{via have you hugged your monster today?}
+ I really like the idea of having a stamped business card
+ Forget snowmen, stop-motion snow skeletons are where it’s at!
+ A great idea for a copper wall art project
+ Brilliant soap flakes dispenser design
+ The roving Old School Diner
+ Anxious to try out these magic milk straws
+ A free Andy Warhol papertoy!
Hi there, this is Kate from Framed Cooks. Framed Cooks started as a two week photography project, and two years later here I am, still trying to cook with teenagers and dogs constantly underfoot, still taking pictures of my supper, and still writing about my kitchen escapades for anyone who wants to listen to me! My basic rule of thumb is this: everything I cook needs to be easy enough to make when you only have about 30 minutes to get dinner on the table… AND it needs to be something you haven’t made a million times before, because suppertime is so much happier when the food is interesting.
adapted from Real Simple
• 1 tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (tube of 10)
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 10 slices
• 1 banana, sliced thin
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Drop one piece of butter into each muffin compartment. Put a few banana slices on top of the butter, then sprinkle with a little brown sugar and some nuts (if using). Place a biscuit on top of all and press down slightly.
3. Bake until golden, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately run a knife around the edge of each sticky bun, and then put a cookie sheet on top of the muffin tin. Flip the tin over and tap the bottom to release the buns. If any nuts or bananas are left in the tins, just scoop them out and place them on the top of the buns.
4. Serve warm (and these reheat well in the microwave if they aren’t gobbled up right away.)
Posted In Framed Friday, recipes
With exposed walls being such a big draw in real estate, it’s a wonder it took so long for someone to devise a faux solution. Concrete Walls offers a selection of brick, concrete, and graffitied walls created by Tim Haga from high resolution photography and digital manipulation. Your walls will be hipster-chic in no time flat. {via Eat. Live. Shop.}
Over the past few days I’ve been thinking how I really want to upgrade my luggage/traveling bags. How stylish would I look traipsing into Salt Lake City for the Alt Design Summit next week toting this Ravine bag along my side? (I realize it would get smudged and dirty, luckily there are also mauve and black to choose from!) I know, I know. Who am I kidding, my packing list would never all fit inside, but a girl can wish.
Do you ever see something and you can actually picture it in your home? The exact spot, how it would look with all of your things, what it would be like to see it every day. Me and this modern cuckoo clock are so there.
PS: In the entryway, above the bench, across from the coat closet.
Posted In accessories, house and home
Such a clean, pared down aesthetic on these Accento Serving Ware pieces from Konstantin Grcic and Serafino Zani. They include a cheese knife, risotto spoon, and pie/lasagna server and would look great with just about any dinnerware you’re already using.
photo: James Adams
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a year since the last Alt Summit! My experience last January can only be described as life changing in the best possible way. I met so many amazing people, networked with the best of the best, and had gads of fun all in three short days. The only thing I can even compare it to is Design Blog Summer Camp, I didn’t want to leave!
And at this time next week I’ll be on my way to Salt Lake City once again! This year they’ve expanded the summit to include five days of discussions, round tables, networking, and parties. There’s even a chance to hit up Sundance, ski, or thrift around the city.
I’ll be speaking on the Striking a Balance: Balancing Social Media and Your Day Job panel Friday with three lovely ladies who I have the utmost respect for – Jaime Derringer of Design Milk, Kirsten Grove of Simply Grove, and Suann Song of Simplesong. If our prep meetings give any hint of how the conversation will go on the panel, well, it’s going to be fantastic. We even have a few surprises up or sleeve for those of you who plan on attending our session! You can check out the entire list of speakers and schedule here. Hope to see you next week!
PS: I threw together a little wardrobe planner/packing list for myself and decided to share after a few people asked for it. You can download your own here.
Posted In create, shameless plug, travel
I’m 99.9% sure I just discovered a life-changer, folks. Soupe Crasse, or Cheese and Bread Soup, is a Northern Italian holiday dish perfect for the winter months. It has only five ingredients and finishes up like a hearty casserole. Cheese and bread! in one dish! This just hopped up to the coveted #1 spot in my recipe pile.
Posted In recipes
I like the idea of having a container garden, something not quite as permanent and less traditional. A whole mess of these Square Containers 1.0 from BILT Products would do nicely. They’re made of 12 gauge steel and range in size from 3″ square to 12″ square. Eventually, over time, the edges will rust giving them even more character. {via Simone LaBlanc Inc.}
Posted In grow itL.A. is definitely onto something with its current trend of literary bars. I want in on this.
Posted In read up, travel