New Website!

I am so excited that Dishie finally has a new, permanent home! 

Please visit us at www.DishieRentals.com to see all of our inventory and our new blog! 

New Blog Home!

Hello friends. I am so sorry you have been so neglected on this little blog. And just when we were all starting to get to know each other!

 Well, I have good news... Dishie will be re-launching on a real, permanent, amazing home SOON! This has taken a lot longer than I anticipated, but we should be back up and running by June. I'll update you with the new web address when it's live. Meanwhile, soak up your summer. I'm off to wander around & buy lots of flowers with my handbag and my hat. See you soon!

Parties with my Friends

  So sorry for the blog silence my friends. I've been going crazy trying to produce two parties in one week and prepare for out of town guests. I just love having friends over! The picture above is me and friends last weekend at our picnic. Just kidding. Wouldn't a dress up tea party be so much fun though? Let's add that to the future party list. I'll have picture evidence of actual parties including a Valentine's Progressive Dinner and Brunch for 12 up soon! Hope you're enjoying your weekend!

Dressing the Table: Valentine's Edition

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Valentine's Day is right around the weekend. This is a traditional red and white look at the holiday. It's a perfect way to celebrate with your sweetheart! 

What a J.Crew catalog would look like from the 1700s

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Dressing the Table: Blue Ikat

Ikat Plate, Blue Goblet, Flatware, / J Crew Dress, , Leather clutch, Ippolita earrings, 

Ikat is quite the it girl right now and has been for a while. This fresh color combo would be perfect for a summer soiree. You'll be darling in a coordinating Jcrew dress. Do be sure to invite me please!

Celebrate: Groundhog Day

This Groundhog Day recipe has become an annual tradition in our house. The hearty ground beef in the chili is guaranteed to keep you warm, whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not. In fact, if he'd had a nibble of this before he went outside, the outcome may have been different today!

images and recipe from Taste of Home

 

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Hot cooked rice
• Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions

Directions

• Crumble beef into a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 11 ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until heated through. Serve over rice and with toppings of your choice.  Enjoy!
• Yield: 6 servings.