Entries from February 2010

February 27, 2010

Happy Friday!

Snow – no worries! Great friends to brighten my day, and a little reminder that spring is just around the corner.

Lovely image from my favorite blog, its pretty good.

February 23, 2010

Fabulous New Cocktail Recipes

Over the past few months I’ve tasted some blow-your-socks-off, fabulous cocktails. These recipes may not taste as good made at home as they do made by a professional bartender, but I suggest you try!

The Four Aces (from the Roger Room in LA)
Ingredients:
3 basil leaves  (ideally use BIG, FRESH leaves)
6 seedless white grapes
1½ ounces vodka
½ ounce [...]

February 21, 2010

Marshmallow and Cocoa Heaven

I’m away for the weekend (in sunny Florida!) and the hotel is hosting a daily hot cocoa bar in celebration of the winter olympics. You can pick all your favorite toppings – coconut, marshmallows, whipped cream, etc. Such a fun idea…even in the 75 degree weather!
I just came across this amazing photo on Lolita…wish I [...]

February 17, 2010

Design*Sponge Nantucket Guide

It’s never too early to start thinking about summer on Nantucket! I was so excited to see Design*Sponge’s guide to Nantucket today – so many great suggestions. Check it out!

One of my favorite photos from Nantucket this summer. Check out my Nantucket suggestions here.

February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine’s Day!

A little sweet treat – Happy Valentine’s Day!

Images from Annie’s Eats.

February 14, 2010

Mrs. Lilien

So, I couldn’t sleep again. I was up all night reading, browsing the web and came across a FABULOUS new blog called Mrs. Lilien. And, fabulous is really an understatement. This blog is phenomenal, totally-over-the-top amazing. Here are some of my favorite posts…
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Mrs. McNaughty…

Blinging in the rain…

A life bedazzled…

Mrs. Hooky…

Trophy Mrs…

Poolside [...]

February 13, 2010

Spring at Kate Spade

No surprise – I’m crazy about the new spring collection from Kate Spade. The clothing is beautiful, but the styling and photography really make me swoon!

February 12, 2010

Lonny Mag, Issue #3 (Part Due)

I had to share a second post about my favorite story in the new issue of Lonny Mag. It’s all about two sisters, Antonia and Victoria Thompson, who have identical apartments in the West Village, but have put their own spin on the decor. So fun to see two different takes on the same space [...]

February 10, 2010

Lonny Mag, Issue #3

Eek! What a fabulous day – work is cancelled because of the snowstorm, and the newest issue of Lonny Mag went live this morning! There are SO many amazing photos from the issue that I want to share – I’m actually splitting my post in two. Tomorrow I’ll share highlights from my favorite story about [...]

February 4, 2010

Happy {Almost} Valentine’s Day

Here’s a sweet treat from Twig & Thistle. Don’t you love this DIY idea?!

And, if you’re not a chocolate person, here is a really adorable idea for shortbread cookie buttons from Forty-Sixth at Grace (originally found via Creature Comforts). You can download the recipe postcard to giveaway with the cookies.