Great Summer Desserts and Cocktails

Here are some of my favorite strawberry recipes that I plan to make this summer. 

1. Strawberry Pie with Chamomile and Currant Glaze - Bon Appetit

2. Strawberry Apple Rhubarb Galette - Fuss Free Cooking

3. Strawberry Lavender Cocktail - Two Tarts

4. Dairy Free Strawberry Lime Ice Cream - Delighted Momma

What are your favorite summer desserts and cocktails?

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Paris Inspired Kitchen Decorating Ideas

Today's post was inspired by Paris and my love for kitchens. To decorate a Paris-inspired kitchen, use vintage  porcelain serving pieces, gold accents, high quality fabrics and antique crystal chandeliers.
I have selected several items on a budget which can help you create a vintage Paris-inspired decor for your kitchens.

 Antique French Sugar Bowl LIMOGES Gold  by AZCreativeStudio, $25.00

 Vintage MAGNETIC CHALKBOARD  by AZCreativeStudio, $25.99

1 Kitchen Towel  Flour sack Towel  Dish by MODERNVINTAGEMARKET, $10.00

12" Victoria Lantern from One Kings Lane, $45.00

Paris Clock from One Kings Lane, $149

Paris Photo Fine Art Photography Creamy Blue Lace by happeemonkee, $35.00

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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013

Here are my top gift ideas for Mother's Day:

1. Retro Half Apron by CreativeChics, $32.00

2. Unique coffee cup doll head cup  porcelain cup by ENDEsign, $39.00

3. Botanical no5633 by kariherer on Etsy, $30.00

4.Mothers Day Large Sterling Personalized Child by craftedbykerstin, $85.00

Perfume Oil Amber Peony by HiddenAcresSoapCo on Etsy, $7.00

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Elegant Kitchen Styling Ideas

This kitchen was featured on House Beautiful magazine and what I love the most about it is the natural light and the homey feel.
Having open shelves in the kitchen, gives you so many styling options: from displaying some of your favorite serving pieces to paintings or antique finds.

The marble countertops are very elegant and go well with these dark cabinets and the wood flooring.

Reusing  a vintage furniture piece as a kitchen island is an original and budget-friendly idea. 

In my inspiration board, I have included items which can be used in your kitchen in order to get the same decorating style.

1. California Impressionistic Landscape Painting by jayraymondart

2. Luigi Bormioli Pitcher -Amazon / HIC Porcelain 32 oz Pitcher- Amazon

3. Art Print Horse Landscape Painting 16 x 20 inch by LynnFogel

4. Bodum Chambord 8 cup French Press Coffee Maker, 34 oz., Chrome -Amazon

5. Oneida® Chef's Table™ White Porcelain Dinnerware and Serveware - Bed Bath and Beyond

6. Pink Peonies Flowers fine art photography by BeverlyLeFevre

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