COTTAGE CHIC HOME DECOR AND TRIPLE BERRY PIE

Well....we begin again....perhaps, you are experiencing a bit
of the winter blahs....we often do after the flurry of holiday
activities and all the merriment of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Texas sunrise on a January morning....
cottonwoods are bare in the greenbelt....
Winter can be rather bleak but how thankful that
we live in the great state of Texas....
the high today will be 75 degrees..perfecto for a bit
of outdoor activity....
inside, I am transitioning our home into the spring season....
yes, I decided to skip over the winter months....
I am even planning my Easter decor....makes me happy!



A good beginning in this transition, was to refresh
the farmhouse table with a table runner and a few
of my favorite little pieces that gives off a cottage vibe....

I needed warm and cosy colors of golds and persimmon...
which gives off a feeling of comfort and relaxation.

It's important to keep feeling passionate for a few things you 
enjoying doing, such as changing out your home decor
for the changing seasons.

And it can be as simple as changing out a throw pillow and cozy throw..
I feel better already......
and I still embrace my love for cooking new recipes....
I tried my hand at baking a fresh triple berry pie....

COMFORT FOOD FROM ESTELLE'S KITCHEN

The fresh berries reminded me of summer....
and they are so beautiful and soooo delicious....

I wanted to make a lattice top crust in order for the berries
to show through and make it appear a bit rustic....

Here's a tip on creating a beautiful slice of pie...
allow the fresh berry pie to cool, and then chill
in the refrigerator a bit before serving...
this will allow the juice to settle and prevent it from being too runny....

I would say we are off to a pretty good start for the new year.....