Have a Beautiful Weekend...! + Links

Hello lovelies!!! Hope you are enjoying a lovely weekend!! So happy to enjoyed a full day at the beach yesterday... and looking forward to a lazy day by the pool enjoying some summer cocktails, playing with the kids and ending the day with an al fresco barbecue with friends and family.... totally loving summer!!!!

Here are a couple of links you might like:

Decor: White Out
Fashion: Featherlight
Packing: Hike with Friends and Picnic Basket
Travel: Lisbon, Portugal
Interview: Tom Ford
Business: How to use your imagination to grow your business
Entertaining: Playful, Preppy Rehearsal Dinner
Travel: Kimolos Island
Interesting: How to Fake like you're a Parisian
Fashion: BHLDN Fall Preview als {here}
Entertaining: Mid-Century Style
Relationship: What's you Definition
Diet: I just started this 30-day method... I'm loving it!!
Inspiration: ...agree!
E-Magazine: Rue and Matchbook
..... a great giveaway!!

Thank you for all the fabulous comments from this week......!!! And for visiting and liking and retwetting... it has been such a fun week.... THANK YOU!!!

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Morning Routine + Golden Accents

...why not add a touch of glamour to our mourning routine with a dash of gold? I usually use white china for the day to day,  but I think all this golden accents makes me want to glam up my morning breakfast!!! How about you?

Hope you have a beautiful and relaxing Saturday morning!

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Time for a Drink: Muddled Lemonade

It's almost Friday and I am so ready for a summery drink!!! ...and this muddled lemonade just sounds like the perfect summer cocktail!


Ingredients
* 16 oz. cup Ice
* 1 muddled lemon (about 4 lemon slices)
* 2 oz. Citrus Vodka
* 2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
* 2 oz. Sprite

Shake it well!


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Real People, Real Closets {Accessories}

.... love taking a pic and getting some inspiration and ideas on how to display my bags, perfumes, belts,etc!!

Hope you have a fabulous Day!

* For more closet inspiration go {here}.

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Fashion Inspiration: Hermes Guide to Summer Scarf Knotting!

..... nothing like a super chic silk scarf knotted as a top pair it with cute linen white shorts, some espadrilles and ginormous glasses... or if you are feeling boho-chic, adding that colorful scarf as a bandana totally completes your look! The third version of Hermes knotted cards came out this Spring and unfortunately you can't get them at their store anymore, but you can try to get this season or even try for vintage cards {totally a collectors item} from previous seasons on Ebay! Now dahlings, get your scarfs out...!!














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Food: Pizza Party

I love pizza parties... there is always such a relax, fun atmoshpere! Is the perfect party to do with a group of friends that don't know each other because the camaraderie of cooking together guarantees that everybody will get to know each other fast over some delicious food!! Plus makes for a great summer party!!

I always make pizza dough early in the day {just in case I always have an extra dough from Whole Food or any other grocery store}. There are so many variables to the ingredients and flavors you can choose...!! Of course my fav is from Ina Garten! Here is the recipe:


California Pizza

INGREDIENTS

Dough {Makes 6 pizzas}

* 1 1/4 cups warm water
* 2 packages dry yeast
* 1 tbsp honey {this is Ina's Gartner's secret!!}
* 3 tbsp olive oil
* 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
* 2 tsp kosher salt
* Cornmeal

Preparation
1. Combine the water, yeast, honey and olive oil in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.
2. Add 3 cups flour, then the salt and mix. While mixing add 1 more cup of flour, or enough to make a soft dough.
3. Knead the dough on medium speed for about 10 minutes until smooth, sprinkling it with flour if necessary to keep it from sticking to the bowl.
4. When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a floured board and knead by hand a dozen times. It should be smoothed and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a well oiled bowl and turn it several times to cover it lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel.
6. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
7. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and roll each one into a smooth ball. Place the ball on a baking sheet and cover them with a damp towel.
8. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours {but take it out aprox 30 minutes before using it so it comes to room temperature}.
9. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
10. Roll and stretch each ball into a rough 8-inch circle and place them all on baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
11. Brush the dough with olive oil and add any toppings you wish, piling them high.
12. Drizzle each pizza with 1 tbsp pf olive oil and bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is crisp and the toppings are cooked.

Toppings
* 1 red onion, thinly sliced
* 1 pound fresh mozzarella, grated
* 1/2 pound Italian Fontina, grated
* 1/2 pound mild goat cheese, sliced
* 1 red or yellow red pepper, cored, seeded and julienne
* 1/4pound prosciutto, thinly sliced and julienned
* 1 bunch arugula, cleaned and dried
* 6 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
* 4 turkey sausages, cooked and sliced
* 1 bunch basil leaves, cleaned and dried
* 4 garlic cloves, roasted
* crush red paper flakes

Specially for summer love this idea of making fresh pizzas without covering it in tomato sauce but using fresh ingredients!!

As for wine... I like to serve aMaurice Syrah {$$$}, Alamos, Malbec from Argnetina {$$} you can get it at Whole Food, or a spanish tempranillo Campo Viejo {$}.

Ok now I am tempted... I think I'm cooking this tonight!!!


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Fashion Inspiration: Is a {Short} Work Day!

.... it's all about cuffed shorts this summer, and with temperatures on to rise, why not pair it them with some a fancy belt, a chic white shirt and some colorful sandals!! the only thing is since you are already showing enough leg keep the rest super classic... and not low cut top please! What do you say... yeah or nay to shorts on the work place?

Hope you are enjoying a great week!!

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Have a Gorgeous weekend! + Links

....I just can't get enough of summer this year!!! My oldest son is at the baseball game with his father so I have a date-day with my youngest son, Mateo...!! Love this one-on-one time... plus we always end up having the most interesting and funny conversation!!! So pool time, some cute restaurant for a late summer lunch and a quick stop by Ikea to start organizing the school year. How about you lovelies, any fun plan this weekend?

Here are a couple of links I enjoyed this week:

Fashion: Co F/ 2011 Collection {a great video story}
Entertaining: Candlelight Dinner....
Hair: The Fun Bun
Health: 8 Bad Food Habits that May Lead to Cancer!
Self: People will treat you how you let them to treat you {part 1} & {part 2}
Shopping: Fabulous Table Linen {great for summer entertaining!}
Trip: The Carnaval de Versailles {part 1} & {part 2}
Paper: Love this Correspondent Seal {and everything else from the store}
Fashion: lauren moffatt fall 2011
E-Magazine: KinFolk, seen {here}
Food: Simply Peach Crostata
Shopping: Brown leather love.. I want {this} and {this}
Inspiration: Photographer Yiorgos Kordakismy thoughts are with you!

A few links you might have missed:
Decor Inspiration: White Done Right!
Fashion Trend: Fancy Fans
Food: Avocado, Shrimp & Endive Salad
Fashion Inspiration: Blush Tones

Have a gorgeous weekend lovelies!!

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Decor Inspiration: Minnie Mortimer's California Home

Such an eclectic mix of fabulousness... I guess what I love the most is the vibe that they are real people living real life's.... with an array of interests!! My favorites are the art display... love it!! The bright and sunny sun room... perfect for California. And something I always wanted a dining table in the library room!! What are your fav?

.... TGIF!!!!!

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What I Love Today: Lulu Frost Code Rings

Totally coveting the trendy, new ring line Code from Lulu Frost! If you have been reading this blog for some time, you know I've been having a love affair with thin, gold bands - as seen {here} and {here}- and now I can add another dainty, feminine, gold ring  to my collection...!!

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Drink: Summer Fruit Sangria

....summer is all about entertaining, impromptus get togethers and al fresco dining!! And how about putting together a summer classic but with a twist? Get ready to impress with some delicious mango, pineapple, cantaloupe, and apricot, a dash of mint mixed with some Pinot Grigio and a splash of orange liqueur!!


Here is the recipe:

Ingredients {serves 8}
* 6 cups assorted fruits (such as mango, pineapple, cantaloupe, and apricot), sliced or cut into chunks
* 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
* 1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh basil or mint leaves
* 1/2 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
* 1 bottle crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
* Ice

Directions
1. In a large bowl or pitcher, combine fruit, ginger, basil or mint, and orange liqueur.
2. Mash gently with the back of a wooden spoon until basil is bruised and fruit releases juices. 3. Add wine and lemon juice and stir to combine.
4. Refrigerate 1 hour (or up to 1 day). To serve, fill glasses with ice and top with sangria.

.....sante!!!

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J. Crew Fall 2011 LookBook

I have never enjoy so much color... and I am happy to see J. Crew is embracing it also for fall!!! Totally coveting all the animal print accessories!!


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Fashion Trend: Fancy Fans

Why not beat the heat weave with some fancy fans As seen on the streets of Paris last week and spotted on the fashionista Elena Perminova's, where her accessory of choice at the couture shows was an old-school folding fan. What do yous ay yeh or nay? Me personally specially if it's a subtle one color fan... why not!

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Food Video: Avocado, Shrimp & Endive Salad

...great summer salad!! Don't you love all the new recipes on video that are starting to pop-up everywhere!! I might even get tempted and do my own... that would be so much fun1!

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Morning Breakfast!

... waking up to such a cute table would be the perfect way to start a fabulous day! Love the idea of instead of using a traditional flower vase, incorporating to the table a lovely wicket basket with some fresh lavender!! So very provence!!

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Decor Inspiration: White Done Right!

...loving this Los Angles home with it's dark floors, antique settees, peeling paint, crystal chandeliers and to-die-for silk drapes! It actually reminds me of my single apartment.., where my bedroom was all white!!!


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