Fabulous Find Friday ::: Antique Enamel Bowl

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Have you ever fallen in love (whilst antiquing) with something that you don’t necessarily need but just HAVE to have? 

It’s the story of my life. 

But most of the time that something that I don’t necessarily need quickly becomes something that I can’t live without once I get home. 

This antique enamel bowl is one of those things…

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When I first laid my eyes upon that smooth, perfectly white, flawless surface I just knew that I HAD to have it. 

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But once I ran my finger along the perfectly painted forest green edge, well then, I knew that there was no turning back. 

And guess what? 

I’m so very delighted that I acted on my impulse! This dear antique enamel white bowl has served me well.

It makes a positively precious container for all of my herbs that I keep beside my kitchen window. 

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When entertaining, it makes the most delightful (leak free) beverage tub.

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After a long day of antiquing, it makes the perfect foot bath in switch to soak my aching feet.

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And then when I may or may not purchase a plethora of pretty flowers?

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It adoringly displays those as well.  

If you don’t already own an antique white enamel bowl, (or twelve) *ahem* well then, I strongly suggest that you do. 

You won’t be sorry.

Happy Friday All!

Love,

Wenderly

 

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MacKenzie-Childs {$500 Giveaway}

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 MacKenzie-Childs is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and I am so excited to be hosting a giveaway from them today! One lucky winner will receive a $500 gift card from MacKenzie-Childs!!

They have so many swoon-worthy items to pick from! Everything from exquisite kitchen accessories to fun and whimsical garden items! 

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I happened to fall head-over-heels in love with their black and white courtly check enamelware,

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as well as all of the lovely Laguiole flatware and servingware! 

Aren’t those spreaders beyond gorgeous and elegant?! 

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Just look at those sweet little bees on each and every knife. Such attention to detail. 

Wait until you see the Flower Market enamelware pitcher. 

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I can’t take my hands off of it! (I’m not kidding) It has the most beautiful shape and smooth surface. And with outdoor entertaining season upon us I am just tickled to have all of this enchanting enamelware to use.

Of course it isn’t only for outside entertaining! It adorns any table with a stunning statement.

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 I love to mix the check print with the floral print. So charming with a casual elegance don’t you think?

 And the serving platters are fabulous! While the round serving platter makes a perfect cheese plate, I like to use the oval one to serve the main course as it comes hot off the grill or sometimes I even use it to serve the drinks! 

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MacKenzie-Childs makes entertaining a breeze! 

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***We have a WINNER!!!!!***

Thanks to everyone who joined in on all the fun for this fantastic giveaway from MacKenzie-Childs!! There has been one randomly selected winner!!

*Drum roll please*

CONGRATULATIONS to Sue who said…

Love Love Love McKenzie Childs! Hello To Summer!” 

Sue, I will be contacting you via email to give you all of the MacKenzie-Childs $500 gift card  giveaway information! 

 

***Giveaway is now CLOSED*** 

How to Enter the $500 MacKenzie-Childs Giveaway: 

*Just leave me a comment below about your favorite summer entertaining tip or just say *hello*.

*The giveaway starts today, Monday April 29, 2013 and ends Wednesday May 1, 2013 at midnight EST

*One winner will be randomly chosen and notified via email sometime Thursday.

Good Luck!

~Wenderly

Disclaimer:: (I would like to thank the kind folks at MacKenzie-Childs for providing me with a gift card to buy their product and for sponsoring the $500 giveaway! As always all photos, thoughts and opinions are my very own.)

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Roquefort Cheese Dip

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Roquefort cheese dip has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. Every single holiday table of my youth was adorned with a special antique glass dish full of colorful vegetables that cradled a bowl of roquefort cheese dip. Interestingly enough it was never served before the main meal but rather lovingly nestled amongst all of the side dishes. 

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 It was brought to the table by my grandmother who didn’t especially enjoy cooking much at all (outside of making a mean cup of hot chocolate and sinful cinnamon rolls). But boy, oh boy, did she make a scrumptious bowl of tangy, salty and slightly sweet roquefort cheese dip. 

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It is a favorite flavor of my childhood and one that I crave quite often. 

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My grandmother loved to serve her dip with celery and black olives.

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I can still remember squeezing dollops of the dip with my knife into the tiny hole of a black olive. 

Strange I know, but incredibly delish. You should try it.

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Spreading it on celery is much more civilized. (It’s also rather divine on sliced pears and apples!)

Her favorite colors where celadon green and aqua blue, the exact color combination of this flavorful cheese and celery duo. I can’t help but to smile and think of her as I scoop the tangy dip into my favorite aqua dish and indulge in this savory treat.

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Roquefort Cheese Dip
Dazzle your guests with this simple tangy dip!
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Ingredients
8 ounces Roquefort cheese- crumbled
8 ounces cream cheese (one brick) softened to room temperature
2 Tablespoons onion, finely chopped
1-2 Tablespoons milk (you can add more or less to get desired consistency)
1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together until incorporated. (The dip will be lumpy because of the gorgeous pieces of Roquefort cheese)
Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Serve with fresh veggies!
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