I’m a firm believer in both honesty and tough love when the time calls for it. I’m even a firmer believer when someone else says it for you on a card. Junkmail Greetings has got your back in times of need.
I lurve this french glassware from Horchow. And it’s on sale right now. Which means I want them just that much more because I’m mesmerized by the awesome colors.
I’m cynical and sarcastic by nature, so sappy music doesn’t really do it for me. It’s more about raw emotion and music that makes me want to throw up because it hits me so hard. If I were to put a mix together for someone today this would be it.
I’ve not welcomed a flat-screen television into my abode yet, although it is on my To Do List. One thing that keeps crossing my mind every time I think about how my living room will have to change to accommodate this technology is where will I put the thing. The idea of hanging it on the wall is appealing, yet scares the bejesus out of me. After paying that much moola I can’t imagine leaving it in the grasp of a couple wall mounts. Then this morning I saw the TV Easel by Swedish designer Axel Bjurström and thought, hmmm, this just may be the answer.
With the form of a traditional painter’s easel, the freestanding TV-rack on wheels is prefect for the open spaces often found in modern apartments. It is optimized for TV-sizes between 32-47” and it is adjustable in both height and angle. Material is solid wood, natural or lacquered.
Posted In furniture, grand design, house and home
The Montana table lamp is the perfect shade of red. It would look great in a minimalist setting as one of the only pops of color. Or, you know, on my desk.
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 cocktails