2015 Color of the Year

Marsala 18-1438.  

I heard about Pantone's selection for 

color of the year while on travel.

The next day as I played with watercolors, 

I was amazed at how "neutral" Marsala could be.

This is Pantone's description of their 2015 winner:

Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, 

this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal 

while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness. 

This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors.

And they are right!

As I flipped through design magazines and browsed 

fashion catalogs, I was amazed at how often 

colors similar to Marsala were part of the mix.

When you Google Marsala, or search on Pinterest,

everything shows up from deep hued burgundy and 

rich red-brown to plummy purple.

So whatever twist of Marsala is calling you, 

chase the winter blues away with this

dramatic, earthy, warmth inducing shade,

the 2015 neutral - Marsala!

Maggie and Reese Marsala Owl

When added to Marsala backdrops, 

various shades of moss green, soft peach

amber and gold tones bring a rich, warm feel

to gathering spaces.

Amber glass Ewers, Painted Garden Notepad, Embroidered Tote and Golden Fig Vases
available at Maggie & Reese.

Maggie & Reese 

Striped Shade Lamp 

combines colors

from Pantone's Color Pairing options.

I loved it so much, I bought one for my home office

to add color next to my linen drapes!

Next color pairing option ~

Natural greens and pewter accents bring

springtime to a kitchen with Marsala tiles.

Add a mustard market bag for an additional

splash of country French color!

"This Little Light of Mine", Astrid Napkins, Three Section Server, Cherry Blossom Tote
and Pewter Plate available on Maggie & Reese

With half the country under snow cover,

it is never too soon to think about 

summer outdoor living spaces.

Why not shades of greens and blues added

to Marsala inspired patio for a 

fresh take on your outdoor space.

Lafco Candles, Keystone Mirror, Applique Flower Pillow
and Garden Tea Lights available at Maggie & Reese

So if you are looking for a versatile, rich,

warm new neutral, why not see how

Marsala adds to your existing palette,

for now, I think I will be sipping mine!

Cheers!

Maggie 

Check out our Marsala Board on Pinterest

St. Nicholas Day

December 6th ~ Happy St. Nicholas Day!

Forget to leave your shoes out last night?

Visit Maggie & Reese to add these 

vintage St. Nick's or many other holiday goodies 

to your holiday decor.

~Maggie

Polar Pairing

Weather watch says more cold weather is on the way!

What better way to keep the chill at bay than
to wrap yourself in our beautiful Boucle style throw.

Boucle Beauty

Pair it with our vintage cocoa set and

Vintage Cocoa Set

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

For other great pairings, visit us at 

Maggie&Reese

Happy Thanksgiving to all,

Maggie

Halloween Headway

I must say that as far as Halloween parties go,

I tend to lean toward the smiling pumpkins cookies

as opposed to the bloody hand jello mold kind.

Don't get me wrong, it is not that I don't think

the bloody hand jello mold or gummy worm 

infested drinks are not creative, 

it is just that I would rather not feel 

trepidation while picking up a 

party snack from a tray!

With that in mind, here are a few

ideas I came across for those who

desire a friendlier type of celebration.

Strawberry Ghosts courtesy Taste of Home

Mummy Hot Dogs courtesy Between the Kids

Candy Corn Punch from BHG

Visit

www.MaggieandReese.com

where our Halloween decor is now on sale
through October 1

~Maggie

Labor Day Results ~ Just Peachy!

So here are the results of the rustic

Tomato~Ricotta Tart 

The Rosemary Lemon bread with the smoked

Goat cheese made for a delicious appetizer.

The olive oil crust was crisp and a perfect vehicle for the

ricotta cheese which was smooth and creamy.

As we enjoyed the fresh tomatoes, the smell

of the Peach Croustade filled the house

with scents of fall.

Thank you Cowgirl Chef for inspiring our holiday ~

Good food, good wine and wonderful memories.

Chinon, France

Bring a little bit of France home for your 

next holiday and visit

Maggie & Reese

to take advantage of the last day of our 

Labor Day Sale

Code: LABOR

~Maggie

Labor Day Relaxation

With a three day weekend starting and nothing
on our agenda, I decided sleeping in was a waste
of time so after hubby finished his morning run, 
with coffee cups ready for the road 
we headed out to our old neighborhood to visit
the Saturday morning Farmer's Market.

Farmer's Market, Texas

Because life has been running at a hectic pace 
we had not been out in the recent past so we spent the 
first few moments marveling at the facility 
improvements since the market first opened.  
Where as before we trooped through the elements be it
too much sunshine or muddy fields, always 
praying for a place to park, today
the market has a pretty shed, playground 
for the kids and best of all, 
wonderful produce and products.
After we walked past all of the vendors
scouting our options I remembered my menu 
for the evening was a Tomato Ricotta Tart so in
addition to some beautiful large tomatoes I decided
to go all out and create a holiday meal as if I were
back in Avignon France. 

Farmer's Market, Avignon France

 That meant a loaf of European Bread
 with Rosemary and Lemon,
a fresh smoked Goat cheese, that's sample 
was beyond description and a bag of
beautiful peaches for a 
Peach Croustade.

I had never heard of a Croustade
until I bought my latest favorite cookbook, 
 Cowgirl Chef
but how can you go wrong with a French Pastry!

This fabulous book combines two of my favorite places,
Texas and France
and is my "go to" source when I am feeling the urge
to "get away" from daily stress by cooking.  
The previously mentioned Tomato-Ricotta Tart 
also comes from these pages.
I even admit to finding a Breton shirt to look 
the part of a chic French traveler on my last trip!
So here is our start, the pastry is ready to pop in the
refrigerator and in a few hours I will 
be ready to slice the peaches.

Until then, maybe it's time to 
bring out the smoked Goat cheese 
and reminiscence.

Looking forward to your return and sharing our results!

~ Maggie

Summer Sendoff

August 15th, halfway through

the month and I am all ready

dreaming of Autumn wardrobes

Crock~pot meals and hot cocoa!

Although August is traditionally a hot

month here in Texas, we have had

an unusually mild one this year

with many mornings actually 

suitable for outdoor dining.

So this week, 

we begin our fond farewell to summer,

celebrating life out doors

as it is meant to be!

One last lemonade anyone?

Photograph courtesy of Houzz

Nothing says summer in the South like

a porch surrounded by Hydrangea's.

Photograph courtesy of Southern Living

Possibly the cutest "to go" salad I have ever run across!

Photograph courtesy of 24/7 Low Carb Diner

Need to clean your garden before the first frost,

make it a festive outing.

Jute Baskets available on www.maggieandreese.com

Perfect summer sundown setting.

Photograph courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens

Celebrate summer's end with a few new items

for your table like our vintage juice glasses, 

woven placemats, studded napkin rings and

colorful napkins, all available at

Maggie & Reese

Visit our "I can hear the slamming screen door" board on

Pinterest for more outdoor ideas.

 ~ Maggie