RANDY POWERS ~ DESIGNER IN HOUSTON

When George Mason of Houston decided to buy a townhouse, the only interior designer Mr. Mason and wife Sandra would consider was Randy Powers.  It is not difficult to understand the happiness the couple felt upon completion.  ENJOY!

Such a beautiful home!  To see more beautiful rooms and lawns, visit the October 2010 issue of Veranda.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

RALPH AND RICKY LAUREN AT HOME IN MANHATTAN

As can be expected, anything designed by Ralph Lauren has to be beautiful, so we shouldn't be surprised to see the perfect combination of simple lines and over the top glamour and sophistication in Ralph and Ricky Lauren's home in Manhattan.

To see more of this home and many others, pick up your copy of the October issue of Elle Decor.

It is full of beautiful things this month!

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Mica Ertegün and Mica Duffy ~ Designers in Manhattan

Mica Ertegün and Mica Duffy renovated and designed  this Manhattan apartment for an investment banker and his wife and daughters.  There are some fresh ideas used on this New York beauty, and I hope that you will ENjOY visiting this home as much as I did.

To see the progression of this home and learn more about the designer, visit here.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

ALEXA HAMPTON ON THE HUDSON

Alexa Hampton, Interior Designer, daughter of Mark Hampton, designed this beautiful home on the Hudson for James Cohen, president and CEO of Hudson News, and his wife, Lisa, who works with her husband in the family business as a creative director.  You owe it to yourself to visit this piece, and see the progress as this home was built. ENJOY!

and the back of the home...

To read about the progression of this home and the fabrics and furnishings used, visit here.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Architectural Digest 2007

MICHAEL SMITH ~ BLUE VELVET AND MORE

Just a few photographs showing the work of design genius Michael Smith. I will have another post this week on some of his latest work. I just fell in love with this blue velvet sofa. Love at first sight. ENJOY!

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Beautiful Sep House tember 2009

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Icing

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting

Makes 10 cupcakes

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature

1 cup canned pumpkin purée (8 ounces), not pie filling

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Maple Frosting (recipe follows)

1/2 cup coarsely chopped Heath bars, for serving (2 1.4-ounce bars)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush or spray the top of 10 muffin tins with vegetable oil and line them with 10 paper liners.

2. Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. In a larger bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined.

3. Divide the batter among the prepared tins (I use a level 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool completely.

4. Spread the cupcakes with the Maple Frosting and sprinkle with the chopped toffee bits.

Maple Frosting

6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/4 teaspoon Boyajian Natural Maple Flavor

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese and butter on low speed until smooth. Stir in the maple flavoring and vanilla extract. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.

See you tomorrow with more decor!

Teresa

xoxo

IN REMEMBRANCE

In memory of those who died on September 11, 2001 and the families and friends they left behind.

  

All of our lives will forever be changed.


Week in Review:

BRUCE GREGGA AT HOME IN CALIFORNIA

CHIC CONTENTS

Designer Timothy Corrigan ~ A Parisian Pied-à-Terre

BETTY MURDOCK ~ SEND IN THE CLOWNS

 Timothy Corrigan at Home ~ Château du Grand-Lucé

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo