Though Valentine's Day is still a couple weeks off, I couldn't resist this pretty pink and black shoot from Ariella Chezar and Meg Smith. The Olema Inn where this shoot took place, is certainly one of the loveliest places I've had the chance to visit, and it's the perfect choice for these romantic details. I'm inspired to throw a Valentine party!
Monogrammed mugs from Anthropologie each contain a different type of flower.
Victorian table "number" cards and paper garlands both from Tail of the Yak.
Ariella adorned the bouquet (which includes anemones, ranunculus, ornithogalum, blushing bride protea, garden roses, as well as a few silk flowers, black silk leaves, and dyed black fairy leaves) with wide pink ribbons and black French net.
Ariella made the pink buttercream cake, embellished with flowers, faux mushrooms (find similar ones here), and a vintage cake topper.
Pretty favor boxes, from Addison Endpapers (510-601-8112), each have a small window in them to show off the chocolate treats inside.
This is just a small sampling of the amazing work that both Ariella and Meg do. And I've said it before, but for those of you who missed it, make sure you have some time to devote to getting lost in their websites. I've easily spent hours delving through all of the inspiration on both sites...
Weekend Shopping I'm teetering on the line of a migraine, so I don't feel like coming up with much to say. On Saturday I did some shopping, and here's the recap.
Bath and Body Works candle sale. 2 for $20. I picked up two Sea Island Cotton, one Tropical Breeze (w/odor eliminator, we'll see how that works), and one Green Tea and Pear. Mom sent me a coupon for a free signature item with purchase, so I picked up Sea Island Cotton body creme.
At Old Navy I picked up a pair of white jeans (mine are trouser style, no photo online), a maxi dress, and jean skirt. I got another cute striped dress, but there aren't any pictures online. Wishing that they had this romper- hopefully they'll get another shipment. It'd be great for our honeymoon. Have you bought any spring goodies yet?
So I'm sitting with my boss and our former intern, Alex, at a sushi restaurant when I found myself transfixed by the pile of crispy, wispy sweet potato straws resting atop their Amazing Roll. I had a vision: What if I put that on top of a burger?
From that moment on, I had a mission and it was to do just that. But what I didn't have was a know-how. Google searches for "sweet potato straws" or "fried sweet potato strands" didn't turn up munch and after trying about every grater or cutting tool in my kitchen, I still had no idea how to achieve that goal. (I just did a more specific search on Google and found that apparently I need a very fancy Mandolin slicer or a very cheap Julienne shredder.)
Finally, Sean said, "This is ridiculous, just make long strips with a vegetable peeler" and then he did just that.
My dream was dead, but it's okay, because at the end of the day, they'll still taste amazing. So I dipped the sweet potatoes in a quick 10-minute ice bath, then dried them with a paper towel before tossing them in vegetable oil, boiling at 350 degrees.
But that's a very edited version of what actually happened. What really happened was that I set the oil to boil while I was struggling with my various graters, absentmindedly forgot and was confused when I heard a persistent beeping coming from the hallway. Oh right! Something was burning.
We were trying to desperately air out the kitchen/dining area/living area when I realized, oh right, I'm burning a hamburger bun in the toaster. Multitasking fail, for reals!
But no sense crying over burning kitchens. I let the sweet potato strips boil for just a minute, until they looked like their chip form.
I then sprinkled them with salt and pepper, and let them dry on a paper towel.
And finally, achieved my dream of crispy sweet potatoes on my burger! We had some barbecue sauces left over from our rehearsal dinner, so I squirted a bit of that over melted cheddar, topped with the sweet potatoes and chowed down. The combo of flavors was SO GOOD, and I honestly think this could be on the menu of all my favorite burger joints.
P.S. I think crispy sweet potatoes could be a great alternate topping for anything you would typically top with fried onions. You could also bake them to avoid the stigma of having deep-fried something.
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TitleTwilight...with Cheeseburgers
From The Midnight Show, a monthly sketch show at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles.
Directed & Edited by Peter Atencio; Written by Heather Anne Campbell; Produced by Michael Busch;
Starring Cale Hartmann as Rob Pattinson as "Edward".
Featuring Jeff Sloniker as Cam Gigandet as "James".
Eric Moneypenny as Peter Facinelli as "Carlisle".
A Cheeseburger as Kristen Stewart as "A Cheeseburger".
With DeMorge Brown, Kayla Morrissey, Heather Anne Campbell, Jackie Johnson, Michael Busch & James Pumphrey
Title:MAD TV Good About Who Has Burger King With Lyrics in Description
Bon that: He Was Supposed to Meet Me He Is not Even yesterday to show up girl i will cut HIM girl yes i will you remember The Last Time When He Had Said Had not he hooked With Tracy and I found out he HAD DID girl I cut HIM oh yes i did girl Yes I customer: Well excuse me that that: uh, do not you see me in the middle of a conversation do not interrupt Rude I'm gonna have to call you back welcome Burger King to Where we can do it your way do not get to crazy customer: Can I Get A number 6 cookies and cream With A milkshake Bon who: are you sure you just do not want a Coke? customer: Excuse me? Good that that: I got to get out The Ice Cream Some cookies could all up in it I do not even know how to use blender THEY That got me pushin All These crazy buttons no You Can Have A Coke. Let me get a wide Nuber 6 With A Coke Next! Customer # 2: um hi I'll Have a number 3 with no cheese, no tomato and lettuce No Bon who: Dang, anything else? I got a Complicated Order! Let me get a number 3 with no cheese no tomato, customer # 2: Wait, wait wait I'm sorry that that uh Good: Uh excuse me sir do you see me tryin to put in my order? Do not interrupt Rude No lettuce and that's it what? Customer # 2: I changed my mind about that The Cheese Bon: Oh so now you Want Some Cheese? Customer # 2: Bon yes who: n / Now You Want Some Cheese? if you see me puttin in your order Why you is not say nothin In The First Place? Customer # 2: I Tried to Bon that: uh uh no sir do not get loud with me sir Do Not Get Loud With Me! Security oh no! Security! Needs to go this dude He Needs to Go Needs to go thank you Mr. Williams: Bon who! Good that that oh hey how you doin Mr. Williams today? Mr. Williams: I've Had Better Days Bon that. This Is The 5th Time You Called Security Now How Many Times Have I Told You You Can not call security just because Someone has a Complicated Bon order that: Oh Is That What You Had Said? Mr. Williams: yes that's What I Had Said Bon who: oh okay you Mr. Williams's right oh yeah I'm sorry. Next Please! Customer # 3: hi can i get a # 5 boneless skinless chicken With A Slightly that's seasoned? Bon that: No uh this girl Security Security Needs to go Need to go Mr.Williams: What Bon who? Bon who: Sir She Was Trying to fight me sir Customer # 3: No I wasn't that Bon: I Will Cut You Girl Mr. Williams: Sorry she's with o out of the hood Bon program that: Hey Aw shoot Dawadi! Dawadi: Hey whats goin on that Bon Bon that: I did not know you come here Dawadi: The Yeah we is not got me no house arrest no more that Bon: Ok What cha want to order boo? Dawadi: ok uh let me get a number 3 and INSTEAD of French fries let me get some onion rings this time that Bon: okay that's all you want? Dawadi: Bon yeah that i know what i want Dawadi: what Bon who: ooooh Let me put in your order on the mic Is A queen so listen to me sing he wants a number 3 super size onion ring He Can Come Out The House With No ankle bracelet drank he's got 2 strikes so do not get history wrong order you Ya know I'm looking cute and There's Nothing You Can Say to You Get With Me If We Can Do it your way hey!
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TitleTwilight...with Cheeseburgers
From The Midnight Show, a monthly sketch show at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles.
Directed & Edited by Peter Atencio; Written by Heather Anne Campbell; Produced by Michael Busch;
Starring Cale Hartmann as Rob Pattinson as "Edward".
Featuring Jeff Sloniker as Cam Gigandet as "James".
Eric Moneypenny as Peter Facinelli as "Carlisle".
A Cheeseburger as Kristen Stewart as "A Cheeseburger".
With DeMorge Brown, Kayla Morrissey, Heather Anne Campbell, Jackie Johnson, Michael Busch & James Pumphrey
Title:ULTIMATE BURGER RECIPE ft CHARLIEISSOCOOLLIKE - SORTED
SORTED take a trip to Charlie McDonnell's flat (charlieissocoollike) to demonstrate how to make his ultimate meal. A hearty and wholesome burger with a SORTED Twist!
Get the recipe at http://www.sortedfood.com/ultimateburger
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I'll go ahead and jump on the Paloma's Nest bandwagon. Mr. SE and I must have one of these for our ceremony. Because it will be Catholic (more on that later), the Deacon will bless our rings. This would be the perfect vessel for that!
And for after the wedding? This would look darling on a vanity (earrings or change), or next to a sink (ring bowl). At this price, I think we'll take one for every bathroom. What's your favorite Etsy find so far? How darling is this "home" bowl? It would be perfect for a housewarming gift!
{this isn't my tire} This past Saturday, the most unexpected thing happened to my tire. It blew. On my way home from Einstein bagels (delicious), by myself. I drove (slowly) the remaining .5 mile back to FMIL's house, where Mr. SE came to my rescue. He was out golfing with a friend, but finished up quick and did the most hunky hunky thing. He changed my tire! Maybe it's not that big of a deal to you, but I think it's super cool to see that my man can do such a thing.
So with the spare intact, off we drove to Costco. (thank you Dad for getting my tires here so I didn't have to pay full price). There went a large chunk of my beautiful Saturday.
*In response to some less-than-favorable comments, I'd like to add that I read the manual and do know how to change a tire. But for the life of me, couldn't get the lug nuts loose on my blown wheel. I didn't assume that I was a sexy damsel in distress, and it was 2pm when I waited for Mr. SE, in the cul de sac of his neighborhood*
I am obsessed with Rachel Zoe. She's over the top, way too dramatic, and I can't get enough. Last year my roommate and I drooled over every single eposide of Season I. Loved it when Brad & Taylor had to share a room during NY's fashion week- hilarious.
Because of a prior engagement, I missed the premier on Monday night. But no worries- I DVR'd it to watch later this week. The fashion inspires me and I can't wait for the next episode. Here's my favorite look from the show last night...
Because I'm a crazy person, this is a very picture-heavy post, so I'm going to keep the words to a minimum. Just know that San Francisco is a beautiful city, with some of the most gorgeous parks and free, public spaces I've ever seen.
You can cross the bridge, which is about a mile and a half, but we just walked halfway out and came back.
The area around the bridge is called the Presidio, and curves along the shoreline. This was a dog beach we passed on our walk.
Close to the Presidio is the Palace of Fine Arts. It's a leftover from an expo at the turn of the century and is the only remaining building that was constructed out of permanent materials. It is breathtakingly gorgeous, and currently under repairs.
On our walk to Dynamo Donut, we traveled through the Latin part of town. I tried to convince Sean to buy a Mexican wrestling mask, but he ignored me.
Gates at the City College of San Francisco's Mission branch.
Index card portraits outside Dog-Eared Books on Valencia Street in the Mission.
The outside of 826 Valencia, Dave Eggers' now-national nonprofit devoted to teaching kids how to write. Each branch has a themed storefront to generate funds; this one has a pirate supply store. Next door is Paxton Gate, an amazing store that sells everything you would need to make your home look like a museum of natural history or a mad scientist's lab.
A hipsterized Seurat knock-off in the Mission.
The view from the top of Mission Dolores Park.
The rainbow flags in the Castro, called "the gayest corner in the world."
Posing with the "Full House" houses just off Alamo Square.
They're called Painted Ladies, and boy are they gorgeous.
We rode the trolley on our last full day there; they were celebrating the Giants advancement to the finals (is that right? what do i know?).
Me with the sea lions that hang out at Pier 39 on Fisherman's Wharf.
View of the bridge from a Bay cruise.
Alcatraz Island, home of the most hardened criminals of the 20th century prior to its closure in the 60s.
Awesome shot of the vintage streetcars used in the Wharf.
Coit Tower, built with funds from a rich widow who loved the city and loved its firemen.
Murals inside the tower were painted by students of Diego Rivera.
City Lights Bookstore, owned by famous literary patron Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who published Allen Ginsberg's "Howl."
Hope you enjoyed your little picture tour of San Francisco!
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