DARRYL CARTER ~ DESIGN IN AUSTIN

Interior designer Darryl Carter worked closely with this Austin, Texas couple while designing their interior. Parents of two children, the couple visited antique shops with Carter before making choices of furniture. Carter also used reclaimed wood where possible to finish this gorgeous home. ENJOY!

I hope that you have enjoyed this post. Pick up your copy of this month's Veranda.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Veranda 2011

MEXICAN IN BIRMINGHAM

As always, I enjoyed my trip to Birmingham to see my daughter!  Such a beautiful campus and city.

We went to Cocina * Superior for lunch.  The Mexican food here is the best I have ever eaten, and I have eaten my share, including the food in Mexico.

We later went shopping around and stopped in at Barnes and Noble, my favorite book store.  We had a coffee drink and sat on the garden deck!  It was in the 70's and sunny.  Such a gorgeous day!  ENJOY!

Have a great Sunday!  We are having another beautiful day.  I took these photographs with my new Panasonic Lumix.  Love it so far, although I haven't learned much of what the camera is capable of doing.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

CHERYL TAGUE ~ INTERIOR DESIGN IN COLORADO

This beautifully rustic home in Aspen, Colorado was designed by Cheryl Tague.  ENJOY!

To read more about this home pick up your copy of the Jan/Feb issue of House Beautiful.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

MACARONI AND CHEESE, SOUTHERN STYLE

Nothing better than a large side of mac and cheese, especially in this cold weather! ENJOY!

MACARONI AND CHEESE, SOUTHERN STYLE

1 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste

8 oz. hollow pasta, preferably elbow macaroni

Butter, for greasing

7 oz. extra-sharp cheddar, cut into 1⁄2" cubes 

   (about 1 1⁄2 cups), plus 6 oz. grated (about 2 cups) 

2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. flour

1 1⁄2 tsp. dry mustard

1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1⁄4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

1⁄8 tsp. cayenne pepper

2⁄3 cup sour cream

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half

1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream

1⁄3 cup grated onion

1 tsp. Worcestershire 

1. Heat oven to 350°. Bring a 4-qt. saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until cooked halfway through, about 3 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a greased 9" x 13" baking dish. Stir in the cubed cheddar cheese and set aside.

2. Combine 1 1⁄2 tsp. salt, flour, mustard, black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne in a large mixing bowl. Add the sour cream and the eggs and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half, heavy cream, onions, and Worcestershire. Pour egg mixture over the reserved pasta mixture and stir to combine. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the surface. Bake until the pasta mixture is set around the edges but still a bit loose in the center, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

SERVES 8 – 10

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #129

BERGAMIN ~ DESIGN IN MANHATTAN

Brazilian interior designer Bergamin has designed a happy pied-a-terre in Manhattans's West Village.This designer's home is filled with color and personality. ENJOY!

Hope that you have enjoyed this post.  Have a happy weekend!

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

House Beautiful Jan/Feb 2011

RUE ~ ISSUE 3

Well friends, the new issue is out, and it is a must see!  Our friends over at RUE have been busy putting together a gorgeous new issue.  I keep saying it can't get any better, but it continues to surprise and indulge us with beauty and fun!

ENJOY the few images that I have shown here, but you have got to go over and see what the buzz is about!

And I certainly can't leave out our friends, Brooke and husband Steve, at Giannetti Home!

GREAT JOB RUE!

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

ERIN MARTIN ~ DESIGN IN SANTA BARBARA

This dated Santa Barbara home was given a facelift by interior designer Erin Martin.  The main focus was to apply Venetian plaster to the walls and add the limestone fireplace. The look was finished with beautiful antiques.

You know that I am dying for those pillows!  ENJOY!

House Beautiful has certainly put out a beautiful magazine for the February issue. I hope that you enjoyed this post.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

House Beautiful February 2011