June 4, 2009
Win It: Two Brunettes Reminder.
Just a little reminder that you have until Moday, June 8th at noon CST to enter the Two Brunettes contest!
June 4, 2009
Ben Collection.
Have you seen the Ben Collection by late Savannah College of Art and Design professor and illustrator Ben Morris? Because wow, I’m a big fan. The collection includes Fashion Plates (by Working Class Studio), dinner plates, bowls, tumblers and coasters. Every piece is so fun and summery thanks to the bright mix-n-match colors and patterns.
:: via Hostess with the Mostess
June 4, 2009
The Daily Eat: Spiced Strawberry Soup.
With a blush I have to admit that I’m a fruit soup virgin! It’s not that I’m some sort of soup purist, I’ve just never had to opportunity to try it before. A dessert soup – like this Spiced Strawberry Soup with mint cream and choco-nut crisps – is something I could totally endorse!
:: recipe and photo via eCurry
Posted In recipes
June 4, 2009
Silver Birch Candle.
I’m envisioning a fireplace full of these Silver Birch Candles. Or a mantle. Or a dining room table. Wherever they land, they’re sure to make a pretty statement.
June 3, 2009
Light Living.
The show-stopper in this light-filled living room is that rose hued sofa. That’s right sofa, not couch. The tapered legs and architectural design automatically put it into the former category. I love that it’s the only bit of color in the room, while all the white draws your attention directly into its grasp. I’ve only recently been turned on to curtains being hung at ceiling level as opposed to the top of the window casing. And this is the perfect example of how that sort of treatment can make a room feel that much bigger. What else can I say? The poof-like stools that are all similar but with different designs, the structurally simple coffee table… when can I move in?
:: photo via ffffound
Posted In house and home
June 3, 2009
On the Rocks: Strawberry Basil Mojito.
Ideally I would mix up a pitcher of these Strawberry Basil Mojitos and sit in my backyard with a few friends chatting until the sun was long past set. In reality it will probably be me sitting in my living room with the AC blasting and watching The Bachelorette or Wipeout. The only constant: the cocktail of course!
Ingredients:
– 3 fresh strawberries
– 3-5 fresh basil leaves
– 2 oz. simple syrup
– 2 oz. white rum
– crushed ice
– club soda
Slice the strawberries and place at the bottom of a tall glass along with the basil leaves. Pour in the simple syrup and muddle the mixture. Stir in the rum and top with crushed ice. Top off with club soda and garnish with strawberry slices.
:: cocktail recipe and photo via Drink of the Week
Posted In cocktails
June 3, 2009
The Daily Eat: Strawberry Mascarpone Scones.
One – or five – of these Strawberry Mascarpone Scones with Honey Milk Glaze would go oh-so-nicely with the steaming mug of coffee that’s sitting in front me at the moment. Anyone have one to spare? Pretty please?
:: recipe and photo via goodLife {eats}
Posted In recipes
June 3, 2009
The Dancing Cat.
Have you seen these delicious fruit and vegetable paintings by Jamie at The Dancing Cat? Stop over and check out her stripes and cats while you’re at it.
June 3, 2009
Free Printable Lists from Vale Design.
Erin over at Vale Design was kind enough to share these pretty lists with us all for free! Download the Freakin’ To Do List and the Blog Topics List right here.
