Mirror, Mirror

I love a pop of bright in the winter...it's good for the soul, I think.  This outfit is particularly fun because you could style it two different ways.  Layer the shirt underneath the dress and it's quite preppy, layer it over the dress and tie it at the waist and...it's also preppy, but it's a different look which is always a good time.  Fun fact: I'm actually wearing this necklace today!

1. Leather and Faux Pony Clutch, ASOS $52.77  2. Bejeweled Snake Chain Necklace, Forever 21 $10.80  3. Petite Boucle Sweater Dress, Topshop $76  4. Chambray Shirt, Old Navy $29.94  5. Truth or Dare Pumps, Piperlime $130

Get It Together: Swan Song

1. Atelier Sconce, ABC Carpet and Home $1511  2. Piave Rug, Anthropologie $1,250  3. Gilboa Frame, Zara Home $14.90  4. Denim Blue Pillow, By Nord  5. Antique Carved Settee, Jayson Home $2,695

Design Musings

Working For The Weekend

I woke up this morning to the rude realization that it was not, in fact, Saturday.  Yesterday just felt so much like Friday that it was a Groundhog Day-esque revelation...ever have days like that?  Needless to say I'm in desperate need of a moment to get my head on straight, and hopefully the weekend will provide just that.  I'm beta testing an exciting idea at the moment (Beta testing?  Is that what I want to say?  I think so...) and hopefully I'll be able to share it in all it's glory early next week.  Have the best weekend everyone!  Enjoy the links!  

You know I'll be celebrating this.

Okay, so this is just a concept at the moment but how cool is it?

These look too delicious.

My Dad loves this song.  I do too.

Illustrated quotes?  Yes please.

I've got to see these!

Probably the cutest thing I've ever seen.

So fun!

The Foodie Files

Since today marks the first Foodie Files of 2013 I wanted to post a celebratory and delicious entree... what could be better than raspberry duck?  This particular recipe is one of my favorite things my Mom makes.  Seriously, her raspberry duck is legendary.  It's much simpler than you would think so it's great for those of you who vowed to start cooking more this year and it's just exotic enough to qualify for those of you who resolved to try new things.  All around, it's hard to beat!

Ingredients:
2 duck breasts

2 TBS coconut oil
1 large shallot, roughly cut
3 TBS butter
16 oz raspberry sauce/jam/preserves/etc (just about anything in that family will work)
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Wash and pat meat dry, then liberally salt and pepper.  Brown shallots in butter and oil and add duck breast, fat side down, to saute pan.

Sauté over medium to medium high flame 5-10 minutes.  Flip and sear 5-10 minutes more.  

Coat with raspberry sauce and cook for 15 minutes.  Lower temperature to 350 and cook for 30 minutes more.  Slice, drizzle with excess sauce and serve!

Mirror, Mirror

Happy new year!  I'm having the hardest time getting back in the swing of things.  I guess Christmas was just too delightful...it's kind of a bummer that it had to end.  But it did, and that's okay cause now we get to revel in the possibilities of the new year.  Fresh starts are my favorite.  These ballet flats...also my favorite.  And these earrings.  

1. Boyfriend Distressed Jeans, Net-A-Porter $278  2. Sheer Blouse, La Garconne  3. Leather Ballet Flats, Chloe $485  4. Pink Bulbine Earrings, Moda Operandi $285

Get It Together: Don't Give Up The Ship

1. Brown Shell Mixed Handle, Lille $460  2. Chevron Ikat Rug, Rugs USA $287-$651  3. Don't Give Up The Ship Pillow, High Street Market $58  4. Oak Dining Chairs, Branca $7,400 for a set of 6  5. World Globe, 1stdibs