Best of Lists Start: The 45 Most Powerful Photos of 2011

A before and after shot of Joplin, Missouri after a massive tornado on May 22.

Christians protect Muslims during prayer in Cairo, Egypt.

A boy looks at a figure of Steve Jobs next to flowers laid in his tribute at an Apple store in Hong Kong, China.

Listening to Adele’s 21 album, arguably one of the best albums of the year, while taking a short study break and perusing photos.

Source: Buzzfeed

A Rothko Experience

Erica from small shop has a great post over at La Dolce Vita discussing Mark Rothko paintings.  I recommend you take a read.  Here’s a sample:

1) Rothko was deeply influenced by color theories first developed in the 17th & 18th centuries; 2) His paintings were quite large in size, and were meant to be viewed “up close and personal”; 3) It was Rothko’s intention that viewers have a sensory experience with his paintings.

White Center (Yellow Pink and Lavender on Rose), 1950 *Formerly owned by Rockefeller, this painting recently sold for $72.8 million!

Wit & Delight’s Rigatoni w/ Kale & Prosciutto

How amazing and delicious does this recipe look?  I will be buying italian sausage and chopped pancetta from the grocery store this weekend to store in my freezer for hearty winter recipes.  Will have to whip this recipe up on a Friday night during finals to impress myself.

Source: Wit & Delight

New Year’s Eve 2011

 

I may have an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party to attend this year. For that occasion (and for all the upcoming holiday parties) I’m dreaming of gold sequins, a smokey eye, and black accessories.  Click below the jump to see the items on the board, or see here (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) for the other items I am eyeing….

Daily Dose: 11-1-11 {November Weekend}

November Weekend.  

So I’ve taken to Polyvore–an easy way to throw all of my expensive, over-the-top fashion desires into one design board.  Recently, I’ve been wearing gunmetal Chanel polish, hot pink MakeUp Forever lipstick, and searching for a chunky cableknit white sweater to wear with a fantastic green coat.  May the fashion police and lords of the bank have mercy on my wallet. Click below the jump for a link to every item in the board.  Happy November.

Daily Dose: 10-31 {Happy Halloween}

Happy Halloween everyone!  I hope your day is filled with candy and friends and ghoulish gin buckets.  I will be wearing a giant dice costume for the second time this week/weekend–I put in too much effort to toss it after one wear.  And now for something orange and delicious-a Barefoot Contessa Mac & Cheese recipe.  I’d love to try this recipe soon….maybe I’ll half it in order to justify making it.

 

Source: Martha Stewart, GQ

Gaga and Tony Bennett: The Lady Is a Tramp

via La Dolce Vita

A Fall Dinner Party Menu

Desserts for Breakfast has an amazing Fall Housewarming Menu that looks delicious.

A Fall Housewarming Menu

Pomegranate, crisp Bartlett pear, and wild arugula salad

with lemon-balsamic vinegar dressing

Chanterelle and sage risotto

with mascarpone, parmigiano reggiano, and red pepper flakes

Sauteed young ginger-honey figs

with young ginger, honey, and a Palmier cookie

If I were making a menu it would look a little different…

A Fall Dinner Party Menu

Arugula, Lentil, and Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

with roasted tomatoes and a maple-dijon vinaigrette

Prosciutto, Soppressata, and Manchego platter

with toasted bread, olives, and cornichons

Smitten Kitchen’s Apple Cake

with Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon

Red, red wine

maybe a Malbec

Source: Desserts for Breakfast 1

Daily Dose: 10-27 {Fall Accents}

Matchbook hits the spot with this fall update for a living room.  I love a good plaid/cream/purple throw.

Daily Dose: 10-25

How simple and luxe.  Source.