Beautiful
There is an inspiration for absolutely everything just outside your door. Like this bracelet and pendant made from tree bark that fell to the ground as the trees prepare for spring! I added a simple chain for the pendant, and Carolyn was ready to hit the town with original creations by the one and only Mother...
Morcilla
A couple of days ago Dave and I dipped into one of Pittsburgh’s newest restaurants Morcilla, just a stones throw from its well established sister Cure. I wanted it to be colder outside being mid December so we could rush into the golden glow that was buzzing from inside and warm up with a house cocktail, but the temperature outside had me ordering a rose, the wine list was just right not to big not to small, and my rose was very...
There is one in every family
And in mine it’s me. As far back as I can remember I was the go-to girl for holiday centerpieces, nameplates, setting the table, and I would have my brother help with the decorations. I always planned ahead, nothing was by chance. Color played an important role, and everything would coordinate with what we were having for dinner. When I was growing up family dinners ruled, everything from the ingredients to the menus and even the...
design, trends, food, conversation – yum
No one likes to look down at that one giant ice cube in a cocktail, or eat brussels sprouts as bar food, more than me. By the way, my advice on the sprouts, don’t put them in a tight little bowl when serving, they get soggy and all the little crisp parts turn to nothingness. I love everything about a dining experience from how you feel when you walk into a space, the interior design, staff appearance, menu design and of course the...
Table For Two, plus one
Eleven. Reviewed by three foodies! It is fitting my first review starts out with table for two plus one. A birthday celebration for Carrie with me and Sheryl. So many choices, but Eleven rose to the top of the list for several reasons; is there a better place to meet good friends for lunch on a special occasion? In the daylight you can’t help notice the perfectly chosen wall color in the beautifully appointed main first floor dining...