I love aprons, but I don’t own a one. Maybe it’s a personal rebellion against being all Donna Reed-esque. The Haute Hostess Apron seems to be something Donna would gasp and sheild her face from which is why I love it with all my heart.
A super-strong magnet anchors this bottle opener to your refrigerator which then opens bottles with ease. Besides being super cool and functional no one will ever again have to ask “Where’s the bottle opener?!?”, which is always a party foul.
I have two obsessions when it comes to the holidays: colored glass ornaments and finding the perfect Christmas cards to send out. Make that three if you count trying not to kill anyone – family or not – while traveling during this most festive time of year.
Night Owl Paper Goods are close to checking one of those items off of my list. I’m loving their holiday cards and am thrilled that they released a series of wooden cards outside of their everyday collection.
For my birthday last Sunday a group of friends and I headed to Cafe Nova for a late brunch. Specializing in contemporary American cuisine the brunch menu was short, but sweet. My favorite part being the Champagne Brunch which includes unlimited mimosas with any item on the menu – woohoo! Cafe Nova also has some amazing art that is part of a revolving exhibition. This eatery is a defnite regular on my list.
In a world where there are plenty of chances to be rude and inconsiderate on a daily basis, Civilettes give us an opportunity to focus on the good for a change. These portable thank-yous are designed to fit into a purse, pocket or wallet and guaranteed to impress the recipient. Each card is aided by the “Please reuse” printed on the back urging the paying forward of the much under-used and always appreciated Thank You.
Cotton Idea Studio has opened their doors to an online shoppe. Congratulations Mindy! To celebrate CIS is offering 15% off your order until November 15th – just enter debut at checkout!
The Orbit bowls from Miam-Miam’s Mushroom Colection make me want to toss out my dishes. Don’t get me wrong, I think mine are great but these just make them seem so boring. The combination of white porcelain and futuristic design is gorgeous.
Then there are the Espresso Towers. The combo of stainless steel and porcelain work together to keep your beverage the perfect temperature. I love the rounded-square shape with those great saucers.
If anything these are at least guaranteed to make your cereal and coffee a real experience!
Posted In grand design, kitchen
I had an amazing birthday weekend despite the very un-fun cold I was hosting. One of my very favorite gifts was the bottle of Bitch Grenache wine my best friend Linnzi surprised me with. The wine more or less named itself: the grapes are a bitch to grow for the winemakers at R Winery. Among design-y type things I adore are wine labels, and this one is incredibly simple and light-hearted (the ingredients are bitch, bitch, bitch, etc). Definitely girly and a great birthday present. (Thanks L-Dawg!)
The Paloma is similiar to a carbonated margarita – who wouldn’t love that? A bit summery, I know, but I couldn’t resist.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 ounces 100 percent agave reposado tequila
– Juice of 1/2 medium lime
– Grapefruit-flavored soda (such as Squirt or Fresca)
Fill an 8-ounce glass with ice, add tequila and lime juice, and top off with soda.
:: photo and recipe via CHOW
Posted In cocktails