ALEX PAPACHRISTIDIS ~ INTERIOR DESIGN IN MANHATTAN

For those of you who didn't see my previous post, Alex Papachristidis was born and raised in New York City and attended Parsons School of Design. This interior designer mixes contemporary and traditional, creating an elegant and sometimes whimsical room. It would take several pages to credit the work of Papachristidis which includes pieces by numerous publications and an enormous client list around the world. ENJOY this Manhattan home!

















To see more homes that have been designed by Papachristidis visit here.

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Teresa
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ALEX PAPACHRISTIDIS ~ INTERIOR DESIGN

Alex Papachristidis was born and raised in New York City and attended Parsons School of Design. This interior designer mixes contemporary and traditional, creating an elegant and sometimes whimsical room.   It would take several pages to credit the work of Papachristidis which includes pieces by numerous publications and an enormous client list around the world.  ENJOY this London home!










To see more homes that have been designed by Papachristidis visit here.



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Gluten-Free Hazelnut Crackers with Vegan Herbed Cream Cheese

Gluten free hazelnut cracker recipe with dairy free herb cream cheese spread and both recipes are vegan
Gluten-free hazelnut crackers and vegan herbed cream cheese.

Holiday fever has struck. The wheel of the year has turned once again and Winter Solstice is fast approaching. And that means party food, Dudes and Dudettes. Appetizing little bites of joy and peace. Gluten-free hazelnut crackers you can serve your guests without apology. Snowy soft herbed cream cheese you can offer your favorite vegan and your die-hard carnivore. That's right. Both. At once. To whet their appetite. A tease. A taste of deliciousness to get the festivities rolling.

And no one has to know how crazy easy it was to conjure these goodies. They'll just be totally impressed you made your own crackers. And after they try one? You might even score a kiss beneath the mistletoe.

You've got your mistletoe hung, right?


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CHRISTMAS CHEER WITH SARAH HARDAKER

Fabric designer Sarah Hardaker created a nostalgic look for Christmas at her home.  Hardaker and fellow designer Jo Pope co-author a blog which features creative home ideas.  ENJOY!









To see more of this home pick up a copy of English Home.

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Teresa
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Pumpkin Muffins, two ways

It's still November, so it's STILL pumpkin season, right?
I've confessed my love for pumpkin already...let me share with you two of my favorite muffins. One savory, one sweet.
These Pumpkin Cheddar Muffins come from the Baked Explorations cookbook.  I am IN.LOVE. with these muffins (I would happily eat all 12 in one sitting).  Even though they are listed in the breakfast section of the cookbook, they are wonderful with a cup of butternut squash soup or a bowl chili.

Pumpkin Cheddar Muffins
{adapted from Baked Explorations}

1 c. canned pumpkin
3 TBSP sour cream
2 eggs
1 stick unsalted butter, cooled and melted
2 c. flour
1 & 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 & 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
1 & 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1 & 1/4  c. grated sharp white cheddar

Preheat oven to 400.  Use a paper towel to lightly coat the insides of 12 muffin cups with vegetable oil.

Whisk together the pumpkin and sour cream.  Whisk in the eggs and cooled, melted butter until combined.  Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, cayenne, salt, pepper and brown sugar.  Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.  Add the wet ingredients into the well and gently fold until combined.  Fold in 3/4ths of the cheese.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups.  Sprinkle tops with the remaining cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out the muffins to a cooling rack.  Serve warm.

{{*sigh*}}

Next up....the sweet.
These muffins can also be called "cake muffins."  They're SO easy and SO delicious.  Yes, they are made from a cake mix...and you know, a cake mix now and then comes in handy.

{And that pumpkin makes 'em healthy. Trust me, I'm a blogger.}

If you are one of the crazy pumpkin-haters (and I know you're out there), never fear, these don't taste like pumpkin, they taste like CAKE!

Vanilla Pumpkin Muffins

2 egg whites
1 box French Vanilla cake mix
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
sanding or sparkling sugar

Preheat the oven to 350.  Lightly coat 15 or so baking liners with cooking spray or vegetable oil.  Place in a muffin tin.

Lightly beat the egg whites. Stir in the cake mix and the pumpkin.  Stir until combined.

Spoon into the prepared baking cups and top with a bit of sanding sugar for a little sparkle.  Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the tops bounce back when gently pressed.

Cool 10 minutes in the pans, then remove and cool completely on a cooling rack.

How do you like your pumpkin?  Sweet or savory?

LEONTINE LINENS ~ CUSTOM LUXURY

My first Splendid Sass post included Leontine Linens, and I have admired the company's work in magazines and on their beautiful website since they opened in 1996.  The quality of Leontine Linens is so superior to most, all being custom made.

You just have to hold these linens in your hands and admire the quality work to understand that you are purchasing an heirloom that will be with your family for years. ENJOY the selection I have chosen!

This beautiful linen hand towel was a gift to me from two kind and generous ladies.  Isn't it absolutely beautiful?  The linen was also beautifully packaged.




The beautiful home of Jane Scott Hodges, owner of Leontine Linens, was featured in Elle Decor in the November issue.  The bedroom of Mrs. Hodges' home is shown below.  Design by Gwen Driscoll Designs.



House Beautiful ~ October Issue



House Beautiful ~ Todd Richesin


Below are some of the products that Leontine Linens designs...
























Bathrobes

Shower Curtains

Eyeglass Holder

ACCESSORIES




I hope that you have enjoyed this post.  I love these linens, and I know that you will too. Visit Leontine Linens here.  See the home of owner Jane Scott Hodges as seen in the November Elle Decor here.

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Teresa
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