Spring Homemaking with Style

 

Homemaking with style... Let's explore that concept in today's video. 

Spring is here and the bees and the flowers rejoice. I’d like to bring you out of the common drudgery associated with homemaking in today’s video. We’re going to explore homemaking with style. 

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 I believe the first key to elevate yourself out of a feeling of drudgery is to not only get dressed every day, but express your style through your clothing. You might wonder what this has to do with homemaking? Well, you are the homemaker. And your well-being is imperative to running this ship. Expressing your creativity and joy through your everyday style is going to improve your everyday life. I like to wear presentable pajamas to bed every evening. And in the morning, I am still cheered when I awake. I like to prepare my skin (I use Paula's Choice skincare) and apply my makeup in front of the window for the best light. This is the makeup I have been using… some new spring colors from MERIT minimalist makeup… 

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And now to change into my clothes for the day. You might be thinking this outfit is rather plain… Don’t worry I’m going to liven it up in a moment. But first, let’s appreciate the bones. My new skirt came in and I love it! I enjoy wearing monochromatic looks… especially white and creams. They act as a perfect canvas for accessories and even look chic with just this leather handbag. I’m going to run errands today so let’s add a sophisticated touch with a voluminous scarf. Look how this scarf livens up this basic outfit. It looks great with the brown leather handbag and also with the blue croco handbag TBJennC30 for $30 off too. I’m ready to run errands now in style… 

 I’m back from running errands and now I must fold some laundry. My heart is always warmed by how cute little tiny clothes are. Do you ever feel that way? I fold a toddler shirt or a little pair of pants and my whole heart is warmed. Time for a small afternoon treat. 

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Time to make lunch. I’ve been craving a Cajun shrimp pasta… How good does that sound? This is a very easy recipe to make and totally fulfilled my cravings. 

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (cooked or raw)
• 4 -oz angel hair pasta or other favorite pasta
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 Tbsp butter
• Small handful of chopped, fresh parsley
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream or half and half
• 6 oz chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Boil the angel hair pasta according to the package directions.
2. Add the Cajun seasoning to your shrimp. Sauté the shrimp in butter and add chopped parsley and smashed garlic. Cook 2 - 3 minutes (If you are not using fully cooked shrimp, you will have to cook your shrimp a bit longer until they are fully cooked.) Now add half and half and sun dried tomatoes. Cook a few minutes longer. Then add salt and pepper and parmesan cheese. Pour this over the cooked noodles and serve with an extra sprig of parsley and more parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!

It's a glorious new day and I’m going to arrange some ranunculus flowers outside to the sound of the tinkling wind chimes.

Is there any flower more charming and more bursting with character than the ranunculus? I like to look up flower symbology and was not surprised at all to find that the ranunculi symbolizes charm. The name ranunculus actually means "little frog" in Latin. The Victorians would send ranunculus to the object of their affection because they symbolized charm and attractiveness. I say they add a whimsical style to the home and are perfect for the kitchen table. 

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 Let’s prepare for teatime now. Every stylish homemaker has a good lemon loaf recipe. So, I’m going to share a great one with you today that makes a double batch! Make one loaf for today and one for the freezer.

Lemon Loaf Cakes

Yield: makes 2 loaves

This recipe was adapted from the famous Ritz Carlson Lemon Pound Cake.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• ½ cup shortening
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 6 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 lemon, zested
• Confectioner's sugar for dusting
• Whipped cream and raspberries for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans. Use a lemon loaf pan if you have it.
2. Mix flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and set aside.
3. Cream butter, shortening and sugar in a stand mixer. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
4. Add dry ingredients into the mixture alternately with milk. Mix in lemon juice and zest until all ingredients are incorporated.
5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for around 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 15 minutes. Turn the cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
6. Dust with confectioner's sugar and serve with whipped cream and raspberries, if desired.

Years ago, I was given this beautiful and sturdy lemon loaf pan. I try to use it every year. It makes the prettiest loaf cakes!

Homemaking with style is all about the little details. So I am placing this lemon loaf on the Victoria Magazine blue roses porcelain tray, dusting with powdered sugar, and adorning with lemon slices, fresh roses and rosemary. The scent of this cake is intoxicating. I serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream and some fresh raspberries. A cup of mint green tea make a refreshing compliment. I hope you enjoyed today’s homemaking video and that it encouraged you to do your homemaking with style. 

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