Enlightenment Series:Intro

Have you ever felt like you were just existing? You had all these expectations of what life would be like at a certain age and it's just not. Have you continuously asked yourself, “What am I doing?” “What is my life about?” I have, plenty of times! And still do to this day. So, how do you move past this? When do we stop chasing dreams and start accepting the present? That is not to say you should stop striving for better, but when is it time to stop trying to control everything in your life? When is it time to just give it to God? If you're in control and nothing is going right, why not ask Him to take the wheel? What do you have to lose? It will be uncomfortable at times, but His promises for your life will be well worth it.


I have a story to tell and I'm ready to share it. This is the beginning of a lifelong enlightenment journey. I am in no rush... And for those of you who are, I suggest you pray for patience, because you are going to need it.

So, welcome to the beginning of my journey and hopefully the start of yours. I hope you enjoy the ride.

Citrus Grilled Chicken, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Corn and Kale Chips

What a party my taste buds had on the day of this dinner.

Citrus Grilled Chicken
4lbs of chicken thighs
3 Teaspoons of vegetable oil
Sea Salt, garlic powder and crushed black pepper seasoned to taste
4 Lemon halves
4 Orange halves

Directions: Prepare grill for medium heat. Rub 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil on the chicken and season with sea salt, garlic powder and crushed black pepper. Grill chicken skin side down turning occasionally and squeezing juice from the 2 lemon and orange halves. Cook meat thoroughly for about 25- 30 minutes.
Brush the other 2 lemon and orange halves with 1teaspoon of vegetable oil. Grill cut side down, until lightly charred, 5-10 minutes. Serve chicken with grilled lemon and orange halves for squeezing.

Herb Roasted Potatoes with lemon, Rosemary and Thyme
3 lbs of potatoes
2 lemons
7-8 cloves of garlic, skin on smashed
Rosemary several fresh sprigs
Thyme several fresh sprigs
Olive or Canola oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper


Directions: Preheat the oven to 400F degrees. Parboil the potatoes after you peel them with salt water. Cut the two lemons into thick slices. Put all the ingredients into a baking pan. toss everything together making sure everything is covered. Season well with salt and pepper. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turn everything at least once. Until lemons are caramelized and the potatoes look golden brown.
Squeeze juice from the lemon on top and sprinkle with a little more sea salt.

Kale Chips
2 lemon wedge
Sea salt and pepper
Kale 1 bunch
Olive Oil 1 tablespoon


Directions: Preheat oven rto 350F degrees. Tear leaves into small pieces, discard the stalks, and rinse. Dry thoroughly. Spread Kale pieces out on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 7 minutes, then move leaves around; bake 10 minutes more, or until crisp

Decor dedicated to Chanel

Source: thefrenchchair.com via Sam on Pinterest

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These decorations are just as Coco Chanel would have it "Classy and Fabulous." Not that I would ever get the Chanel logo in the floor of my entry way however, I love how elegant it looks. There is just something about the simplicity of the two C's that captivate me. My eyes love looking at them.

My My Magenta Pie.

 

 

 

 

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Source: horchow.com via Tarah on Pinterest

 

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No. There is no such thing as Magenta Pie. I am just ready to eat Thanksgiving dinner :) . Magenta is such a great color for popping. The eye gravitates to it whenever it's in a room. It's exciting, vibrant and bold. Here are a few ways to use it in your lives.

Isn't this Fabulous?

Source: laylagrayce.com via Kristina on Pinterest

Beautiful symmetric geometry read well in an elegant/modern living room.

Source: google.com via Tarah on Pinterest

The neutrals used in this space make the light tourquoise colors pop, it looks like great decor for an apartment.

Source: curbly.com via Tarah on Pinterest

I am fascinated with wall to wall pictures. I would try to look at them all if I were invited to a house with that feature.

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I love the different textures in this sitting area. The floor, the luxe curtains, the seashell mirror and the sitting area fabric are all in the same color family but add more interest because of the texture variation.

A Dressing Room

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This is a great idea for a dressing room. I love the vintage amour in the middle. White makes me very thoughtful, so this is a great space to create an outfit in.