Treats

I've been blog-drooling for the past couple weeks at work so as not to do any more online shopping damage. I'm finding myself incredibly excited about moving in to my new and absolutely tiny troll apartment with Gabrielle. She's already cozily nestled into the place so I will only impose so much of my decor on the woman. She's decidedly not as sparkly or flowery for that matter but she appreciates my sillyness and I think I will be able to inch it in more and more.

I do know, however, that she too has a passion for treats! I thought I'd find some images of foods we'll have to make once the bluegrass heat dies down (no air conditioner as of yet!). And a couple images of interiors that are quite inspiring.

The glowey baubles collect solar power throughout the day and emit it milkily over your cocktail party by night! This is a great find as I adore lanterns and stringy lights but can't get past the superfluous energy use. You can find them Here at Birdsall and Company.

The home interior is featured currently in the Home Tour section of Martha Stewart.com. See the rest of sculptor Elena Columbo's dream Here.

Now the best part! Treats! The green beauties are Adzuki Bean Paste filled Chocolate Cupcakes with Matcha Green Tea frosting! I love red bean paste desserts and green tea icecream is always welcome. What an intruiging combo curtesy of Cupcake Bakeshop by Chockylit. The other yummy is Honey Lavender icecream from The Bites Site. I was unaware that such a thing existed until culinary princess Katie Sasse let me try some of her delectable homemade pistachio icecream and informed me of plans to make this featured treat. It's been about a year but I'm still drooling.

Like the thoughtful new bride, I don't want to yet impose flower garlands and poppy prints on Gabby, even though I know she delights in them too (maybe just doesn't want to be smothered by them...). I figure we'll start out dreaming of the treats we'll make together. It's great having her because no boyfriend would put up with my obsession with all things girlie. If I, magically, find one that tickles my fancy, we better hope he's not allergic to flowers!