tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91794604737205020892024-03-12T23:13:48.548-04:00Completely ClassicCompletely Classichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09197762854103383116noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179460473720502089.post-7065370144080289082012-05-14T06:41:00.000-04:002012-05-14T06:41:40.712-04:00Some Sparkle<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It always seemed odd that my mother would say "I'm not really a jewelry person" when the subject of gifts came up. How could any woman not be a jewelry person, I thought? But over time, I realized that I'm not a jewelry person either. Funny how that happens. Although I do like to wear some jewelry--earrings, a ring, occasionally a necklace. But not too many pieces piled on at once and nothing over-the-top expensive either. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> So, I set out looking for a ring to meet my criteria. Something to wear on its own, with no other jewelry, day or evening and was happy to find this. It's cubic zirconia and silver, not the real thing of course for that price, although it looks like the real thing. I plan to wear the ring with no other jewelry because it's substantial enough on its own and just a bit of sparkle goes a long way.<br />
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~ <i>D</i> ~ </div>Completely Classichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09197762854103383116noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179460473720502089.post-48359978161676801932012-05-11T11:00:00.002-04:002012-05-11T12:13:33.320-04:00Happy Weekend<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robyn Thompson Photography, <a href="http://www.robynthompsonportfolio.com/" style="color: #990000;">here</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Here's to the end of another work week. There is so much to look forward to this weekend--spending time with my Mom on Mother's day and sun is in the forecast for Boston.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Enjoy the weekend and Happy Mother's Day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">~ <i>D</i> ~</div>Completely Classichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09197762854103383116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179460473720502089.post-58717441237532200432012-05-11T10:06:00.001-04:002012-05-11T17:36:28.192-04:00The Leather Tote<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="font-weight: normal;">I'm falling for this carry-anywhere, go-with-anything chestnut colored leather tote. It's a nice change from the usual black bag and well-priced (far less than the mortgage payment that some bags command). Plus, I prefer to spend a bit more on one or two handbags instead of buying several that I won't end up using. Did I mention that I'm not a shoe collector either? </div><h3 style="font-weight: normal;">~ <i>D</i> ~ </h3></div>Completely Classichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09197762854103383116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179460473720502089.post-91134950524067669182012-04-19T18:45:00.005-04:002012-05-14T06:45:55.041-04:00A Classic Watch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQOHZGGlI_whM74uCQW6vCsE06nOU8A9Phk0WTfQ4L2TEWC687_xMCcVCbScxU7R2g3k9bJ6OxtOCBzwBUdC3jJ2VcGKgtg471ywI7j920wr3blyITG2C83IqLle7JEY5_a8ntyr3xj2x/s1600/177821885257188825_XHrDNAts_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQOHZGGlI_whM74uCQW6vCsE06nOU8A9Phk0WTfQ4L2TEWC687_xMCcVCbScxU7R2g3k9bJ6OxtOCBzwBUdC3jJ2VcGKgtg471ywI7j920wr3blyITG2C83IqLle7JEY5_a8ntyr3xj2x/s640/177821885257188825_XHrDNAts_b.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An affordable watch that will never go out of style, this Seiko is similar to the classic Cartier tank watch at a fraction of the price. If I owned no other jewelry but this watch a pair of diamond solitaire earrings (someday), I'd never again say I have nothing to wear. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~ <i>D</i> ~ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Completely Classichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09197762854103383116noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179460473720502089.post-43733517816332492632012-02-27T21:02:00.001-05:002012-05-10T16:42:51.635-04:00Flowers Forever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Artist Vladimir Kanevsky crafted this delicate porcelain flower. Read more about him in <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203358704577237372269654022.html?mod=WSJMagazineDesign_LEFTStories#slide/1" style="color: #990000;">The Wall Street Journal</a> (via Linda Merrill's blog <a href="http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/" style="color: #990000;">Surroundings</a>).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">~ <i>D</i> ~<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you a sweet Valentine's Day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">~ <i>D</i> ~ </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The maker of this ring refers to it as an engagement ring, but it's so striking and reasonably priced (really, click the link) that I'm tempted to buy it for myself. It's hand crafted of silver with a rose quartz stone in a rose gold setting. The rose theme is staying with me, it seems. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">~ <em>D</em> ~</span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> There is nothing like the scent of roses to soothe the senses. This delicate fragrance evokes feelings of love, beauty and balance. Fortunately, fresh cut roses are available and affordable at many grocery stores. I treat myself to a dozen almost every week (soft pink and ivory roses are my favorites). Although the rose petals are velvety and the flowers are beautiful, the scent, unfortunately, does not linger. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I recently started using several rose scented beauty products and thought you may enjoy them as well. When I use these products, I feel like I'm wrapped in roses. The fragrance lasts, but doesn't overwhelm.<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Chantecaille Pure Rose Water</span> - This spray is made with the "purest organic extract of Rose de Mai" essential oil. I spray this on my face morning and evening after cleansing, following it with moisturizer in the evening. It is incredibly soothing and softening.<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Chantecaille Flower Harmonizing Cream</span> - I use the moisturizer in the evening after cleansing my face. This cream is emollient, but not greasy and is made with a base of pure rose water (heavenly). It also includes several essential oils and seaweed extract to calm the skin. The fragrance is light and instantly reduces my stress level. It's pricey, but since you need only a small amount for each application, it should last a long time.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Christian Dior Crème de Rose Lip Balm</span> - This soothing and nourishing lip balm is made with shea butter and provides SPF 10. It's delicately scented with Damask Rose essential oil and leaves my lips smooth and plump. It's always in my handbag or nightstand (along with its sister product, <span style="color: #f9cb9c;">Christian Dior Crème de Abricot</span>, for nails and hands).<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Jo Malone Red Roses Bath Oil</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>is on my wish list. Maybe for Christmas?<br />
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This is just a sample of some of the wonderful rose scented products I use and will share more with you soon. Have you used these products or do you have any favorite rose scented products you'd like to share? <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Goodness, these are just about the prettiest shoes I've ever seen. Can't you just picture these with a classic little black dress (or white dress) and a snappy clutch? The problem is, I don't know who makes these shoes or where I can buy them. </span></div>
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Here I've gone and posted a plum recipe and plums are not my favorite fruit. I'm a berries person. Blueberry pie, strawberries and cream and raspberry sorbet are my go-to summer desserts. But this Plum Cake in Cooking Light magazine dazzled me. It looked sweet and dense, but not too sweet and certainly buttery from the look of the cake. And it was Cooking Light magazine. It's as if they were saying sure, go ahead. It's okay to make a decadent looking cake. I was intrigued. And you know what? It's a fabulous dessert. I made the cake on a whim for a pot luck party and fretted afterward about whether or not it would taste good. Fortunately, the cake was a hit and requests for the recipe went around the room. I thought you'd enjoy it too.</div>
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The only thing I'd perhaps do differently is double the recipe for the cake base, but it's wonderful too as is. Also, the recipe makes a lot of the sugar topping and you may not want to use all of it. I did and thought the cake would be too sweet, but the sugar nicely balances the tart plums.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my favorite bone china. It's simple enough for everyday use or you can dress it up with silver or gold chargers, pretty linens and silver flatware. And as a bonus, the cup is available in breakfast size, which holds a satisfying amount of coffee or tea to start your day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a week it has been and I would gladly spend a few nights catching up on my sleep in this regal bedroom. Click the link above for more photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're in the mood for pink, there is nothing better than fuschia peonies en masse, I think.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Corn on the cob is one of my favorite things about summer and this year, the corn has been especially scrumptious (could it be from all the rain this spring?). The availability of sweet, farm fresh corn is fleeting and I was looking for a way to enjoy it into fall. Carolyne Roehm has the answer with this easy and elegant corn soup. Remove kernels from fresh corn now and freeze it to make the soup later in the season.</span></div>
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1 tablespoon butter</div>
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1 tablespoon olive oil</div>
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3/4 cup coarsely chopped shallots</div>
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic</div>
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2 pounds frozen corn or 4 cups fresh off the cob</div>
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1 quart 1% milk</div>
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth</div>
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3 tablespoons creme fraiche</div>
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fried sage leaves (garnish)</div>
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1. In a medium sized soup pot on medium high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil and add the shallots and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, add the corn and the milk and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.</div>
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2. Process in a blender in 3 batches adding 1/2 cup of chicken broth and 1 tablespoon of creme fraiche to each batch and blend on high speed until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Re-heat if necessary, then add fried sage leaves on top for garnish and serve. </div>
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3. Can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3 days.<br />
<br /></div>Completely Classichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09197762854103383116noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179460473720502089.post-72137477201943698882011-08-05T09:00:00.012-04:002012-05-09T13:45:05.516-04:00One Perfect Orchid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painting by <a href="http://www.demiurgenewyork.com/productdetail.php?pid=516&main=3&sub=12&start=">Raymond Han</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A single orchid is one of my favorite accents for a room and stands in nicely for fresh cut flowers. You've probably seen orchids everywhere these days from Home Depot to grocery stores like Whole Foods for about $20. The blooms last for months and they require minimal care. A bright window (not direct sun) and a good soaking of water every 10 days will keep it looking fresh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't this a beautiful photo and a perfect fragrance for summer?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Click the etsy link above to purchase the photo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On eBay. Who knew?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mathias Candles<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mathias candles are hard to come by in the U.S. and expensive, but I'm contemplating a purchase. If you've purchased one recently, please let me know if it's as fabulously French and as beautifully scented as I'm imagining it will be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Candles available through </span><b><a href="http://www.prestigeidentity.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Prestige Identity</span></a></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This image is from an old Coach catalog--perhaps from five or six years ago. The white shift dress and turquoise necklace are simple, but striking. The model is holding a Coach bag that I cropped from the photo. It's a shame that neither the dress nor the necklace were made by Coach. They were my favorite items in the catalog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am smitten with this pretty alternative to traditional white pearls.</span><br />
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