When I moved into my apartment my aim was to not clutter the place with trinkets and baubles and so I decided on key pieces and only purchased those. For four months I lived with the bare essentials: a bed, 1 sofa, a chest of drawers, and a small occasional table.
That was a great experience and ensured I brought into my home only the furniture that I really needed.
My bedroom is calming and peaceful - like this one but with less furniture!
Finally, I have agreed to have a dinner party for 3 of my dear friends. I have decided to keep it small and as I am redecorating my house, have decided to hold it in my apartment in the city.
Unfortunately, due to my culinary past, my amigas expect much from me and I aim to please!
Here is my provisional menu:
Welcome Drink: Granita Champagne
Canapes (see above image)
Starter: Crab Confit with vinaigrette
Main course: Duck on a sweet potato and parsnip rosti with, asparagus and cranberry and orange jus
Dessert/Pudding: Raspberry and Marscapone cream with Almond Tuille biscuits
Selection of cheeses and a variety of homemade savoury biscuits
Wine will be served throughout the meal - both red and white. Coffee will be served at the end of the meal.
I have tried to do items which can be prepared well in advance and so am able to spend more time with my guests.
Hopefully they will enjoy my menu - expect some images here of the food sometime after the dinner party on 24th October.
Any suggestions??!
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I sometimes wonder how future generations will live. [Click the image for a larger view.]
I am fascinated by this idea. Will we be more 'eco-focused'? Will beauty and aesthetics be enmeshed with practicality and an awareness of our environment?
You can read about this fascinating project here.
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I lived in a small apartment for a while and yearned for a large garden yet living in a big city often meant I had hardly enough time to breathe never mind tend a garden. I decided that I would bring a little bit of greenery inside and outside my home. First I decided to utilize my window sill as much as possible without detracting from my kitchen. I bought a small terracotta trough with a matching waterproof tray and planted tomatoes, Tigerella, actually. Beside that I grew mint, basil and parsley - because they were easy and I used them a lot. I had a tiny area outside and added a few pots with hostas and lavender.
Would you believe: Now I have a garden that is far too big I remember that small space with fondness!?
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Nothing beats a solid wooden floor in terms of beauty, style and feel. Carpets are fine but can look very grubby rather quickly, are expensive and need replacing after a certain period of time.
In my last home I had beautiful hardwood floors and in my current home solid oak floors have been installed and the old carpet consigned to the skip! I truly love it although if you are in a cold area you might want to consider having underfloor heating as well as your wooden floor.
The initial expense is worth it and the value it adds to a home could be more than 10% if completed properly.
Oh, well - on with the rest of the house!
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This is an excellent example of how to manage a small bedroom. This room is long and narrow yet it has a very large bed which doesn't overwhelm the space. The high ceiling, brickwork and light-fitting, which adds a very slight sense of drama, work together very well.
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If you are someone who goes the whole hog then you will appreciate this combination - the bold and the beautiful!
I think this could work as an accent area, that is, on a wall or small area of the room - behind shelves possibly. There's a certain shabby chic feel to it and this is easy to achieve. Be careful with the pattern as you wouldn't want it to overwhelm everything or make a small dark space even more so.
A beautifully simple floral arrangement works and you could use pale yellow or white or red.
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Am I the only one to think there are less BBQ parties happening than before? The recession seems to have affected the number and frequency - but I could be wrong.
Last week I attended a small, intimate BBQ and the outdoor lighting was very similar to these. The glow cast by them was truly lovely and I found myself transfixed - wandering around checking every detail!
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