Sunday around the cottage...

Happy Sunday! Its been a beautiful weekend here in New England and the sun is shining again so I will be going for a walk soon.  Nothing earth-shaking here, I just want to share my little purchase yesterday and what I had for breakfast today. Since the mornings are cooler, I thought I would buy myself some electrical heat to save money on propane and this little beauty was less than $70.00, so its a bargain, looks great and really works. See for yourself -

My little fireplace with simulated flames - from here

for similar - it heats up to 400 square feet

Stonewall Kitchen Pumpkin pancakes, Pure Maine Maple Syrup

and Britain's No. 1 tea - PG Tips -

YUM!!! Pancakes were delicious! 

Scooter hiding in the fireplace box...

Scenes from my week -Lake at the end of the day -

Waning sun...

Serenity...

(all images by Sarah for Monaco Interiors)

Hope you enjoyed my little photo essay and now time for a brisk walk!

Have a great SUNDAY and week!!

Thanks for stopping by - ;-))

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Here's to you...cupcakes...

These images are making me 'wicked' hungry as we say here in New England...while waiting for the red carpet and Golden Globes and just surfing the net looking at these, I realize how much I adore cupcakes. Any color, any flavor will do. Are you a cupcake or cake person??

I think these are my faves...yum!

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Cupcakes or cakes??



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Sunday brunch...

Welcome back to my new column, Sunday Brunch which is all about food - who doesn't love food??  I am featuring a meal I made and photographed for you.  My goal was to make the food look mouth-watering and really tasty. I think I achieved it, finally!  My little Canon isn't bad, considering its not new.  Have a fabulous Sunday!

Egg crazy! Eggs, fresh squash, tomato, peaches, toast and cheese...

(vintage 70's plate Mom gave me a few years ago)

Mmmm good...

A little salt, a little pepper...

Butter slathered on the toast...

The Egg Collage

Meet me back here tomorrow for my weekly bargains and I will unveil a kitchen project that is done this week as well...enjoy this fabulous warm weather New England!!

(images by Sarah for Monaco Interiors)

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Brunch on Sunday...

Welcome to 'Brunch on Sunday!' I am debuting a new column here today! No more 'Spaah on Sunday' for now, so I wanted to mix things up a bit and start introducing some more interesting topics to my blog in addition to interior design.  I may do a poll in the upcoming weeks to determine what you guys might like to see besides design, as there are so many other topics I would like to cover, including fashion, photography, food, exercise, beauty products and pet stuff.   There are so many blogs out there now, it seems harder and harder to grab some attention.  Without further adieu, I saw this breakfast recipe and can't wait to try it, it looks absolutely delish! and it is from Raechel Ray...

Recipe for Breakfast Polenta that serves 4:

2 1/4 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp honey, plus more for serving
3/4 cup instant Polenta
2 tbsp butter
1 cup blueberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions: 
Bring milk, salt,  1 1/2 tbsp honey and 1/3 cup water to boil; add Polenta; stir over low heat for 2 mins.
Whisk in butter. Serve with berries, nuts and more honey.

(image Kate Sears)

Have you ever tried Polenta? It looks like custard - I must go out and get some so I can try this recipe, how about you??

Have a great Sunday!

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