ready for summer
honeysuckle mint vinaigrette /Beth Kirby
strawberry banana milkshake cake
waiting for pizza - funny!
Happy Weekend and Happy Pinning!
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
In The Kitchen - Grilled Eggplant Stacks With Tomato, Feta & Basil
We recently got a new grill and I've been using it every chance I get. I made this recipe for Grilled Eggplant Stacks with Tomato, Feta & Basil the other night and it was outstanding. The grilled smokey flavor of the eggplant really made the dish. It was a healthy version of eggplant parmesan. Loved it!
This recipe is originally from the August 2005 edition of Gourmet magazine and I found it on Care2.com, which is a great website. Check it out if you haven't had a chance.
Click here to see the recipe.
Buon Appetito!
Images via: Care2.com
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Color Inspiration - Vintage Magazine Cover Art
McCall's Magazine, August 1917, Dugald Walker
Image via: magazinedesigning.com
Image via: magazinedesigning.com
I've always been inspired by vintage magazine cover art and I often reference them when putting together a new color palette for design projects. Here are a few that inspired me with their use of yellow. Love this bright, cheery color!
Delineator Magazine, Aug.,1929, Helen Dryden
Image via: Pinterest
Mademoiselle Magazine, May 1936, Helen Jameson Hall
Image via: outblush.com
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Dog Lovin' - Sleeping With Stuffed Animals
Our 1 year old Jack Russell, Lily, loves sleeping with her stuffed animal. She snuggles in the cutest positions and I can't help but grab the camera. Shhhh.....
Sharing some cute pics of other dogs snuggling with their babies....
Image via: tehcute.com
Image via: aplacetolovedogs.com
Have any cute pics of your dog sleeping with a stuffed animal? Please send to me ... I'd love to share them!
Happy Sleepy Dog Lovin'....
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Sweet Indulgences - Super-Light Berry Meringue Cake
I'm a huge fan of lighter desserts and this recipe for Super-Light Berry Meringue Cakes from Top With Cinnamon is right up my alley. I don't care for cakes with heavy frostings like buttercream. I love that these are individual cakes and how versatile they are in terms of creating your own version with different toppings and flavorings. And, they are so pretty!
I am a huge fan of Izy from Top With Cinnamon. If you haven't seen her blog, check it out ... promise you'll be hooked. It's one of my top favorite baking blogs. She's a 17 year-old from London who is super talented. Very inspiring!
For recipe and great video instructions from Izy, click here.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Inspiration - Give Them Your Smile
Warm thoughts and a good reminder to start the week on the right foot. A smile goes a long way. I recently started making a conscious effort to smile when I'm talking on the phone (not the entire time). I believe this is reflected in the tone of my voice and have noticed the conversations more light hearted and with laughter.
Happy Monday...may your week be filled with smiles!
Image via: pictureperfectforyou.tumblr
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Pinterest - My Favorites This Week
Play with me!
Hellebore
Welcome Summer!
Rene Gruau - Summer Scene
Happy Weekend and Happy Pinning!
Images via: Pinterest (click on images)
Friday, June 21, 2013
In The Kitchen - Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
I have been making this Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta recipe for years and it's one of my all-time favorites. Friends and family ask me to make it when we are having group dinners and it's always a crowd pleaser. The recipe is from Ellie Krieger of Food Network and was featured on her Healthy Appetite show.
I've served it over quinoa as a main course and I've also served it as an appetizer in little cups on it's own. It would be great served over any grain or pasta. The dill makes this dish incredibly aromatic. And, you won't believe how quick and easy it is to make!
Click here to see recipe.
Buon Appetito!
Image via: Food Network
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Artist Spotlight - Geoffrey Johnson
Study for Figure
I chose to feature Geoffrey Johnson on this week's Artist Spotlight because I love the softness of his colors contrasted by the charcoal shadowy figures. The city scenes remind me of New York. Geoffrey is an East Coast artist who trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Figures with Light Blue
Untitled Study
Figures in Blue/Green
See more of Geoffrey Johnson's work here. Thank you for inspiring me today Geoffrey!
Images via: Principle Gallery
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Dog Lovin' - Dog Illustrations In Children's Book
Illustration by Darling Clementine from AgentMolly.com
I have always loved children's book illustrations, especially of dogs. I still have several of my favorite children's books on my bookshelf and I look through them periodically and smile. They take me to a happy place! Here are a few that I came across recently that I felt needed sharing.
Illustration by Ekaterina Trukhan
Image via Children' BookAlamanac.com
I have dabbled with illustrations for children's book and perhaps someday I will finally get around to doing one. Below is a sketch I did a while ago that I'll nervously share.
Illustration by Laura Ashman Jolna
I hope these images bring a smile to your face!
Happy Wednesday!
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