Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Nancy's Notes Living - Kitchen


Welcome to Nancy's Notes Living!

Today let's gather in the kitchen, pour yourself a cup of coffee and come along for the tour!


Should I use silver service?
No-

A casual and very cute little set...
No-


Yes, this is it!
It's my daily stuff....

Sorry, no time to bake this coffee cake, but I'll share~
This was pirated from The Pioneer Woman!

 The Best Coffee Cake. Ever.

 (I'm getting to the tour in just a minute, just wanted to give your something delicious that you can try at home!)
Prep Time:
 
 
Cook Time:
 
 
Difficulty:
 Easy
 
Servings:
 16
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Ingredients

  •  FOR THE CAKE:
  • 1-1/2 stick Butter, Softened
  • 2 cups (scant) Sugar
  • 3 cups Flour, Sifted
  • 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1-1/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 3 whole Egg Whites, Beaten Until Stiff
  •  FOR THE TOPPING:
  • 1-1/2 stick Butter, Softened
  • 3/4 cups Flour
  • 1-1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 cup Pecans, Chopped

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat egg whites and set aside.
Cream butter and sugar. Add flour mixture and milk alternately until combined. Don't overbeat. Fold in beaten egg whites with a rubber spatula. Spread in a well-greased 9 x 13 (or LARGER!) baking pan. A cake pan with higher sides would be best.
In a separate bowl, combine topping ingredients with a pastry cutter until crumbly. Sprinkle all over the top.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until no longer jiggly. Serve warm---delicious!

Ready for the tour?


Looking in from the family room.


Those under the counter lights are a tad bit bright, guess the photographer had her flash on again! Sigh...
But they
sure do light up my
counter top stuff 
vignette's~

Love this copper pitcher...

A few touches from Mackenzie Child's collection.

Don't look at the roosters on those Pier One Canisters...
from front of kitchen, you can't see the roosters. 
Don't ask!


Some cookbooks to add to the kitchen ambiance and those lemons...
They've traveled many a mile!!

 I fell in love with this aluminum plate plate the instant I saw it!

 I try to keep the cookie jar filled.
The Oreo's are gone again...oh wait, there's a crumb!

Ahhh....be still my heart. More Mackenzie Child treasures.

Oh, here's the breakfast room and again Mackenzie Childs placemats, they last forever!
Wipe and go!
I like to add different colored placemats under them.

 This Copper pot, grabbed it up, was in my cart, in my car in a flash.
For pennies too!

My desk downstairs.
When Mr. Notes watches TV downstairs - I head upstairs!
I know, you know.

I need my space and it takes total concentration when I'm working on my blog~


Little treasures-
Funny story.
When my mom sees things that were hers, like these mugs on top shelf,...
she'll say, when did I give you these? LOL
I have some beautiful things that she has given to me.
Anything that's hers, I cherish.


Oh my, don't look at the family room yet! That's going to be in next installment!

We enjoy the breakfast bar and so do the grandkids!
Something about being up high, right?

See the border? Hummmm
I just don't look up!


I do like the window coverings...
I didn't pick out, but thankfully, I'm okay with them!

Recognize that Ethan Allen table? Humpteen hundred years old.
It's not antique - pretty close to vintage.

Little marks our kids made while doing homework, I love the marks now!

Okay, CLOSE UP of the wallpaper we inherited!


It's this border....

Seriously, I thinking this has got to go.
I just don't look up and I'm okay then.

What do you think?
I've heard wallpaper is back-
Maybe keep the wallpaper and get rid of the border.
Decisions- Decisions!

Paint?
Think an entire re-do?
Not anytime soon.
Besides, I'm in no hurry for any major changes, enough changes in my body! Ekk
And anyway, we don't do things fast around here...last movie we saw was Ben Hur!

Well, hope you enjoyed the little tour!

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21 comments:

  1. TheresaMay 5, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    I SO enjoyed the tour and I think the photographer did a wonderful job! Have a blessed day dear Nancy, HUGS!

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  2. La Table De NanaMay 5, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    You seem content:) That's the important thing!
    I love my mom's things too♥

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 5, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Nancy you have such a pretty kitchen!! Not sure if you can remove the border without ruining the paper underneath it? Looking forward to part 2!

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  4. Jemma@athomewithjemmaMay 5, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    Nancy,
    So pretty, warm, cozy inviting and a perfectly lovely spot to gather together with your precious family!
    Thanks so much for the tour.
    xx
    Jemma

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  5. SusieMay 5, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Nancy, What a beautiful kitchen. I love your checks. Do you visit BJ at Sweet Nothings...She has many of the same sweet items. I told her I was thinking of coping her décor with the bk/wh checks. Now I will copy you too. LOL. Love it.Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  6. SImple and Serene LivingMay 5, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Your kitchen is so pretty and homey, Nancy. I love what you said about your mom. Mine does the same thing. Then sometimes she tries to get them back LOL
    xo Laura

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  7. TexWisGirlMay 5, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    don't know if you know bj from sweetnothings but she would LOVE your kitchen!

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  8. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizMay 5, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Love the tour (I'm nosy!). I did a lot of wallpapering in the 90's. It is possible the border will come off without ruining the background paper but you need to find out if they actually applied it over the wallpaper and that the wallpaper goes all the way to the top. I kind of think borders are not so much in vogue (if you will) but I am seeing wallpaper making a comeback here and there. I swore it off after having to remove too much of it! Your home is beautiful (I take it it's new to you?). Love the big spaces. I love MacKenzie Childs- the checkered pattern is a favorite. Rooster- what roosters? LOL... Hey they are always in style.
    I especially like the lights over the island those are great! Waiting for part 2!!

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  9. StaceyMay 5, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I love your kitchen, Nancy. Your MacKenzie Childs pieces are amazing! The checked pattern is so timeless and adds to every kitchen.

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  10. Red Rose AlleyMay 5, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Nancy, I've been wanting a black and white checkered tea pot for years! Wherever did you find that? I don't know where to begin because I love your kitchen so much. The lemon jar is so pretty, and I love anything lemons, dessert and all. The aluminum plate is gorgeous. And the copper pot is lovely with the green plant inside. Yes, children's marks on a table are a sign of a loved table, indeed.

    Nancy, thank you for giving us a peek into your kitchen. This really inspired me because at our new home I have smoky grey countertops, and I thought white would be the only color that goes well with it, but I see this black and white checkered with splashes of red and it looks so charming. You truly have a wonderful home, my friend.

    ~Sheri

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  11. Creations By CindyMay 5, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Loved the tour! TELL me more about the Roosters!!! LOL! In love with your counter tops! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  12. Nancy's NotesMay 5, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Cindy, oh Nothing too exciting! I did get with the Rooster Program - I was all about Roosters! Well, it became Rooster overload! So I turned them around!

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  13. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Thank you for sharing the pictures of your kitchen. I love your choices.

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  14. DeseraeMay 5, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    You have a gorgeous kitchen....so many wonderful goodies especially the ones your mom gave to you! Take your time and enjoy your kitchen as it is, plenty of time to make changes :o)
    ~Des

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  15. eileeninmdMay 6, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    Hello Nancy, I love you kitchen. The Black & white set is very cute and I love the copper pitcher..The breakfast bar is wonderful.. Thanks for the tour! Enjoy your day and the week ahead!

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  16. TannaMay 6, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Very happy kitchen! Love your Mackenzie Childs! Lots of good times in this spot! blessings ~ tanna

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  17. Hootin AnniMay 6, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    I enlarged the photos...outstanding!!! Great post as always. Love the 'angled' backsplash tiles.

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  18. Barb May 6, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Nancy, I think the word is 'charming.' Just delightful. I love, love the MacKenzie Childs. There is something so happy about checks.

    Happy Mother's Day!

    Barb

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  19. BethMay 6, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Hi Nancy, I love your kitchen! So spacious and beautiful! You have a lovely Mackenzie Childs collection too.

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  20. Judy May 6, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    I so enjoyed my tour! Lovely. I know exactly what you mean about 'not embracing change'! I'm quite content with things as they are...and am not one to change things up too easily.

    Thanks for stopping by 'My Front Porch'!

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  21. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comMay 19, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Nancy, thanks for the tour. Sweet kitchen! I have undercabinet lighting, too, and love it; but it does not do nice things for photos. Next time I'll have a cup of coffee, but only if it's decaf. You don't want to see me on regular coffee! :D

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