10.20.2010
Cozy Seclusion
I like the high impact that is made in this small bedroom, the mix of textures and the courtyard feel just outside the doors.
10.19.2010
Swiss-Chard Gratin from Daniel Boulud
Ingredients
• 6 lb. Swiss chard, washed, leaves and stems separated
• 2 T butter
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2 T flour
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg
• ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and place a bowl of ice water on the side. Boil the chard leaves until tender, remove, and chill in the ice water. Strain well; chop leaves roughly and set aside. Cut the stems into thin slices. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon butter, 1 clove garlic, and stems, cooking until tender; remove and set aside. Add the flour and the remaining butter to the pan and reduce heat to low. Stir for 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the butter. Using a whisk, gradually stir in the milk and nutmeg. Cook, whisking, for 3 minutes. With a wooden spoon, add the chopped leaves, reserved garlic, and stems; season to taste. Transfer to a small casserole or individual-size casserole dishes. Sprinkle evenly with the cheeses and bake 6–8 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 6.
Art in Lui of a Headboard
Note the side tables. Easy solution for a guest room or ottomans could double as extra seating.
10.17.2010
Mix Master
Note the interesting ceilings. Loving the mix of the rustic farm table, elegant architecture and modern art collection.
10.15.2010
Costume idea
pop art!
You could also pre-make speech bubbles on sticks with common phrases like:
"I need a drink"
"This isn't a costume"
"Yes please"
"No thanks"
"How could you?"
Maybe even a dry-erase speech bubble, chalk board speech bubble or a note pad shaped as a speech bubble.
10.14.2010
Signature Portrait
With the right photo and some tracing paper this technique could be applied to any likeness.
10.12.2010
10.11.2010
10.02.2010
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