Liv and Lou "Amazing You Giveaway"

 

Head over to https://www.instagram.com/liv.andlou/ 

to enter now! Giveaway closes Sunday, January 23, 2022!

Just who are Liv & Lou?

Olivia and Isabella Louise are Holli's daughters. These sisters both have a contagious yearning for adventure and a beautiful passion for service. Holli is their greatest and loudest cheerleader. And don't underestimate the LOUD part. This innovative online shopping experience was created with the idea that one could step out of their chaotic life for a few minutes and step into a joyful online "Home" where you can find a little treasure or two to either keep for yourself and or gift someone you love. These treasures are part of curated collections chosen by perky and hip buyers. Each treasure delivered will be tied up with a velvet bow of "Giving". With each purchase made, funds will be carefully tucked away for the special nonprofits we are presently serving. Once you have visited our "Home" for the first time, you are forever part of our Liv & Lou community. We invite you to come back with your filled to the brim cup in tow and read our blog posts about how this community is changing lives. This community is making little changes which will in turn make a big difference. We are honored and grateful you have found your way here. Pull up a chair and sit on the porch with us for awhile. The sweet tea is extra cold and Granny's oatmeal cookies are almost ready to come out of the oven. Just bring your smile and your conversation.

See you soon,

Liv & Lou

Barkitecture - A Luxury Dog Room

 Is you pet the King or Queen of the house? Gone are the days of Rover living out his lazy dog days outside in a nicely built dog house in a gated backyard. The pets of today are pampered beyond their wildest dreams. From fancy pet strollers to luxury rooms specifically designed for the furry family member these pets are living the life! My dear friend Nancy recently renovated her kitchen and she designed a special nook for her pups so they are never out of the action. How awesome is this!

Ready for the Christmas Party!

Here they are ready for their afternoon adventure!

See ya later pups!

Check out these darling pillows in my store!

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Gracie's Senior Photo Shoot

 

My niece Gracie asked me to take her senior photos and I was so excited! We loaded the car with a few props and multiple outfits and headed out for adventure! First stop was the Hallettsville town square. We found a few spots on the courthouse steps. The same courthouse that my dad and his best friend, George, attempted to scale to the top one night as a teenager, dressed in black and rope in hand. They took off on their bikes as planned but chickened out when they saw "the law" in town and they were stopped and asked what they were doing out at night all dressed in black. My sisters and I love that story and each time I pass by the courthouse I smile thinking of him and his big scheme many years ago.

The photo shoot was a success and after we took photos in town we drove out to Rocky, my uncle and aunt's property that has been in our family for over 100 years. My Granny would take us to the Rocky Creek to play in the hot summer days to attempt to wear us out a little before supper.  She would perch high above on a quilt under a pecan tree while we splashed and used shovels to dig a swimming hole in the sand which proved to be impossible. We had fun with Gracie taking some dreamy photos at the creek and under pecan trees. Everyone needs a "Hallettsville". A place to call home and hold memories both good and not so good. It creates your life quilt. Patches of memories all sewn together to represent time, people, events, growth and well, just life. Enjoy these photos of my beautiful niece Gracie. She is beautiful inside and out. We can't wait to see how her future unfolds!

Liv & Lou - Curated Collections for a Cause

Curated for a cause. 

Intentional collections for a season, 

a feeling, a moment. 

Sourced with purpose-designed to give back.

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Just who are Liv & Lou?

Olivia and Isabella Louise are Mama Holli's daughters. These sisters both have a contagious yearning for adventure and a beautiful passion for service. Holli is their greatest and loudest cheerleader. And don't underestimate the LOUD part. This innovative online shopping experience was created with the idea that one could step out of their chaotic life for a few minutes and step into a joyful online "Home" where you can find a little treasure or two to either keep for yourself and or gift someone you love. These treasures are part of curated collections chosen by perky and hip buyers. Each treasure delivered will be tied up with a velvet bow of "Giving". With each purchase made, funds will be carefully tucked away for the special nonprofits we are presently serving. Once you have visited our "Home" for the first time, you are forever part of our Liv & Lou community. We invite you to come back with your filled to the brim coffee cup in tow and read our blog posts about how this community is changing lives. This community is making little changes which will in turn make a big difference. We are honored and grateful you have found your way here. Pull up a chair and sit on the porch with us for awhile. The sweet tea is extra cold and Granny's oatmeal cookies are almost ready to come out of the oven. Just bring your smile and your conversation.

See you soon,

Liv & Lou

www.livandlou.com

Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce

If you are looking for fat free recipes then turn the page 

right this minute my friends because this is not going to be your answer!

I could eat this chicken up all day and any day.

It is THAT good.

Serve it over a bed of fettuccine, rice, risotto or in a big 

bowl by itself with a thick slice of bread to soak up the wonderful sauce!

Add more garlic to bring it up a notch or throw in a handful of basil to change it up.

What ever you do make sure to save any leftovers to devour 

for breakfast the next day!

Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce

4 - 6 Chicken Breasts no skin nor bone

2 T Butter

1and 1/2  C White Wine

2 Cups White Mushrooms cut in half

1 C Half and Half

1 Lemon juiced

2 T Olive Oil

1 T Cornstarch

3 Garlic Cloves - minced

Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper to Taste

1/2 C flour for dredging

Dredge the chicken in flour and lightly brown in olive oil. Place browned chicken in a lightly buttered  baking dish. To the dish sprinkle the lemon juice over the chicken, add garlic, 1 T butter sliced and 1 C wine. Cover the dish and bake in the oven for 1 hour at 325. Check halfway through cooking to make sure there is enough liquid. If liquid is needed, slowly add more wine. While chicken is cooking in a sauce pan add 1 T butter, remaining wine and mushrooms. Cover and simmer on low for about 10-15 minutes. I don't like to overcook my mushrooms but instead I like them to be fairly chunky and only slightly  collapsed. Add the Half and Half and bring to a simmer once again. Add cornstarch to 2 T water in a separate small bowl until incorporated and then add the cornstarch mixture to the mushrooms while they are simmering which will thicken the sauce. Add salt and pepper once the sauce is thickened to your liking and then cover and pull off heat until chicken is ready. When the chicken is ready, plate up your pasta, add a piece of chicken and then dump your sauce over everything! Serve it up with some great bread and rustic bread for sopping! Enjoy! 

How To Build The Best Charcuterie Board

My family loves to make boards!

We take turns designing and creating the perfect

mix of nuts, fruits, cheese, meat and spreads.

It is how we start our family dinners just 

sitting around by the fire outside, visiting and 

sharing smiles and wine. My favorite store to find

goodies for our board building is Trader Joe's.

I will set you up for success!

Pick up these perky finds below for your next board!

Ok my friends!
There ya go!
Have fun boarding!

More Board Ideas HERE