Sometimes all it takes is one statement piece in a room to make an entire space POP.

Here are a few chairs with flair that should do the trick. Enjoy!

All images courtesy of Pinterest

The zipper detail on this dress is AMAZING!!!!

Photo courtesy of the sewing divas blogspot.

Time goes so quickly… I had to stop and check my calendar twice to make sure that yes we really are heading into August.  Before you know it we will be Christmas shopping and running out to find the perfect New Years eve outfit. Were does the time go?

In the spirit of summer-I hope you take time in the next few weeks ahead (if you haven’t already to enjoy and partake in whatever activities you love about the season.  As the saying goes..Carpe Diem Seize the day!

Here are a few of my summer “favorite things”

Wearing White

Cooling off with a summer treat

The full bloom of summer

 Dining “out”

If you’ve been glued to the television watching more than your share of Olympic sports this weekend you just might find yourself indulging in one to many TV Treats..aka snacking. It’s difficult to watch these superhuman souls breaking world records with bodies that are toned tighter than a Housewives of Orange County’s face and not think twice about what your consuming. So.o.o.o to the rescue I have uncovered a  gluten free peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie recipe that is to die for. Not only will it quell your cravings but it just might give you the boost of energy needed to do some mat Pilate’s as you watch the games. Enjoy… 

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yield: 48 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups peanut butter (organic peanut butter is the best)
• 1 cup white sugar (can be cut to 1/2 cup or totally omit if you want)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs (extra large size)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ounces chocolate, chopped …(I use dark chocolate)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees .
2. Stir peanut butter and sugar together in a medium bowl until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.  Then add the baking soda, salt and vanilla.  Fold in the chocolate.
4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.  Using the back of a fork, press a criss-cross pattern into the top of each ball.
5. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes.  I undercook by a minute or 2 and let them cool on wire rack=super moist.

Recipe adapted from the kitchen of T. Golden

The late Bil Blass was a wonderful designer and clearly a man with his own point of view. For a little 411 on the late  Mr. Blass  and his thoughts about women-read  above.. Vintage ad sponsored by Macy’s.  

So you tell me which word really jumps out at you:

Leopard

Prada Pumps

Sale

If you said all three-we can now be friends….xo

The wait is over.

The Olympics begin tonight. Tune in to see Ralph Lauren’s designs on our fabulous American team.

 Go Team USA!