Master Bedroom Makeover

So I am making over my house and doing a room at a time.  Right now it is the kitchen, but I can't pass up the opportunity to create something for another room if the chance comes up.  I found these cool wall decals and decided to use them in my master bedroom.  They are supposed to be moveable but I don't want to chance them falling off the wall so I used pine boards, paint and modgepodge to create this collage.

9 ad heres
1 can spray paint
9 pieces pine board, I bought one long board and had the home improvement guy cut them at the store in 12 x 12 x 1 inch pieces
modge podge
sponge brush
small chain
small eye screws
ribbon
hooks
velcro strips

I spray painted the boards.  Once dry I used a layer of modge podge, stuck the ad here on then modge podged over top.  I then predrilled tiny holes on the edge and inserted eye screws.  You will need to use eye screws on both ends of 6 boards and one end of the last three.  Then I connected the boards together using a small link chain.  I used ribbon at the top to hang from the hooks.  I used velcro on the back or each board to give extra support while hanging and also so it does not bang or swing around on the wall.  End result a great piece of art!

Salmon with Citrus-Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

I am really wanting to try some Salmon recipes.  I was just browsing the net and came across this one.  Can't wait!  This recipe comes from  The Union Square Cafe Cookbook by Danny Meyer and Michael Romano.  I have not tried it yet but wanted to post here so I don't lose it.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grainy or Dijon mustard
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon finely minced shallot
• 1 small clove garlic, peeled and forced through a press
• 2 teaspoons each finely chopped parsley, basil and mint
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1-1/4 pounds salmon fillet

Preparation:

Place the orange juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, shallot, garlic, parsley, basil, mint, salt, and pepper in a jar. Close lid and shake well to blend.

Place salmon in a foil-lined pan and spoon a little of the vinaigrette over the fish. Bake in a preheated 450-degree F. oven 12 minutes per inch of thickness, or until cooked through.

Spoon the remaining vinaigrette over each serving of fish.

Yield: 4 servings

Per serving: Calories 276; Protein 26g; Fat 17g; Carbohydrates 4g; Sodium 140mg; Saturated fat 4g; Monounsaturated fat 8g; Polyunsaturated fat 3g; Cholesterol 84mg

Recipe Source: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook by Danny Meyer and Michael Romano (HarperCollins)

Old but new!!!

My kitchen was really getting outdated. So I decided to do something about it. I have new countertops thanks to granite paint from Lowes,

 

new blue walls, new blinds and new curtains

a beautiful glass backsplash,

A new kitchen sink that could be a swimming pool for a toddler!

I even saw this idea for wine glasses at an antique store!

I still have quite a bit of work to do but all in good time!!!