MICHAEL SMITH ~ BLUE VELVET AND MORE

Just a few photographs showing the work of design genius Michael Smith. I will have another post this week on some of his latest work. I just fell in love with this blue velvet sofa. Love at first sight. ENJOY!

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Beautiful Sep House tember 2009

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Icing

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting

Makes 10 cupcakes

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature

1 cup canned pumpkin purée (8 ounces), not pie filling

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Maple Frosting (recipe follows)

1/2 cup coarsely chopped Heath bars, for serving (2 1.4-ounce bars)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush or spray the top of 10 muffin tins with vegetable oil and line them with 10 paper liners.

2. Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. In a larger bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined.

3. Divide the batter among the prepared tins (I use a level 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool completely.

4. Spread the cupcakes with the Maple Frosting and sprinkle with the chopped toffee bits.

Maple Frosting

6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/4 teaspoon Boyajian Natural Maple Flavor

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese and butter on low speed until smooth. Stir in the maple flavoring and vanilla extract. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.

See you tomorrow with more decor!

Teresa

xoxo

IN REMEMBRANCE

In memory of those who died on September 11, 2001 and the families and friends they left behind.

  

All of our lives will forever be changed.


Week in Review:

BRUCE GREGGA AT HOME IN CALIFORNIA

CHIC CONTENTS

Designer Timothy Corrigan ~ A Parisian Pied-à-Terre

BETTY MURDOCK ~ SEND IN THE CLOWNS

 Timothy Corrigan at Home ~ Château du Grand-Lucé

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Timothy Corrigan at Home ~ Château du Grand-Lucé

Timothy Corrigan, an interior designer from Los Angeles, designed the interior of Château du Grand-Lucé, his home in the Loire Valley of France.  Not only is the home the epitome of elegance inside, it also has many beautiful gardens surrounding it.  ENJOY!

To learn more about Timothy Corrigan and this home visit here.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Architectural Digest September 2009

BETTY MURDOCK ~ SEND IN THE CLOWNS

Doug and Rebecca Worple brought in Betty Murdock to design and renovate the former 1840's home of John Robinson's Circus.   The colors in this beautiful home are bright and colorful to say the least!  ENJOY!

To read more about this home visit HERE.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Interior Designer Timothy Corrigan ~ A Parisian Pied-à-Terre

Timothy Corrigan mixed only the best of the best while designing this Parisian pied-à-terre.  Opulence is the word that comes to mind when I see the work of this interior designer for his California client.  Silk and chandeliers are just the beginning of the luxuries endowed here.  ENJOY!

To see more about the history of this beautiful home visit here.  More to follow on Timothy Corrigan in Take Two and more!

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Images Architectural Digest December 2007

CHIC CONTENTS

Melanie Turner designed this Atlanta, Georgia home for herself and husband Stan Benecki, who is a residential builder. Turner wanted the home to look as if it had been there for some time, with French style and elegance. ENJOY!

I hope that you enjoyed this post as much as I!

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo