As many of you are already aware from other blogs singing her praises, Ez at Creature Comforts has created an absolutely brilliant visual Blog Gallery. She did a great job with the Design Crush link – I love it! Thanks again to Ez for all her hard work and the great links she’s put together. I can’t wait to find some new reading material.
Last night in an inspired mood I found this recipe for whoopie pies and went to town. I’m happy to report that not only did the entire process take only a little over an hour, but they also turned out really well. Not too sweet and nice and cakey. *YUM*
(Let’s Make) Whoopie Pies
Makes: 18 Whoopie Pies
Ingredients:
** Disclaimer: I found the recipe in Parents magazine of all places, which is strange because I would not recommend making these with kids. The marshmallow cream involved in the filling is easily the stickiest substance known to man and an ant trap waiting to happen.
V-Day always carries a lot of pressure for me whether or not I happen to be in a relationship come February 14th. If I’m with someone there’s the pressure of what to plan, what to eat, etc. And if I’m single it’s only a day long reminder of just that.
This year – in which I fall into the latter category) – I keep reminding myself that it could always be worse. My all-time low involved a blind date which was easily one of the most awkward few hours of my life.
So on this day of sugary sweetness I want to hear your story. What was the worst/funniest/best Valentine’s Day you’ve lived to tell the tale of?
Posted In holidays, valentine's day
Chocolate on Valentine’s Day is just about as cliche as roses, except when it comes to Vosges’ Sensory Collection.
The extensive Collection is both a connoisseur’s guide to chocolate tasting and an game of smell and taste. Designed to develop your sense of smell and your ability to recognize and articulate the aromas of varietal chocolate. The experience of uncapping vials, inhaling essences and nibbling chocolate will engage and intrigue.
Not to mention how sexy the experience could be given the right set of circumstances. *wink, wink*
Posted In food, packaging
The XOXOXO is the star of the Valentine’s Edition of On the Rocks. This singleton predicts she’ll be making some of these lovelies for her and the girls tomorrow night. Here’s to the single life!
Ingredients:
– Champagne
– 1 1/2 oz. Hennessy X.O.
– 1 small ripe mission fig*
– 1/2 oz. Mymoune Rose Syrup
– 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
– 1 oz. Moet & chandon White Star
– Thinly sliced star fruit
In a cocktail shaker, muddle fruit (pits removed) with syrups. Add Hennessy X.O., lemon juice and ice. Shake them well and strain over ice into a cocktail glass. Top with champagne and garnish with slice of star fruit. * A plum, prune or other red fresh in season fruit may be substituted.
:: image and cocktail via Cocktail Times
Posted In cocktailsLarge areas of color wash have always been incredibly attractive to me. There’s just something about their vibrant yet delicate appearance that I’m inexplicably drawn to. Artist Brandi Strickland accomplishes this technique with amazing skill and manages to give each piece she creates a depth that really makes its come together as a whole. Strickland’s more abstract pieces are my favorites, but she also has a great hand for portraits. Check it all out at her etsy shop.
I love the little felt CupKozy II! A reusable, eco-friendly alternative to the cardboard sleeves typically used at your favorite coffee shop, they’ll fit most 12, 16 and 20 oz. disposable coffee cups. Yea for doing even a little bit to help out the environment and being stylish at the same time.
LOVE in Times Square is a striking public art project featuring fifteen banner designs by twelve top graphic designers and illustrators. Each banner utilizes the word “LOVE” in a different typographic treatment as each artist brings their personal interpretation to the word. You can even spread the love by sending an e-card emblazoned with one of the banners to someone special.
:: via black . white . bliss
Posted In collaboration/project, online
Who doesn’t love Charley Harper? Even if you’ve never heard the name before, chances are once you get a look at his vibrantly illustrated images you’ll have an “Aha!” moment. Everyone should have some Charley in their life and if Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life is a little out of your price range put your hand down. Because come May 1st Charley Harper ABCs will be released. I’m already thinking a few pip-squeaks on my list will be getting these this year.
:: via Black Eiffel
Posted In kids, read upStory By Mia is an Etsy shop that I discovered yesterday and instantly loved. Mia’s paper goods are clean and use amazing color palettes. Everything just feels really fresh. All cards and stationary are designed by the lady herself and if you spend $20 shipping is free. If that’s not incentive then I don’t know what is…
