Summer Farmhouse | Master Bedroom Refresh

I love keeping my home simple but, I love refreshing it every season and this includes summer.  I try to be stylish with my decorating and frugal at the same time.  I love Pottery Barn but, as you can imagine I do not have they pocket book for the price tag(s), you will never find me spending hundreds of dollars on mirrors and silk flowers. 

To create a summer, cozy bedroom I brought in fresh flowers and foliage from my garden and bought a few house items from the Salvation Army which includes a glass milk glass jar, wicker basket, and Ironstone white pitchers!

 When I created my refresh I incorporate with what I have and Peonies scream Summer, along with daises or any flowers from gardens around your home. 

 I added touches of the outdoors to create looks I love and emphasize I what makes me feel special. 

 I am pleased how everything turned out.  I did buy a summer stripe blanket from Ikea and made 2 Farmhouse pillow covers to add some touch of my favorite color blue. 

Corn and Black Bean Salad

It is summer well not officially but, that does not mean it is not salad time.  This salad is very flavorful and tasty; it is perfect as a side or a light lunch/dinner.  You can prepare this salad a day or 2 ahead of time but, do not add the dressing till 6 hours before serving. 

Here is what you will Need:

• 1 cup of black beans-rinsed and drained
• 1 cup of frozen or fresh corn kernels
• 1 large tomato-diced
• 1 small red onion diced
• 1 clove of garlic-diced
•  1 mango-diced
• 1 small jalapeño-seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon of himalayan sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
• ¼ cup of cilantro-finely chopped
• ¼ cup of parsley-finely chopped
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First, in a large bowl add first 7 ingredients and give a good stir to combine.    Next, place apple cider vinegar, oil, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl and shish to combine. Now take dressing 6 hours before serving and pour over bean mixture and toss to coat.  Top the salad with fresh cilantro and parsley!  Happy Summer!