Pretty {LILACS}

Last Saturday I went to Union Square Market in Manhattan. Here you can find the best fruit and vegetables from farmers around New York. It won't be a surprise if you see celebrity walking around or picking up some produce. I saw Jerry Seinfeld a while a go at the market. It was fun a small market and I love going there.

I saw so many lilacs vendors over there. And when asked if those lilacs were edible they were like "huh eating lilacs?" They were confused by my question if the lilacs were organically grown and therefore edible. Well, after went in and out  5 vendors one guy told me that all of these lilacs were sprayed. So I bought a big bunch for myself anyway since they are so pretty.

Then the rain was suddenly  pouring in. I immediately went in to the subway station and headed home hand carried the lilacs in the rain. It was all worth it for these pretty lilacs.

I love the aroma that comes out from the flowers; soft pretty sweet lilacs! The next day was Mother's Day I took half of the bunch and put them in a vase and tied a big bow around the vase's neck to give to my mother- in-law. I also created a card for her like the one I posted a while a go. {here}

Since I can not cook with these lilacs; I created a theme of purple vignettes goes with it.

 

Thank you so much for looking!

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Radish & Arugula Crostini with Brie

Hello,

I hope you had a fantastic Mother's Day celebration with your family yesterday! 

As a diet meal plan; I always look for food that is tasty, healthy and look pretty at the same time. Usually I go for a small size food. And this one fall into that category. I feel like  I am not eating a large meal but at last feel full. And I love finger food very much!

I think radish is super healthy for your body. It has anti cancer properties, high in vitamin C, good source of potassium and calcium therefore regulate your blood pressure.

Radish also tastes delicious; crunchy and nutty. I feel the earthy  tastes in my mouth which I love, by the way!

:Recipe:

Radish and Arugula Crostini with Brie

~ 16 (1/2 inch thick) slices diagonally cut French baguette

Cooking spray

~ 1-1/2 cups sliced radishes

~ 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

~ 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

~ 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

~ 1/2 tsp salt

~ 4 ounce Brie cheese (about 1/2 cup)

~ 2 cups baby arugula leaves

1. Preheat oven to 400 deg.

2. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Bake at 400 deg. for 5 minutes or until golden brown and toasted; cool.

3. Combine radishes and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl, and toss to coat.

4. Spread each bread slice with about 2 teaspoons cheese; top with a single layer of arugula and layer of radish slices.

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Happy Monday Everyone!

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Sweet in Red Home Decor Journal/Collage {May 2013}

This month I was attracted to red color. There is something about red that intrigue us. It is the color of passion, lust, joy, romance, love but it is also the color of anger, violence and rage. Red color represents cupid and devil. 

Red is not my favorite color but there is something about red; it's 'powerful' and in case you are wondering why 'red' carpet not 'blue', 'black or 'green'? It is a symbol of power and bravery. I did not invent this myself I searched this through Google. And of course we all know that red is associated as being 'sexy'. I used to have a  'brilliant red' color car but I never have a red dress.

I love tearing and keep pretty pictures from magazines and I love collecting papers like candy wrapper, cookie wrapper or even perfume boxes. And it is a tradition in curiositaellya blog to create a home decor or any theme of collage each month. 

So what is your favorite color? My favorite color is blue and grey.

Happy Mother's Day Everyone! 

And have a fantastic week end!

Vintage Plates and Cups for Home Office Desk {DIY}

Hello,

I have been away from the computer and home for 24 hours. Steven and I stayed in a hotel in Manhattan for a night. I am sorry if I have not replied any email and comments on my blog posts since last Sunday. Anyway, we are home now.

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I have been wanting to post this stack up vintage plates and cups to put your craft supply. And I am having difficulties to find a name for it. A long time a go I  envision of having this {let's call it a cake stand for now since you know; I love vintage cake stand very much!} to display on my home office desk if I ever have a study or working room one day. And to put craft supply or anything pretty on it. A big inspiration board hung on top of the desk would complete the whole look of this desk that I always dream about. Through these images I tried to create a mini desk with it's stationery and the stack up vintage plates and cups for you  visually. 

Right now I can only have this in my head; hoping one day it will come into a realization.

 When saw this at Marshall for the first time; immediately  thought this is a paper weight but the cashier said it is a garden decoration. It is very heavy.  Still I can not see it as garden decoration. And now it is going to be a paper weight on my desk. I think it is so adorable as paper weight and with no 3 embossed on it. Don't you think! And with it's price of USD 4.50; it is hard to pass by.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Cooking With Flowers {pretty cooking book from Anthropologie}

I have a soft spot for food with flowers. I do not know why! I just love them. Yesterday I went to Anthropologie just to look what they have in the store. And found a book titled 'Cooking With Flowers'. Immediately I put back the two items {a plate and a bowl} I had in my hand in  exchange to this book. 

I am in love with all the recipes using flowers in this books. Take a look at these pictures; orchid pineapple upside down cake, pansies petal pancakes, popcorn chive blossom cupcakes, violet teacakes and many more recipes using flowers. There are geraniums, lilacs, hibiscus, elderflower {I am not sure what this is}, daylilies and more.

I am not quite sure if I can use flower petals from regular flowers store. I think I have to find organic flowers so that it is edible and safe to eat.

If you have your own flower garden and you love cooking and baking; this book is perfect for you. The title is 'Cooking with Flowers' - Sweet and Savory Recipes with Rose Petals, Lilacs, Lavender, and Other Edible Flowers by Miche Bacher of Mali B Sweets

 

I hope you had a great week so far. And wishing you a wonderful week end!

Thank you so much for reading.


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Winner announcement of 2 20" Decorative Pillow Cases + Glam Rock Chain Bracelet {GIVEAWAY}

I want to say 'thank you so much' to all of You who participated this giveaway. To those of you who are not so lucky this time; I will have another giveaway in the future. Usually curiositaellya giveaway is something that she creates herself that is worthy for you to have. I want you to cherish the prize and hopefully can be something useful in your household. 

Well without further a do here is the announcement of this giveaway winner.

"Thank you so much Everyone!"

Congratulations to Lisa Ehrman! 

Thank you All and have a nice day!

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Thank you........!

Hello.

I want to say 'thank you' to You All for giving me such a sweet comments on my blog posts lately. I have been joining blog parties for the past 2-1/2 months and I must say that  I have been having a wonderful time so far. It is such a joy  to have met you from  across the globe and I wanted you to know that there is nothing like receiving a sweet and lovely comment from you over a hard working project. And from the bottom of my heart 'thank you so much!' I can honestly say that I am happy to be your friend and my  wish is to continue to support you as well.

Last Sunday I  watched my husband 'Steven' playing a tennis match. And he won! He was so thrilled about this. And as we drove out from the tennis complex to go home I asked Steven to stop the car and take  a bunch of these flowers that grows a long side of the street. I know very well the fact that people does not like you pick flowers anywhere. I have been begging Steven to stop and just pick a stem or two. And so he did this time. These shrub/trees are all over the side of the street in Long Island New York right now. I am sure they are also growing around your area. I love these shrubs spring flowers very much. They are a tree with hard branches and tiny little white or pink petals sometime yellow color too. I wish I had a garden where I could plant these shrubs. And just grab some to decor our home.

I was  worry in the car when saw the flowers were starting to get soft and droopy.  So I immediately put them in a bulbous vase and put some  food flower powder in it. Oh I was so happy to see them starting to get fresh again. Then I took these pictures for you. And in fact they are still fresh in my living room right now.

This is a short post to say 'Thank you' to You All {I am sorry it turned out to be a long one}. And I am thinking about you  and wishing you a 'happy spring time!'

This afternoon I went out around our home  and took a few pictures of trees that are blooming right now. This is the happiest time of the year. The weather is starting to get warmer; cool nice spring weather. Flowers are blooming; I hear birds chirping. People are smiling. Steven and I starting to make plan about what to do for the next 3 months like sports, traveling, party, etc. And what most happiest for me is that my son is here in Seattle right now. And will be coming here and spend some time with us.  I miss him very much! Can't wait to hug him again.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

And happy spring time Everyone!