Tuesday, August 28, 2012

ISSAC ON 30-A

If any of you have ever been near a hurricane, you know the pictures do not capture the intensity.  So much for the beaches.

Below are a few pictures and videos I shot this morning.  I am not a good photographer or videographer, so forgive these images.  It has gotten a lot more windy since these were taken, and I will post more as I get them.

I am sending prayers to all of those in harm's way.

See on YouTube here.
IF YOU MISSED
See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo
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RESTAURANT PARADIS


Since I usually post a recipe on Sundays and love to read menus for ideas, I decided to post about the fabulous meal we shared  the night before Angela left for her last (I hope) year in college.  My sister treated us to dinner at Angela's choice of restaurants, which was Restaurant Paradis in Rosemary Beach, on scenic 30-A.  Our meals were divine.  Thank you, Carol! Please forgive the phone photographs. 

We are expecting Tropical Storm Issac/Hurricane Issac here, so I will be back when I can.  ENJOY!
Update: We are under mandatory evacuation.  Packed and ready, but waiting.
Update: For the time being I am moving up the street to my sisters for higher ground.  We are expecting to lose power, so I will look forward to being back soon.
Update:  We are out of the danger zone.  Rain and wind, but our neighbors to the west are getting the worst.  

Angela ordered...

Stuffed Shrimp Paradis

Grilled jumbo wild shrimp, crabmeat and pancetta wrapped.  Served with smoked cheddar corn soufflé  and red curry sauce.

Pistacio Crème Brulee

My sister ordered...

Paradis Grouper

Line caught grouper grilled and served over a sautéed lobster orzo and fennel, roasted Patty Pan squash and finished with a classic beurre blanc.

Strawberry Shortcake

Biscuit with white balsamic strawberries.

I ordered...

  Snapper

Pesto encrusted snapper with Mediterranean gnocchi, kalamata olives and arugula with a roasted garlic and sun dried tomato beurre blanc.

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Flourless chocolate cake layered with chocolate mousse and chocolate ganache, with mixed berry compote.

AND...

our super-fabulous server, Tommy!

 IF YOU MISSED
See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo




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Thursday, August 23, 2012

TABLES AND CONSOLES

For the next week, my posts will be sporadic to say the least.  Angela will be going back to school Friday, so I will be spending the next couple of days enjoying girl time with her and time on the road. I am also taking my computer to the Apple store there because the port system is messed up.  I hope they don't have to keep it!

I will be excited to get back to an organized schedule, which is a must for me! See you soon, full force!
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It is no secret that I love tabletops and vignettes, and I love creating and imagining what can be put together to catch the eye.  These are some of my favorite choices from my Pinterest board.  ENJOY!







IF YOU MISSED
See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

THANK YOU TINA, JONI, AND KAREN, AND A FEW FAVORITES

I would like to thank a few friends for the two wonderful gifts that I was lucky enough to win in their great giveaways!!

Thank you to my sweet friend, Tina, of the blog The Enchanted Home, for the beautiful silver and bone cake spade!


 To enjoy Tina's gorgeous blog visit here!  To visit her spectacular shop visit here.  Thank you, Tina!!

I would also love to thank the precious Joni, of the fabulous blog, Cote de Texas, for the generous gift certificate to Karen Sugarman Designs!  I chose this stunning necklace!

Baroque Pearls and Seed Pearls with Onyx Quatrefoil - Charlotte Necklace

To enjoy Joni's blog, Cote de Texas, visit here.

Karen Sugarman Designs

To enjoy Karen's beautiful shop, visit here.

Get yourself a cup of coffee or tea, because you are going to love these blogs and shops!

THANK YOU!!
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I have chosen a few images from my file that I thought you would love.  ENJOY!






IF YOU MISSED
See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Sources: 1-Edward, Ferrell, Lewis and Mittman
/2-House Beautiful, Sanders/3-Quateman/4-Unknown/5-Color Me Happy/6-Tory Burch/




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Monday, August 20, 2012

A PERFECT SUMMER DAY ~ PLEASE FOLLOW ME OVER TO TINA'S AT THE ENCHANTED HOME


I am a guest of Tina, friend and author of the blog The Enchanted Home, for her series, "The Perfect Summer Day."  Please follow me and see what my perfect day would be. 

If you haven't visited Tina's blog and shop, you are missing out on the best.  Follow along as Tina finishes designing her mansion, and be sure to visit her gorgeous shop.

This week, Tina is working on curtains and wallpaper for the powder rooms, and a mirror in her bathroom.  Impeccable!




Head over to the shop and find one beautiful thing after another.



Thank you so much, Tina, for inviting me to participate in this beautiful series.

IF YOU MISSED
See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo
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