Thursday, January 31, 2013

Monday, January 28, 2013

Blues







I typically gravitate towards very neutral shades of color.  In fact, my favorite "colors" most would argue aren't even colors at all.  But, I am a sucker for blue.  It is soft, pretty, and calming - and while the word is typically associated with a downer mood, I think blue completely brightens things up.

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Sparkling Ginger Cocktail


Sparkling Ginger

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sliced fresh ginger (2 ounces)
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 lemon wedges
2 (750-ml) bottles chilled Prosecco

Simmer water, fresh ginger, and 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan, uncovered, for 10 minutes. 
Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes. 
Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding solids and chill until cold.
Finely grind crystallized ginger with remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a blender or food processor, then spread on a small plate.
Run lemon wedges around rims of glasses, then dip rims into ginger sugar. 
Put 1 tablespoon syrup into each glass and top off with Prosecco.

Cheers!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Rutherford Wedding








White roses, tree-lined + gravel paths, gold-rimmed china, soft florals, romantic details, neutral colors, and an outdoor dinner under the lights...  


Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Lately


s'mores on the patio at the ojai valley inn


gorgeous ojai sunset


wood fires on a chilly winter night


hand lettering sketches


mediterranean tiled steps at the ojai valley inn



hot toddies + pork loin + homemade applesauce 

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Seeded Eucalyptus






Seeded eucalyptus is one of my favorite green fillers.  It looks beautiful alone as a wreath and is also a gorgeous filler in a wedding bouquet, centerpiece, or table arrangement.  Plus it is incredibly fragrant and available year round!

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