Friday, September 30, 2011

ANDREW ROSEN AND JENNY DYER ~ AT HOME ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE

Andrew Rosen and girlfriend Jenny Dyer live in a renovated apartment on the Upper West Side. Dyer decorated the space with its floor to ceiling windows, adding warmth and style while integrating the furnishing and artwork owned by Rosen.  What resulted is a modern space for the young couple.  ENJOY!




Elle Décor October 2011
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Thursday, September 29, 2011

BELGIAN DESIGN ~ JEAN-PHILIPPE DEMEYER

Belgian antiquaire and designer Jean-Philippe Demeyer of Brudges in East Flanders renovated this medieval manor.  Leaving the stone floors and plaster walls intact, Demeyer decorated the home with lush fabrics and used a mix of contemporary and antique furnishings.  He searched everywhere he went to find old pieces from courtyards and building sites.

The manor was built as a hunting club in the 14th century, with additions built in the 16th and 19th century.  The renovation took five years, and the manor serves as home and workspace to the businesses’ three owners, Demeyer, Frank ver Elst, and Jean-Paul Dewever.  ENJOY!










VERANDA MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2011
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

DESIGN IN MANHATTAN ~ NINA SEIRAFI AND TIMOTHY ARCHAMBAULT

Interior designer Nina Seirafi and architect Timothy Archanbault renovated and decorated this 1990’s loft, changing it into a comfortable home for a couple and their children.  The home, directly across the street from the former World Trade Center, is reflected in the glass of the newly constructed building that is exactly where the buildings were.

The gray floors and walls work beautifully with the Art Nouveau Vienna Secession furnishing and artwork.  ENJOY!






Teresa
xoxo
Elle Décor October 2011

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

ORLANDO DIA-AZCUY ~ DESIGN IN MANHATTAN


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER, ANGELA!  SHE IS SUCH A BLESSING!

Using artwork and sculpture as a backdrop for the neutral palette in the pied-a-terre, Cuban designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy decorated using furnishings from his own line in addition to other carefully chosen pieces.

VERANDA MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2011
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Monday, September 26, 2011

BARRY DIXON AND DANIEL LEE ~ POLITICALLY CORRECT DESIGN

Senator Bill Frisk and wife Karyn called on interior designer Barry Dixon and architect Daniel Lee to renovate and design their Nashville estate.  The Greek Revival mansion was the childhood home of Senator Frisk.

The renovations included additions and enlargements to the home.  Using contemporary and antique furnishings, the home is not only livable, but intimate. The calm color palette adds to the warmth of the manor.  ENJOY!










See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

VERANDA MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2011

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Saturday, September 24, 2011

BANANA CREME PIE WITH WHOLE GRAIN CHOCOLATE CRUST


Banana Cream Pie with Whole Grain Chocolate Crust

8 to 10 servings

Filling

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, diced
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum

Crust

  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/3 cup (2 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unbleached bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon (or more) ice water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 7 bananas (about), peeled
  • Additional sugar
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Chocolate sprinkles (optional)

Preparation

Filling

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan until no lumps remain. Gradually whisk in milk. Add yolks; whisk to blend. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Whisk over medium-high heat until pastry cream thickens and boils 1 minute, about 8 minutes total. Remove from heat; whisk in butter and rum. Remove vanilla bean. Transfer mixture to bowl; press plastic wrap onto surface. Chill until firm, at least 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

Crust



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