July 24, 2013
Welcoming Wallpapers
ROW 1: Stacy Garcia // Dynasty // Fluidity ROW 2: Brush // Indian Summer
ROW 3: Bookshelf // Colour Puddle // Darcy ROW 4: Saraille // Moon Crescents // Zebra
July 24, 2013
Pie Junkie
Eat more pie! I think that’s a pretty good mantra to live life by, and so does Pie Junkie. This small shop is run by two moms with a passion for classic baking with a modern twist, who both grew up by their grandmas’ sides in the kitchen. Pie Junkie offers a mean menu full of both sweet and savory crust-encased goodies, along with the occasional spur of the moment addition. (So far) I’ve tried their southwestern quiche and coconut cream pie, both of which made me close my eyes and emit mmmm sounds of delight. I’m already deciding what to order next!
1711 NW 16th Street OKC, OK 73106
405.605.8767
July 23, 2013
Fruity Balsamic Vodka Cocktails
When I was visiting Olive & Co. last week and sampling way too many balsamics (hello, heartburn!), one of the brilliant employees mentioned that she likes to put a little of their strawberry balsamic vinegar into her son’s water to make him drink more. Which obviously led to us talking about cocktails and how wouldn’t it be equally amazing to add a little to our vodka. Which got me thinking and concocting. (If these are slightly too tart for you, consider adding half an ounce of simple syrup.)
Strawberry Balsamic Vodka Cocktail
• 1 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. quality strawberry balsamic vinegar
• 2 oz. soda water or ginger ale
• ice
• strawberries
Combine vodka, strawberry balsamic, soda water or ginger ale, and ice in cocktail shaker. Shake it up good. Pour into tumbler and garnish with strawberries, whole or sliced. (Or make it a virgin by eliminating the vodka!)
Grapefruit Balsamic Vodka Cocktail
• 1 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. quality grapefruit white balsamic vinegar
• 2 oz. soda water or tonic
• ice
• grapefruit
Combine vodka, grapefruit white balsamic, soda water or tonic, and ice in cocktail shaker. Shake it up good. Pour into tumbler and garnish with a slice or wedge of ruby red grapefruit. (Or make it a virgin by eliminating the vodka!)
Posted In cocktails, recipes
July 23, 2013
Olive & Co.
The second stop for Oklahoma City Week is Olive & Co, a shop full of 20+ premium olive oils and 16+ balsamic vinegars. One of my favorite appetizers in the world is a simple dish of olive oil with a (sizable) dollop of balsamic and all the crusty bread I can get my hands on, so Olive & Co is a veritable mecca for me. The moment you walk in you’re encouraged to try as many of both as you’d like, little plastic cups and bread are located on the tables. Each cistern has a description of its contents similar to that of a wine which is vastly helpful, and oils and vinegars are available in four sizes that they decant directly from the cisterns you see here . Turns out the vinegars were so delicious I didn’t even need the bread and just tasted from the cup after the first! Both the traditional balsamics and white balsamics were so layered in flavor and depth that they were seriously life changing to the palette. I picked up bottles of strawberry balsamic and grapefruit white balsamic and have a little something up my sleeve to share with you all later today – stay tuned!
7602 North May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73116
405.242.6457
July 22, 2013
Tips&Tricks: House + Home
Cleaning oil stains on your driveway.
Skip the bedframe, staple fabric to your box spring instead.
How to clean your dryer vents + prevent fires.
How to clean between the stove + countertop.
Favorite white paints of designers.
How to build floating shelves.
How to paint a door on its hinges.
Download these organizational binder inserts.
How to spring clean in ONE DAY.
Make this floor grease cutter cleaner.
How to recaulk a bathtub.
How to wash and whiten yellowed pillows.
Top 10 household cleaning tips for the tough problems.
Ten resources for affordable decor.
33 meticulous cleaning tricks for the OCD person inside you.
The magic way to clean your windows.
A great grout cleaning trick.
Painting ideas and projects full of how-tios and inspiration.
DIY gunk remover, a non-toxic recipe to remove sticky adhesive.
Simmer this on your stove to make your house smell amazing.
Refresh and reorganize your home.
Super simple homemade air freshener.
How to paint your garage floor.
Brilliant moving tips.
Seven ways to perfect a colourful bathtub.
Renovations with the best resale value.
Tips for furnishing with floor models.
Print this cleaning schedule and stay on track.
The only spot remover you’ll ever need.
How to take on painting kitchen cabinets.
How to redecorate after being dumped.
Posted In house and home, tips + tricks
July 22, 2013
Just OK
This past Tuesday I had a lovely lunch with a friend, and then spent the rest of the afternoon making my way through some local shops in OKC. It’s something I don’t do nearly enough, especially now when the city seems to be experiencing a notable growth spurt. Then and there I decided to dedicate the first post of each day this week to some of my favorite Oklahoma City locales. This is just a drop in the bucket and I’m planning on sharing more down the road, so stay tuned and join me for our first Oklahoma City Week!
First up is Just OK, an offshoot concept of next door neighbor Blue 7. Just OK gathers and purveys the best of the best products and art made right here in Oklahoma. We Oklahomans have a lot of pride in our state and Just OK does an amazing job of sharing that with everyone who comes in their door. Their tagline says it all, Oklahoma Goods for the Good of Oklahoma.
7518 N. May, Suite C Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116
405.604.5199
July 19, 2013
Happy Weekend
01/ Wonderbread bust sculptures of famous people by Milena Korolczuk.
02/ Oh, no big deal. It’s just the Rugrats Grown Up.
03/ Movie barcodes made from compressing film frames.
04/ Air rifle BB taxidermy by Courtney Timmermans.
05/ One couple, Every Subway Station in Manhattan.
06/ This heat wave even has ceramics melting!
07/ Beautiful driftwood sculptures by Jeffro Uitto.
08/ The Game of Life is going life-sized on the island of Yoron, Japan.
09/ 40-foot dragon skull built on a beach in England to promote GoT.
10/ Monster skin rugs!
This week on Design Crush:
July DIYs
Elemental
Lily Stockman
Simple Cleaning Tools
Tabletop Ceramics
Sara Cwynar
Yogurt Parfaits
Astrology + Phrenology
12 Summer Dresses to Get You Through
July 19, 2013
12 Summer Dresses to Get You Through
This has been the summer of dresses for me, how about you? It’s just too damn hot and swampy to consider anything with legs. I’ve pulled together twelve pretty frocks to help get you through the end of this muck and every occasion you might need to muddle through up until those sweeter, cooler days of autumn are upon us.
Ace & Jig Harbour Dress // Colourblocked Shift // Trina Turk Road Trip Dress
Two-Tone Georgette Maxi Dress // Stripe Bubble Dress // Big French Stripe Crossover Gown
Sundress In Spot + Stripe with Drop Waist // Dash Tennis Dress // Double Dress
Spacedye Day Dress // Tie-Waist Shirtdress // Gala Dress
Posted In round up, wear it
July 18, 2013
Astrology + Phrenology
I’m fascinated by all things astrological and phrenological – the stars and our own bodies are such mysteries! And while I can’t vouch for just how accurate the palm reading notations on this astrological jewelry stand are or how true to science this phrenology head bank is, they’re still fun to look at think about don’t you think?
July 18, 2013
Yogurt Parfaits
I’m almost entirely vegetarian, and fresh fruits and vegetables make me one happy girl. Last month I shared my go-to summer dinner with you and now I’m spilling on the breakfast I eat at least five days a week. This little fruit and yogurt concoction isn’t exactly breaking the bounds of the culinary world, but it keeps me full for hours and tastes amazing!
Yogurt Parfaits
• 1/2 C plain Greek yogurt (my favorite is Noosa)
• 1/4 C raw oatmeal
• a small handful of blueberries
• 2-3 large sliced strawberries
• a healthy drizzle of agave or honey