travel inspired dessert table

whether for a kids birthday party or wedding reception, i just adore this thematic dessert table..put together for a photo shoot by these ladies

obviously inspired by the the movie UP, i just love all the cute vintage additions, the suitcases, maps, hearts, etc....

tea obsession

tea, the art of making it and drinking it dates waaaaaaay back and it is a religious experience for some, all that aside many many artists, designers and the like have taken the very elementary concept and transformed it to art and fun


these two tea infusers are pretty cute

found here

via

then there is the amazing selection of tea bag designs

hanger tea by soon mo kang found here

origami tea found here

both of these also found here

mountain weekend

so, bf and i (with the genius) are packing up and heading to sauda, nc for the weekend to go stay at my parents mtn. house, hike, hang, enjoy the crisp weather and changing leaves

got me thinking about wool socks, autumnal drinks, and dishes

The bishops wife  from here                                      
3/4 to 1 oz. simple syrup (recipe follows)
1/4" lemon slice
1 oz. white rum
red wine (zin, cab, grenace)

muddle lem and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, then add rum and ice, shake vigorously, pour into high ball, top with red wine and a lemon slice, yummmmm..

simple syrup:
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves
2 strips of orange peel (no pith)
1/2 pear, peeled and quartered
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

bring to a boil and strain when cool.

probably going to shake up some of these and make salmon rillettes and a local salad mix tomorrow night.