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Cold Hands Warm Heart Cocoa Party

December 16, 2013
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Cocktail Hour

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On a chilly December day I gathered some of my best gal pals (In Honor of Design, Hunted Interior, Wonderfully Lost, and Little Baby Garvin) and their kiddos to make a trek to Bottoms’ Tree Farm for an afternoon of trees and treats.  

Getting to this day was a struggle to say the least.  While the rest of the country was getting hit with snow storms Georgia got rain.  And I mean rain…for days.  So we had to reschedule I think 3 different times.  But third times a charm, and with the sun shining and some unexpected help from the perfect model horses (do you die over their blonde bangs) the day was pure perfection.  And to be honest it’s probably my favorite shoot to date (hence the million pictures that I just had to share…thanks RW).

I’ll be posting all week with the recipes as well as all of the outfit details (huge hugs to Gap and Old Navy who kept us all cozy and warm), but make sure to check out the other ladies blogs today (Anna, Kristin, Amanda, and Jessica) for their recount of time at the farm.  Happy Monday Loves!  truly, MKR  

P.S. Congrats to Sarah Tiambeng the winner of our HP Spread Joy giveaway!

Concept & Styling, (yours truly) Mandy Kellogg Rye, Waiting On Martha

Photography, Rustic White Photography

Location, Bottom’s Tree Farm

Clothing, courtesy of Gap & Old Navy (further outfit details coming Wednesday)

Makeup & Hair, Diana Shelton of Stila Cosmetics

Chalkboard Sign, Jessica Garvin

Hot Chocolate, Marshmallows, & Mugs, courtesy of Ticket Chocolate 

Stars, Ornaments, Reindeer Bowl, Plaid Plates, Tray, Waiting On Martha

Peppermint Spoons, Wilton via Michaels

Faux Fur Blanket, Restoration Hardware

 

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The Art of Gift Wrap

December 11, 2013
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Gift Wrap

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 Chair wrap  ||  Velvet ribbon  ||  Sugar Paper tags  ||  Rosemary

Ban.do pom  ||  Nutcracker tags  ||  Sugar Paper wrap  ||  Ribbon  ||  Ban.do pom

Sugar Paper tags  ||  Ban.do smooch bobbi  ||  Sugar Paper wrap  ||  Ribbon

Joyeux Noel soap  ||  Rifle Paper Co. wrap  ||  Merry Christmas ribbon

Ban.do pouf  ||  Kate Spade wrap  ||  Twine  ||  Sugar Paper tags

 Faux pinecones  ||  Nutcracker wrap  ||  Velvet ribbon  ||  Faux berries

When Sweet Lemon asked me to contribute whatever my little heart desired to their Winter issue obviously I chose gift wrap.  Duh.  I mean, it’s the Holidays.  I’m obsessed with paper and pretty packaging.  And it was just one more chance for me to get my practice in before the annual Kellogg showdown.  You see my father thinks he’s a far superior wrapper to yours truly (hardly), so every year when presents are placed under the tree there’s always a debate as to whose are more eye appealing.  Hence the Holiday showdown.

Anyway, you can read about all of my essentials and wrap preferences in the latest issue and below I give you a peak into my chosen patterns and trimmings for this season.  And just because it’s the 3rd day of our 12 days of Christmas in The Shop (sign up for emails people!!) I’m offering 25% off ALL holiday cards, wrap, tags, ribbons, and basically everything you need to perfect your presents.  Today only (Wednesday the 11th), use code DAY3.  Happy wrapping Loves!  truly, MKR

All photos via the crazy talented Jamie Hopper Photography

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Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche

December 6, 2013
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Breakfast & Brunch

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spinach goat cheese quiche

I’m wrapping up my Christmas Day brunch with my savory Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche.  Or maybe it’s a tart?  Whatever you call it doesn’t matter, just know it’s beyond delicious and honestly quite easy to make.  And don’t forget only a few more days to enter our VIETRI holiday giveaway (below)!  Happy Friday Loves! truly, MKR

 
Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Ingredients
  1. What you'll need...
  2. 6 large eggs (3 whole, 3 egg whites)
  3. 1 pre made pie crust (or homemade...whatever floats your boat)
  4. 2 large bunches of fresh spinach (if you must you can use 1 package of frozen, but it's not quite the same)
  5. 3 cloves of fresh garlic minced
  6. 1/2 onion finely chopped
  7. 2 cups of shredded cheese (mozzarella/cheddar mixed)
  8. 1 cup of crumbled goat cheese
  9. 1 cup milk (or rice milk if you're not doing dairy)
  10. salt/pepper to taste
  11. 1 tsp. olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Place crust in a tart or shallow pie dish, fork bottom and place pie beads on crust so it doesn't bubble.  Bake crust for 20-30 minutes.  Remove and set aside.
  3. In a sauté pan add 1 tsp of olive oil let heat, add onions and garlic.  Saute for 3-5 minutes or until onions are translucent.  Begin to add spinach and cook until it just begins to soften 2-3 minutes. **You want the spinach to be softened but not wilted by the heat**
  4. In a large bowl add eggs, milk, shredded cheese, and goat cheese.  Stir in spinach, onion and garlic mixture.  Add salt and pepper, stir together.
  5. Add entire mixture to your tart pan and cook for 45-50 minutes or until the top starts to just brown.  If crust begins to burn cover with pie covers or tin foil.
  6. Let cool for 5-10 minutes and enjoy!
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