Desire

Is it wrong for me to want my feet wrapped in leather and then strapped into place. I have one word for these shoes -- Fierce! by Dolce Vita

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We've seen a lot of these double-ring boots lately but our favorite thus far has to be this version by Yuketen.  read more »

The perfect shawl-collar sweater from the new line of clothes by Jack Spade. The new designer, Cuan Hanly, was Paul Smith's protege.

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...by umbrella prints...

by Zeva Bellel

Launched November 2008, Meilleur Ami makes niche men's accessories in Paris whose name is their promise—designs that behave like best friends. So strict is founder Fabien Larchez' BFF criteria that only two designs, the perfect bag and the perfect scarf, made it in the current collection.  read more »

...upside down...with the boskke sky planter...

I'm loving these patterns at tortoise. I wish I could pop over to pick up a couple. Sigh!

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One of my favorite ingredients ever is the simple egg.
There are so many things you can do with it.
From a perfectly cooked soft boil egg to a yummy omelet.
I really enjoy making frittata in cupcake tins.
They are great for brunch.

Chanterelle and spring onion frittata
Makes 10

1 teaspoon butter
1 cup chanterelles, cleaned
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
salt
pepper
butter for the cupcake tins
8 large eggs
1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup parmesan  read more »

my favorites from vena cava...