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

doorr — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:13:52 +0000

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

doorr — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:30:09 +0000

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

doorr — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:53:04 +0000

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

doorr — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:43:57 +0000

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….New Years Eve 2011 by duniaaa featuring shirts & blouses

French Connection cap sleeve cocktail dress
$258 - nordstrom.com

Vince evening party dress
$698 - my-wardrobe.com

TopShop bronze dress
$400 - topshop.com

Vince shirts blouse
$345 - net-a-porter.com

Ralph Lauren Collection high heel shoes
$625 - net-a-porter.com

Miu Miu leather clutch handbag
$470 - net-a-porter.com

Nars Night Series Eye Shadow
$55 - neimanmarcus.com

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

doorr — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:31:45 +0000

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.

Cableknit sweater
bowsandbandits.com

Rag Bone pocket shirt
$105 - rag-bone.com

Golden Goose army coat
$1,280 - lagarconne.com

AG Adriano Goldschmied black slim jeans
$230 - stylebop.com

Givenchy ballet shoes
€398 - jades24.com

Proenza Schouler shoulder strap handbag
$1,225 - lagarconne.com

Aymara wool hat
€100 - youheshe.com

Ray-Ban gold sunglasses
$195 - my-wardrobe.com

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick
$25 - bloomingdales.com

CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR | Nordstrom.com

$25 - nordstrom.com

Daily Dose: 10-31 {Happy Halloween}

doorr — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:44:35 +0000

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

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

Vegetable oil
1 lb fusilli, cavatappi, or elbow macaroni
1 qt milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 oz Gruyére, grated
8 oz Aged/Sharp Cheddar, grated
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 lb fresh tomatoes, sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs (made from 5 slices white bread, pulsed in a food processor)

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drizzle the oil into the boiling water, add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions. Drain well.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but do not allow it to boil. Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour all at once. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Whisk in the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked pasta and stir well. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Arrange the tomato slices on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter; toss with the fresh breadcrumbs to coat evenly, and sprinkle all over the top of the casserole. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the pasta is browned on top. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

A helpful commenter on GQ wrote:

Just tried this recipe last night. Really good, but go with a sharper cheese. Also, there’s an omission in the ingredient list above – 8 oz cheddar. The text mentions the combination, but the list and the instructions don’t mention this. And by the way, serves 6 to 8? Serves way more than that – huge freakin’ pan of pasta when all is said and done.

Gaga and Tony Bennett: The Lady Is a Tramp

doorr — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:34:00 +0000

via La Dolce Vita

A Fall Dinner Party Menu

doorr — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:34:04 +0000

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}

doorr — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:29:03 +0000

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

Daily Dose: 10-25

doorr — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:27:57 +0000

How simple and luxe. Source.