Infusing grandeur into otherwise drab Monday mornings with five things/ideas/events for the week: I. When I moved into my apartment, I painted my entire living room three times before I was satisfied with the shade of gray. Since then, I’ve also painted my bathroom and dining room gray. Before my entire place becomes a play on the salacious book, I decided to seek out non-paint options for the...

Infusing grandeur into otherwise drab Monday mornings with five things/ideas/events for the week: I.  It was love at first site the second I saw these adorable brussels sprout topiaries.  As I’ve mentioned a few times, I am a topiary fanatic - and this fresh take on the classic is perfect for feeding my addiction.  Recreate for your next luncheon by placing a topiary foam in a soup tureen, then...

The best part of my day is undoubtedly the hour-long walk from my Marina apartment to work in the Financial District. The leisurely stroll provides time to daydream, talk with friends and family on the phone, listen to music, and mentally prepare for the long day ahead. My route takes me past some of the treasures of my beautiful city - I catch glimpses of both the Golden Gate and the Bay Bridge,...

Infusing grandeur into otherwise drab Monday mornings with five things/ideas/events for the week: I. My mother constantly reminds me to incorporate greenery when decorating - “bringing the outdoors in.” My favorite method is the topiary. Lacking a green thumb, this seems to be the only plant that lasts in my apartment. I am smitten with the one in this photograph - particularly with the...

Infusing grandeur into otherwise drab Monday mornings with five things/ideas/events for the week: I. I’m obsessed with these gorgeous oversize umbrellas by Kerry Cassill. The yellow zebra is going to look ridiculously chic in my mother’s backyard this summer.  Snap one up for your beach days!  II.  With barbecue season upon us, I’m grilling these lamb burgersthis week. The addition of homemade...

Infusing grandeur into otherwise drab Monday mornings with five things/ideas/events for the week: I.  Guests often ask me where I purchased the curtains in my living and dining rooms. Unfortunately, Pottery Barn no longer makes the style.  But not to worry!  I recently stumbled upon Jonathan Adler’s collection for the newly revamped JCP (néeJ.C. Penney). These panelshave a similar aesthetic,...

My impetus for creating this blog was to provide people like me, with no culinary training, recipes that are delicious and easy to make.  While I’ve veered off-track at times with overly complex dishes, for the most part I believe that anyone can make the recipes I post on Table + Teaspoon. Despite my constant affirmations of ease, I hear the same feedback every time someone mentions this blog:...

Infusing grandeur into otherwise drab Monday mornings with five things/ideas/events for the week: I.  It’s the best day of the year!!  National Top Gun Day.  I’m sure you’ve already planned something special to commemorate the holiday, but if not - do one or more of the following: 1. speak only in Top Gun quotes (your boss will LOVE this), 2. rock sexy aviators, 3. serenade a hot chick/dude...

Infusing grandeur into otherwise drab Monday mornings with five things/ideas/events for the week: I.  Meet Willy.  He protects my apartment, and I’m completely smitten with him.  I picked up Willy from Z Gallerie, and decided to hang him in my foyer to frighten away intruders.  (…Or maybe just because the modern take on taxidermy is super chic). II. Style Me Pretty, the gurus behind all things...