Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Vermont Country Store
Have you ever clicked around on the Vermont Country Store? It's a random stop online, and I've never ordered anything, but I'm seriously feeling their oddball collection of imported goods at reasonable prices, the kinds of things that could begin to feel like must-always-have-it-in-my-cabinet goodies...
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| Felce Azzura talcum powder (Fresh citrusy scent, used in Italian households for a long long time.) |
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| Calissons de Provence (A rich & smooth melon flavored marzipan from France.) |
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| Pine Cough Syrup (Seriously has pine extract in it. Sounds herbal ish and comforting if you're sick.) |
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| Minnetonka moccasins (Buttery soft pink leather slippers, built to last.) |
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Easter meal was delicious.
Last Sunday night's Easter meal was beautiful and delicious. I wore a big zebra necklace and some killer grey boots with a jean skirt. It was so nice to enjoy my family and we played a hysterical alphabet game at the dinner table where pretend careers included moth ball removing and cha cha dancing. During the appetizer hour, everyone gathered in the kitchen area and drank lemon champagne cocktails made by Wesley or wine. For nibbles, there was tomato toasts with fresh mozzarella and basil garnish and prosciutto dates, salty Spanish almonds, green olives and a gorgonzola dip. Dinner menu included lamb, salmon, salad of mandarin orange and hearts of palm, roasted potatoes and asparagus. And for dessert? Homemade mint chocolate pudding and meringue with lemon curd and strawberries. Oh my, some good eating, wonderful company and a nice end to a happy, meaning-filled day.
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| Hostess Julie wore a nice blue dress with great buttons all the way down. Too bad she's turned around in this picture. |
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| The cocktail napkins were almost too pretty to use. |
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| Hostess Margot wore a pretty blouse. |
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| Thyme dinner rolls. |
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| Centerpiece for dining room table. |
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| Big shells looks so fresh with lilies and a simple blue and white tablecloth. |
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| After the meal, we put little tiny sparklers over our head. It felt goofy and special. |
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| Happy Easter season! xoxo |
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
cashmere legwarmers
Most lux thing i can think of --- cashmere for our ankles, calves and knees. yum.
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| maisondelucille |
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| Sudkamp Design |
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| Adventures of Jessica Rose |
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Wknd island hopping.
Trusty pink flats, cold classy water, soft leather bag, and my Moroccan aloe lip stuff. Oh yeah, and some dollar store shades. Time to island hop.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Fresh Thursday.
Here's some spring y pics to pick up your Thursday. Some are from my friend Joleen's home, where she hosted a gorgeous and super yummy early dinner the other night. We enjoyed the company of wonderful Lyza girl and ate a Mexican inspired casserole along with a salad of papayas, radishes and avocado. I made my first frozen treat in my new ice-cream maker (HOLLA coconut milk icecream) and it turned out perfectly unsweet and mellow...
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| Joleen's incredible McCoy vessel filled with simple white callas. |
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| Floral wallpaper I fancied from the wall of Anthropologie. (Someone hand-colored-in assorted flowers. Prettae!) |
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| The pilllow in the middle I'm just completely obsessed with ... $1.50 at the thrift store by my home. So much character & a bold pop of color for the center of the sofa. Yay! |
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| Easter eggs and floating flowers. |
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| Chopped up frozen berries for my ice cream venture. |
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| Green, the color of renewal. Perf for Easter. |
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| I thought this was such an inspiring outfit to put in their window ... love the warmish red brown of the slacky shorts and the patterned blouse with some neck bling. It would be a great outfit to hunt for chocolate eggs in ;) |
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| Nibbles at the Hiltner home |
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| Seafood deliciousness a la chez Joleen... |
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| Tulip sweetness. I'm not usually a fan of multi hued arrangements, but I like the vibe of this one. And again, what an amazing pitcher to hold blooms!? |
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Laura love.
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| Picture taken around 1900 of Laura Ingalls Wilder. She was thrifty when it came to herself, but very generous with others. Also, her daughter was named Rose. |
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Alouette Saint Bergeland
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| Alouette Saint Bergeland with her momma, Elizabeth . Born today. Tuesday. 19th of April, 2011. 5:49 AM Montclair, New Jersey. 7 lbs 9 oz. Red haired. Already beautiful. Congratulations Bergeland family. xxo |
Monday, April 18, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Hard worker = good, but I miss you.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Happy Random Saturday.
I'm so soso happy it's Saturday. Here are my some recent "orphan" pics that I wasn't sure how to formalize into a post. i think this will be my new thing. a "random" post. kind of perfect. off to go for walk with one very pretty San Franciscan blond. And waiting on another pretty one to be born into the world! Can't wait, can't wait. Come on little "A" - there is a big & rad & funny group waiting to love you!!
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| From the Martha Stewart May 2011 issue. Hot off the press & I'm pretty hot for it. Image via the City Sage |
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| He** bent on being sugar free so no marshmallow treats for me. |
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| Picasso. Wonderful, with lots going on. |
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| This is what my friend Ricky has attached to his google. He's talented and just so. |
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| Pretty much want to wear these shoes on the day of my funeral. |
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| prettae fro. |
Friday, April 15, 2011
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