Recently, I was contacted by Jesyca Durchin of Dreamhouse Designer to participate as a guest judge in an interior design contest - it was a lot of fun! Using my blog as inspiration, approximately 100 designers digitally created gypsy-style rooms. There were so many great entries, and I had the difficult task of choosing the top five. Here are my picks below (in no particular order). Visit this link to read my comments on the rooms. Do you have a favorite?
My favorite parts of ballet class were adagio and jumping (grand allegro especially)...on good days, I felt as if I could sprout wings and fly...such a rush!
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I love this clever recipe for margaritas courtesy of Real Simple. No blender mess!
I was so impressed with these beautiful dolls that I had to share them with you. Created by Marina Bychkova, the exquisite detail and magic she infuses into each creation is extraordinary. Visit the website here.
Immortal Beloved (released in 1994 and starring Gary Oldman) is one of my favorite movies, and also happens to be about my favorite classical composer: Beethoven. The title is based on Beethoven's infamous deathbed letter to the love of his life. Oldman delivers an Oscar-worthy performance as Beethoven, the story is at once raw and beautiful, and the score was edited to perfection. Amadeus got many deserved accolades, but I think Immortal Beloved is even better. If you have seen it, I'd love to know your thoughts...
If you love sweet potatoes as much as I do, this recipe from Simply Recipes is a must! Find it here.
I love the tradition behind Moroccan wedding blankets. The bride-to-be's mother typically begins weaving the blanket when the girl is young, as part of her dowry. They are woven of undyed wool and cotton, and are often decorated with bands of colorful talismanic symbols and sequins. These decorative items are said to protect the couple from evil and also to reflect the light from the sun and nighttime fires.
