Chez Ami Pick And Pair!

Only 7 days until the trunk shows begin!  http://www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com/.

Chez Ami End Of Summer Event!

The Chez Ami end of summer event is on!  Visit http://www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com/ for more information.

Chez Ami...Cookie!

Chez Ami offers a great polo that is yarn dyed to stay vibrant, wash after wash.  Check them out at http://www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com/.  Only 8 days until the trunk shows begin!

Chez Ami Brother/Sister Sweaters

Cute personalized sweaters from Chez Ami.  See more at http://www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com/ and don't forget my upcoming trunk shows on September 15, 17 and 18!!  Please come and enjoy!!!

Chez Ami...Get Your Long Johns On!

Mark your calenders!  It's only ten days until the Chez Ami Trunk Shows begin!!  Preview now at http://www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com/

Chez Ami Party Dates!

You are cordially invited to my Chez Ami by Patsy Aiken Designs Fall Party!!

Please bring your friends and join me at my home for the Fall Chez Ami Trunk Show featuring girls to size 16, boys to size 10, and our Layette Collection sizes NB to 12M  Come see the incredible selections from each of our fall collections and enjoy refreshments!  You may preview the collection at www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com. 

Party Dates:
September 15 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
September 17 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
September 18 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Chez Ami Raglan Tee!

The Fall Raglan Tee by Chez Ami.  Visit www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com.  

Host & Earn Merchandise Credit

Host a Fall 2011 Chez Ami Party and earn merchandise credit.  Visit http://www.elizabeth.vess.chezaim.com/ for additional information.

Chez Ami Trunk Show

SAVE THE DATE!!  The Fall 2011 Chez Ami trunk show is coming soon!  We are planning three open house parties on Thursday, September 15, Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18.  More information will be coming soon.  You can also pre-order now by visiting my website at http://www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com/. 

Chez Ami Fabric

Chez Ami fabrics are available for purchase.  Visit http://www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com/ for more information!!

Chez Ami Baby Gifts

Chez Ami offers a great selection of baby gifts!  See more at http://www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com/.

Host A Party!

Host a Chez Ami party and earn merchandise credit!!  For more information visit www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com

Chez Ami Consultant Special

I am excited to offer you exclusive items
at great prices BEFORE they are
available on the Chez Ami Website.  Just visit http://www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com/.

Merci!  Elizabeth

Chez Ami

Bonjour and welcome to Chez Ami by Patsy Aiken Designs!  I am pleased to announce that this is my first season as a representative for Chez Ami and I am just thrilled to be able to share the Fall/Holiday 2011 season with you.   For more information and to view the entire catalog and shop please go to www.elizabeth.vess.chezami.com.  Merci!

Catoctin Creek...Organic!

This distillery sits on the north fork of Catoctin Creek in Virginia.  It is the first legal distillery in Loudoun County since Prohibition and produces organic gin, rye and white whiskey called Mosby's Spirit named after Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby.  I understand Mosby's Spirit is delicious with good old fashioned sweet tea!  Find out more at http://www.catoctincreekdistilling.com/.

Green Bag Lady

I absolutely love these!  Check out the whole story at greenbaglady.blogspot.com.

Eat Locally

 

 

By eating locally, we could cut our carbon footprint (no long-haul trucking or air travel required), potentially support sustainable growing practices, and help out our own farming community. On a more basic level, food simply tastes better freshly picked.  It's also a lot of fun!

Read more at Wholeliving.com: Room-by-Room Tips

Paper Thread Fabrics for Quilting

Prince Charming Quarter Bundles in blue, coral and olive...perfect for quilting.  Courtesy www.paperthreadfabrics.com

Organic Herb Growing Bottles Made From Recycled Wine Bottles

Organic Herb Grow Bottles are a great way to grow your own organic herbs at home. The kit uses a recycled wine bottle, cut in half to create the pot for the herbs, and includes all the bits and pieces required to grow healthy happy plants that will easily fit on a windowsill.  Courtesy www.envirogadget.com. 

Quilts from Valori Wells Designs

Quilts from Valori Wells Designs.  Susan, don't you just love these?  Visit www.valoriwells.com

Linoleum

 

 

True linoleum is made from plant-based materials, mainly linseed oil, pine resin, and powdered cork and is not to be confused with vinyl.  It lasts up to 40 years longer than vinyl and is available in sheets or tiles.  Linoleum is natually stain resistant and has antimicrobial properties making it an excellent choice for the bath.  You can learn more about linoleum at Wholeliving.com.

Ovopur Water Purifier

Check out The Ovopur water purifier at http://www.greendepot.com/.  Its design makes use of gravity to dispense water, so it doesn't require electricity to operate and makes drinking clean water cost-effective and sylish!

madisonandgrow

 

textiles

madisonandgrow textiles are hand silk screened in sunny los angeles on 100% linen.  http://www.madisonandgrow.com/

 

Crab and Avocado Duet

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Pinch white pepper
• 1/2 pound lump crabmeat
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

Pit and peel the avocado and cut it into 1/2-inch chunks. In a small bowl toss the avocado chunks gently with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and season with salt to taste. In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, pinch of white pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add crabmeat and toss.

Stand an empty 15-ounce can with both top and bottom removed on a serving plate. Scoop a quarter of the avocado into the can. Place 1/4 of the crabmeat on top and press down gently into the mold. Gently pull the can off the avocado and crab mixture. Garnish with a half teaspoon of chives. Repeat with the remaining 3 servings and serve.

Recipe courtesy www.foodnetwork.com

Words of Wisdom

Words of wisdom from Winnie The Pooh



DIY...Pillowcase Kits

Lola Pink Pillowcase Kits are great beginner projects to make for yourself or for gifts!  See more at http://www.lolapinkfabrics.com/ 

Jenny Lee-Katz

Jenny Lee-Katz's contemporary designs are offered in eco-friendly and organic fabrics, printed with environmentally friendly pigment ink, and finished with heat rather than chemicals.  http://www.jennyleekatz.com/

Darling Clementine

courtesy http://www.darlingclementine.no/