Christian Lacroix Collection

I love the new Christian Lacroix collection of fabrics and wallpapers for Designer's Guild. They are layered with color and eclectic imagery that stand out all on their own.

Happy Pancake Day

Today is National Pancake Day and so I have to share my favorite pancake recipe from a brunch place in Berkeley that is near and dear to me, La Note

Gingerbread Pancakes
Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cold or at room temperature
• 4 large eggs
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• Vegetable oil for brushing griddle
• Maple Syrup and Powdered Sugar for serving
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• Instructions
• Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl. Whisk together water, coffee, eggs, butter, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add flour mixture and whisk until just combined. Let stand 15 minutes (batter will thicken).
  Brush a griddle or 12-inch nonstick skillet with oil and heat over moderate heat until hot but not smoking.
  Working in batches of 3 or 4, pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto hot griddle and cook until bubbles appear on surface and undersides are lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip pancakes with a spatula and cook until cooked through and edges are lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a platter and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Brush griddle with oil between batches.

Wedding Hiatus

Taking a weeklong hiatus for my wedding and honeymoon.

Tony Duquette Inspiration

I don't tend to think of Coach as a go to brand for jewelry, however they have a new collection for Spring inspired by America's original decorator to the stars Tony Duquette. Best known for his flamboyant color choices and starburst design which has made a huge comeback in recent years, Duquette's estate has lent his name to some amazing new pieces.

Check out the Tony Duquette collection.

Best Picture Design: Midnight in Paris

Midnight in Paris has the best set design and atmosphere of all the best picture nominees in my opinion. It really takes you to Paris.

1. A stone swan from France is from 1st Dibs
2. A collection of antique hand mirrors from Jayson Home and Garden
3. Glass Cloches from the 1920's from Restoration Hardware
4. An antique French cut glass chandelier from 1st Dibs
5. Carved Urn from Clayton Gray Home

Kate Spade + Florence Broadhurst

Kate Spade just opened a home decor store based on their Florence Broadhurst black and white floral pattern. Find everything from heels to rugs to china. I think they are going overboard with the print, but in moderation it is fun and springlike. Florence Broadhurst was an eccentric Australian artist who is being highlighted this season by Kate Spade for her retro prints.

Color Story Monday: Valentine Red

Red is a classic color that will always be in style. Here is the perfect color for tomorrow!
Benjamin Moore My Valentine

Best Picture Design: Moneyball

The inspiration for this post is the gorgeous Northern California home of Brad Pitt's ex-wife Robin Wright. The home embodies the upper class clean and modern style of San Francisco with panoramic views of the bay.

1. Rustic Trestle Console Table from Wisteria
2. A natural style vase from West Elm
3. The Emerson dining table from West Elm
4. Etched Bowls from a California company, Heath Ceramics
5. An All-American sofa for an All American baseball manager from Pottery Barn
6. Simple and rustic, the Durham coffee table from Ballards

Valentine Project

I found this project 4 years ago from Twig and Thistle and it is still a great project. With a simple and easy design it give you a cheap way to personalize some sweets for your sweetheart, friends, or family. She offers a free downloadable pdf file and you can purchase similar bags at Michaels, Paper Source and even her own Etsy shop.

Best Picture Design: War Horse

A selection of equestrian designs from movie War Horse

1. A masculine horse paperweight from Hermes

2. An Hermes blanket exemplifying man and his horse

3. A military campaign print wallpaper from Ralph Lauren Home

4. Horseshoe inspired catch all from Ralph Lauren Home

5. A simple WWI era metal bed from Anthropologie

6. A plaid and tweed fabric from Ralph Lauren Home

7. Wood industrial crates from Aidan Gray Home