December 2011
2 posts
french macarons from scratch
rench macarons are not easy to make. Just ask us. OK, but we made one perfect batch (see pic). After visiting several macaron trouble shooting blogs (yes, there are many), we discovered the reasons behind some of the issues we experienced (e.g., cracked tops, etc.) But we enjoyed getting the green color matched to our business cards, and, of course, eating the spoiled ones. We heard that even...
creating casual california coastal
apturing casual California coastal style in a living room is more than just an exercise in alliteration (although I couldn’t resist). It’s all about “getting it right” with the colors of sand, sea, foam and sky - while avoiding cliches (like lighthouses).
Madison Modern Home had a lot of fun making over this living room, and taking it from blahhhh to spahhhh… All...