in vogue.

this past weekend, did another collaboration shoot with tramanh from phi-style. lots of DIY projects.. which included the ubiquitous issa puff skirt, maison michel diy lace ears, flower pins and bib necklaces. we also had two photogs, annie and dru. these first set of photos are by the super talented annie. see more here

cooking italian.

creamy mushroom cabonara

truffle oil, egg, asparagus.

osso bucco

molto bene!

happy hallowdays!!

the wedding video

a little compilation of video footage from my cousin's wedding and engagement shoot

MAKE TOY NOW.

my friend tramanh passed me along this link about fake tilt shift photography... which is AMAZING. making photographs look like a miniature toy-like world. LEGOLAND. or a la Mr. Roger's Neighborhood.

i had to try this for myself.

brunch and 'southern' eats.

truffled egg salad tramezzini - homey and classy at the same time.

ingredients: bread (usually white, cut off the crust), boiled eggs, dijon mustard, mayo, olive oil, pepper, sea salt, truffle oil

oven "fried" chicken and red beans and rice

ingredients:

chicken -boneless/skinless chicken thighs, italian dressing (chicken marinade), bread crumbs

red beans and rice - kidney beans (drained), sausage, cajun seasoning, worcestershire, rice

i found that the above were good and easy.. make with what you already have in the kitchen meals.

rehearsal dinner

the cousin's wedding was this past weekend... and friday was the rehearsal dinner.. here's just a few photos...