Olga Durón: 2012

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Sizzling Summer!

Yay, it's summer! Have fun and stay cool!

Images via: coastal style; google.com

Saturday, June 16, 2012

I love turquoise! It's such an optimistic, happy and bright color. It gives off an exuberant vibe but is not at all serious. It's carefree and fun, light and airy—perfect for a coastal house. This beautiful beach house was designed by Caroline Beall Bracket of CBB Interiors out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Images via: Erin {House of Turquoise}

Friday, May 18, 2012

Arizona dreaming...

I came across this editorial on Arizona Muse in Vogue and just loved every single bit of it! Arizona Muse (born in Tucson) hence the name, photographed in the desert southwest.

Diane von Furstenberg rust stretch-silk blouse, Saundra Messinger necklaces.

Narciso Rodriguez, oxblood linen

Michael Kors, saddle colored leather shirtdress

Ralph Lauren Collection, shawl collared dress, Lanvin harness with brass buckle,
Donna Karan New York Sandals

Hermes suede blazer, Carolina Herrera poplin cotton shirt & woven tea length skirt

Calvin Klein Collection tie front plunge neck silk crepe dress

Salvatore Ferragamo, suede shirt

Arizona Muse: Manifest Destiny

by Emily Holt / photographed by Peter Lindbergh

for information: http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/arizona-muse-manifest-destiny/

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Colorful Nail Nostalgia

I thought I would share these images with you which made me remember my daughter when she was young. She loved to paint her nails in multi-colors - it would vary from the lightest to darkest of the same shade, in repeating patterns or just in any shade that would please her at the moment. Such fun - it was a ritual which we both enjoyed immensely!

I just love this "new" trend!

Images: http://www.thefujifiles.com/; http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/; le estilo.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Happy Easter!

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

Images via: http://agiftwrappedlife.blogspot.com/ ~ by Russian artist Igor Oleynikov ~; easter egg puzzle cookies via http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/easter-cookies; google.com

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Happy Weekend!

Have a fabulous and fun filled weekend!

Image via http://cowparsley.blogspot.com/

Saturday, March 17, 2012

St. Patrick's Day & Birthday Celebration

My sister was born on St. Patrick's Day, which gives us the perfect excuse to have a huge party (un reventon)! It's time to decorate with bunches of colorful paper flowers and papel picado flags with a touch of the Irish green.

Mini Patron tequila and taco appetizers

Fish tacos from the cookbook Notes From My Kitchen Table by Gwyneth Paltrow

Fish Tacos

125g unbleached plain flour
250ml beer
coarse salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
675g white fish fillets (cod, pollock and haddock are all good choices - whatever's best that day), cut into finger-sized pieces (about 5cm long and 1cm thick)
Corn tortillas
Lime crema
Pico de Gallo
Salted cabbage
Guacamole
Cholula hot sauce

Pour 5cm of safflower oil into a large saucepan or fill your deep-fat fryer. Heat to 175 degrees.
Meanwhile, combine the flour, beer, a pinch of salt and the pepper together in a large bowl. Dredge the fish in the batter and gently place in the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning here and there until nicely browned. Remove to a kitchen paper-lined plate, sprinkle with a little salt and repeat with as many batches as necessary until you've cooked all your fish.

To serve, warm the corn tortillas on both sides in a frying pan with just a bit of oil. Serve a stack of them alongside all your fillings. To assemble, spread a spoonful of lime crema on a tortilla, lay 2 or 3 pieces of fried fish on top, scatter generously with pico de gallo salsa, a bit of salted cabbage and some guacamole.

Guacamole

2 ripe avocados
2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

2 Jalapeno's (escabeche) finely chopped and seeded add to your taste
1 lime
Coarse salt

Cut the avocadoes in half, remove and reserve the stones, and score the flesh inside the shells. Scoop the avocado into a mixing bowl and mash gently with a fork - you don't want it to be completely smooth. Stir in the jalapeno's, onion and coriander (cilantro). Cut the lime in half and squeeze in enough juice to taste. Season the guacamole with salt and either serve immediately or stick the stones in it to keep it from browning (remove the stones before serving).

Plenty of beer

Green cupcakes - such a festive treat!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUZ! Enjoy your day with tons of gifts, surrounded by family and friends! Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

“Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.”

–Dalai Lama

Images via: http://sweetchicevents.com/blog/tuesdays-tablescape-whimsical-fiesta-ol/; thecinderellaproject.blogspot.com; google.com

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Royal Amethyst

The always regal-looking Amethyst, a violet quartz, is associated with spirituality and wisdom. I love this color, but I have yet to use it to decorate my home and only have one sweater in this lovely hue. After discovering these photos, I definitely want to (and have to!) add a dash of purple to my life. After all, my home (or any home) could use the feel-good qualities that amethyst represents.