bananas usually contain the most harmful chemicals.
Good News: Avocado, sweet corn, onion, sweet potatoes and cauliflower are usually the least chemically harmful.
From My Notebook on Lemonade
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Healthy Homemaking: One Step at a Time
I'm standing up and shouting up and down.
Why you ask?
Because my Canadian friend, Stephanie Langford of Keeper of the Home blog, has completed her long awaited book on the subject that I'm absolutely passionate about: Healthy Homemaking - A 52 Week Journey of Baby Steps to Help You Move Towards More Natural, Nutritious and Sustainable Living.
This girl speaks my language! Check it out and tell her Lylah sent ya (oh, I don't do this cause I am paid or anything - I do this cause I'm passionate about the truths Stephanie writes about).
Shower Outside in the Garden
Photo via Realestate.msn.com Why not shower outside among the mint, rosemary and use the natural sun resources to provide you some hot water AND then recyle that water back into your garden?
Photo via Realestate.msn.com 
Outdoor shower via Urban Farms in Phoenix
I'm on a new thing: I want (would like, desire, think it'd be cool) to have an outdoor garden shower. Not sure where to put it, but I think it'd be cool.
What do you think? Which outdoor shower can you see using? Total privacy of course.
Monday, July 27, 2009
A Victory Garden is Like . . .
I'm all about the garden and I'm all about trying to influence women to reclaim the beauty, the dignity (and health) in serving real food (prepared fresh) to their families.
What I'm talking about is using food that doesn't come from1000's of miles away - but rather from a woman's own back yard - he own Kitchen Garden or from the local Farmers' Market in her community.
You go HOME MAKERS of America!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
While Ordering Coffee
I get to spend a week or so in the beautiful Rose City of Portland, OR. Years ago, Michael and I lived in this amazing city and it's always a delight to return to this place of "unique culture."
After Jenni, the kids and I grabbed - no inhaled - devoured a Voo Doo donut - it seemed like coffee would be appropriate and thus little neighborhood coffee cafe sucked me in. Why is it that those cutesy places always do that?
After Jenni, the kids and I grabbed - no inhaled - devoured a Voo Doo donut - it seemed like coffee would be appropriate and thus little neighborhood coffee cafe sucked me in. Why is it that those cutesy places always do that?
While dd and I ordered our dark rich blend, this boy (my oldest grandson) plopped himself down and picked up this book. Don't you love it when the kiddos do that?
Oops, he caught me spying on him.
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Grandkids - love em. . .
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