Look Good Cooking

Hate to cook? That's no reason not to look fabulous in the kitchen. Blithe adds a little color in the kitchen with brightly patterned aprons and mits so regardless of how dinner comes out... the hostess always looks good.

Fushia Sea Flower Apron

Orange Ginko Oven Mits

Classical Cool Print Apron

Something blue...

Getting married? Already have something old, new and borrowed? I highly recommend finishing the checklist with one of the gorgeous porcelain patterns by Haviland. Striking patterns and designs in all versions of the hue from red influenced blue to green-based blue.

Liberty

Dammouse



Pompadour



 



Bassora



Unique and Beautiful Jewelry at Left Turn Gallery

Left Turn Gallery is located downtown Laguna Beach. Check out a new necklace named Pandora Island, made of watermelon tourmaline polished slices and rough barrel cut green tourmaline. http://www.leftturnjewelry.com/whats-new.html 

Here are some other beautiful designs:

From the New Orleans Collection: Voodoo- Multicolor Howlite Skulls and Sterling Silver

Everglade Necklace of Calibrated Peridot & Carnelian Teardrops

From the Lola Collection: Silver Glitz- Shell Pearls and Sterling Silver Chain

Passione Italiana: Design of the Italian Motorcycle, Exhibition at MODA

The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), in association with the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, introduces Passione Italiana curated by Joe Remling of ai3, Inc. – an examination of the astonishing design passion and technological advancement behind the most desired motorcycles in the world. This exhibition presents eleven masterpieces of Italian motorcycle design spanning the last five decades including motorcycles by MV Agusta, Ducati, Bimota and Moto – Morini.

With a dynamic and exclusive mixed media backdrop and freestanding interpretative stations, the exhibition will showcase and discuss the design of Italian motorcycles in the larger context of fashion, industrial and furniture design. This rare and intimate exhibition will compare design and technological advancements of vintage Italian motorcycles to their contemporary counterparts. By exploring the ingenuity and creative evolution of Italian motorcycle design, Passione Italiana will expose the raw passion of their designers and riders.           

For more information, visit: www.museumofdesign.org

(Information courtesy of MODA website)

Lollipops You Won't Find At The Bank

Absinthe Pop

Bacon

Guava Marshmello

Espresso Coconut Jalepeno

Peach Schnapps

Roobios Tea, White Tea, Black Tea, Thai Tea, Chai Tea 

Cucina Alessa in Laguna Beach

 I am pretty spoiled when it comes to Italian food. It is one of the perks of marrying into a family of Italian descent. It does however make me a complete snob when it comes to eating Italian food at a restaurant… I have very high standards since what I get at home is so good. One place that does not disappoint is Cucina Alessa in Laguna Beach. My absolute favorite is Pappardelle Al Sugo D’Agnello which is fresh made wide pasta with lamb brasato and ricotta salata. I swear I get light headed when I eat it – it is THAT good. OK, to be honest, I have only ever ordered this dish but I have tasted my husband’s selections and they were equally as yummy. This place does get crowded especially in the evening (and the service can get a little dicey when they are packed) but the food is well worth the wait. Nice wine selection too. Try a weeknight when the weather is nice and sit outside.