February 19, 2012
February 18, 2012
Chris Benz RTW Fall 2012
"And now girls are making the effort to be glam like that again." - Chris Benz
February 17, 2012
Modernism Week Palm Springs
Mid Century madness in the desert 16-26 February for Modernism Week Palm Springs. Most of the events charge admission and one of the few free tours is the Del Marcos Hotel Open House on Friday, February 17 from 11:45 am-1:45 pm. This open house is scheduled before the William F. Cody star dedication. Guests will be able to view availalble rooms and enjoy refreshments. The hotel is located at 225 West Baristo Road, one block west of the Star placement at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive.
February 16, 2012
February 15, 2012
Ceci and Beet
Sometimes this blog ends up on the subject of food - especially around holidays and celebrations. Also, when I'm long gone the only thing my kids will have left of me are these pretty vintage clothes and this blog. I'm sharing my cultivated gluten free cupcake recipe so my offspring will remember my thrills in the kitchen. These cupcakes are soft and delicate with deep chocolate flavor. I didn't have any fancy cocoa on hand, only Ghiradelli.
I've been experimenting with chickpea flour for the last couple of weeks and for valentine's day made my darlings red velvet cupcakes from a pool of three recipes including food 52, babycakesnyc and the back panel of bob's red mill gluten free baking flour (chickpea flour). It's not because I've celiac or allergic to gluten, just want to mess around with chickpeas and chickpea flour. Lola in Belltown makes delicious chickpea frites that I will attempt some time.
roast and puree beets for the sticky, deep magenta
mixing wet
mixing dry
sifting dry
folding in the beets, beautiful!
ready for the miniature gas oven
et voila! no valentine hearts on these - just icing.
Red Velvet Chocolate Beet Cupcakes
1 cup roasted beets, mashed
1 cup butter melted
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 cups of granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup warm water
1 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill GF Baking Flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp xanthum gum
1/2 tsp salt
1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Line muffin pans with large muffin liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat togethers melted butter, sugar, oil, eggs and water.
3. In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients until thoroughly combined.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet
5. Fold in mashed beets and mix to combine.
6. Pour batter into prepared cupcake tin. Bake for 20 minutes, until set.
Cream Cheese Icing
1 cup cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 Tbs vanilla
4 Tbs heavy cream
Beat cream cheese until fluffy, add powdered sugar and mix with cream cheese until smooth, add vanilla and cream until desired consistency. Frost. Enjoy!
September 17, 2011
September 14, 2011
September 1, 2011
Pasadena
photo via Gold Bug
Our new home has a heavenly fragrance this night! We spent the day in Pasadena and discovered the gothic dream of a gallery, Gold Bug! The shop is a fantastical collection with variety that enchants at every turn. The friendly proprietors are former Seattlites, as well. We purchased for ourselves a new house gift that is the Manifest Destiny Hunter's Reign candle. A blend of Bourbon - Moss - Leather and Pouch Tobacco. It smells earthy, fresh and clean. A lovely transition to fall. We are ready after the endless summer of moving.
June 23, 2011
Tennis and Roses
My beautiful mom, Patty and my stylish grandma Dorothy in the Rose Garden in Portland around 1952
June 7, 2011
The Look of Ruth
Last Sunday I was lying there squinting at my little IPhone, loving the HuffPo Style section and came across Ruth, a gorgeous almost-centenarian. Ari Cohen creator of Advanced Style in the Huffington Post interviews Ruth in Life and Style Advice from a 100 year-old Lady. Here is what Ruth has to say:
June 6, 2011
Sena Gjelina
Smack dab in the middle of our California house hunting extravaganza was Sena's 18th Birthday.
At the suggestion of brother, KJ, we celebrated among gorgeous hipsters at Gjelina.
It was spectacular, organic, and lovely. There was a shady alley with a canopy of bougainvilleas. The starters included burrata, peperonata, anchovy, mint pesto with croutons, followed by a board of divine artisanal cheeses. 
June 2, 2011
Rancho Deluxe
Don't be alarmed to learn that my family is embarking on another long distance move! Yes, later this summer we are bidding farewell to Seattle and setting up house in Southern California. The precise locale remains undetermined as we search for a great high school for Seamus. If you have advice about coping with frequent and persistent moving, alert me at once and please view the most memorable stops on our recent tour of affordable elegance:
June 1, 2011
May 31, 2011
Highlands in the Sun
You could be on the beach in Santa Monica or lounging on a terrace high above the Mediterranean after the Grand Prix; but, if you are in Seattle, summer is in your dreams. Shiny vintage accessories will soon be for sale at In Clover Vintage to ensure you will be ready to soak up the sun when it finally arrives:
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