The Great Escape
December 27, 2011
Sandra Espinet—interior designer and owner
of Interiors by Sandra Espinet, in Los Angeles, California, and Los Cabos,
Mexico—approaches each project with a fresh point of view. Her philosophy is
evident in the eclectic interiors of Casa Walker in San José del Cabo, Mexico, a
10,000-square-foot hideaway for a family based in Dallas, Texas. Read more….
of Interiors by Sandra Espinet, in Los Angeles, California, and Los Cabos,
Mexico—approaches each project with a fresh point of view. Her philosophy is
evident in the eclectic interiors of Casa Walker in San José del Cabo, Mexico, a
10,000-square-foot hideaway for a family based in Dallas, Texas. Read more….
International Cookie Swap
December 19, 2011
The holiday season doesn’t officially begin
for me until my kitchen counters are dusted in a blanket of flour and sugar and
every room smells of freshly baked cookies. As much as I love hauling out my own
rolling pin, I can’t wait to receive edible gifts from friends and family
featuring their own beloved and traditional cookie recipes. So what better way
to kick off the holiday festivities than to turn on the oven and gather with
friends for a cookie swap? You’ll have an overflowing cookie jar of sweet treats
to share and enjoy all month long. These holiday cookie recipes from around the
world will be a perfect globe-trotting addition to the sugary exchange. And
because no cookie extravaganza is complete without the perfect drink to wash it
all down, I’ve included a variation on hot chocolate that is guaranteed to keep
your party guests warm and cozy. Read more….
for me until my kitchen counters are dusted in a blanket of flour and sugar and
every room smells of freshly baked cookies. As much as I love hauling out my own
rolling pin, I can’t wait to receive edible gifts from friends and family
featuring their own beloved and traditional cookie recipes. So what better way
to kick off the holiday festivities than to turn on the oven and gather with
friends for a cookie swap? You’ll have an overflowing cookie jar of sweet treats
to share and enjoy all month long. These holiday cookie recipes from around the
world will be a perfect globe-trotting addition to the sugary exchange. And
because no cookie extravaganza is complete without the perfect drink to wash it
all down, I’ve included a variation on hot chocolate that is guaranteed to keep
your party guests warm and cozy. Read more….
The Confident Conversationalist
December 12, 2011
By the time December rolls around, your calendar is likely
filled with holiday work parties, social engagements, and gatherings with family
and friends. Such merriment is part of the season and welcomed by many a
socialite. But if you’ve struggled making small talk with strangers and distant
acquaintances in years past, those same gatherings can be a source of anxiety
and dread. Read more….
Beachfront in Brazil with Jaw-Dropping Views
December 5, 2011
Sometimes interior designers require
remarkable artwork, luxurious fabrics, and antique furniture to complete a
living space; other times, all they need is a view.
remarkable artwork, luxurious fabrics, and antique furniture to complete a
living space; other times, all they need is a view.
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an international
city known for its lavish Carnival and tropical landscape, it’s the windows that
frame the city’s natural works of art. In this ninth-floor penthouse apartment,
towering above the world-famous Copacabana Beach, an entire wall of
floor-to-ceiling windows showcases a breathtaking view of the South Atlantic and
all the excitement of this desirable destination. Read more…..
city known for its lavish Carnival and tropical landscape, it’s the windows that
frame the city’s natural works of art. In this ninth-floor penthouse apartment,
towering above the world-famous Copacabana Beach, an entire wall of
floor-to-ceiling windows showcases a breathtaking view of the South Atlantic and
all the excitement of this desirable destination. Read more…..
