Dec
30
I don’t know how to justify posting random images, I have visceral reactions to images and if it catches my attention I immediately want to post about it. This imagefeed section is another storage section for me, kind of like my desktop, where I can just throw in images that I can eventually get inspired [...]
Dec
28
*Sorry again guys, this post got “magically” deleted somehow (don’t know what’s going on with my wordpress)* Take these croissants out 9 hours before you’re ready to bake them, for proofing.
Dec
24
This looks like satin with wood grain printed on but I’m not the best when it comes to deciphering fabrics from pictures. I love the turned out seams and the raw finishing here, and the construction looks beyond impeccable. Scanned from Isabel Toledo: Fashion from the Inside Out by Valerie Steele and Patricia Mears. Its [...]
Dec
23
All scans from Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel, by Harold Koda. The styling and accessories from this book are exceptional! Apfel is clearly a maximalist when it comes to styling.
Dec
23
Quick Video of how to make Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. This video has music, so if you are viewing this at work, make sure to turn your speakers off before you play the video (if you play the video before you read my disclaimer don’t say I didn’t warn you!). To those of you who …
Dec
22
Sources: Queen of noise, Strange eyes, Drencrome, Boyhood, Kate MacDowell
Dec
22
Scanned from Isabel Toledo: Fashion from the Inside Out out by Valerie Steele and Patricia Mears Scanned from Decades of Beauty: The Changing Image of Women 1890s 1990s, edited by Humaira Husain. Share
Dec
21
Cranberry and lychee Vacherin. Chilled citrus consomme with blue curacao poached baby pear. Scans from The Colors of Dessert published by Battman studios, 2008. Photographs by Alan Batt. This book has some other stunning creations and photographs. Check it out if you’re a pastry chef. “Natura” by Albert Adria is amazing too. Share
Dec
19
Starting out, fake out egg nog with fresh fruit. If you want to know how to make authentic nog, click here. White chocolate, melted over a double broiler. Fresh Raspberries closeup. Tiny egg molds, I only covered a thin layer of it, because I want the eggs to be hollow. When the shell dries, put [...]
Dec
19
I had the urge to have egg nog recently. I used Alton Brown’s recipe, he has both the original egg nog recipe and a cooked version for those squeamish about eating raw eggs…. After the Eggs are beaten with sugar, they should look light like this. I also put in wayyy too much Nutmeg, as [...]
Dec
14
All rings collected or vintage except for Quartz wrapped in chains (Luxirare design) and skull + Pearl combo (another Luxirare Design). Ring designed by Luxirare null Share
Dec
08
Although I DO like to torture myself (figuring out complicated recipes or cooking something that has WAY too many steps) sometimes I find there is just NOT enough time in the day. It’ll be around 5-6 pm and I SUDDENLY realize I haven’t eaten anything except a piece of toast! Not cause I’m trying …
Dec
07
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI – SPECIAL ORDER MIRRORED THIGH HIGH BOOTS GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI BOOTS Luxirare Purple/Blue Shirt. (Same drape as previous design in Ackermann post) Share
Dec
03
DE COUTURE BAG DE COUTURE – LEOPARD PRINT METALLIC TOP HANDLE Luxirare Purple/Blue flares. Vintage Monkey Fur Jacket Black long sleeved shirt Demonia Boots
Dec
01
These Haider Ackermann suede zip pants = something I didn’t know I was looking for, but now I realize its exactly the thing I always wanted. They feel like sweatpants, or really comfortable leggings, but they fit and look like skinny jeans. They also zip up and down, I like to have them unzip …
