While playing on the web, my jaw dropped when I stumbled upon Inslee by Design here. As I scrolled through her collection of beautiful and colorful sketches, I found three which pretty much sum up who I am. The captions are simply my own interpretation of the sketches and have no reflection on Inslee original title for her work.
Right about now I begin to crave a trip to the French Riviera and a fantasy stay at the Hotel Martinez. I mean seriously, I don’t think I need to sell anyone on the idea of experiencing pure luxury and elegance, while getting the most golden tan possible and dining at some of the finest restaurants along the French Riviera. However, I do want to point out one of my favorite 5-star properties in Cannes, Hotel Martinez as the choice hotel for romance and special occasion celebration or simply a place for rest and relaxation. Of course the modern classic room decor doesn’t hurt either. Anyway, enjoy the photos and have a wonderful weekend.
Who doesn’t love mac and cheese America? Sorry everyone else, but the thing is, mac and cheese is probably the most consumed food in the U.S., especially by folks with little kids and those who are very young at heart. Of course, although delicious, the dish comes with a price to pay, because it is basically full of “probably” everything that isn’t good for you. Because of my family’s commitment to eat healthy, I have stayed away from making mac and cheese for the longest time, until of course today, when I decided to search for a healthier mac and cheese recipe, so that I could introduce this tasty dish back into my household. You can either go here to get the recipe or scroll below and if you happen to make it, please let me know what you think of this version? Ingredients 3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 [1-pound] squash) 1 1/4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons fat-free …
Foyers are an important part of any home. It is a place which establishes first impressions and for that, it cannot be overlooked or understated. I adore foyers and always dream of making an exciting statement with the one in my home. So I searched, as usual, and found the following inspirations to consider incorporating into my own unique style.
I sometimes wonder what it would be like to live in a fashion conscious city like New York and dress like the Sex In The City cast? Don’t get me wrong, San Francisco is somewhat fashion trendy, but it is so mostly on conservative color choices. Perhaps because of our year long dreary weather, we tend to stick to blacks and grays and rarely walk about the city in fuschia, orange hues or bright yellows, well maybe as a shell underneath a suit. This fall, I am longing to add some gold, blood red orange, deep yellows and different shades of green to my wardrobe and hopefully set a new standard for myself no matter how black and gray the choices are all around me. So, for the new objective at hand and the baby steps to get there , I have put together an outfit from here, which I plan to duplicate for the impending fall season. 1.Bottega Veneta Lace Cummberbund dress 2600 2. Roland Mouret Louis Hopsack wool coat 3455 3. Michael Kors Quinn …
As I organize my impending trip to Italy hopefully very soon, I can’t help but reminisce about some of the places I have visited and the boutique hotels I have stayed in. One particular hotel which comes to mind is the Royal Hotel in San Remo, Italy – just so you understand where it is, San Remo is about 64 kilometers from Nice, France. It’s a well know resort town located along the Italian Riviera between Genoa and the French border. San Remo is also known for its casinos and the beautiful harbor lined with cafes and shops. Considering I haven’t seen much sun this summer, I am longing to spend a week in San Remo and staying at the Royal Hotel for a much needed rest and relaxation.
I love beets and although this particular vegetable is an acquired taste, I do recommend it to anyone willing to try something new, well at least once. Anyway, no one has to convince me to eat beets nor explain the health benefits associated with it. So, after ordering beet salad with goat cheese at a restaurant in San Francisco the other night, I decided I needed to find a recipe I could try at home. Now, I understand many people have nut allergies, particularly walnuts, so please be cautious with the recipe and if you or someone you know has allergies, leave out the walnuts or put them in a separate dish so that anyone who isn’t allergic to them can add them to the salad and those who are, can avoid them. Ingredients 4 medium beets – scrubbed, trimmed and cut in half 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil …
Although I am not much of a modern kitchen fan, I cannot help but admire the streamline design and clean appearance of white modern cabinetry with a touch of wood. {photo resources click here}
Over the weekend I needed to get away from the cold and the fog and find some sun. So what better way to do that then to take a trip to Napa and emerse myself in a mini replica French and Italian countryside escape, while taking in the sun. We got an early start because we wanted to stop off for breakfast in Sausalito before the town was packed with tourists. We usually eat at my favorite breakfast place, Sausalito Bakery and Cafe (I don’t care if it’s touristy spot) because of the ambiance, a great cup of coffee and a slice of blueberry and cottage cheese strudel made with filo dough. (It’s actually really delicious and much lighter than the typical strudel made with regular dough). While we sipped coffee we discussed our course of action for Napa, knowing very well we would end up at our usual favorite wineries. Finally or actually after forty five minutes of sipping coffee and watching the restaurants and shops open up and prepare for business, we head …
Ok, I have to admit I am ready to pull my hair out, thanks to the depressing fog and this year particularity cold weather in San Francisco. The sad thing is, I haven’t been able to escape the doom and gloom because every weekend there is something I need to take care of, which requires me to be in the city. This, my friends, is not like me. I haven’t seen sun and it’s beginning to take it’s toll on me. So, after looking at the pictures below to escape the drizzle and the gray, I decided that I needed to physically run away to the sun. So stay tuned, I will fill you in on where I ended up this weekend to get my sun on 🙂 {photo resource click here}
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