AT THE BEACH IN SEAGROVE

Each time I go to my sister's and brother-in-law's beautiful home at the beach, I find it easy to relax. The salt air, seafood, boats, beaches, great shopping and entertainment are more than enough activities to keep me busy.

I clicked a few photographs while I was visiting, and will photograph the entire home the next time I visit.  My battery died in my camera, but I will use my new camera when I return.  ENJOY!

I hope that you enjoyed this visit.  The floor to ceiling draperies were being cleaned.  I am going to photograph the entire home when I go back.
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See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

ORANGE CHIPOTLE SPICED PECAN MIX

You will love these!  I am making up a batch for the Super Bowl.

Orange Chipotle-Spiced Pecan Mix

Prepare a batch of this smoky-sweet mix to have on hand when visitors drop by. Or pack them into handsome jars to give as gifts.

Yield: 2 1/2 cups (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

Ingredients

•                1  tablespoon  grated orange rind

•                1  tablespoon  fresh orange juice

•                1  large egg white

•                2  cups  pecan halves

•                1  tablespoon  dark brown sugar

•                1  teaspoon  kosher salt

•                1/2  teaspoon  ground chipotle chile pepper

•                Cooking spray

•                1/2  cup  sweetened dried cranberries

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 225°.

2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Stir in pecans. Combine sugar, salt, and pepper. Add to pecan mixture; toss well. Spread mixture in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 225° for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven; cool completely. Stir in cranberries.

Note: Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo
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Cooking Light November 2008 

TRACERY INTERIORS ~ DESIGN IN MOUNTAIN BROOK

This beautiful home in Mountain Brook, Alabama was designed by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.  This interior design team has been in the spotlight quite frequently in the past year, with shops in Mountain Brook and Rosemary Beach, Florida.  You can also visit their blog here. ENJOY!

To read more about this home pick up your March 2011 copy of House Beautiful.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

CSN STORES ~ 200 AND GROWING

If your haven't visited a CSN store, you have been missing a chance to buy great products at an affordable price.  CSN has over 200 store nationwide, and I am certain that you will find what you are looking for, from home furnishings to kitchen appliances.

Spring is not that far away, and a swing set makes outdoor activities for the children fun.  Visit the CSN site for just about everything on your list. 

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Earlier today:

Manhattan Loft

MANHATTAN LOFT

Architect and designer Richard Meier designed this beautiful Manhattan pied-a-terre, which overlooks the Hudson River. Such a beautiful view!

The owners are involved in real estate and philanthropy and spend time in their Manhattan home when in New York for business. This also affords the couple a chance to share time with their five children, going to the theater and shopping. ENJOY!

To see this home, pick up your copy of the February issue of Architectural Digest.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo 

ALVISE ORSINI ~ DESIGN IN LONDON

Venetian designer Alvise Orsini created this colorful and elegant London apartment interior. ENJOY!

Just beautiful.  Stunning grandeur to say the least.  I hope that you have enjoyed this home.


See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo












House and Garden, UK February 2011

ALEX PAPACHRISTIDIS ~ DESIGN IN LONDON

I have published three other posts on Alex Papachristidis, but I never tire of his work. This London home is no exception.

A have been looking at this home for a couple of months, and will definitely keep it as a permanent part of my files. If you visit my blog often, you are aware that neutrals, especially browns, are a favorite of mine.

To see more on Papachristidis, visit my archives.  ENJOY!

I hope that you have enjoyed this post.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Elle Decor 2010