Category: Entertaining

aperol spritz

I discovered Aperol Spritz a few years ago in Europe.  It was impossible to not notice it, from Verona to Munich everywhere I went I kept seeing the same orangy drink at outdoor cafes.  Aperol Spritz is indeed the favorite summer drink in Southern Europe.  If you’ve been paying attention, then you’ve noticed how the refreshing summer drink is taking over the US this summer.  Campari’s most famous cocktail is increasingly becoming a favorite drink here in America as well, and perhaps you may have already had a couple of glasses.  There is a reason you’re drinking so much Aperol Spritz.

aperol spritz

I spent a day in Marseille last year but didn’t shop around besides purchasing a few preserves.  If you are planning a trip to the port city make sure to check out these 5 Places to Shop in Marseille first.

I’m not a vegetarian. I enjoy a burger too much.  Having said that I’m always on the lookout for inspiring healthy recipes.  I’ve been having my burgers without bread for years and occasionally replace the gluten-free bun with a portobello mushroom instead.  When I saw this creative way of making a pizza that looks like a burger I thought it would be interesting to share.  Grilled pizza portobellos with lemon-y cashew ricotta.  Tell me if that doesn’t sound good?

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Father's Day gifts trunk club

Father’s day is this coming Sunday, this gift guide is a bit closer to the date than I would like, but every one of these gifts comes with quick delivery.  It may feel daunting to buy for men. It may seem as if there are not enough options, but once you pay attention and do some research, the choices are limitless.  And if you still want more options, last year’s Father’s Day gifts are still very current.

Father's Day gifts, trunk club

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Mother’s Day Gifts for all kinds of mothers

The beauty of a gift is not the gift itself but rather the gesture and thought that’s put behind choosing the right one.  Especially when it’s for the most special person there ever will be in our lives. In this Mother’s Day Gifts roundup, we have chosen gifts that are thoughtful and chic surely to please all kinds of mothers.  From relaxing special bath salt for the mother who enjoys a good bath, to small affordable indulgences for the mother that loves luxury even in a small dose.  If you prefer the type of Mother’s Day gift that is unmeasurable and not tangible, we compiled a good list last year that never gets old. Mother’s Day Gifts for all kinds of mothers

I always like to incorporate a teacup set in my gift guides because tea or coffee time is usually a time that is enjoyable and pleasurable. The next time that special person gets to enjoy that particular moment, you’ll be there with her, although symbolic…

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Another week, another wonderful sale with stylish pieces for entertaining.  Because life is meant to be joyful, fun and light.  Happy shopping!

 

 

 

Outdoor entertaining will be far from boring with these pretty set of botanical tabletops, a similar set here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m a big fan of casual elegance entertaining and these colorful glasses represent that just beautifully.  Use them on top of a patterned tablecloth to bring out the colors, as on this table setting.  They are so charming

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can see this bistro table in a foyer of a modern country home or in a small entryway.  As in this modern cool unisex foyer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

place card holder set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A decadence and glamorous chainmail sconce that has an old world nostalgia to it.

 

 

 

 

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March is when Women’s History Month is celebrated and hundreds of museums and National Museum of Women in the Arts are joining the third annual #5WomenArtist campaign.  “Can you Name five women artists?” The campaign is designed to spark conversation about gender parity in the arts.  Yes this issue is everywhere you guys.  This year’s campaign focuses on women artist of color.  Which gives me an excellent excuse to post the portrait of Michelle Obama painted by Amy Sherald.  If you are asking yourself why Michelle Obama’s portrait is in sort of a gray scale, there is a very interesting and historical explanation.  Interesting how art is so meaningful and deep and it can be so expressive once studied and explained.  Sherald’s technique is analyzed in detail here.

design events Michelle Obama's portrait by Amy Sherald via belle vivir

“(Girls and girls of color) will see an image of someone who looks like them hanging on the walls of this great American institution. … And I know the kind of impact that will have on their lives because I was one of those girls,” the former first lady said at the official unveiling.

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