The little things

/flower arrangements/

/favorite shells from mexico/

/fresh berries for topping pancakes/

/awesome breakfast at the Flying biscuit/

/old and new/

/birthday cakes/

Music of the day

heard this supreme ;) song the other day and I'd love to share with you guys-

The Supremes-Where did our love go

Tomato cream pasta sauce

Wow. I have tried out lots of different tomato sauces, simple or not, but none of them was the perfect one for my tastes. I experimented with lots of spices or the additions of onion, garlic and peppers or not and I ended up with the conclusion that this recipe uses the exact right ingredients in the exact right amounts. Of course, there is a key ingredient called: whipped cream which achieves this perfect pink color at the end, however I'm a strong believer that if you left it out, the result would still be one of the best recipes for simple yet so tasty tomato sauces I have ever made.

Tomato cream pasta sauce recipe (adapted from Pioneer woman)

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce Or Marinara Sauce
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Dash Of Sugar (more To Taste)
1 cup Heavy Cream
Grated Parmesan Or Romano Cheese, To Taste
Fresh Basil, Chopped
1-1/2 pound Fettuccine

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
Heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for a minute or so. Pour in tomato sauce and add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Stir and cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in cream. Add cheese to taste, then check seasonings. Stir in pasta and chopped basil and serve immediately. (Thin with pasta water before adding basil if needed.)

Dig in and enjoy!

Karen's time machine

As you may have noticed by now, I'm a huge fan of Karen Walker collections. I love the brand's style, the patterns they use, the cuts, the 'so now' aesthetics combined with this sense of vintage feel that I'm always in search for in my everyday wear. Oh yeah, maybe the most important thing about every collection is that every piece makes a statement without being too bossy, if you know what I mean?
Yeah-way to that too of course!

This is from the latest 'Time Machine' collection.

Music of the day/Song of the summer

This is my song for the summer..........it was played on repeat during our road trips on the greek islands, a tune I stuck to from the first time I ever listened to it-

Parov Stelar/Keep this fire burning

On Ikea news.

Just how cool are the upcoming collections of Ikea?

Hemsmak one is all about pickling and preserving, consisting of some beautiful made carafes, jars and bottles, but the thing I'm more excited about is that part of the collection are some really pretty labels and tags in different shapes and sizes along with cute strings, pens and tapes that your delicacies project can be more fun. DIYers unite!
Collection coming out August 2015.

Sinnerlig collection is a beautiful collection of furniture and things for your working, dining or lounging space. Some of the things I love from the collection are the ceramics and the tables and couches. What is really great about this one is that the products designer Ilse Crawford used have so nice details and are made of natural materials such as cork, ceramics and glass that feel so good to touch and use. Well done!
Available from October 2015.

first three photos from Sinnerlig collection/last four photos from Hemsmak collection

Designer of the week: Vilshenko.

Olga Viskenko for Vilshenko.
Such a unique aesthetic, perfectly imperfect pairings for this sophisticated line. This is pre-fall 2015.

The little things.

/a bouquet of (the perfect pink) roses/

/my favorite neighborhood doughnuts/

/package surprises on my doorstep/

/pasta casarecce in avocado pesto/

/finding orla kiely in one of my favorite homegoods stores/

/snacking one of my favorite nuts/

Take me there.

Favorite hotel destination in Austin, TX, Hotel Saint Cecilia. Loving the whole deco approach and its grandeur but also "feeling like home" vibes that the place is giving you. On my top of the list, definitely.

Music of the day.

such a good band from the latelies///such a great tune---
Alabama shakes/don't wanna fight

Designer of the week: M. Martin.

..and I couldn't agree more with the brand's motos of  "elegance through a sense of ease", "updated midcentury American sportswear aesthetic" and "forever style with a contemporary twist"..what else do you really need?
//this is M.Martin pre-fall//