Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Falling in LOVE with Fall

meditation 
pillow




orange zinnias


Paris



luscious brown



aspens
Breckenridge and Denver

Barbour

art ON nature


tonight's dinner
carrot soup


  1. Peel and cut the carrots into 1/2-inch rounds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the carrots with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Set an oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source and turn on the broiler. Broil the carrots until they brown and soften, turning them over with a spatula every 5 minutes or so; this should take 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring the stock to a boil, add the ginger and the sprig of thyme and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  3. Put the onion in a medium stock pot with the remaining olive oil. Brown the onion over medium heat, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, and then add the carrots.
  4. Remove the ginger and thyme from the stock and add the stock to the pot with the onions and carrots. Bring to boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the carrots are soft enough to puree.
  5. Use an immersion or a standard blender to puree the mixture until smooth. If the soup seems too thick, add more stock or water and reheat gently. Add salt and pepper to taste. To serve, garnish with chopped fresh thyme.
Enjoy!

xoxo
harriet

















Saturday, July 14, 2012

Happy Bastille Day!!



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More than a few years ago
 we were fortunate enough to be in
 this spot
on Bastille Day!
The lovely
a seventeenth century abbey
situated on
 Lake Annecy
 in the
French Alps.
Pictures tell the BEST story!
lac d'Annecy
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dock in front of L'Abbaye de Talloires
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And since that day I have
LOVED
to celebrate 
Bastille Day!


Here is this year's
Bastille Day
 "to do" 
list.
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create the 
atmosphere

prepare a simple French menu


Appetizer
radishes
for dipping in balsamic vinegar syrup
(recipe for balsamic reduction)
~
Entree
Vegetable Tian
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zucchini
tomatoes
potatoes
onions
tomatoes
Gruyere Cheese
banana and Nutella
crepes
(or from Costco :-)
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~arrange the flowers~
these are from Laura's garden!


And last but not least

bring out the
 blue water bottle!
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The waiter gave it to us 
the night we had dinner in Annecy
and
we still use it...
especially 
on 
Bastille Day!!
the parade in Paris

JOYEUX QUATORZE!
xo
harriet


all photos
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by
harriet charles
please link to my webpage if you choose to copy!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Notice Beauty in the Moment

take time to 
notice
beauty 
in the

little

everyday 
gems
of
summer!


moon

sweet potato fries


palms and pool


clouds


cherry tomatoes, basil and cucs


herbs & zinnias

Ovis Hill Farms
heirloom tomatoes


hydrangeas

Notice 
Enjoy
Show Gratitude
for the path that God has laid out before you...

 i am
grateful
for

colorful zinnias
 small waves
sweet basil
long talks
warm sand
silver corn
a full moon
words on a page
color of water
a starry night
spontaneous smiles
agapanthus
aqua
music on songza
sunrise
dolphins
long walks
robust clouds
streaky sunsets

the
little
joys of
 everyday!



what brings you joy?

happy summer!
xo
harriet

all photos
by
harriet charles


please link to my webpage if you choose to copy!



Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Mother's Day Love

MOTHER'S DAY



When I think about how much I love my mother... I am completely overwhelmed
by the mere thought of Mother's Day.  How could I possibly express my love for this woman that has given me more than I could have ever hoped for?  Her love, her listening and patient heart, her time, her energy, her prayers... she never stops giving.

My own precious Mama:

Are you at a loss for a way to express your love for your mama or another female loved one or mentor in your life? 

Whether this
woman
 is your
 wife, 
Mother, 
Grandmother
 or a 
daughter or daughter-in-law
 (especially one who is a 
new Mom);
a
gardening consult


makes for a great
GIFT!


And South Gate Design can help with just that. 
Allow SGD to bring beauty and joy to the woman you love with...
Spring flowers in the flowerbeds


Strawberry pots in hot colors


Classic Urns that overflow with


lively and bright florals!

A woman who mothers with care, courage, patience, affection, perseverance, selflessness, joy and unending love
deserves to be
CELEBRATED!



Mother's Day is just around the corner...
May 13, 2012


Call with questions
or
to schedule
a
gardening consult!


843.267.3438
South Gate Design

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Art & Soul: An Artisan Gallery


Owner Rita Levine has collected a plethora of incredible artwork of 
all types.

Oil Paintings, Watercolor, Jewelry, Metal work, Photography
Blown glass, Silkscreens, Painted glass, Pottery and more 
...
You name it, Rita's got it!

Here are some of my favorite pieces...


by
Kim Clayton


The mastermind behind Art and Soul:
owner extraordinaire! 

And she has now added a 
much needed addition to the Myrtle Beach scene
-- an independent coffee shop --



(now we're feeling metro!)




Looking for 
Coffee
Treats
Artwork
or 
Art Lessons?


You've found it all under one roof!





As an added bonus, creative genius


Rebecca Zdybel

has an open studio class to 
"Release your Inner Artist"
How Fun!

I have been so fortunate to work with both Rita & Rebecca.


used the color scheme of Art & Soul's logo 
to splash the exterior of the art gallery with 
vibrant hues of reds & purples



If you need a new look to make your entrance say 
"Welcome"


South Gate Design will make the
exterior of your home or business
the perfect invitation to enter
with custom
floral selections and potted plants.

- schedule a consultation-
by contacting
843.267.3438
sgatedesign@gmail.com