Sunday, August 14, 2011

not just another brick in the wall


who doesn't dream of living in a beautiful brick house? it's always been a fantasy of mine. i love how an exposed brick wall can give an urban feel, yet still feel homey and warm at the same time. the best of both worlds, right?










(images via pinterest, decor8, sfgirlbythebay, the decorista, design sponge, ideas to steal)



fruit frenzy


Friday, August 12, 2011

friday favorites


if you're the type who presses five snoozes in the morning and desperately grasps onto your pillows until the very last second, BEWARE OF THIS POST! these gorgeous beds are extremely snuggle-worthy and will make your wake ups even more devastating.












could you imagine waking up to that view every morning? i wouldn't even care what the room looked like, and those are words that have never come out of my mouth before. sign me up!



(images via the decorista, apartment therapy, kathryn ireland, ideas to steal, moon to moon, anthropologie, desiretoinspire, decor8blog)

Thursday, August 11, 2011

pop goes my heart


white walls with a little pop of color can go a long way








(images via 79 ideas, the decorista, ideas to steal)

feeling dotty


retro polka dots covered the runway during the fall 2011 shows, so it's no surprise that they are popping up everywhere lately. see how you can get the look without the designer pricetag


(Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney and Lanvin Fall 2011)


polka dot


Free People floral halter dress, $148
Zara polka dot top, $60
Urban Outfitters polka dot stocking, $14
Polka dot shorts, $70
Sandals, $147
Cooperative urban outfitters bag, $49
Vintage style hat, $35
Long umbrella, $38
Amazon.com: Terramoto Ceramic Polka Dots 6-Inch Cereal Bowls, White on..., $31








Wednesday, August 10, 2011

simply irresistible


sometimes less is more, and that is surely the case for these lovely rooms. made up of neutral color palettes, sleek lines, and minimal accessories, the next few designs are anything but boring.














(images via desire to inspire, the row, moon to moon, plush palate)






Tuesday, August 9, 2011

healthy cake batter milkshake


no, the title of this post isn't a typo, you really can make a healthy and delicious milkshake! coldstone's cake batter ice cream is my ultimate weakness, so once i spotted this recipe on the blog "chocolate covered katie" i had to share the recipe with you guys. get out your blenders because after you see this delicious treat you will already be raiding your pantries for the ingredients!




Cake Batter Milkshake
(100% raw and sugar-free)

* 1 frozen, large banana, as ripe as possible
* 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
* 2-6 tsp melted virgin coconut oil OR 1-2 T melted coconut butter
* 1/2 to 2/3 cup milk (I used 200g almond) (For an extremely rich, “ice cream”-like shake, try coconut milk. Also, use more or less, depending on desired thickness.)
* If, like me, you prefer smoothies in a bowl, reduce milk, or add a pinch of xantham and guar gums, like with the Mint-Chocolate Shake
* Optional: for a more cake-like flavor, you can either add 1T coconut butter, or macadamia or cashew butter, OR very scant 1/8 tsp butter extract. But I opted to leave these out of the recipe, as macadamia butter is hard to find, and butter extract isn’t exactly raw lol! (It is, however, vegan. I emailed Wilton.) Or maybe even use a little melted vegan butter?
* Optional: handfuls of sprinkles

Blend everything together in your Vita-Mix or blender. Add some sprinkles, pre-blending, and throw some more on top! (No, the sprinkles aren’t raw.)


----> for more recipes like this check out katie's blog at chocolatecoveredkatie.com