Legacy of Pearl
Daily musings of an academic mother on personal style, fashion finds, books, motherhood and more...
November 25, 2009
Enjoy Life's Little Pleasures on Thanksgiving!
Give yourself a break this Thanksgiving to spend time with family and friends!
There is so much to enjoy in our lives. This Thanksgiving, I will:
There is so much to enjoy in our lives. This Thanksgiving, I will:
- Smile at someone I don't know
- See a holiday movie with my husband
- Bake cookies with my son (born on Thanksgiving!)
- Connect with a few friends I haven't seen for a while
- Read a good book
- Eat, relax and get some exercise :)
November 22, 2009
How to make Italian Sodas?
If you're looking for a gift for a couple this Holiday Season, consider one of the many Italian Soda makers. These two are my favorite: (on top left) the bottles are a great way to store more than one type of soda. (on bottom right) the non-gass option is hard to come around and makes it more versatile with kids in tow.
They are easy to make. Just mix carbonated water or club soda with flavoring, fruitjuice or even coffee. Add some ice. You're good to go. I give a step by step recipe below, but there's really not much to it.
How to make an Italian Soda:
They are easy to make. Just mix carbonated water or club soda with flavoring, fruitjuice or even coffee. Add some ice. You're good to go. I give a step by step recipe below, but there's really not much to it.
How to make an Italian Soda:
- Put ice in a tall narrow cup.
- Add about an inch one of the many flavoring syrup option or fruit juice to cover half the glass.
- Pour in carbonated water or club soda.
- Add cream as an option. (Not my favorite.)
- Add a cocktail mixer or simply a straw.
Italian sodas are a great homemade refreshement option. There are many perks to switching to italian sodas in addition to saving money on the drinks.
- Kids of all ages love it and they could be very healthy when mixed with fruit juice.
- They are a great contribution to bring for potlucks especially when youre running out of town.
- You can have your guests choose their flavoring and have a big variety of drinks when you're entertaining.
- They are a great icebraker in parties.
- Making them is fun!
April 22, 2009
Daily Steal: Animal Soap Set at Urban Outfitters
| Animal Soap Set Spring cleaning. Deliciously scented soap set, with 3 100% natural bars, each handmade in the USA by SunFeather Natural Soap Company. Crafted from a blend of olive, coconut and palm oils with essential oils and natural fragrances, SunFeather Soaps are biodegradable, cruelty-free and made with personal care. Individually wrapped in printed fabric and packaged in a cellophane with a printed ribbon tie. Was $12. Great Gift Option. |   |
April 21, 2009
For stovetop Java lovers
It you love to sip a cup of espresso like me, you probably liked the stylish portable espresso makers I posted before. I recently saw this one at a coffee shop and had to take a picture of it. What a cheerful addition to cheer up your kitchen and share a cup of coffee with someone you love!
For more gift options like this, visit Coffee and Tea pages of Legacy of Pearl.
For more gift options like this, visit Coffee and Tea pages of Legacy of Pearl.
April 15, 2009
Accesorize Yourself and Your Home with Evil Eyes
crystals. They have this new design in a lot of different jewelry variations. I ended up purchasing the earrings on the left with great excitement and hope to wear it often.
I'm happy to discover that even out of Turkey and Greece, there are so many designers who use the symbol in great new ways.
I'm happy to discover that even out of Turkey and Greece, there are so many designers who use the symbol in great new ways.
Nazar boncugu or the infamous "evil eye" is one of the most prominent sights in Turkey. You'll find one wherever you look at. It is believed to protect from the evil eye and bring luck. I love finding art forms of this wonderful symbol and have a number of unique pieces that sport the theme in my home. I find little glass beads great to attach on the wrapping of birthday gifts, etc.
I visited Turkey over the weekend and discovered a brand new form of it in fine jewelry shops on gold with Swarowski
I visited Turkey over the weekend and discovered a brand new form of it in fine jewelry shops on gold with Swarowski
March 21, 2009
“What inspired me to create more than 500 variations on the face of a woman?” asks Italian designer, Piero Fornasetti of himself. “I don’t know,” he admits, “I began to make them and I never stopped.”
Unique Fornasetti Pieces for Home or Office
There are more than 350 different faces... #130 top-right is my favorite!
“What inspired me to create more than 500 variations on the face of a woman?” asks Italian designer, Piero Fornasetti of himself. “I don’t know,” he admits, “I began to make them and I never stopped.”
Piero Fornasetti is an Italian designer famous for his creations displaying variations of the face of a woman, namely, opera soprano Lina Cavalieri.
I love the plates with the variations of the face and would love to have a wall of Fornasetti Plates one day. Although he manly designed decorative pieces, there are also fashion items like men's ties and throws in the current line. I just love the concept of this signature design that became a signature tradition for the brand... it amazes me that one beautiful face can look so unique in each and every piece!
I love the plates with the variations of the face and would love to have a wall of Fornasetti Plates one day. Although he manly designed decorative pieces, there are also fashion items like men's ties and throws in the current line. I just love the concept of this signature design that became a signature tradition for the brand... it amazes me that one beautiful face can look so unique in each and every piece!
March 20, 2009
Daily Steal: Crate & Barrel Jaden Vase for $19.95
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