LANA DEL REY-VIDEO GAMES

".. They say that the world was built for two
Only worth living if somebody is loving you
Baby now you do.."

I love this video, so much

:: BU|RRI|TOS ::

Black bean - Roasted Butternut squash Burritos

The best burritos I’ve ever made. I loved the sweetness thanks to the butternut squash.

Ingredients:

Butternut squash, peeled, cubed, & roasted
Rice ( add fresh cilantro right after it cooks for a fresh touch )
Onions
Garlic cloves, minced
Red pepper, chopped
Salt + Pepper + Cumin + Coriander - Be creative!
Serrano Peppers
Black beans ( Add bacon for a delish touch when cooking them )Organic Raw Mild cheddar
Tortilla wraps
Toppings of choice: (avocado, salsa,  sour cream, spinach/lettuce, cilantro, etc) for mine I made a fresh guacamole + Salsa and voila!

Cut the butternut squash in cubes and roast it in the oven for 25 mins aprox, season with salt + pepper + fresh garlic + cilantro + olive oil + lemon juice + touch of brown sugar + cumin. Cook beans, before you start cooking them you can saute little pieces of bacon for a nice smoky flavor ;) . Cook your rice and add fresh cilantro at the end for a touch of freshness.

I don't write proportions on my recipe because I can't follow directions ;) so be creative!

The LEAF Series :: | Fall | Layers | ::

:: SIM| PLE| ::

:: VERY|BERRY ::

:: Very Berry Salad Recipe::
Watercress
Finely cut lettuce
Strawberries
Blueberries
Onions
Finely cut garlic ( delicious touch)
Portabella mushroom
Caramelized Pecans * Caramelize in a medium-hot pan with agave nectar *
Goat cheese - Yes please!
A touch of sesame seeds for some Glam

Use a blush Wine vinaigrette

Have a good digestion :)

:: FLUT| TER| ING::

“How hard it is to escape from places. However carefully one goes they hold you – you leave little bits of yourself fluttering on the fences – like rags and shreds of your very life.”




~Katherine Mansfield

:: DE| SIR| A| BLE ::

>>Wish list 08/2011 - top-to-bottom
Necklace from an Etsy artist
Petty - Birthday wish
Bun hair-do  inspiration
Vintage glass vivarium

:: SAU| DA| DE ::

Feeling a bit homesick today >> mini collage

:: CUT | PASTE ::

I am completely Blown away by >> Kris Trappeniers who takes Portraits to the simplest form, paper & an X- acto knife. I can't image the patience and skills. For those who played with X-acto knives before you can relate. I am so curious to try and play with this concept. Just amazing.

:: LIFT | DRAG ::

French Photographer >> Maia Flore

 http://www.maiaflore.com has this beautiful way to convey these images in such an unique way.

:: RENDERED | EXPRESSIVE | PAINT ::

Artist >> Christian Couteau  has blown me away and transported me to places when looking at his watercolor paintings. His subjects are recognizable because he speaks rendered 'paint' and not photography quality. The color is the dominant part expressive of his creations. Just lovely.

:: AN ODE | TO | ELEGANCE + STYLE ::

" I love the idea of elegance and intricacy, but whether it is in a piece of clothing or a fragrance, the intricacy must appear as simplicity." Carolina Herrera

With more than 17 years in the Fashion industry and myself admiring her since early childhood, I finally made a Portrait of the goddess of Elegance. Top picture was last month showing at Thistle vintage studio in downtown Kansas city and will  be this month of June as well. With warmer weather and the sun shining for us this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Thistle Vintage Studio - Kansas City.

:: WEEKEND | BAGS ::

With everyone racing around and packing their bags for the first of many long weekends, Vogue sent The Coveteur team to find out where some of their favorite editors, photographers, and designers are going to get away from it all—and most importantly, what they’re taking with them.

My personal pick is  >>  Chloe Malle / Vogue's Social Editor / East Hampton