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Brunch Recipe: Arugula-Egg-Tomatoes Flatbread

  This arugula-egg flatbread, is one of my go-to recipes for brunch.I made this version for a feature on HGTV couple of years ago. Not only is it delish, and  easy to prepare but can be made ahead of time, so you only have to add the fresh toppings when ready to serve. To save time and if you arent into making the dough, you can replace with store-bought dough. Over the years I have concocted several variations of it, by adding seasonal ingredients, switching tomatoes for caramelized onions and goat cheese, etc. Enjoy! Makes 4 flatbreads or 8 servings Ingredients For the roasted

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Thanksgiving Table Decor : Rustic-Glam Edition

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! While food takes center stage on TG, a pretty table is a must. Is that where all the action happens anyway? So add a couple of thoughtful decorating details to your place settings that elevate the experience for everyone. Here are a couple of tips that you can easily recreate in your homes. Created by Manvi for BrightBazaar, Photography by Manvi

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Holiday Movie Night Party

For movie buffs, nothing beats watching holiday favorites amidst friends and the comforts of home. A festive and glam private screening with cinema-style snacks is sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit. Gather your friends and family for a fun holiday movie night party. DIYers take note: You’ll want to start crafting the budget-friendly decorations for this bash right away. From our Holiday Movie Night Party feature for HGTV.com. Styling and photography by Manvi Drona. Paper goodies by Little Bit Heart.    

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Recipe: Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

RECIPE: Ingredients: 1 pie crust, room temperature 1 cup fresh strawberries Pie weights or kidney beans/chickpeas Sea Salt; I used the original sea salt by Old Salt Merchants Fillings: Caramel Sauce: 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter Chocolate Ganache: 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped finely 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted through a fine sieve 1 teaspoon almond extract Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F. Roll out pie crust and press into 4-inch tart pans with removable bottoms. Add baking weights or beans and bake for 20-25 minutes

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Recipe: Baked Eggs with Goat Cheese and Herbs

This brunch recipe is deceptively easy and takes literally no time at all, making it perfect dish for last minute brunch-parties. I used a 4″ ramekin with four eggs for two people or two eggs for one. The smaller 2″ ramekins would work but as well but only if you plan to serve these as a first course or side dish. Recipe: serves 1 2 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons heavy cream 1/4 fresh goat cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 4 tablespoons fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley finely chopped 2 large eggs Instructions: Turn on oven to broiler setting on

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Recipe: Pistachio-Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

For my friend’s birthday yesterday I made these pistachio-cranberry shortbread cookies and I was glad with how they turned out. We enjoyed these post-dinner with prosecco. Here is the recipe if you like shortbread cookies that are not too sweet.  Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup (2 sticks/16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (130 grams) unsalted pistachios 3/4 cup (150 grams) dried cranberries 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  Instructions: In a food processor whisk butter until fluffy with soft peaks. Add sugar and salt. Whisk for about 5 minutes until sugar and

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Meeting Martha Stewart

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet Martha Stewart in person at the MSLO studios in NYC. Four years ago when I started this little blog, I had no idea that it would lead me to meeting the amazing Martha. She is everything we know her to be and more. I chatted with her about my upcoming design projects and she generously offered some excellent tips that I cant wait to implement. I also got the chance to meet Kevin Sharkey and thank him in person for listing Mochatini as one of his favorite blogs. This event

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Happy Friday + Birthday Tablescape for Bright.Bazaar

Happy weekend friends. This has been a very productive week. Insane busy but also really fun. And fun is what inspired this party tablescape I created and styled for Mr. Bright.Bazaar’s recent birthday. Happy, happy Will.   Pinwheels, wish flags made by guests, streamer chandelier, diy spoon artwork, Claudia’s amazing patterned stationery, custom coasters and matchboxes all come together for a cheerful bright birthday party for our fav brit, Will. A peek but check out the full feature here. Have a fantastic weekend. xo images: styled and photographed by manvi drona-hidalgo stationery + graphic design: fig2design.com

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Rustic-Glam Thanksgiving

For those who might have missed it, here is the Rustic-Glam Thanksgiving look I created for Bright Bazaar. A mix of natural textures and seasonal colors with a little bit of sparkle.       I found these birch barks at my local flower warehouse and just knew I had to use them for the centerpiece. I placed cylinder vases in each and added tealights to one and holly branches to the other. The effect was magical; the warm glow of the candles accentuated the color of the berries. I scattered dried Rosehips scented with Blue Spruce Oil to bring festive

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Simple Holiday Table Idea: A Casual and Festive Christmas Open House

Host a classic open house with modern menswear touches this Christmas season, complete with easy appetizers, a signature cocktail and a card-making station. Easy Open House A holiday open house is a stress-free option to holiday entertaining. Guests show up within a four- to five-hour time frame and can stay as long as their schedules allow. Entertaining open house-style also leads to more RSVPs and allows you to spend more time with each individual guest. Bold Buffet Table A buffet table is the way to go for open house parties. For this look, combine menswear fabrics in tartan and plaid

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#Shelfie Goals

Thanks, Pop Sugar Home for sharing this uh-some round-up of beautifully organized #shelfies on Huffington Post.  Reminds me of how desperately my bookcases are in need for clutter rehab. Perhaps, I should host a  shelfie+ wine party to help me with my home organizing goals. via: @sweetbookobsession via @booksugar via @ labelfrei_me via @doreencorrigan More inspiration for decorating bookcases, shelves, and more instagram with tag #shelfie

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Eclectic Living Rooms

The original plan for today’s post was outdoor living rooms but its been raining nearly non-stop for weeks in DC so the last thing I want to do is to be outside. These living rooms kinda make up for the lack of sunshine, not really, but they do make staying in a little fun! via design sponge via the design files via new darlings via splitlevel via old Brand New via Savvy Home Blog Additional reading: Decor mistakes to avoid in Living Rooms 10 small living room ideas

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