Paintings by Alan Reid

May 26, 2014

Paintings by Alan Reid

Paintings by Alan Reid

Paintings by Alan Reid

Paintings by Alan Reid

Paintings by Alan Reid

Paintings by Alan Reid

YAAAS! I love finding new favourites! Ladies and gentlemen these are the fantastic paintings of Alan Reid, a Texas-born artist that well deserves this post to get the week started.

His paintings mix fashion inspired elements with patterns, soft pastels, and even some hand lettering. Total winner! As a declared sucker of all-things-pastel-and-pink, these beauties are my new obsession. I think his work would look awesome on tshirts or those oversized sweatshirts worn by euro fashionistas.

Can we take a moment to love these paintings? Then we can all go back to our mundane Monday…ugh..

Via: artnau

Beautiful Things for the Weekend

May 23, 2014

Styling by Netta-Natalia

Man, Netta Natalia has some mad styling skills. Must stalk and learn the ways!

Photography by vintage piken

Ok wait, why are all these people so amazing at styling? Like, what’s going on!? Just look at this image by Vintage Piken!

Styling via Tinek Home

Tinek Home has super cute home goodies that I want to own immediately. Also..THE STYLING.

Photography by Honey Pie Living Etc

Love this boho/photo blog: Honey Pie Living Etc

Photography by Anna-Malin of Helt Enkelt

Last but not least, Anna-Malin of Helt Enkelt makes us super jelly of her gorgeous spaces and lovely lighting.

And that is all folks! Enjoy the weekend! See you here on Monday, don’t be late ;)

Rhubarb Raspberry Meringues with Pistachio Crumble

May 20, 2014

Rhubarb Raspberry Meringues with Pistachio Crumble via Artful Desperado

Rhubarb Raspberry Meringues with Pistachio Crumble via Artful Desperado

Rhubarb Raspberry Meringues with Pistachio Crumble via Artful Desperado

I think I have a new name for my alter kitchen ego – Rhubarbara – bitchy, bold, and toxic if not trimmed. HAHA. Ok no, I’m not a bitch in the kitchen. Well, sometimes, just when shit doesn’t get done. Anywaaaysss..dudes of this prodigious planet called earth; I have rhubarb for you! Rhubarb mixed with raspberries on top of meringues…with cream…and pistachio crumble (!!!) Basically this is like a deconstructed rhubarb pie. *your head just exploded*.

This uber popular herbaceous perennial (a.k.a. everyone loves this fucking plant) is bringing its magic to this recipe in full throttle. To be honest, I rarely use rhubarb, but after trying it in this combo, I am hooked!

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Paintings by Clare Rojas

May 19, 2014

Paintings by Clare Rojas

Paintings by Clare Rojas

Paintings by Clare Rojas

Paintings by Clare Rojas

Paintings by Clare Rojas

Oh, my sweet graphic design and art lovers, I have something cool for you today: the paintings of Clare Rojas. These paintings are the perfect marriage (sans the nasty prenup) between symmetry and bright colours.

They all are part of her abstract rebirth, which is her latest work after a long break she took to recharge and refuel her creative batteries. Oh girl, we hear ya loud and clear!

To see the full collection, pop over here.

Geometric Sculptures by Spanish Artist Cristian Montesinos

May 16, 2014

Art by Cristian Montesinos

Art by Cristian Montesinos

Art by Cristian Montesinos

Art by Cristian Montesinos

Oh Spain, as per usual, you make me dream in technicolor. This series of geometric wooden sculptures titled Equilibrio Fragil y Simetrico II (try saying that with a mouth full of crackers) by Spanish artist Cristian Montesinos is buenisima!

The series is divided in two parts: the first one is full of drawings that served as a prototype for the second part, the real wooden sculptures. Most of the pieces use wood that was found or upcycled from previous projects. So cleva! (and a nice touch of “crafty” without being actually glue-gun-crafty).

For some reason, the colours and textures make me crave of summer like Solange craves to beat up Jay Z in an elevator – that hard!

To see more of Cristian’s wonderfully-colourful work, visit his portfolio.

Happy weekend desperados!

UNELEFANTE Artisan Chocolate Bars

May 15, 2014

UNELEFANTE artisan chocolate bars

UNELEFANTE artisan chocolate bars

UNELEFANTE artisan chocolate bars

Whoa. Art meets chocolate meets awesome packaging design. That’s what Mexican brand (yeah! REPRESENT!) UNELEFANTE is all about. This colourful independent retailer focuses on selling super high quality goods that are mostly produced and designed in Mexico.

UNELEFANTE chocolate bars totally standout because of their beautiful execution and patterns based on famous artists like Pollock. I mean seriously, who could resist buying them?! I would even feel guilty eating them all.

To see more of these awesome products (and to brush up on your spanish) check out UNELEFANTE’s store. You go Mexico!

Vegan Chocolate Cream Soda

May 13, 2014

Vegan Chocolate Cream Soda via Artful Desperado

Vegan Chocolate Cream Soda via Artful Desperado

Vegan Chocolate Cream Soda via Artful Desperado

OH. OH. OHHHH. I am still tingly from this liquid-chocolate-magical experience. Basically I just let Willy Wonka’s river flow right into my mouth! Before we jump into the treat frenzy, let’s learn a few foodie-nerd facts.

So, have you ever tried an egg cream soda? It’s an American classic! (You can usually find them in dinners). Funny enough, there’s no egg in the original recipe! Who knows why they named it that way. There is however, whole milk, along with chocolate syrup (usually hershey’s), and bubbly seltzer (club soda). It’s a frothy chocolate-y dense cold drink that is just sublime.

Since I cannot enjoy the virtues of dairy anymore (a.k.a. a sign of getting old!), I decided to give it a go with coconut milk instead of regular whole milk. I also made the chocolate syrup at home since that Hershey’s stuff is kinda obscure. The result was SO GOOD. It’s like a melted milkshake with fizz.

Mind you, it could be something odd to try for the first time since you expect a “chocolate milk” taste but then BAM! You get the bubbles right after. Now that the sun is coming out, you should definitely give it a go.

Alrighty, shall we let the chocolate rivers flow?

FULL RECIPE AND STEPS AFTER THE JUMP

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