Monday, November 28, 2011

Sage, Rosemary and Thyme


I hope that everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving. Many of our holiday favorites were enjoyed over the course of the weekend. It was a bit of a drawn out affair around here, as we didn't get to roasting the turkey until Friday! Even though Graham and Margaret were still too young to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, I loved filing the house with that wonderful smell of roasting, baking and simmering. The house always feels coziest when there's a wonderful meal being prepared. 

We picked the last few bunches of herbs from the garden before the snow blankets the ground for the winter. I couldn't resist adorning a few pieces of brown transfer ware with them before they went into our Thanksgiving feast.


Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. We used it in everything from the turkey brine, to the stuffing. 


The sage accompanied the roasted brussel sprouts. 

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44 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful images!
    xo Dianne

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  2. Urban FarmgirlNovember 28, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Beautiful, as always Trina! I was so happy to see your spread in Country Living! It was gorgeous!!

    Mary

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  3. the growers daughterNovember 28, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    What a pretty, and fragrant touch.

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  4. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Splendid! We love the festive setting! Your transferware is beautiful!

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  5. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Congratulations on being in and on the cover of Country Living magazine ! I so enjoyed seeing you there !

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  6. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Beautiful pictures. So glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hugs, Marty

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  7. Sarah GreenmanNovember 28, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Glad you had a beautiful holiday weekend! i love the brown and white pottery!

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  8. KitNovember 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Oooo, I love the looks of those brussel sprouts! I am the only one here at my home who eats them, and I LOVE them. Glad you had a lovely holiday! Kit

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  9. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I agree, everything seems a bit more cozy when the house is filled with such aromas....I love your transfer ware! Xoxoxo

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  10. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    The brown transfer ware is perfect for your autumn season!

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  11. BoPeepNovember 28, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    LOVE brown transferware! And yes, rosemary is superb in virtually everything...we use is on our lamb roasts.

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  12. LynneNovember 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    You are just the best . . . love, love, love " your touches " . . .

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  13. AretusaNovember 28, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I came to your blog attracted by the title of the post. It remembers me... Are you goin' to Scarbourough Fair, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme...
    Congrats for your goal!
    Hugs
    Aretusa

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  14. WhiteWhispers2uNovember 28, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I always enjoy my visits, it's a soothing feeling I get when I see all your sweet lil touches.They are very simple yet make such a statement~Cheers & Blessings Kim

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  15. andyNovember 28, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    trina
    glad you had a great thanksgiving ,that was such a great articlr in countryliving !!!! Take care

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  16. d e l i g h tNovember 28, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    The green of the herbs against the brown and white transferware is stunning and so beautiful. Fresh grown herbs are the best! I love to use them for decorating as well as culinary.

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  17. Paula Jo @ Home and Garden DecorNovember 28, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I just love Thanksgiving, and the aromas that go along with it. I love what you did, and how lovely everything looked.

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  18. RobinNovember 28, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Great pictures. This past weekend I ran out to buy the Country Living that your beautiful home was featured in! Loved it!

    Blessings,
    Robin

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  19. Marian HazelNovember 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I love rosemary too, I often just pick a sprig to smell the lovely scent.

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  20. Kristin KetilsdottirNovember 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    All so Tastefully done, Oh I love this blog :D Kristín K.

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  21. An Urban CottageNovember 28, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Beautiful photos, Trina. We passed your Country Living magazine all around on Thanksgiving and everyone enjoyed it.

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  22. Vickie @ Ranger 911November 28, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I just received my Country Living magazine in the mail on Saturday. The photos and story of you and your sweet family were lovely and the magazine will remain in my collection for years to come! What a wonderful keepsake for your children also.

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  23. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I love brussels sprouts and am probably the only person I know that does.

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  24. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Adore your posts - who knew that sage & rosemary garlands could look so enchanting!

    NB in Ontario, Canada

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  25. Taylor GreenwaltNovember 28, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Brown and white transfer ware is one of my favorite things. I love using the brown and White for Thanksgiving. The green and brown look great together.

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  26. Eclectically VintageNovember 28, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Trina, just found your blog. Amazing! We renovated a 100 year old house so I know the pleasure (and pain!!). had brussels sprouts at thanksgiving for first time. Yummy, may be a new tradition. Newest follower.
    Kelly

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  27. WindlostNovember 28, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Simple & Elegant, like you! :)

    As always - a beautiful post. Your transferware is such a lovely pattern. I like a lot of open (white) in my transferware and this is just gorgeous.

    xo Terri

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  28. ElzieNovember 29, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Seems as you had a nice Thanksgiving. I got real hungry when you mentioned the smell of the roasting, lol.
    Hope you have a lovely day.
    Love Elie

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  29. heather @ new house, new home, new lifeNovember 29, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Lovely, as always. The herbs just pop against the brown transferware of which I've just started a collection and used on our Thanksgiving back in October.

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  30. KarenNovember 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What a beautiful idea. As rosemary grows year 'round in southern California I will have to remember this. I love your brown and white transferware.
    karen

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  31. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Your brown transfer ware is so pretty. When seeing yours, I always want to start a collection! My Christmas CL finally arrived! Your part in it is so wonderful. Congratulations to all of you!

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  32. KristelNovember 29, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I agree, nothing makes a home feel homier than a great meal being prepared and cooked! Love your brown transfer ware, I've been seeing them everywhere lately.

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  33. cathyNovember 29, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I just got my copy of CL today and what a treat to read all about you and your lovely home and family. Blogging is a funny thing...I wanted to tell my family "I know her!" Congratulations on a beautiful feature story in such a major magazine. What a big blessing!

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  34. LeeNovember 29, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Absolutely lovely!

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  35. Southern LadyNovember 29, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Just got my December copy of Country Living! Fortunately, your room was on the cover in my area. I enjoyed the article about your home and sweet family! Thank you so much for sharing your struggles and life with all of us! Carla

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  36. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I have just gone back a ways through your beautiful blog and am so glad to have found it! It shows a life that looks so perfect....I know life is full of imperfections, but you are certainly blessed with a beautiful family and a beautiful environment. I will be looking forward to seeing you make it even more so!

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  37. farmhouse waresNovember 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Trina, Congratulations on your Country Living piece. Everything looks gorgeous, including you and your family! So happy for you. Be well, Betsy

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  38. Bullfrogs and BulldogsNovember 30, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Your photos are beautiful! I love how clean and simple your blog is. I'm still looking over your blog and love what I see so far!

    Happy Holidays!

    Amanda

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  39. 24 CornersNovember 30, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I always just love seeing your brown transferware...makes me want to jump right onto ebay and scout some out! ;)
    It's so nice that you still had some herbs to add to your holiday decor and food...I just had a thought...how about a country farmhouse greenhouse?? Mike could build it and then your herbs and other garden delights would have a nice winter home...again, just a thought. ;)
    Glad you had a nice and stretched out holiday with your two precious little butterballs!
    xo J~

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  40. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Simply Beautiful Post. I love the brown transfer ware.

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  41. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    TRINA, I'LL BET YOU HAVE A YUMMMY BRUSSELS SPOUT RECIPE.
    LINDA

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  42. Barbara (WA)December 1, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Just beautiful! I have not yet looked at my CL magazine but will pay particular attention to the article about you. Is there any way to find out the manufacturer and/or pattern name of that brown transferware pitcher with the mums? If you have a moment to check, thanks.

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  43. Mary Ann PickettDecember 13, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Beautiful china...so pretty with the greenery.

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  44. red tickingDecember 16, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    wishing you the most wonderful christmas.... your ears must have been burning... we thought of you and talked about you... 24, db and i...
    xx

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