Tuesday, May 10, 2011

MEG BRAFF ~ INTERIOR DESIGN IN PALM BEACH


Interior designer Meg Braff created a calm palette of neutral and beige tones with pops of color in this Palm Beach home.  The client is a mother of three and wanted a livable feel to this home. 

The chinoiserie  wallpaper in the bedrooms and the trellis wallpaper in the dining room bring elegance to the rooms.  The client’s collection of Dodie Thayer Lettuce Ware is displayed in the dining room.  The raw silk sofa in the living room has an added border and the beautiful chairs in the living room are covered in Cowtan & Tout’s Tortola in Multi Fern, bringing pops of color to the home.  ENJOY!







House Beautiful ~ May 2011 issue
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GARDEN IN NANTUCKET

There is nothing I love more than a beautiful garden, filled with beautiful flowers and herbs, statues, fountains and stones.  This garden was built on the beach in Nantucket, presenting problems that are associated with sand and salt water.

Susan and Coleman Burke dug a seven foot deep trench and built a wall to separate the sea and its spray from the lush garden.  The Burkes then filled in the garden with soil and gravel, planting lavatera, butterfly bushes, poppies, roses and Russian sage.   ENJOY!







Teresa
xoxo

Veranda May-June 2011


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Monday, May 9, 2011

SUZANNE LOVELL ~ DESIGN ON LAKE GENEVA

Interior designer Suzanne Lovell and architect Chip Von Weise designed and decorated this beautiful glass home on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin.  The home is broken into seven pavilions, and each room is separated by a glass walkway. The living and dining rooms are one large room with a thirty foot ceiling.  The walls are glass, allowing the family to see the lake and all of the surrounding landscapes from any room.

The interior is designed for relaxed weekends.  Lovell decorated with white and used stone and wood on the floors. Much of the furnishings and accessories are by Ralph Lauren, and all surfaces are stain and water proof, allowing the family and their guests to come in from the pool or lake and rest.  ENJOY!









To read more about this and other homes pick up your copy of the May-June issue of Veranda.

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Sunday, May 8, 2011

RON MARVIN ~ DESIGN IN NEW YORK CITY

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

A design job that began several year ago has turned into major renovation and design plan for this New York City family for interior designer Ron Marvin. Marvin's mix of traditional and modern tastes create a beautiful monochromatic palette in this prewar home. Color is provided by artwork and the client's personal accessories.

The home is not finished.  Marvin will begin on the  kitchen next, and I look forward to seeing more of this designer's work.  ENJOY!

















Teresa
xoxo

TradHome Spring issue
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Saturday, May 7, 2011

SPICED APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING


SPICED APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING


SERVES6

  • ACTIVE TIME:20 MIN
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  • START TO FINISH:3 1/2 HR (INCLUDES COOLING)
FOR CAKE
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (optional), toasted (see Tips), cooled, and chopped

FOR FROSTING

  • 5 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter an 8- or 9-inch square cake pan.

    MAKE CAKE:

    • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
    • Beat butter, brown sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in applesauce. At low speed, mix in flour mixture until just combined, then stir in walnuts (if using).
    • Spread batter evenly in pan and bake until golden-brown and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen, then invert onto a plate. Reinvert cake onto a rack to cool completely.

    MAKE FROSTING:

    • Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla with an electric mixer at high speed until fluffy. Sift confectioners sugar and cinnamon over cream cheese mixture, then beat at medium speed until incorporated.
    • Spread frosting over top of cooled cake.
    RECIPE BY ANDREA ALBIN
    PHOTOGRAPH BY STEPHANIE FOLEY

    I am making this for mother's day.  it is wonderful!


    See you soon, and Happy EARLY Mother'S Day,
    Teresa
    xoxo 

    Gourmet ONline OCTOBER 2009

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