The New Victorian Ruralist

Metallic Grasscloth Wallpaper...

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The combination of raw, weathered wood and the sheen from the metallic grasscloth wallpaper

creates a very orginal backdrop for a few lovely desk accessories. Oh how I enjoy seeing

something new and refreshing!

Tattoo Pillows...

2012-02-22T18:18:00.000-08:00

Traditional Tattoo Art Pillows are back in stock -- and take a gander at the handsome

Flemish Sofa that recently arrived.

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For pricing and information, email finderskeepersmarket@live.com or phone 859.913.0611

Beautiful Neutrals...

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Via Salted and Styled

Fencing, anyone?

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For pricing and shipping information, email me at Finderskeepersmarket@live.com

or phone 859.913.0611 or 859.381.9004.

Living with it...

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I adore this 1920's house recently featured in Skona Hem. What some would view as decay, the

homeowners have left alone to create a beautiful backdrop of patina and texture.

Rorschach Art at Finderskeepers Market...

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Most items are available for shipping. For inquiries, email me at
finderskeepersmarket@live.com -- or phone Finderskeepers Market at 859.913.0611.

Framing Alternatives at Finderskeepers Market...

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The burlap upholstery on the back of this dining chair resembled a memo board -- so I decided to
make it one by adding a vintage bird print. The rest of the chair is upholstered in flax-colored linen.An antique clock box becomes a handsome shadowbox frame.Cloches are a great way to display mementos. Here, an iron wire cloche sits on a
vintage pie pan to showcase a vintage photograph of a young boy.Zinc easels hold vintage postcards, letters, recipes and photos. I love the barn raising images and the two football poses.A series of found boating photographs are supported by antique floral frogs.An antique book with a handmade dust jacket showcases a pair of vintage scissors and a beautiful autograph.Traditional frames punctuate the shelf of a French bookcase.Another vintage portrait floats via a telescoping photo stand.

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Most items are available for shipping. For inquiries, email me at finderskeepersmarket@live.com -- or phone Finderskeepers Market at 859.913.0611.

Lamp and Candle Light at Finderskeepers Market...

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This driftwood candelabra is one of my current favorites in the shop. The way each cut of driftwood connects to the next makes the arms look articulated. This piece is truly stunning in person. Make sure you click on the image for the larger version that shows all the beautiful details.These cork candles burn for 2.5 hours and fit perfectly into the mouth of a wine bottle.Another dramatic candelabra includes this iron branch votive holder. It is a great stand alone piece and supplies just enough moody light for a dinner with friends.These antique brass spider lamps make great, quirky night-lights in a childs room. I also love the vintage flair they add to a well-appointed desk top.On the outside, these burnished metal pendant lights look like they could be a re-purposing project; the patina is that skilled. On the inside, the finish has been chiseled to expose a wonderful, almost mercury-like shine that bounces and reflects the light perfectly.

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For inquiries, email me at finderskeepersmarket@live.com -- or phone Finderskeepers Market at 859.913.0611. Don't forget to click on the photos to better enjoy the details.

New and Old at Finderskeepers Market...

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For inquiries, email me at finderskeepersmarket@live.com -- or phone Finderskeepers Market at 859.913.0611.

Rachel Ashwell...

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Don't give up on Rachel just yet. Her latest book, Shabby Chic Inspiration and Beautiful Spaces, is full of engaging photography and inspired living spaces. If this is the latest incarnation of shabby chic, I am excited about the direction and lack of preciousness. Kudos Rachel!

Beautiful Basin...

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Via here

Happy Valentines Day...

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Campagne Decoration...

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A few of my favorite photos from Campagne Decoration.

Invite your friends to follow The New Victorian Ruralist...

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I don't ask often. Thank you.

Goodbye Whitney...

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May the wings of angels encircle her. Gratitude for her gifts, sorrow for her agony, and prayers for her release at last.

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Thanks to Jordan Bach for sharing these words in relation to Whitney Houston's passing.

Billy Reid Fall 2012

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Kinfolk...

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Discover the art of entertaining Kinfolk-style.

Collecting...

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Collect and display. Pure joy is involved.

enhabiten...

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Enhabiten's earth-friendly, hand-dyed wares offer simple materials (often re-cycled) and rustic designs. Their pillows and inky gray vespertine linens are my favorites.

Just the essentials...

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...on open shelving. Yes, art is essential.

Almond Nougat Craving...

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3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
ALMOND MIXTURE:
3 cups sugar
3 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), melted
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups slivered, toasted almonds
1 teaspoon salt

1. Heavily butter a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan; set aside. Heavily butter a large bowl; set aside. In a stand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture cones to a boil, about 10 minutes. (If sugar crystals are present, cover and boil for 1-2 minutes to allow steam to wash crystals down.) Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238 degrees F (soft ball stage), about 6-8 minutes.
2. With mixer running carefully and slowly add hot liquid in a steady stream over egg whites. Beat 10 minutes longer or until mixture holds its shape and is lukewarm. (Mixture will be beginning to lose its gloss.) Transfer to prepared bowl.
3. For almond mixture, in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil, about 15 minutes. (If sugar crystals are present, cover and boil for 1-2 minutes to allow steam to wash crystals down.) With a clean spoon, cook and stir over medium-high heat until a candy thermometer reads 275 degrees F (soft-crack stage), about 15 minutes longer.
4. Pour over mixture in bowl (do not scrape saucepan). With a large wooden spoon, stir until blended. Combine butter and vanilla; gradually add to almond mixture until blended. Transfer to prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature for several hours or until firm. Cut into squares. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper if desired.

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recipe via allrecipes

A few iPhone peeks at Finderskeepers Market...

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... before the wonderful photographs from Lauren Flaherty arrive.

String 'em up...

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Michael Chernow: His Look

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Not only is Michael Chernow extremely handsome -- but his easy, relaxed style is a favorite of mine. Co-owner of the Lower East Side's Meatball Shop, Michael began his restaurant career as a bartender. In 2007 Michael enrolled in the French Culinary Institute and graduated with honors. 2010 brought the opening of The Meatball Shop. With its runaway success, the meat-centric eatery has now expanded to Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood. Another upcoming location is planned for the West Village. Busy as ever, Michael keeps his cool with style to spare!

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Photos 1 & 2 via photographer Mark Iantosca for Esquire, Photo 4 via photographer Sam Horine

TRUCK Furniture...

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Located in Osaka, Japan -- TRUCK Furniture strives to build furniture pieces of pure quality. Simple materials like wood, leather, and steel are used to create timeless pieces that are truly built to last.

Sweet Styling...

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Isager for Ochre...

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Ditte Isager

Table back in stock at Finderskeepers Market...

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This interesting, all-purpose table is available once again at Finderskeepers Market. Available in two sizes, contact me for details: Finderskeepersmarket@live.com

Too much?

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Somehow, for me, it is not. The melange of antlers in this Betsy Brown-designed sitting room become the architecture. The bright white background reinforces the visual structure the trophy mounts create.

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via House Beautiful

Long live the Gingers...

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Truth...

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Loosey Goosey Slipcover...

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I love this loose interpretation of a slipcover.

U Barba...

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A reader was finally able to name the restaurant I pictured above in my October 9, 2011 posting. I quickly went to U Barba's website to view more images of the beautiful restaurant located in Milano, Italy.

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Thank you Anonymous. Photos by Anthony Favazza

AllSaints Spring 2012

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AllSaints Spitalfields

Artwork always defines a space...

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I love this collection of items (minus the dress form) -- but it is the artwork that really takes everything to a whole other level. Art is magic!

Layered Wood Tones...

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Layered wood tones = visual warmth.

Helen Carnac's Enamel...

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Helen Carnac is an artist who lives and works in London. An internationally acclaimed enameller, she works with vitreous enamel on steel -- the type of 'white wear' enamel that is used for domestic baths, sinks, pots and pans. Carnac’s enamel works are available from her South London Studio or currently from the Lesley Craze Gallery inLondon.

Friday, January 27 — 6 - 9 p.m.

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Join us!

Goat Hair Upholstery...

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A favorite spotted at the Atlanta market.

Styling by Glen Proebstel...

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Beautiful work!

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via Homelife

Umit Benan, Fall 2012...

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Hell yeah!

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via GQ

Skaters...

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I do love a haunting photograph...

A cabin, simplified...

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I love the dark moodiness in these Birgitta W. Drejer photos for Vårt Nya Hem. The rustic woods and modest, imperfect arrangements lend an almost Wabi-sabi aesthetic to this cabin located in Nordsjælland, Denmark.

Finderskeepers Market unveils The Statement Collection...

2012-01-22T08:10:00.000-08:00

The month of January has flown by as we've been preparing the shop for its latest reveal. We celebrate the new year with the introduction of The Statement Collection at Finderskeepers Market. We will have a soft opening Tuesday, January 24th with our new shop hours (11-6, Tuesday through Saturday). The weekend brings our open house event (Friday 6 -9 p.m. and Saturday 11-6). Please join us for a unique balancing act of the old and the new!

Llamas' Valley Magazine...

2012-01-21T20:25:00.000-08:00

What a discovery! The cover of Llamas' Valley magazine claims perfect places, imperfect people. Head over and view all the goodness. The piece on My Lithuanian Home is especially sweet.

A Door of Belts...

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OK -- how many WOW moments can you count?

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Dimly Lit...

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It's all about a dimly lit room at the moment.

Mood, Drama, and Texture...

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Delicious Styling...

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Retro Built-in...

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The new "slipcover"

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Own a chair with ill-favoured upholstery? More and more, I've noticed stylists using hides, furs, and feathers draped casually over the seats of chairs. Mongolian lamb is my favorite touch.

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image via Jonas Ingerstadt

Contemplating Feathers...

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A willing heart adds feather to the heel. -- Joanna Baillie

So damn stylish...

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George Cortina via The Sartorialist

More magic from Mr. and Mrs. Charlie...

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These beautiful creations are via Melissa Ninham and photographer Charlie Kenyon of the delightful Mr. and Mrs. Charlie blog.

Super-thin Tapers...

2012-01-11T17:50:00.001-08:00

These beautiful super-thin tapers are now available at Finderskeepers Market. For more information, email me at Finderskeepersmarket@live.com

Wood and Iron Stacking Chairs...

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Now available at Finderskeepers Market. For more information, email me at finderskeepersmarket@live.com

Love the details at Barker Black...

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Barker Black

Man 1924...

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I really need to work on my wardrobe. Man 1924 would be the ideal place to start.

A vision of New Victorian Ruralism...

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via Mr. and Mrs. Charlie

Ditte Isager for Ochre...

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So much beautifully photographed beauty.

A different kind of trophy...

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I love these "antlers" recently seen on Rue. They are made by a San Francisco-based woodworking artisit named Luke Bartels. Branches are mounted on hand-carved walnut or poplar crests to create the prized trophies.

Raise your hand if you're ready for the reveal...

2012-01-05T18:58:00.000-08:00

In just a matter of weeks we will be set to reveal The Statement Collection at Finderskeepers Market. For now, Benjamin Moore's Eagle Rock is being painted onto the walls and deliveries are arriving daily. We leave for the Atlanta market on the eleventh and look forward to scouring for antiques while we are there. We can't wait to share it all!

Great details in this bathroom...

2012-01-04T16:31:00.000-08:00

Anyone know details on the unusual light fixture?

Coming soon to Finderskeepers Market...

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Please send all inquiries to Finderskeepersmarket@live.com

Handsomely set...

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Have a Happy New Year...

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From The New Victorian Ruralist and Finderskeepers Market!

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vintage image via Shorpy

Nice Look...

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A favorite blog...

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Daylight, should be an app. -- Fine Little Day

A favorite room...

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Thomas O'Brien

Gratitude...

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Filling the vessel...

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An empty vessel makes the loudest sound. -- William Shakespeare

The mirror doesn't lie...

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via Living Etc.

Post-Christmas Wish List...

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...might begin with the Adnet Mirror from Gubi.

Winter Light...

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via Skona Hem

Too warm in Kentucky...

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Lovely, lovely pears...

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I'll take them all...

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Always something more to aspire to...

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RAW MATERIALS in Amsterdam

By candlelight, by firelight...

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Never underestimate the simple, straighforward statement candles can make.

Some favorites from RUE...

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Keep up the great work in 2012!

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Rue Magagzine

Late night blogging while hungry...

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...equals breakfast dreaming.

Tell me more...

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Where, where?

For the love of chevron...

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via this wonderful tumblr blog

Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on...

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What a window...

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Inspiring Spaces: The Lost Hospital...

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Wow! In my mind, I am already styling the photoshoot. Oh, the possibilities...

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via here

The Dandy Project...

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I adore this stylish blog from creator Izzy. Here he is wearing a Thom Browne cashmere cardigan with the famous grosgrain branding. Head over and discover that being a dandy isn't as stuffy as you might expect.

Considering a beard...

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...but not sure I have the patience for it.

Blanket Weather...

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It's a cold one in Kentucky tonight! Get cozy.

So much to love...

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Milk Punch...

2011-12-09T11:17:00.000-08:00

Well, it's that time of year again — time for some Finderskeepers Market Holiday Milk Punch! We were so pleased to be featured in the Lexington Herald-Leader yesterday with the recipe. If you ever made snow cream as a child, you are going to love this punch. We've turned up the volume with the addition of some dark rum and brandy. Enjoy!

Finderskeepers' Holiday Milk Punch
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark rum
1/2 cup brandy
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 gallon whole milk
Grated nutmeg

Dissolve sugar in rum, brandy and vanilla extract in a large, heavy pitcher. Add milk, and freeze until very cold and slushy, about 4 to 8 hours. Pour into glasses, grate nutmeg over each glass, if desired, and serve. The punch can be kept in your freezer for up to two weeks.

Photo via Kentucky.com

Sweet Discovery...

2011-12-09T10:54:00.001-08:00

With so many new online shelter magazines, it is hard to keep up. Thankfully, I discovered Heart Home courtesy of Will over at Bright Bazaar. Check it out — the styling is fantastic and it is loaded with plenty of great design ideas. Thanks for sharing Will!

Babel...

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A former old cowshed has been turned into the gorgeous restaurant Babel at Babylonstoren, one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in South Africa.

The holiday issue is LIVE...

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Rue

Mocha-Almond Roca Oatmeal Cookies...

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1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

1 cup dark brown sugar, loosely packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. instant coffee

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3 cups oatmeal (old fashioned or quick)

1 ½ cups Almond Roca, roughly chopped

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, instant coffee, and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add oats and Almond Roca; mix well. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a super greased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

via Culinary Concoctions by Peabody

1,000th Post! The Statement Collection...

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I just wanted to take the opportunity during this 1,000th post to share a sneak peek at what's in store for 2012! Here are a few of the items we will share in the new year. Some of my favorites include the mirror framed in oyster sticks (above), the overscaled paintings, and the sofa with its Flemish lines and saturated linen upholstery. This is just a hint, so stay tuned as we reveal more about The Statement Collection: Choices for a Life Less Ordinary -- available at Finderskeepers Market.

Geometric Chandelier...

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Does anyone know the maker?

When a client becomes a friend...

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I vowed not to take on any holiday decorating for clients this season. But when a client has been so faithful and becomes a friend, it is hard to say no. I put together this lovely combination for such a friend earlier this week. I am so happy I did not say no — as her home became even lovlier than it already is with the addition of fresh greens, a few touches of holiday sparkle, and some twinkling white lights. Dear friend, thank you once again.

Scenes from Finderskeepers Market...

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For more information on any of the items you see here, please contact me via finderskeepersmarket@live.com