Cookie's Southern Style: February 2011

Monday, February 21, 2011

How to Assessorize Your Home?!

One of the most popular questions I get when decorating is, “How do I accessorize my home”? First, you must have a common theme and color scheme in the home. If your theme is old world Italian with a color scheme of amber, moss, brown and green, stick to that theme it will make your home more harmonious, having a continuous flow. Keep your color scheme and stick to that theme when purchasing accessories for your home. When you’re out looking at accessories, consider using larger more impressive pieces, which again should repeat your theme and color scheme. Take a picture when you purchase your items, they are usually displayed in the store with like items to catch your eye. Most retail merchandisers group like items together to attract buyers. This is a good way to select your accessories. Take a look at a few merchandising ideas below.

How to accessorize your home?

One of the most popular questions I get when decorating is, “How do you accessories a home”? First, you must have a common theme and color scheme in the home. If your theme is old world Italian with a color scheme of amber, moss, brown and green, stick to that theme it will make your home more harmonious, having a continuously flow and feel larger. Keep your color scheme and stick to that theme when purchasing accessories for your home. When you’re out looking at accessories, consider using larger more impressive pieces, which again should repeat your theme and color scheme. Take a picture when you purchase your items, they are usually displayed in the store when the items catch your eye. Most retail merchandisers group like items together to attract buyers. This is a good way to select your accessories. Take a look at a few merchandising ideas below.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Cookie Hudson Design One Day Makeover

Cookie Hudson Design one day room makeover is the art of working with the things that you already own to transform your room. We refresh, refine and redesign your space in just one day.

With creative placement of your existing furnishing and accessories will result in a warm and inviting space that reflects your style and personality. If needed we rekindle your existing furnishings and accessories leaving you with a room you will be proud to show off. If you are planning to downsize, combine households, or just in need of a change, allow us to assist you achieve the look you long for.

1 Window Treatment w/Hardware up to 108”

1 Professionally Painted Room

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Thursday, February 3, 2011

Moosi's Resale and Redesign

I can not believe how much my design style has changed! In my 20's I loved contemporary design style, Early 30's I was in love with the country style, my late 30's I liked Tuscan now in my 40's I am in love with Traditional style and Shabby Chic!! I am launching my new business Moosi's Resale and Redesign! I got the idea from a few friends who love the way I refurbished a few pieces of furniture. I started asking for furniture being thrown out. I began to store them in my garage and work on them at my leisure. Now I am addicted!! I am posting a picture of a chair I purchased for $5 at a resale shop. I am gonna name her Jacki, I'm not sure what color I want to paint her yet. For now Jacki found a home in my foyer. She is dressed in black damask and feathers. How lovely! I had to find her a few friends, along came the two candle holders purchased at a garage sale, Kevin and David will be their names. I just love a little bling so I came up with the idea to attach the crystal bowls on top of the candle holders to enhance the beauty! Sookie! Sookie! I am in love, instant foyer enhancer!

Since, I was in the foyer near my formal dining room I realized I hadn't decorated my table for Valentine! Valentine's Day is a special holiday when people express how they feel about one another. Not just for lovers, Valentine's Day can be enjoyed by all. I had to get into the spirit of things by decorating my dining room table for Valentine's Day. Take a look at the outcome!

Southern Spice Recipe by Cookie Hudson Catering

Ingredients:3/4 cup margarine, 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 2 celery stalks, peeled and chopped, 3 large onions, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped,1 yellow bell pepper, chopped, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons, dried oregano, crumbled, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 5 (8 oz.) bottles clam juice, 2 (28 oz.) cans Cajun style diced tomatoes, 2 pounds Smoked Andouille sausage, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/4 inch thick, 2 pounds okra, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 2 pounds large Shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined, 3 tomatoes, seeded, diced, 1 pound rice, cooked

Directions:

Heat oil in a large iron skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Add flour, stirring constantly until you get a dark red-brown rue, about 8 minutes. Add celery, onions and bell peppers. Cook 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bottom of pan often. Mix in bay leaves, salt, oregano and cayenne. Add clam juice, canned tomatoes and sausage. Boil 15 minutes. Add okra, reduce heat and simmer until okra is tender, about 15 minutes. Cover and chill to let the flavors merge. Bring to simmer before continuing. Add shrimp to gumbo and simmer until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Ladle over rice and top with tomatoes.

"Chicken Creole" Recipe

Cooked leftover chicken can be tossed into this gumbo and simmered with tomatoes, mushrooms, chile peppers, a little of this and a little of that. Delicious chicken gumbo consistency with tomato base served over a bed of rice

Ingredients:

1/4 cup oil for frying

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast

meat

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with

green chile peppers, with liquid

1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms,

drained

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon white sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 dashes hot sauce

Directions:

1.

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until mixture is the color of a copper penny. Reduce heat to low and stir in bell pepper and onion. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.

2.

Add chicken, tomatoes with green chile peppers, mushrooms, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Stir together, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Recipe

Ingredients:

2 egg whites, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

1 1/4 teaspoons Old Bay or Creole/Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained

Preparation:

Combine egg whites, mayonnaise, parsley, Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and dry mustard. Gently stir in the bread crumbs and crabmeat. Shape mixture into 8 patties, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Place patties on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper or non-stick foil; cover and chill for 30 to 60 minutes.

Spray a large nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray or use a little olive oil to coat the bottom. Place over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add crab cakes; cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until browned.

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