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Crafty friday

I know that the lilacs are long gone most parts now but this way of making a wreath can be used by any trees that has lots of leafs and are a bit soft.
You need about 6-8 good branches and some thin metal wire.
Start by overlapping two branches and fasten them together with the wire.
Then add another branch and fasten.
Fasten the last branch to the first so you get a wreath.
Then braid some of the smaller branches in and out of the wreath, so that it looks full.
Have a fab weekend all.
Photo by Studio Dreyer Hensley

Recipe monday

I know I have been going on and on about the heat we have had in NYC now for a while.
But my friends, its been so hot!
When you have weeks over 90F(30C), your taste in food changes.
I always go for very simple food in heat.
Thats why a big bowl of strawberries with a little sugar and grated lime zest on top is the perfect dessert.
No cooking, easy and so tasty.
Its just important to get really good strawberries.
Enjoy!

Strawberries with lime
serves 4
one big bowl filled with strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
finely grated zest from 2 limes

Mix all and serve room temperature.

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Something pretty

Just something pretty on a hot and steamy wednesday.
Stay cool!

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Seeking a dog!

I need a white or beige french bulldog for a shoot on friday.
Will take under one hour.
Anyone in NYC have one and want's him or her to be in Sweet Paul Magazine?

Recipe monday

Back in the city after an amazing week in Maine.
Ate a lot of great food, lobster rolls, crabs, fish, one of the best burgers ever at a place called Wild Willy.
But after a week of heavy eating Im feeling simple salads.
This is a great salad. Easy to make and the hot mustard dressing is a find.
Also great on a piece of grilled chicken or white meaty fish.

Walnut and avocado salad with warm mustard vinaigrette
serves 4

3 avocados, peeled and sliced
small bunch of arugula, washed
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
salt
pepper

Place avocado slices, arugula, walnuts and sun dried tomatoes on plates.
In a small saucepan heat up oil, mustard and maple syrup.
Whisk well so you get a thick vinaigrette.
Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the warn dressing over the salad and serve.
Photography by Studio Dreyer Hensley

Off to the beach!

Taking a week off and going to the beach.
Back blogging monday 19th.
Stay cool!

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Through an artists eye

This is how artist Anthony Iacono sees me.
I love it!
Check out his great work here.