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Wednesday's Specials: Earl Grey Cake With Chocolate Lavender Frosting

I really wanted to share a different recipe today, not something sweet. But yesterday I went into the most amazing tea-house and ate the perfect lavender cake, so this only seemed appropriate. FOR THE EARL GREY CAKE 1 cup (240 mL) whole milk 1 vanilla bean 4 bags Earl Grey…

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Interiors: Morrocan-style Riad in California

If ou are tempted to think this beautiful home is somewhere in Morocco or in the Arabian Peninsula, think twice. It’s actually in Palm Desert, a 2 hours drive from LA. But the Moroccan riad style was attentively reproduced by craftsmen from Morocco who carved the wood and the stone…

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Interiors: The Glass Ceiling of My Dreams

Ok, so Belgium is on my mind… As always, when I am planning a trip I stumble upon various stunning details regarding my destination. And this is also the case: on Tuesday I leave for Brussels and I have seen the picture above some time ago on a tumblr blog,…

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Wednesday's Specials: Mandarin Chocolate Cakes

Ok, so this is a perfect idea for Christmas (yeah, I am preparing for the next one already) as I associate the smell of mandarines with this beautiful holiday. And its genius comes from the absolute simplicity… You can choose you favourite chocolate batter (I would go for my moms…

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Interiors: A Czech Republic Converted Barn

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this: high ceiling, huge windows, black and white and a gorgeous view. I really enjoy to look at converted spaces, that had a totally different employment in the past and all the innovative ways the space is used and…