Tips and Tricks

Patterned Tile

January 25, 2016

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Patterned tile has been hot in interior design for the past few years, and isn’t showing any sign of letting up.

And honestly why would it when mosaic and patterned titles have been around for centuries and cement tiles have been used since 1850.  A time honored tradition of using metal molds to hand pour tiles before being pressed and pigmented is still used.  Creating gorgeous tiles, in which no two are alike.

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Sweets

Apple Pie

January 23, 2016

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Is there anything better than a warm slice of apple pie on a cool winters day?  And a homemade pie at that!  Nope. I didn’t think so!

In honor of National Pie Day, I thought I would make Apple Pie – for the first time ever!  I know, how is that possible?!  With all the baking I do, I’m not sure how I’ve never made an apple pie.  Perhaps, I had a sense of the patience and time it required and just never felt confident enough to tackle it.

Despite the lack of an incredible wave of confidence, I felt inspired to whip up an apple pie this morning, so I went with it.

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Nibbles

Arugula, Sweet Potato and Feta Salad

January 20, 2016

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I have to be honest, veggies are not my thing.  I find them challenging to prepare and consume.

But every so often I come across a recipe that is a total winner, simple and delicious – like this salad.  So much so that I’ve had it almost every week this year.  Yes, I realize it’s only the third week of January, but it’s promising 😉

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