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Neelam

Holidays

Setting the Table

March 24, 2015

I love entertaining friends and family.  There is nothing that makes my soul smile more than coming together for a gorgeous meal, while laughing, catching up and reminiscing.  Truly what life is all about!

Part of my love of entertaining comes from my excitement for creating unique and in this case playful table settings.  After all, the table setting sets the tone for the meal and can often be a great conversation piece.  Since I’m doing a cozy Easter Brunch this year, I thought I would keep the look fun and playful.

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Sweets

Chocolate Guinness Cake

March 17, 2015

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Not much of a beer drinker, my New Jersey fake ID only ever got used to buy more refined alcoholic drinks, but I could not resist trying this Chocolate Guinness Cake. It is magnificent. Although you can’t taste the stout per se, it certainly does give the cake a slight bitterness and it’s decadent nearly black colour.

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Tips and Tricks

Spring Has Sprung!

March 12, 2015

Well it may not be official and those of us who have lived in Calgary for any amount of time know that it can snow in an instant – but for now, it sure looks and feels like Spring has Sprung!  And I couldn’t be happier!  Spring time brings longer days, more sunlight, a sense of renewal and most exciting for me, gorgeous, fresh flowers!

I love incorporating fresh flowers into the spaces I create.  Bed side tables and an office desk are two obvious spaces to accent with fresh flowers.

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But how about a pop of colour and freshness in the mudroom or laundry room?  What a wonderful surprise as you walk through the door!  And how much prettier and joyful would laundry be!

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