Small Space Storage

We live in an older house. Older house usually means minimal storage & small bathrooms. Both bathrooms in our house are small and both have pedestal sinks so bathroom storage was an issue. Since guests use the bath at the front of the house I wanted to tackle that one first. When we moved in, the previous owners had left one of those behind the toilet shelving systems, but it wasn't in the best shape and I wanted something a little more modern. So I went idea hunting on Pinterest and found this....

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I fell in love and decided it was perfect for our space. Here is our version....

Close up

See how small the space is?!?!

I only did 2 rods, 2 baskets on each. It has made such a difference in the room. I actually get ready for work in this bathroom because it is bigger than our master so I store my makeup, hair dryer, etc in the top two baskets and use the bottom two for extra hand towels and toilet paper. I got the rods at Lowe's and the baskets at Target. We currently have our baskets attached with zip ties because I could not find the clip hooks in the picture, so far the zip ties have worked just fine!

I am happy with the way it has come together. Eventually I would like to replace the pedestal sink with a vanity and the medicine cabinet with a pretty mirror and would love to find a small table or garden stool for between the toilet and the sink for towels or to give a little "counter space", but for now it will do!

Happy Easter!

The angel said to the woman, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not there, He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see him." ~ Matthew 28

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Have a blessed Easter weekend!

Week Night Cooking: Pork Medallions

I love finding a recipe that is not only delicious, filling, inexpensive, and healthy,  but quick and easy too! Especially for a week night dinner. After working all day, playing outside or walking Shugar, odd and end chores around the house, the last thing I want to do is spend hours cooking dinner. I found this recipe in Cooking Light magazine. I've made it several times and the best part is there are only a few ingredients and some you probably already have at home! Enjoy!

Crispy Pork Medallions
serves 3-4

1 (1lb)  pork tenderloin*, cut into medallions (about 8-10)
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 cup panko crumbs
1 tsp fresh thyme**
1 tbsp fresh parsley**
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
*Can use a turkey tenderloin as well
**I used dried herbs because I already had them at home. 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Rub mustard evenly over medallions. Combine panko, parsley, thyme, salt & pepper. Dredge medallions in panko mixture.
Heat a large ovenproof skilled over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, swirl to coat the pan. Add pork, saute medallions about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Turn pork. Place skillet in oven; bake at 450 degrees for about 8 minutes or until the pork reaches 145 degrees.
Let cool about 3 minutes and serve with your favorite vegetables!

Photo courtesy of cookinglight.com

Delicious entree in about 15 minutes, can't beat that! 

Happy Friday :)

Home Sweet Second Home

We are headed to Auburn this weekend! Chris & I both went to Auburn, as well as our parents and our siblings, so it is a very special place for our families. Every time I go back, it still feels like home.

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We are going to celebrate my youngest brother's 20th birthday! I can't believe he is turning 20 this year! We go back to Auburn a lot, especially during the fall, but this will be the first time I have been back on a non football weekend in a long time and I can't wait! Here are some of my Auburn favorites:

Amsterdam Cafe

Delicious food & cocktails and an outdoor patio!

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Toomer's Drugs
Their lemonade and milkshakes are fabulous!

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Hopefully we will get to hit both of these as well a few others!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER!!