Room for Living

Yesterday as I was driving home from work, my eye caught this couch in the window of the store across the street. So I ran over to inspect. It turns out to be an IKEA couch, in really great condition (with the exception of a few minor stains—but nothing a slipcover can't fix). They had just pulled it off the truck when I drove by too—what a great find!

Chicken Curry Stew

This is a deliciously flavorful recipe that I often make when I am in the mood for something hearty. The curry spice I use really gives it the flavor that I like so much about it, but I'm sure you can substitute whatever type of curry that you like best. Mine comes in a box called "Golden Curry" with foiled gold lettering. It gives it flavor and a little spice, but nothing that will destroy your sinuses! Also, I recommend when you store it in the fridge to mix in any leftover rice that you have and it will soak up the flavors—it makes really great seconds. Anyway, without further ado:

You will need:

• 1 lb. chicken
• 1 packet "Golden Curry"
• celery
• carrots
• onion 
• russet potatoes
• vegetable oil

Cut celery, carrots, potatoes, and chicken into bite sized pieces (in equal amounts). Place veggies and potatoes in pot, cover with water, and begin to boil. Cook chicken and diced onions in pan with vegetable oil. Once chicken and onions are cooked, add to pot. Stir in curry. Cook until vegetables are soft. Serve with rice.

That Which We Call A Rose...

Awhile back, I had a job working in data entry at a chemical plant. We were taking inventory in different areas, and my partner and I had spent several days in this one welding shop. I think all the welders found it refreshing to see someone so amazed at a task that had become to them so routine, that the day before we left, one of them gave me this as a gift! He put it together when we weren't around, but he completely made this himself by welding together small, flat circles and thin rods of metal! It was so sweet, and the most amazing handcrafted gift I've ever received. I've definitely never seen anything like it!

Who?

I know this isn't vintage related, but I had to share. My neighbor and I heard of a TARDIS in our vicinity, and decided to go and take a picture. At first, there was a bunch of people out on the patio eating, and we felt extremely nerdy and awkward. But later on while we were there eating, I felt the door behind me slam into my chair. I turned around after hearing a rather clumsy, frantic, and British apology to find this stunning lookalike swiftly turn and rush away. haha! After he and his friends ordered, they came and joined us and agreed to take a picture! He had his own teacup and sonic screwdriver of course! It was quite a fun and unexpected evening!