Raspberry Corn Muffins

If there is one comfort food that I crave it is corn bread.  Nothing is quite like eating your way through a thick slice of this subtly sweet baked good served alongside of a piping hot cup of coffee.  I wanted to make a version of my long-time favorite confection so I added  raspberries; however, the berries were not as sweet as I had hoped (thank you eternal winter!), but they did add the perfect blend of sweet and tart which is one of my favorite flavor combinations. Continue for more...

A Caffeine Fix - Coffee or Tea?

Do you prefer coffee or tea? It is the age old question and my answer is usually coffee - very, very strong coffee preferably espresso that is so bold and dimensional that makes me close my eyes and transports me to Italy; however I have recently been drinking a great deal of tea.  Since winter doesn't seem to want to go away for the season I turn to tea with a dollop of honey - it is the only thing that seems to warm me from the inside out. So now I ask you, which do you prefer, coffee or tea?

Bodum Tea Press / Bellocq Blends Sampler Set
Honey Dipper
The Vintage Tea Party: A Complete Guide to Hosting Your Perfect Party

MARIAGE FRÈRES Rock Candy for Tea / Pink Cake Stand

Irving Farm Roasted Coffee / Chemex Filter Drip Coffeemaker
Chemex Filters / West Elm Hand Painted Dot Mug
Crate& Barrel Small Milk Bottle / TWG Tea Sugar Sticks

Inspiring Interiors: The Power of Gray

I hope that everyone had a great Easter weekend, if you celebrate the holiday! Mine started off on an eventful note with an unexpected trip to the ER because my contact ripped and got stuck in my eye (not fun) and left with the contact removed but a scratched eye.  Oh well, made for an eventful day!  Anyways when I was flipping through a recent issue of Harper's Bazaar, I had my love of gray reconfirmed once again after seeing the DUMBO apartment of blogger and interior designer Athena Calderone. I love how this shade is incorporated on her walls, in her hanging lamps and in her tufted sofa.  Finally, I am lusting over her copper coffee table that has wonderfully embellished legs.  Do you like this shade as much as me?  Continue for more...