Ok, looking past the mustard squirted all over the eggs in the yellow segment, you must watch this vid. I am head over (red) heels for this! Kate Spade always does it oh....so....right. If this is not inspiration, I dont know what else is!
I had to add this one too! It's cute, kitchy, and is drenched with fun!
1.19.2012
Making my heart race for spring
This image is totally making my Spring Fever burst at the seams!
February Vogue (9 of 12)
Do we see cut out and prints for the next season?
February Vogue (9 of 12)
Do we see cut out and prints for the next season?
1.18.2012
a cheese plate.
One way I have managed to get invited to parties over and over again, is by a good cheese plate. At least I like to think that.
I don't cook/bake often and would definitely not brag about being "good" at it.
A well executed cheese plate can guarentee an invite to the next soiree.
A well executed cheese plate can guarentee an invite to the next soiree.
When producing a cheese plate, I like to start with a concept or vision. Rustic, modern, french, Northwest are all themes I have worked with. Consider platters, plates, and vessels that present each element well. Think of layers of height and width when doing a mock up.
Next explore your cheese options. To "wow" quests, and the host, arrive baring a varietal of cheeses that are well presented. The best bet to please all attendees is to have a hard, soft, blue, pungent for a cheese that satisties all palettes. If you are keeping it minimal I would suggest 2 very distinct varieties of cheese. Be sure to consider the environment the party is in, and the type of guest that will be in attendance.
Pairing cheeses: Cheese can be great on it's own, but for more interest with your cheese plate I often add fruits, olives, nuts, breads, and spreads such as honey or preserves. Soft cheeses are best as a spread ontop of bread and crackers (the cracker sticks add great height). A hard cheese is delish with nuts or a spread. Pears, apples, and cranberries are a good pairing with blues like gorgonzola.
To teach the guests of the party about cheeses and pairing, I label what I am serving as thorough as possible. It encourages the guests to interact with the food and eachother.
I like this as a rustic cheese plate. It's organic and natural. Exposing the paper and cloths that the cheese came in makes it more casual and easy going. Instead of fretting over a pretty platter or plate.... use a wood cutting board! EASY!
This was a plate I did as a "Northwest" cheese plate. I labeled where the elements came from and displayed each pairing close in range.
A white platter can make any dish look chic and modern. I use a white platter to allow the ingredients to take center stage. Popping in a fresh sprig of rosemary or basil is a nice element to add.
Be creative with your actual platter. Chalk boards, wood planks, marble slabs, trays, and craft paper can all be cost savvy and unique if you already have them or know where to pick them up for a good cost. (Be sure if you are using a platter that is not made for food ie: chalk board..., place wax paper or cheese cloth under the edible items before serving).
I would love to hear how you have creatively designed a dish
without having to cook!
PLEASE SHARE!
1.15.2012
judging a book by its cover
No really. It's ok to judge a book by it's cover. Really!
When it comes to home styling, I LOVE the nostalgic feel of using books to add color, height, prints, and words to a room.
You can find me at least twice a month, hitting used book stores (half price books is a fave) and local thrift stores scouring the book isle. Actually taking the time to strip the book of its protective paper cover, and seeing the bones of the book gives me so much joy when I do find just how beautiful the book truly is.
What I enjoy most about using books in my own space or as a vignette for a shoot, is the story it tells. Not the story that the author told, but creating the story YOU want to tell by the title or just the aesthetic of the hardback. 1.13.2012
empty spaces.
Simplicity always makes me feel content and peaceful.
Almost as if there's an entirety of space to fill with my thoughts.
I enjoy the stark and the solid, however;
I rarely feel satisfied when I leave something
simple and bare,
but it's needed at times.
Here's to simplifying!
source: www.Ruemag.com
Awwww........
1.02.2012
Wholesome New Year
We have just put in our first order for our farm fresh delivery "Box of Good". I am so anxious to come home tomorrow and have my box waiting on our doorstep! What a satisfying and positive way to start 2012!
We have decided to start juicing, once the Breville Juice Extractor gets to our local William Sonoma store.
This juicer seemed to have some really great ratings and not too out of our price range I was anticipating to spend. Plus a good friend recently purchased one, and loves it!
It will be great to get our box of fresh and local fruit and veggies and experiement with new recipes and new juices!
It will be great to get our box of fresh and local fruit and veggies and experiement with new recipes and new juices!
Now, to get inspired by beautiful phots of beautiful produce.
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