I love long weekends, sadly saying goodbye to summer, but fall is my favorite, I'll be laying beach side in Newport, and stopping by the Irish Waterfront festival !!
August 29, 2008
August 28, 2008
Toasting...
One of my very best friends got engaged. Send champagne to friends for a special occassion from Wine.com.
Vogue Living...
Love this book. It catalogues thirty-six houses and gardens—whose owners come from the worlds of fashion, music, art, and society—from stories of the pages of Vogue and Vogue Living over the past two decades and some unseen, first time published eye candy too.
Small space decorating...
I just rearranged my room slightly last night. I wanted more space, better access to my desk and to have room to paint and put my easle. Not always the easiest thing to finagle in a Manhattan apartment. Domino Magazine has a gallery of great mini-floorplans.
August 27, 2008
Vacation Getaway...
Rent a house or flat for your next vacation anywhere in the world. VRBO, is vacation rentals by owner. From the canals of Venice Beach to the retreats of Kathmandu Nepal. Why buy homes all over the world when you can stay in luxury, with all the amenities of a cozy dream home without the hassle of owning;)
August 26, 2008
Wooden books...
I have always loved John Derian. His series of wooden books by author Leanne Shapton are favorite home accessories for the coffee table.
The art of Slinkachu...
"Little people: big streets." The Who Range blog tags a series of photos where hand painted figures are set in real life scenes to 'fend for themselves' - there is definitely some humor in these photos.
Favorite cardigans...
A few sweaters keeping me warm at football games and fashionable through fall.Vicky Christina Barcelona...
The latest work of Woody Allen, is a romantic comedy that I adored. Two American female tourists spend the summer in Spain, turning their identities inside out and discovering different kinds of love and settling. So well written and I laughed all the way through at the steroetypes, that I myself quest to avoid!
August 25, 2008
Final Medal Count...
Yesterday marked the final ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Check out the top 3!1. China: 51 Gold, 21 Silver, 28 Bronze - Total 100
2. USA: 36 Gold, 38 Silver, 36 Bronze - Total 110
3. Russia: 23 Gold, 21 Silver, 28 Bronze - Total 72Mp3 Experiment Four...
Improv Everywhere puts on this event in NYC. Download a 30 minute mp3 at a simultaneous designated time and 'obey' what the recording says to do. This year, it's on Saturday, September 27th.
August 22, 2008
Ahh Fly fishing...
Dying to go fly fishing. Have always been wanting to do this NOLS program in Chile - backpacking & fly fishing;) Next February, could be fun!
August 21, 2008
A London excursion...
Littlehampton is a beautiful beach town, 20 minutes from Chichester, 30 minutes from Brighton and 90 minutes from London. West Beach with boating lakes, pretty parks and a nature reserve with rare birds, is a great place for a walk after a long relaxing lunch at The East Beach Cafe. If you're feeling more energetic, there are tennis courts, golf and a good pitch and putt course, all open year round. Bring a cricket set or a kite and play on the green behind the beach, or even try your hand at kitesurfing.
August 20, 2008
Monkey Bread Recipe...
4 cans refrigerator biscuits (about 40) 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup pecans, raisins and/or coconut, if desired
Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Pour sugar and cinnamon into a plastic bag and mix. Add biscuit pieces, several at a time; shake to coat well. Place pieces in a buttered tube or Bundt pan until all are used. Sprinkle layers with nts, raisings or coconut. Bring brown sugar and butter to a boil in saucepan. Cool 10 minutes, then pou over tp of biscuits. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Allow to cool 15 minutes before removing from pan. Turn upside down to serve.
August 19, 2008
August 18, 2008
Stand up for a cure...
Dave Matthews Band is performing a live Benefit Concert for Stand Up For A Cure on September 10th at Madison Square Garden. The Stand Up For A Cure concert series are designed to raise funds and awareness for lung cancer research at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Get Tickets.
Evernote...
Evernote allows you to easily capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere. With handwriting recognition and indexing, it's a user friendly tool and right now it's free;)
Trina Turk Interiors...
Trina Turk Residential is Turk's new interiors boutique in Palm Springs. The store carries her signature vintage inspired prints and graphics on pillows and cushions along with Missoni Towels, mid-century antiques, and a collection of pottery from ATLA favorite, Atwater Pottery. She also has a custom line of candles, and volcanic-glaze ceramics by Josh Herman. Tons of eye candy! 895 N. Palm Canyon Dr., 760-416-2856
Check out the view in Hong Kong...
Sevva, pronounced 'Savour' has stunning 360-degree views of the Hong Kong skyline from five penthouse dining areas and a wraparound terrace. Snack on Western and Asian dishes like Wagyu beef-cheek potpie surrounded by blue-chip 20th-century art. At 25/F Prince's Bldg.
August 15, 2008
Perfect Nap...
What could be better than resting outside while swinging on a hammock in the breeze? Maybe sipping on a Margarita and overlooking the ocean simultaneously could make this scene even better. Check out great hammocks below and sit back and relax;)
Fall lineups for TV...
The Hills: Monday, August 18th, 10pm on MTV
Gossip Girl: Monday, September 1st, 8pm on CW
90210: Tuesday, September 2nd, 8pm on CW
Entourage: Sunday, September 7th, 10pm on HBO
Entourage: Sunday, September 7th, 10pm on HBO
Lipstick Jungle: Wednesday, September 24th, 10pm on NBC
The Office: Thursday, September 25th, 9pm on NBC
Californication: Monday, September 29th, 10pm on Showtime
Dirty Sexy Monday: Wednesday, October 1st, 10pm on ABC
30 Rock: Thursday, October 30th, 9:30pm on NBC
August 14, 2008
Olympic Medal Count...
China leads by one in the Beijing Summer Olympics...
China 22 Gold, 8 Silver, 5 Bronze, Total 35
USA 10 Gold, 9 Silver, 15 Bronze, Total 34
S. Korea 6 Gold, 7 Silver, 3 Bronze, Total 16
China 22 Gold, 8 Silver, 5 Bronze, Total 35
USA 10 Gold, 9 Silver, 15 Bronze, Total 34
S. Korea 6 Gold, 7 Silver, 3 Bronze, Total 16 August 13, 2008
Beck's bottles...
Beck's, a favorite German beer, began, in 1985, to collaborate with emerging British contemporary artists – among them, Gilbert & George, Yinka Shonibare, Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst – on creating artistic labels for their deep green bottles. This year, Beck's has partnered with four students from London’s Royal College of Art to create ‘Beck’s Canvas’ for 27 million bottles.
The blogopticon...
Vanity Fair has charted the most influential or amusing blogs about politics, gossip, Hollywood, media, and miscellany, and located them on two basic continuums: tone and content.
August 12, 2008
Africa...
2009 is ahead, some things on the list are...plan an African safari! A few stops:
Sarara, a luxury tented camp in Namunyak (meaning 'place of peace') in northern Kenya. Enjoying walking safari's with the Karisia group. Lounging at the Lake Rutundu Log Cabins and the sheltered oasis of Ol Pejeta Ranch House. FlyAir Kenya into the Serengeti, stay at the Sasakwa Lodge and then head off to Rekero Camp. Emmerse yourself in the Maasai culture and african wilderness and stay at the Shompole in Kenya. Lastly, relax on the Swahili Coast and rent a bungalow on the beach.
Bring a camera, binoculars & see Wildabeest, Zebra, Lions, Cheetah, Rhion's, Elephants, Hippos, Chimps, Giraffe and more wildlife along the way.
For more research on planning your trip. About.com has a list of top 10 places to visit and which seasons. You can travel year round, but it's recommended that the best times are June-October and December-February. And the green months (November, March, April, May) are rainy and less expensive.
Volunteer & Travel...
VolunTourism combines the experience of travel and service. Choose trips all over the world. Travel to Peru to teach English or Spanish and repair buildings, and to Kenya for bird monitoring and tree planting, to the Yucatan to assist the elderly or help preserve dolphins while living in a Greek village.Give Back Getaways program offers Ritz-Carlton guests an opportunity to give back to the community as well. Participating in a half-day local community experience, guests will work with Community Footprints humanitarian or environmental project and then receive the royal treatment by staying at the Ritz in that location. Save blue iguana's in the Grand Cayman, travel to Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysian Rainforest Preservation, save Chilean palm trees in Santiago, help conserve Hatta Dam in Dubai or help disabled children with a music therapy program in Istanbul.
August 11, 2008
August 8, 2008
August 7, 2008
Sienna Miller...
I chopped 10 inches off my hair a few weeks ago and went very blond, about an inch longer and I will be sporting this style on Sienna which I love.
Off to college...
That was a long time ago for moi! Much to my disbelief, I have a niece who has grown up beautifully right before my eyes and his heading off to college in a few weeks. An early start to get ready for the Field Hockey season. She's a fan of the blog and in honor of her...here are a few things to get in preparation of dorm life!A few things for the College Checklist:
Hot potOther items you will need - all the school supplies: notebooks, pens etc.., for dorm room, trash can, long mirror, laundry detergent, tape and tacks and hammer and nails, extension cords, clothing hangers, tv, alarm clock, drying rack, folding canvas hanging storage, dust buster, fan, flashlight, umbrella, bottled water, fridge, pillow top mattress, bookshelves, picture frames, trunk with lock, pillows, robe, and anything else you can fit in your parents car in bulk, like paper towels, snacks, bottled water, shampoo, soap and all.
And remember...many of the trademark things that only come with age and making mistakes, in a famous speech called Wear Sunscreen.
August 6, 2008
Souffle...
Tomorrow night for a small dinner party, I am making this yummy Goat Cheese & Herb Souffle dish. Adding white corn and asparagus!7 T grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 c whole milk3 large egg yolks
2 T (1/4 stick) butter
2 T (1/4 stick) butter
1/2 c chopped red onion
1 t chopped fresh thyme
1/2 t chopped fresh rosemary
2 T all purpose flour
1 c crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
3/4 t salt
1/4 t ground black pepper
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
4 large egg whites
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes. Place 1 tablespoon Parmesan in each dish; rotate dishes to coat with cheese, leaving excess in dishes. Place dishes on baking sheet. Whisk milk and yolks in bowl to blend. Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, thyme, and rosemary; sauté 3 minutes. Add flour; whisk 1 minute. Whisk in milk mixture. Whisk soufflé base until thick and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add 1/2 cup goat cheese, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; whisk until cheese melts. Beat whites in bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/4 of whites into base in pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup goat cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan over. Fold in remaining whites in 2 additions. Divide mixture among dishes.
Bake soufflés until puffed and beginning to brown on top, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
August 5, 2008
Rent anything...
Check out Zilok online, a rental marketplace for just about anything. A kayak, some power tools, video camera, or a lawn mower perhaps? Maybe a last minute summer house rental, a party tent, or lawn games? Really there is nothing you can't find here. It's very practical in fact, when you consider some of the items you will only use once, or storage space or over-consumption. It's a temporary fix instead of a long-term commitment. I can relate.
JCrew Summer Sale...
In stores, the fashions quickly shifted into the fall season. Here are a few items on sale at J.Crew online that will help to stretch out summer, don't pack away the bikini's yet!Amelia Tank $19.99
Cashmere Short-Sleeve T $79.99
Dot Dress $39.99
Ruffle Bikini $29.99
Seafoam Treasures Necklace $99.99
Popcorn 3 way...
What ever happened to these popcorn tin medley's as gifts... At Popcorn Palace chose your own three combinations! Caramel nut, cheddar and butter popcorn sound good to me;)
August 4, 2008
Olema Inn...
Just an hour north of San Francisco is a beautiful quaint, quiet town on the coast of Point Reyes seashore. I have camped, dined, hiked, kayaked, swam and laised at many of the local gems. The Olema Inn in particular is my second fav, next to Manka's, (which is under reconstruction after a 2006 fire in the lodge). The Inn has 6 rooms and a large dining room that feels rustic and warm, even in it's newly restored glory. It's romantic charm matches the fanstastic food. Olema Inn is where I had the best burger in my entire life! On a crisp winter day December. And I can't even begin to describe how yummy the oysters are or how delicious the butterscotch bread pudding with homemade ice cream tri is...you will just have to take my word for it. Using all local and organic products, the chef never dissapoints.
Here is a peek at the Oyster selection:
Raw
Royal: Caviar & Lemon Zest
Classic: Champagne Mignonette
Felonious: Tobiko, Sauvignon Blanc
Tomato: Spicy Tomato Water & Seeds
Cooked
Dizzy: Bacon, Mushrooms
Serafine: Swiss Chard, Fennel, Herbs
Basil: Herb Butter, Bread Crumbs
Roasted Garlic: Horseradish, Cracked Pepper
Jewels & Shells...
Designer Sasha Lickle creates handmade bracelets, earrings and necklaces, from local and imported shells, semiprecious stones, coral and 18-karat gold.
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