So, over the next month or so you can expect to hear about: the World Interior Design Fair in Chicago, basement renovations, Austin, Texas, my life blogging for ONPA, and other summer adventures.
Hope everyone had an amazing summer!
~meg
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
I’m baaack.....
I just want to start off by saying sorry it’s been so long! I don’t have a good excuse, but it’s been very busy with work, conferences, holidays (not complaining), and home renovations. My summer has been awesome and I am very excited to get back into action and share my summer projects with everyone.
So, over the next month or so you can expect to hear about: the World Interior Design Fair in Chicago, basement renovations, Austin, Texas, my life blogging for ONPA, and other summer adventures.
Hope everyone had an amazing summer!
~meg
So, over the next month or so you can expect to hear about: the World Interior Design Fair in Chicago, basement renovations, Austin, Texas, my life blogging for ONPA, and other summer adventures.
Hope everyone had an amazing summer!
~meg
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Recipe Time
Blackberry Pineapple Mojito
Mojitos and margaritas have always been in competition for the ultimate summer patio drink. During my recent trip to Vegas I decided that this summer belongs to the mojito.
Ever since then I have been trying to find an easy Mojito recipe I can make back home. I found this recipe on www.myrecipes.com and thought it looked tasty and fool proof! This would be an ideal drink to have while sitting on your patio on a hot summer day!
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons sugar
3 blackberries
3 small chunks fresh pineapple
6 or 7 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus a wedge for garnish
1/4 cup light or dark rum
1/4 cup seltzer
Preparation:
1. For simple syrup: put sugar and 2 tsp. water in a glass bowl and microwave on full power for 10 to 15 seconds, or until sugar is dissolved.
2. Drop blackberries, pineapple, and mint leaves into a sturdy glass and crush to a pulp with the end of a wooden spoon. Add the simple syrup, lime juice, and rum.
3. Pour the contents into an old-fashioned glass and then back into first glass; repeat until thoroughly mixed, then pour back into old-fashioned glass. Add ice cubes and seltzer; stir. Garnish with sprig of mint and lime wedge.
Blackberry Pineapple Mojito
Mojitos and margaritas have always been in competition for the ultimate summer patio drink. During my recent trip to Vegas I decided that this summer belongs to the mojito.
Ever since then I have been trying to find an easy Mojito recipe I can make back home. I found this recipe on www.myrecipes.com and thought it looked tasty and fool proof! This would be an ideal drink to have while sitting on your patio on a hot summer day!
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons sugar
3 blackberries
3 small chunks fresh pineapple
6 or 7 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus a wedge for garnish
1/4 cup light or dark rum
1/4 cup seltzer
Preparation:
1. For simple syrup: put sugar and 2 tsp. water in a glass bowl and microwave on full power for 10 to 15 seconds, or until sugar is dissolved.
2. Drop blackberries, pineapple, and mint leaves into a sturdy glass and crush to a pulp with the end of a wooden spoon. Add the simple syrup, lime juice, and rum.
3. Pour the contents into an old-fashioned glass and then back into first glass; repeat until thoroughly mixed, then pour back into old-fashioned glass. Add ice cubes and seltzer; stir. Garnish with sprig of mint and lime wedge.
Recipe from: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/blackberry-pineapple-mojito-10000001816267/
ENJOY!
~ meg
~ meg
(Megan's) Book of Awesome
- The perfect-consistency Pepsi slurpee
- Waking up early and realizing it's the weekend and you can sleep in!
- Salmon sashimi - even better when you get a few extra pieces
- When the first flower blooms in your garden in spring
- Scratching my mosquito bites - even when I shouldn't....
- When puppies tilt there head when looking at you!
- A clean car
- Flying over the mountains
- Laughing so hard it hurts - especially when it turns into a silent laugh
- Doing that awkward "dance" when you are trying to pass someone on the street
- Someone paying for your coffee ahead of you in line
- Left over chinese food in the morning - breakfast of champions!
- When I get butterflies in my tummy :)
- Goofy looking dogs
- The smell of freshly cut grass
- The feeling in the air after it rains (it also smells wonderful!)
- Finger dancing
- Dogs with a job. Seeing eye dogs seriously are amazing! How incredible is that!
- Goats. Especially the one in this video!
20. Babies laughing. This video will make anyone happy!
21. Family dinners - because in my family they always turn to something interesting and hilarious
22. Going to bed when its raining / storming outside.
23. Spontaneous party nights
24. Showing seniors new technology; I love how they are amazed by the littlest things
25. Any animal that has a bandana around their neck
26. The person that farts by accident in a yoga class!! Haha you cant help but giggle!
27. Having an extra productive day
28. New born babies dressed up for halloween
29. Afternoon naps
30. A good back scratch :)
31. A front porch. I know that sounds weird but I have always wanted a front porch with potted plants
32. Red front doors. I think the touch of color is AWESOME!
33. When the elevator goes all the way to your floor without any stops
34. Finding money in a old jacket pocket
35. When you walk by a stranger and they smile and say "hi"! What a small gesture but it sure makes me happy!
I encourage everyone to make there own "(_)'s Book of Awesome"; it's so nice to sit down and reflect on all the awesome things surrounding you! :)
Have an awesome day!
Keep smiling - because you never know it could make it to someone else's "Book of Awesome"
~ meg
Saturday, June 4, 2011
hi~lo
Wing Back Chairs
I have been spending a lot of time lately researching the cost of re-upholstering a couple of antique wing back chairs. I found some unique chairs with some interesting curves, fabric, and proportions. I love the idea of using an oversized chair in place of a standard office chair, or at the end of a dining room table.
Wing Back Chairs
I have been spending a lot of time lately researching the cost of re-upholstering a couple of antique wing back chairs. I found some unique chairs with some interesting curves, fabric, and proportions. I love the idea of using an oversized chair in place of a standard office chair, or at the end of a dining room table.
Restoration Hardware
French Upholstered Wing Chair
$1195-$1590
vs
West Elm
Ellery Chair
$499-599
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
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