Hi All,

Here are some easy to make treats to get you through the final part of winter and remind you that Spring is right around the corner!  Enjoy! :)

Grilled Tomato-Rosemary Tart

Ingredients                                    How to Make It

3 plum tomatoes                            Preheat oven to 400 degree.  Cut tomatoes into 1/4-“

                                                       slices, and place on a paper towel-lined wire rack.

½ teaspoon kosher salt                  Sprinkle tomatoes with salt.  Let stand 20 minutes.

                                                       Pat dry with paper towels

½ (17.3 oz) package frozen

puff pastry sheets, thawed            Unfold 1 puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured

                                                      bakery sheet.  Arrange tomato slices in a single layer

¼ cup (2oz) shredded                   on pastry.  Stir together cheese and next 3

mozzarella cheese                         ingredients in a small bowl.  Sprinkle cheese mixture

                                                      over tomatoes.

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary           Preheat grill to 350-400 degrees (medium-high) heat

                                                     Turn 1 side of grill off; leave other side lit.  Transfer

½ teaspoon freshly ground          tart from baking sheet to unlit side of grill, and grill,

 pepper                                         covered with grill lid, 20 to 22 minutes or until

                                                     pastry is puffed and golden brown.

1 tablespoon chopped fresh              

parsley (optional)

IKEA - GREAT FINDS IN RATTAN CHAIRS

 Hi All,
     Some time ago I took a couple of Ikea Rattan chairs that maybe I paid $120 a piece for and decided to paint them.  They came out so adorable, bought pillows to match from Pottery Barn and I got a custom look that I loved.  Since then Ikea has added a few more Rattan chairs to their inventory that I think can be incorporated into many of our relaxed beachy designs.  Take a peek!!!

$119

My little project, stored for the winter

$100           

$229     

So Good Looking :)

With a great China Seas Fabric!

WHISK - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Hey Everyone,

My sister Donna and I took a quick trip into Williamsburg, Brooklyn this weekend.  What once used to be a place to avoid has blossomed into a trendy beautiful shopping district with the most amazing small shops and quaint restaurants.  This weekend we decided to visit Whisk, the coolest kitchen store around.  All of those little things you didn't know you needed you suddenly can't live without.   I can't say enough about the neighborhood or the shopping.

Here we are, shopping buddies

KNOCK ...KNOCK

 Good Evening,

Take a peek at these fun door knockers! 

 Small touches personalize your home like nothing else.  Stay tuned...

EMTEK/ASSA ABLOY

 Hi All,

     It's been quite a while since my last post, so much has happened and I am on the brink of a very exciting project.  An entire house remodel! Bit by Bit I will post all of the small inspirations that make a house a home.  Together we will go thru this process and in the end the final product will be amazing.  I am starting off slow, researching hardware companies then on to cabinetry, but I have to say that EMTEK has really blown my mind.  They offer something special in every aspect of your home. Here are some timeless classics re-invented along with a great contemporary piece.  Enjoy!!!