Reviews 5 5. Sign in to let us know how The Menagerie was? Recency Popularity. MAmandaM Jun First and 3. First and from CitySearch. BenjaminGaddis May And in fact, it can be maddening trying to make heads 3. And in fact, it can be maddening trying to make heads from CitySearch. Pros: ambience, parking, service, displays that inspire, great taste Cons: this is high end shop - would be like a Tiffany or Neiman Marcus in price from CitySearch.
Key Points. Back in the Fall of one of our employees, Jenny Forgey, published an article about how to set a formal table. So whether you practice formality or not, we thought we'd reprint this article simply as our way of highlighting the beauty that can be created at a tablescape.
Because, really, don't you feel more special when you sit down at a table where someone has taken the time to lay it out beautifully? We know, we do! Did you know that we will come to your house, with china in hand, to help you discover the best look for your space?
Call us today to schedule an in-home china consultation. Have you ever held a grudge? I'm sorry to say that I have. It's almost always unintentional of course, right? But eventually, I'll either simply let go of my hurt or anger, or will actively choose to forgive.
Either way, the ickiness dissipates, leaving room for love to flourish again. That's a much better space to live in. MLK knew that, and he was right.
Is there anyone you need to forgive today? Be brave; choose love. You'll be so glad you did. Recipe taken from Eating Well. Click here for more recipes from this magazine. Whisk eggs, dill, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add spinach and ham; cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook, lifting the edges of the frittata so uncooked egg can flow underneath, until the bottom is light golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top, transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the eggs are set, 6 to 8 minutes. Let rest for about 3 minutes before serving.
Serve hot or cold. Serve in a beautiful casserole dish to finish it off! A few years ago, "natural" was all the rage in jewelry. Everywhere we went we saw natural, uncut diamonds or diamond slices adorning earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings.
While that trend isn't as prevalent today, it persists in part. They prove that you can mix formal and informal approaches to create a stunning style statement. For more information on these earrings, or to peruse more trends, visit us online or in our shop at Jefferson Square in Austin, Texas. Okay, so maybe this is silly, but we love this black Lab figurine from Baccarat! For our fun Friday product pic, we had to send you a shout-out from the little guy.
Baccarat Black Labrador Figurine. Lifestyle Thursdays: Baby oh Baby. At The Menagerie , we love to highlight the finer things in life.
This doesn't always equal expensive. More often than not, the finer things in life cost little or nothing. It's a smile when you're feeling down, a kiss from a loved one, a rainbow on a rainy day. While we love celebrating these intangible moments, we do like punctuating them with presents we are a gift store after all!
For today's lifestyle blurb, we're focusing on presents for babies. We've chosen gifts that maintain that feeling of special-ness you won't see these at a big box store , but also fit in with the way most moms do life today.
In other words, these gifts are a lot more practical than the gifts of, say, the Victorian era. Blue Bunny Set, made of lightweight metal so it won't break!
Abbey Round Box, Silverplate: fill it with a first curl or tooth! This pewter Alphabet Plate harkens back to days when the 3 R's ruled. The fact that it's pewter means no polishing! Designed and hand-calligraphed by an Austin artist, this book is filled with special prayers, just for children.
What about you? What's your favorite gift to bring to a baby shower? If you've been to a wedding in the past - oh, I don't know, decade - you know: it's all about the theme. There are color themes or style themes who hasn't sat in one of those oh-so-cool lounges created for the cocktail hour, for example? There are destination themes or hobby themes have you been to a wedding that required the guests to hike to the ceremony location?
I have! For today's "Wedding Wednesdays" post, we thought it would be fun to highlight some plates that could either inspire themes for your special day or reflect them. We try to make each bride feel like a princess because, we believe, service like that still matters!
Even though times have changed and brides now marry in almost equal numbers year-round, I wanted to give you some I think funny quotes on what it means to marry in June.
Maybe these are why June used to be so popular? FYI, the origin of these quotes is unknown. Most think they are oral tradition, handed down from mother to daughter for generations. It's the first Sunday in June, and it's raining here in Austin. The drizzly weather makes us think of comfort food that will warm us from the inside out. Thanks for letting me be a part of your lives! Let us be the first to say: Happy Mother's Day! Now, stop reading and start cooking! We know you either are a mom or have a mom or know a mom to celebrate today!
She'll feel like a queen! In one more homage to Mom before the big day, we thought we'd highlight the classic gift any mom would be thrilled to receive: the diamond stud earring. Sale ends Saturday at close of business Call or stop by today or tomorrow!!!
Or, visit us online! My mother, known to the girls as Hanny, used to say that to me during my growing-up years and my adult years and all the years between. After my divorce, when she and my dad came to live with us, she even had it written on a sign and placed up in the kitchen, the roost she most definitely ruled. She helped me so tremendously during those years, my first taste of single motherhood. She cooked and cleaned and babysat while I created this amazing gift called The Menagerie. With two little ones under foot, there were most definitely many attempts to ruffle her feathers.
But, for the most part, she remained unflappable. I think of that — of her and her saying — when stress creeps in and circumstances feel overwhelming. Can I still be an angel when the feathers are flying? I hope so. Since on Sunday we will once again have our Sunday Brunch post up, I wanted to write this tribute today. Mama, I miss you. Thank you for those and all the many other lessons. Today might be our shortest blog post ever! About ten years ago I sent my youngest daughter, Jenny, to etiquette school.
She learned about the history of fine dining , etiquette surrounding the table, and even etiquette for tea and dessert courses. She loved doing it and came back with a lot of useful information.
One of the things we enjoyed practicing upon her return was the European style of eating. Earlier this week we pontificated about the difference between a salad and dessert plate, as well as the tradition of a separate dessert course a meal in its own right.
Today, we're going to deviate from our normal brunch fare to continue this theme. In many bistros across France, the dessert course includes a selection of cheeses, possibly accompanied by nuts and dried fruit. For more on this fun take on a meal's finale, read about suggested cheeses to serve at the Cheesemonger's blog. Now, what to serve these cheeses on? We thought you'd never ask.
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