{Golden Globes Recap: Best Dressed}

The 2013 Golden Globes brought many beautiful gowns to the red carpet. 

These are my top 10 picks of the night. 

*Images via google.com and latimes.com

{Recipe of the Week: Sausage, Chard, and Lemon Lasagna}

This is one of my favorite lasagna recipes. 

It is a creamy dish that will surely put a smile on your face. 

Tip: Substitute spinach instead of swiss chard for a more 

mild taste and type of milk can be changed for a healthier option.

Sausage, Chard, and Lemon Lasagna

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 5 cups coarsely chopped Swiss chard (about 1 bunch)
• 1 pound spicy or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 lemon, very thinly sliced
• 6 no-boil lasagna noodles, preferably Barilla

Directions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in flour; cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk in 3/4 cup cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in chard.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook sausage in a skillet over high heat, breaking up pieces, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
3. Cover lemon slices with cold water by 3 inches in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
4. Spread 1/4 cup sauce in an 8-inch square nonreactive baking dish. Top with 2 noodles, half the sausage, and 1 cup sauce. Repeat. Top with a layer of lemons, 2 noodles, then remaining sauce and lemons. Bake, covered with parchment-lined foil, for 27 minutes.
5. Remove from oven. Heat broiler. Uncover lasagna; top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Broil until bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes.
   *Image and recipe via marthastewart.com

(Monday Pinspiration: Mary McDonald}

The ever inspiring Mary McDonald is the subject of my Monday pinspirations board. She is one of my most beloved interior designers. Mary is glamourous and creates a visually stunning space every time.

*Images via pinterest.com

{Room of the Week: A Worldly Courtyard}

This courtyard in Lorenzo Castillo's Madrid home is the perfect getaway. I would love to lounge in this worldly escape to read a book or just take a breathe. 

*Image via elledecor.com

{Home Tour: A Sophisticated Palette}

Soft grays, crisp whites, and a whisper of blue. 

This is the color scheme that I consistently covet. 

This home is a perfect example of this palette at it's best.  

*Images  via google.com

{Thoroughly Impressed}

J. Crew was never my go-to store in the past but I have become thoroughly impressed with their current pieces. These are a few of my favorite pairings and items.

Weekend Getaway: Pair these amazing scroll print shorts with a blue cashmere v-neck sweater over a crisp white button down.

P.S. - There is also a dress and skirt in this print that are to die for.

Found Here, Here, & Here

Sparkle: Pair this skirt with a cashmere sweater or chambray shirt.

Found Here,  Here, & Here.

Bring on the Jewels

Found Here & Here

*Images via jcrew.com

{Monday Pinspiration: A Touch of Sparkle}

Add a touch of sparkle to your life.

*Images via pinterest.com

{Currently Coveting: Cote Du Rhone & Florals}

I spent my christmas getaway in Greenwich, Connecticut this year to visit my family. One cold and blistering day, we were strolling down Greenwich Avenue when I stumbled upon a whimsical floral shop that caught my eye. Winston Flowers was the name of this amazing discovery. The store was filled with unique arrangements of every beautiful flower you could imagine. 

There was a smell wafting through the air of currants and mulberry that was intoxicating. Come to find out that this smell was not a result of the breath taking floral arrangements that surrounded me but the scent of an Archipelago soy candle named Cote Du Rhone. I highly recommend purchasing this candle, you won't regret it! Candle found here.

If you can't visit this store in person I recommend visiting their website: Winston Flowers

Their floral arrangements and gorgeous gourmet boxes are perfect gifts.

  P.S. - Their salted caramels are slightly addictive and overly delicious.

*Images via archipelago.com

{Room of the Week: A Kitchen with Style}

Jean Louis Deniot's french kitchen is incredible. The pairing of the traditional painting with the Carrera marble, contemporary cabinetry, and modern light fixture is perfection. 

*Image via elledecor.com

{Recipe of the Week: Leftovers Put to Great Use}

Fromage Fort is a delicious hors d'oeuvre for any occasion that puts to use your leftover cheese and white wine. 

There are no rules as to how you put this together. You can add more or less wine, hard or soft cheese. Top with chives or add quince paste or fig jam as an accompaniment. 

The cheeses used in the recipe above are one part each of blue, brie, goat cheese and gruyere, a handful of chives and a full cup of wine.

Fromage Fort

Ingredients:

1 pound mix leftover cheese, harder cheeses grated, softer ones cut into chunks

A couple pats of butter, if using mostly firm cheese varieties1 small clove garlic, minced, or more to taste1/2 to 1 cup leftover white wine1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, rosemary or chivesSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Blend cheese, butter (if using) and garlic in food processer until combined. Drizzle in wine with the motor running until you get your desired consistency — some like it completely smooth, others prefer chunks. Add herbs, pulsing the machine until just combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Fromage fort can be used right away, or kept in the fridge until needed. In the fridge, it will thicken and age a little; the flavors will mingle and deepen.

*Images and recipe via smittenkitchen.com