Decorative Blends is Coming Soon!

 

Hope all is well with you and thanks to my followers that have continued to post comments on LOFT101.net in my absence in the blogger world.  I always feel like LOFT101.net can stand on its own when I take a hiatus...LOL!!!!  
So, after the launch of the DB (Decorative Blends)  site, the party follows! Yes, I am absolutely having a launch party and its going to be fun.  This has been a long time coming and still so much work to do.  Although DB will be a an online shopping store, I'm still connecting with my followers both local and afar that want to make Decorative Blends home décor a part of your home decor!  
Thanks for hanging in there with me and for letting me just be me.  Again, the recent comments let me know that you are still interested in the décor ideas I love to share with you every opportunity I get.   
Keep following LOFT101.net for updates, follow me at debdebramsey on INSTAGRAM and stay tuned for the next big thing I'm working on...DECORATIVE BLENDS!! 
You will love it and there is something special for my LOFT101.net followers ❤ when you soon switch over to DECORATIVE BLENDS! 

Expanding My Hub.. Hello Decorative Blends!

Decorative Blends Wreath:  Emily

Decorative Blends Wreath:  Bella

Decorative Blends:  Nia

Hello Friends!
OMG...it has been over 2 months since I have posted anything on LOFT101.net.  So much has been happening in my life.  I have been MIA but for good reason.  Some good and some not so good.  Sadly, I lost my Mom in July and I'm still working through the emotional struggles that come with her passing away.  It hit me hard and I miss her so much.
In the midst of all that has happened, the upside is that I have been working on, yet another business venture!  The blessing in all of this is that I am "bouncing back" and beginning to find my way again!  I've been working diligently on building up my product inventory for my new business, Decorative Blends and so pleased with the way things have been going.  I plan to launch this new site in the Fall of this year.  
I will continue to share posts as I always have on LOFT101.net and at the same time I've created a platform within the new site called the "Decorative Diary" to display photos, blogposts, décor tips & ideas, staging projects, online shopping portal where you can surf for custom home décor items to purchase, how-to DIY projects and "join me" workshops I'll be hosting via social media or live, on occasion! 

   LOFT101.net just celebrated 4 years online in August 2018 and I am so glad that I have this platform to vent my feelings and share my creative ideas with you.  "Thank you" for following so faithfully.  My social media following is not massive but more than enough...haha!  I have followers, so a big thanks from me to you if you are indeed one of them...LOL!
Follow me on Instagram.com for more to come and my launch expectations for Decorative Blends!!  Keep following because I've got some surprises coming your way at LOFT101.net …..  I plan to offer some giveaways on both sites just for joining my new site in the Fall!!!
Much love and xoxo!
Talk to you soon....❤

My Thought For Today: Serendipity!

LOVE....A Serendipity Romance
Poetry by: Deborah Ramsey 
Deep affection It's crystal clear LOVE is intense  when it appears!
Sometimes disguised  a "blessing" for sure LOVE with a substance all you hoped for!
SERENDIPITY comes and creates a trail "LOVE at first sight" its a fairy tale!
"Finding forever" feels like "destiny" merely by chance Its SERENDIPITY!
Making discoveries all by chance finding each other  a SERENDIPITY romance!

I'm feeling kind of poetic today and wanted to share some words of LOVE with you. It's the start of summer and for some reason, I feel like its a time for spicing up romance in the marriage and taking time out to take a vacation, hold hands and simply kick back and relax with each other.  The sun is shining and the weather is warm, so why not take advantage of the few summer months you have to enjoy each other just a little bit more!  
"Reminisce on the time when you both first met and let that be the serendipity serenade that plays in your lives forever..."  -Deb 
Have you ever seen the movie Serendipity?  It's absolutely one of my favorites.  I shared another movie with you in one of my past post that I enjoy just as much called Love Story.  Well, Serendipity is also a favorite of mine and I've seen it many times.  I love to watch it when I'm going unplugged and taking some time for me and I plan to watch it again this summer!  
It's about two young people in their 20's.  Their names are Jonathan and Sara.  They met by chance in a city that never sleeps, yes, New York! He felt like their meeting was "love at first sight" and she believed in "destiny".  After 10 years and 3,000 miles between them, it could only be fate that would bring them back together again. 
If you've never seen it, then I'm asking you to put it on your list of TOP movies to watch this summer!  It's love in the air and a magic kind of movie.  It has a sense of humor and it's serendipity romance all the way!!
Enjoy and Happy Summer 2018!

DIY Recipe Tonight! Welcome To My House (Day 3)...Personal Pizza Pies!

Hey There!

I'm a day a late with this post but it needs no introduction.  My last recipe of the 3 DIY recipes are personal pizza pies.  I'm sharing photos because that's all you need.  When it comes preparing personal pizzas, you just have to do your own thing!  

Onions, anchovies, green peppers, sausage, fennel, garlic, black olives, pepperoni, ricotta, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, mushrooms and NAAN flat bread pizza rounds make up my 4 personal pizza pies!  

It's easy to do and fun for the entire family to take part in.  Thanks for following and tell your friends about LOFT101.net!

 

DIY Recipe Tonight! Welcome to My House (Day 2)... Greek Prime Rib Roast with Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob w/Butter & Parsley Flakes!

Hi There....Happy Sunday!!!

It's Day 2 of DIY recipe night!  Welcome to my house again on this evening ;-)!  This is a great Sunday meal and thanks for visiting me today (join LOFT101.net FREE and visit me all the time for my new ideas I'm always sharing...haha!).  

This meal is very easy to make and it's a good one friends!  For some reason, I've been enjoying Greek food this week and I'm sharing another Greek recipe with you today.  I absolutely love the Rachel Ray Show and I get so inspired to cook when I watch her show.

Well, anyway this meal is pretty simply to make and if you follow the caption below each of my photos, you will have so much fun making this delicious Greek Prime Rib Roast and Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob dinner ;-).  

"My oven roasted buttery corn on the cob, with sea salt and parsley flakes is finger licking good and you will have to eat more than one to be satisfied...yummy!!!"

-Deb

So, let's get started, happy Sunday & happy eating!  

P.S.....Keep following for the last meal of this series of posts and Day 3# DIY recipe I'll be sharing with you tomorrow ;-)!

Greek Prime Rib Roast

 Here's all the ingredients you need:
(1) 5 pound prime rib roast, blended oil, (6) garlic cloves, 1/2 cup water and Greek seasoning find recipe at  allrecipes.com

Rub olive oil all over the prime rib.  Cut two slits on both sides of roast and two slits on top of the roast.  Stuff a garlic clove in each slit.

Rub Greek seasoning all over the prime rib.  Pour water into bottom of pan.

Pop your pan into the oven and bake according to the weight of your prime rib.    *See preheat directions above.


Oven Roasted Corn on Cob w/Butter & Parsley Flakes 

Butter your corn

Drizzle on blended oil 

Sprinkle on sea salt & parsley flakes.  Cover with foil and bake at 300 for  1 hour.  After 1 hour, remove foil and finish baking for 15 more minutes or until corn ears are roasted lightly on top. 

DIY Recipe Tonight! Welcome To My House (Day 1)...Cooking Up Cuban Sandwiches & Toasted Chips My Way!

Hi Friends....Welcome To My House!
I've got a recipe for you that works well on Friday night or any night that you just want to eat GOOD!  The work week is done and now you've been looking forward to chilling out, relaxing and taking some time out to have fun!  Well, you connected with the right blog site tonight!!
"I'm doing a series of 3 recipes for you starting today!  One more tomorrow, and another on Monday!" -Deb❤

This recipe is too easy (DIY101) and if you are not a pork eater, well substitute the meat!  No worries...its that simple!  This is an original LOFT101.net recipe but I have to admit, I'm inspired and taught by the best chefs in the world...YES...Food Network Chefs...via tv yall!

Follow my photos and I'll show you all the ingredients I use, so you can make this meal come together in 1/2 hour tops!! Pop your sparkling cider and get ready to enjoy this delicious meal ;-)!!

My Sandwich Stack

4 onion rolls
sliced roasted pork (Wegmans)
sliced pepperoni (Wegmans)
sliced genoa salami (Wegmans)
Honeycrisp Apples (Wegmans - the best!)
5 cloves of garlic (chopped)
Parmesan Reggiano Cheese in small cuts
sliced red onion (small)
lemon juice (from 1/2 of a lemon)
black olives, green olives, feta cheese cubes
olive oil
oregano
sea salt
black pepper

Spread my Honey Mayo Yo Spread onto both sides of your roll.  You can also drizzle a little on my ATA Chips (below). Stack your sandwich as high as you want with everything else.  Don't omit anything!!  The honeycrisp apple slices are what make this sandwich so delicious!  Add seasonings and drizzle with olive oil.  Mix olives with olive oil and oregano.  Add to sandwich as a topper or as a side.  Now add some of my ATA Chips either on top of your sandwich or as a side.  

My Honey Mayo Yo Sandwich Spread (inspired by Rachel Ray's dressing for her Detox Salad....delicious!)
5.3 oz. Chobani Plain Yogurt (1) 
1 tablespoon raw honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon cilantro
1 teaspoon dill
2 dashes sea salt
2 dashes black pepper
1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise (will help thicken it for spreading)
juice from 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon onion powder

Mix everything together and chill for 30 minutes.  Use this as your spread for your sandwich...IT IS SO GOOD!!!!

 ATA Chips (pronounced "atta")
A(avocado)-T(taco)-A(apple)  Chips

Avocado Chips
Taco Chips
Apple Slices
Garlic Powder
Italian Seasoning
Lemon Juice
Olive Oil

Mix avocado chips, taco chips and apple slices in a bowl.  Add garlic powder, italian seasoning and lemon juice.  Mix everything together and bake in tin pan at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.  Pour chips back in bowl and drizzle with olive oil.  You can also add some of my Honey Mayo Yo spread to them too for added flavor!

Keep following...another recipe coming your way tomorrow!!  Invite your friends to join for FREE and follow too!!