Marinade

Just tried this delicious marinade given to me by my cousin Heidi:

1 1/2 c. oil

3/4 c. soy sauce

1/4 c. worcestershire sauce

1/2 c. red wine vinegar

1/3 c. lemon juice

1 T coarsely ground pepper

2 T. dry mustard

2 1/4 t. salt

1 1/2 t. parsley

2 cloves garlic, minced

I used the marinade with pork tenderloin. I ended up cooking it in the oven, but I prefer pork tenderloin cooked on the grill. If you are like me and tend to overcook your tenderloin, you should put aside some of the marinade to drizzle as a sauce over the pork once it's cooked - it will prevent the tenderloin from tasting too dry. My cousin said she also enjoys using this marinade with salmon.

Bathroom Renovations!

I have wonderful news - Andrew and I have decided to tackle our bathroom renovation. I am ecstatic that the renovations I've been plotting and planning ever since we moved in are now going to become a reality!

There is one small inconvenience...the bathroom we will be renovating is the only bathroom we've got. I have no idea how we will shower and manage without a working toilet while the reno is in progress. Perhaps my neighbs Chase and Jessy will allow me to occasionally borrow their bathrooms. haha!

I'm in the process of selecting our finishes (limestone, travertine, or porcelain?), and obtaining quotes from plumbers, tile layers, and general contractors. I'll certainly keep everyone posted of the progress!

Here is a picture of our bathroom as it looks now.Here are some pictures that are currently inspiring me:

Found it - Bought It!

So I ended up finding another console table and liked it so well I bought it - Happy Birthday to me!

I found it on accent-furniture-direct.com. It should be here in 2 weeks and I can't wait. I have just the right mirror to go above the table so it will just be a matter of accessorizing with a lamp, basket, and books. I'll be sure to post pictures of the table once it's in place.