Showing posts with label Pomegranate Bellini. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pomegranate Bellini. Show all posts

Monday, February 16, 2015

An Evening of Collaboration


“As clothing wears, fades, stains and stretches, it becomes an intimate record of our physical presence. It traces the edge of the body, defining the boundary between the self and the outside world."



Does your closet have you feeling a little "Carrie Bradshaw pre-wedding to Big"?
Have you diagnosed your self with a closet full of nothing to wear syndrome?  Does it feel like every time you step foot in your closet you fall down a black hole of digging, tossing, and mis matching? There's no question that an organized closet can make for better dressing, but there's a distinct difference between an organized closet... and a dream closet. 



The keys to having it all in your wardrobe and the space it lives in are organization, light, and to have some fun! It's all about you and your personal style! 
Tomorrow, I'll be teaming up with Amy from W By Worth for a Night of Collaboration.. So let's get this party started! I've paired some of my favorite pieces from the W By Worth spring line and drool worthy dream closets to showcase just how much your personal style can make a difference. 


Classic, comfortable neutrals come together with a light filled faux finished wood floor. 


Glamor radiates with this chic tweed and lace slip dress and equally chic wall of mirrors. 



Take a walk on the wild side with this eclectic dressing room that would perfectly compliment this jacquard over blouse. 


Texture is key! Even small hints, like a blouse or a rug can make all the difference.



I can't wait to tell you all about what Amy and I scheme up over  Davenport Bellinis and the company of fantastic ladies. 
















Friday, November 22, 2013

Cranberries & Pomegranates


Cranberries and Pomegranates, two fruits that I find very inspiring! 
Their colors are rich and infused with amazing hues and textures, 
while their flavors start a happening party in your mouth. 

Artists, Designers, Chefs, and Bartenders find many uses for these delightful fruits, and so can you! Let's explore together my love for these two little gems.  Who knows, you may become inspired too!

Adrien Broom, this woman is just amazing.
Adrien Broom was certainly inspired! This photo from her Color Project drips of cranberry inspiration. I often have wondered if pomegranate seed influenced the balloons in this photo.

The New Traditionalists 
Never typical, always inventive and positively spectacular! The New Traditionalists have embraced texture and concentrated the color to create this masterpiece.



Lastly, here are some Cranberry & Pomegranate creations from my kitchen!

I've shared my chutney reciepe in the past … it's alway a hit!

Cranberry Chutney 
  • 1 package of fresh Cranberries (12 oz)
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • .75 cup water 
  • 1 tablespoon orange peel 
  • .75 cup orange juice 
  • .5 cup golden seedless raisins 
  • .5 cup dark seedless raisins 
  • .75 cup walnuts chopped 
  • 1 cup celery chopped 
  • 1 medium apple chopped 
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Over medium heat, cook cranberries, sugar and water until boiling … make sure to stir frequently! Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. You'll find the cranberries will start to split and pop open … this is a good thing!
Remove mixture from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients.  Cover and refrigerate.  
Enjoy!

I served these at a VIP Event at the Studio recently … they were wildly successful!

'The Davenport' a Pomegranate Bellini

  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 2 cups of water 
  • 1 package of mint leaves 
  • 1 large bottle of pure pomegranate juice (no sugar added)
  • 1 bottle of prosecco 
  • Pomegranate seeds
To make mint simple syrup: In a medium sauce pan, bring 2 cups of water to boil. Slowly add sugar and stir until fully melted. Add 6 or 7 mint leaves, and let steep for 5-10 min. Strain and set aside. (I like to put mine in a pretty vintage bottle!) To prepare the cocktail: Put two tablespoons of your mint simple syrup into a champagne glass. Fill to the halfway mark with pomegranate juice, and top with proescco. For garnish, pop a tablespoon of pomegranate seeds into the glass (they'll float) and top with a small mint sprig. 

Have a great weekend Folks … and be inspired!