Friday, May 31, 2013

Friday Inspiration

Feeling inspired this week by :
Laurent Chehere

French photographer Laurent Chehere left a successful advertising career (with clients such as Audi and Nike)  to follow his passion for fantastical photography. He traveled around the world and out of his journey came The Flying House series. 





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Friday, May 24, 2013

Design Inspired Weekend


There is nothing more glorious than a three day weekend.  At a loss for what to do with your extra day of sunshine? 


If you find yourself in New York City, take a trip up the Hudson River and visit the Dia Art Foundation - an old warehouse that has been transformed into a modern art museum. http://www.diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

    My favorite installations:

    Andy Warhol

    Sculpture by R. Serra


 On the West Coast? You can also see R. Serra’s work at LACMA.




No holiday weekend is complete without a trip to the California coast.  Catch some rays and stop for lunch at the fantastic Beachcomber Cafe - a cafe located on the water's edge in Newport Beach.





Further up the coast, camping for people who don’t like camping:

El Capitan Canyon, near Santa Barbara, is a nature retreat where you can unwind, relax and commune with nature - from the comfort of your glamorous tent. "Roughing it" just got easier



If all else fails, there is always TIPSY LEMONADE AND PEACH ICED TEA! 


Get your creative juices flowing: 

INGREDIENTS:

2 large tea bags for iced tea
1/2 cup boiling water
8 fresh mint sprigs
4 cups lemonade made from frozen concentrate
1/2 cup vodka
Ice cubes
Slices from 1 lemon and 1 peach, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, add tea bags and pour over boiling water. Let steep 4 minutes. Carefully discard tea bags.
Place mint sprigs in a large pitcher; mash with a muddler or handle of a wooden spoon until slightly bruised. Pour in tea, lemonade, and vodka. Chill in refrigerator before serving.
Fill 8 highball glasses with ice. Pour tea among glasses. Garnish with lemon and peach slices.

Cheers!