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A Little Gold Goes a Long Way – Home Edition

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I have been a little busy lately. I recently started a new job and my school schedule has been insane. Needless to say, I have had no time to blog.  And as a result, my little space in the digital world has suffered.

Thankfully, I received an email asking if I would accept a guest blog post.  It was like the blog fairy (no relation to the Tooth Fairy) knew I needed help.  I graciously accepted and you can read the post below.

Thank you, Mari for sending this over.  Enjoy! xoxo
Hello, all! How exciting to be here with you at The Undomestic Bride today with a guest post from Arcadian Home. It’s a wonderful place to find lots of interior design inspiration including great decorating ideas for everything from fabulous contemporary floor lamps to colorful decorative pillows and much more.

While exploring The Undomestic Bride, I ran across a post entitled “A Little Gold Goes a Long Way” with a mood board for a pink and gold bridal shower. That gave me the inspiration for this guest post.

Today, we’re going to tour eight spaces that show how a touch or two or ten of gold can’t bring life to rooms of all sorts. As you’ll see, gold works well with many color palettes, pink and far beyond. Please enjoy!

Thanks for letting me stop by to share.

~ Mari

Bits of Gold

Big art, just a touch of leopard and a lovely gray palette, what more could a girl ask for? Perhaps a bit of gold here and there—on the ornate torchiere lamps, coffee table and stool legs.

Bits of Gold

A golden sunburst mirror is a glamorous touch of gold in this sedate green living room. It has such an elegant yet comfortable feel.

Bits of Gold

Gold accents are especially beautiful in black and white interiors. The gold base on the round tulip style table is an unexpected but lively touch.

Bits of Gold

Bits of gold around this feminine bath—brass drum table, cage pendant light and vanity chair, all add their own special look.

Bits of Gold

This white bedroom goes for the gold, with one papered wall. I really like the frilly look of the golden branches in the wallpaper. A modern pendant light adds another element of gold to the room.

Bits of Gold

One single touch of gold, a tiny pendant light over the farmhouse sink, goes a long way in this pretty and functional kitchen.

Bits of Gold

Antiqued gold finishes on the tall table lamp, nesting tables and étagère add restrained glamour to this sophisticated living room.

Bits of Gold

A delicate brass and glass coffee table and ornate candle sticks give their golden look to this pretty living room, while a contemporary frameless painting adds vibrant color. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

What do you think of these spaces with a dash of gold? Leave us your thoughts below and be sure to stop by our blog for more home decor, lighting and interior inspirations!

 

Waldorf Turkey Burger

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There is a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale called Tap42 that serves the best Waldorf Turkey Burger.  I tried to make my own version of the recipe and although it’s not exactly the same, it is definitely worth trying.

 

Turkey Burger

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped granny smith apples
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Topping

  • 1/2 cup chopped apples
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • Dijon mustard to taste
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

Combine all burger  ingredients in a large bowl. Mix just until combined. Form into 12 patties. Grill about 5-6 minutes on each side for medium patties.

In medium bowl, combine topping ingredients.Stir until combined.
Place finished burgers on buns. Top with apple topping and garnish with romaine lettuce.

Orange Ricotta Pancakes

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I love breakfast! Especially pancakes. So whenever I have time to whip up a batch, I try to make them as delicious as possible.  From white chocolate chip, coconut, pecan, and pumpkin – You can pretty much throw whatever you want in the batter and create a mini flap-jack master piece. This weekend I tried something a little different.  Instead of the usual pancake batter, I used ricotta cheese.  I found the recipe on MarthaStewart.com and luckily I had all of the required ingredients on hand.  The result…Well, after getting a handle on the cooking process and tossing a few burned pancakes out, they were actually pretty good. With a total of seven ingredients, this is a must try if you have about 30 minutes to spend on breakfast.

OR Pancakes

Orange Ricotta Pancakes
Adapted from Martha Stewart

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest (1 orange) – I used 1/4 teaspoon of orange flavoring
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • Confectioners’ sugar or maple syrup

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and orange zest (or orange flavoring is you decided to go that route). Whisk in flour until just combined.

2. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Working in batches (and adding more oil to skillet as needed), add batter, using about 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until browned, 3-4 minutes or so per side. Transfer pancakes to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot, dusted with confectioners’ sugar or drizzled with maple syrup. Enjoy!

Chalk Full of Fun

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I am in an interior design funk. Luckily chalk board paint is pretty inexpensive and I am in the mood to paint.   Here are a few chalk worthy ideas….

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This bar set up is my favorite.  I can totally see recreating this at my house.  And please….a fridge filled with wine? Who could resist!

Guinness Cup Cakes

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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a Guinness Cupcake!

 

 

Chocolate Guinness Cake

The Guinness Stout Cake

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

For the cake:
Butter for pan (or just make cupcakes)
1 cup Guinness stout
10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3/8 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups superfine sugar
3/8 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

For the topping:
1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream.

1. For the cake: heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper. In a large saucepan, combine Guinness and butter. Place over medium-low heat until butter melts, then remove from heat. Add cocoa and superfine sugar, and whisk to blend.

2. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add to Guinness mixture. Add flour and baking soda, and whisk again until smooth. Pour into buttered pan, and bake until risen and firm, 45 minutes to one hour. Place pan on a wire rack and cool completely in pan.

3. For the topping: Using a food processor or by hand, mix confectioners’ sugar to break up lumps. Add cream cheese and blend until smooth. Add heavy cream, and mix until smooth and spreadable.

4. Remove cake from pan and place on a platter or cake stand. Ice top of cake only, so that it resembles a frothy pint of Guinness.

Yield: One 9-inch cake or cupcake tray (12 servings).

 

enjoy!