tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77658998161088831882024-02-19T02:45:45.999-08:00missallfunLiving the Lifestyle one blog at a timeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-59294519698828455762011-08-03T08:02:00.000-07:002011-08-03T08:02:30.573-07:00IkramWhat a fabulous lunch. Despite the fancy hype of this place, I was pleasantly surprised by the calm and easy going vibe. A must needed addition to the lunch scene in CHIUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-41995512507218790462011-05-03T15:41:00.000-07:002011-05-03T15:41:23.513-07:00MY NEW SITEYES, ITS BEEN A WHILE. LIFE HAPPENS, MARRIAGE HAPPENS, NAME CHANGE HAPPENS. CHECK HER OUT <a href="http://www.mariahagentopper.com/">www.mariahagentopper.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-35284256405325205832009-10-12T10:50:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:53:41.932-07:00Butterfly Chairs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyYPSCYOcd_kTXIx2oqJChi809UF75SgyiXKJ4vZfDxuGyqRlL9KKnbj-bAAgqLw7S4cDTOk3q41IvWmmaGvUuEGE4Ru0RgYzicX67TD58cWUpWV2eE4mLnjP6gAu5_75pHhY9kF9KTE/s1600-h/DSC04712.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyYPSCYOcd_kTXIx2oqJChi809UF75SgyiXKJ4vZfDxuGyqRlL9KKnbj-bAAgqLw7S4cDTOk3q41IvWmmaGvUuEGE4Ru0RgYzicX67TD58cWUpWV2eE4mLnjP6gAu5_75pHhY9kF9KTE/s400/DSC04712.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391773004201687810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcBZ6g7zyrd_4RRlCfSiddmFNJY-lUN62Fm254vFE_AdUixuy6D7G2mGi3AqZEu5UbWUoT7wBfVmCSVk2dBt1jp_t4ueaNeqxQiq-44B-HHzDEf40_JQxrV79hZEMD0YvL7P9XQmBj9w/s1600-h/trendgrijs646.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcBZ6g7zyrd_4RRlCfSiddmFNJY-lUN62Fm254vFE_AdUixuy6D7G2mGi3AqZEu5UbWUoT7wBfVmCSVk2dBt1jp_t4ueaNeqxQiq-44B-HHzDEf40_JQxrV79hZEMD0YvL7P9XQmBj9w/s400/trendgrijs646.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391772996715733650" border="0" /></a><br />HHHMMM, This could be addition to the fireplace I was thinking? Inspired by the <a href="http://trickmybrick.blogspot.com/">brickhouse</a>. Im really vibing the black base and leather coversUnknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-32589804645583495192009-10-09T13:58:00.000-07:002009-10-09T14:11:26.887-07:00new obsession<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6oCEs1gMdqkWd9XHnXyH1-ECAxch-V8RF0_VtHy6seoYRdtBeEVUYa9XRDZ9eJnl51m5cQkY9XiYSBDTe7hdguO5vZqzBeLoHL8j1UO_bL6TG0pRqeHbwqithHmRhpe1uK_mUXSrXyE/s1600-h/images-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 105px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6oCEs1gMdqkWd9XHnXyH1-ECAxch-V8RF0_VtHy6seoYRdtBeEVUYa9XRDZ9eJnl51m5cQkY9XiYSBDTe7hdguO5vZqzBeLoHL8j1UO_bL6TG0pRqeHbwqithHmRhpe1uK_mUXSrXyE/s400/images-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390710505263037410" border="0" /></a><br /> <span class="productnamecolorLARGE colors_productname">Vera Wang Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Pave Diamond Candy Ring.</span><br />A bit much(Pricey) for just a fun candy ring but just look at it! Its F^$*#&G AMAZING!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-59096534467915132022008-11-25T11:21:00.000-08:002008-11-25T13:21:25.473-08:00top 10 list of Must stop shops for priming up for the holidays<ol><li>Mongo Home, 1753 N. Damen ave. for a conversation piece in the entryway<br /></li><li>Modlife home, 3856 n. Lincoln ave., for a touch of Hollywood Glamour!<br /></li><li>White Attic, new to damen street hooray, mother of pearl salt/pepper shakers to die for!<br /></li><li>Jayson home &garden, 1885 N. Clybourn, I just got amazing flax linen napkins for a tabletop shot for Playboy Magazine, leland is a sweetheart and knows his stuff<br /></li><li>Marshalls 600 N. Michigan Ave., cheapy gems for a great tablescape or extra doo dadds<br /></li><li>Posh, 613 N. State St., great butter dishes and champagne buckets for those cocktails</li><li>Salvage One, 1840 W. hubbard st., Mid century modern furniture<br /></li><li>The wine discount center, 1826 1/2 N. elston, Pouilly Fuisse or a nice Rose great for the holidays!</li><li> Post 27, 1819 W. grand, they are just so pleasant in there</li><li>Stitch 1723 N. Damen, Missoni throws, pillows, or a cool valet for the console</li></ol>And dont forget Flowers from a NEW Leaf on WellsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-72529212333833480242008-10-01T12:31:00.000-07:002008-10-01T12:34:39.648-07:00YES!!!RED FOR MY FALL COLLECTION<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PBRj0Nu-zC_kN0hRTJqDK98E2XWrQjQqJMfku8E_YNUm5NI8P8S5iLdVIPP9lt_N4MpYIoLeb_Gpz71Xva-KCVFgLA5r5q2l25HWFbAfw5bWBe1wpm7OmI0ZOz_IRDeOxYZJc57KZKs/s1600-h/064100_1_300x300.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PBRj0Nu-zC_kN0hRTJqDK98E2XWrQjQqJMfku8E_YNUm5NI8P8S5iLdVIPP9lt_N4MpYIoLeb_Gpz71Xva-KCVFgLA5r5q2l25HWFbAfw5bWBe1wpm7OmI0ZOz_IRDeOxYZJc57KZKs/s400/064100_1_300x300.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252271071070021746" /></a><br />so Alice and Olivia for PAYLESS... Missallfun loves LUXE for LESS. Stay tuned as I run over to check them out live. Coming from someone who works in photography, good lighting can make anything look better then its true self. Fierce!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-1512811215269524822008-09-18T11:33:00.000-07:002008-09-18T11:39:07.237-07:00OH MY ITS BEEN TOOOO LONGGGG<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhv_VXhywMWLAZkJrGINOVUmz9fXRb7rgq6sBgszpwZ3-aNbbyDF-YfRZNWXlxjuL-FxkvplpYWwBim2BBHkhJ2ZIe2sYMOhjy_vtyn5UlIPdNDNTRW45EKYu3enZZOrSUGm1QKWX4KE/s1600-h/antony+todd+floral.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhv_VXhywMWLAZkJrGINOVUmz9fXRb7rgq6sBgszpwZ3-aNbbyDF-YfRZNWXlxjuL-FxkvplpYWwBim2BBHkhJ2ZIe2sYMOhjy_vtyn5UlIPdNDNTRW45EKYu3enZZOrSUGm1QKWX4KE/s400/antony+todd+floral.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247432317239983250" border="0" /></a><br />Ok Im back. Im jumping into the Fall with this inspirational pic via <a href="http://cocokelly.blogspot.com/">cocokelly </a><br />I just love it! Ill start collecting every silver urn, pot, vessel I set eyes on.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-86533177062376476032008-06-04T09:11:00.000-07:002008-06-04T09:19:47.855-07:00NEW Project: Babies room<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLExUzgbzwAISdboD-R1lBuoa8JWel6r8jmq7iNs6Us0I9uRnfa2uvgGmhHnnnO4EH1kg2DpMB-j4XL9zUuKimW8l5c9PVbXbGQV54q5M9JfMY3Fpnh5LMShpVJFGEziEjjwsjdqFse1g/s1600-h/blik+wee.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLExUzgbzwAISdboD-R1lBuoa8JWel6r8jmq7iNs6Us0I9uRnfa2uvgGmhHnnnO4EH1kg2DpMB-j4XL9zUuKimW8l5c9PVbXbGQV54q5M9JfMY3Fpnh5LMShpVJFGEziEjjwsjdqFse1g/s400/blik+wee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208061554460769122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYndal87ZbsYBFb56C18F4ADfsmnd2u_npxnKoT5IBj5f3I-fqotzcTwJ10M2gPtIoySGAnILykmLsiTPWBfZC3yRYwKxEJfNyU-lZGkVA3pgc7gB6ifvkzpSum1JH-OfpsD25EVKipM/s1600-h/light.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYndal87ZbsYBFb56C18F4ADfsmnd2u_npxnKoT5IBj5f3I-fqotzcTwJ10M2gPtIoySGAnILykmLsiTPWBfZC3yRYwKxEJfNyU-lZGkVA3pgc7gB6ifvkzpSum1JH-OfpsD25EVKipM/s400/light.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208061581780165154" border="0" /></a><br />Little sis having baby oh my. big sis gets to decorate the room!<br />Heres a medley of whats in store.<br />Midsummer Light by <a href="http://unicahome.com/">Tord Boontje</a> for artecnica. In green and yellow<br />decals in Wee Jungle series by <a href="http://www.whatisblik.com/">Blik</a><br />Im also thinking about organic paint in a mint or lettuce hue and a super fun Flokati rug to bring it all wild and together.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-72420182534912473612008-04-28T14:40:00.000-07:002008-04-28T15:17:59.109-07:00Missallfun Couscous salad remains a hit!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgGJLyahYAnGopAsPMrPEt85ASUPiSrc9qGDmtmgIoQKEppzONR8onuetOUVmVql1bMWze_Oqrb9k0QMgeu6zBX73pDcvJm7wYrJu9hl4w8zxGS4NUKUXwqj7qxXivdxGdCBivQe_MJ4/s1600-h/moroccan_couscous.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgGJLyahYAnGopAsPMrPEt85ASUPiSrc9qGDmtmgIoQKEppzONR8onuetOUVmVql1bMWze_Oqrb9k0QMgeu6zBX73pDcvJm7wYrJu9hl4w8zxGS4NUKUXwqj7qxXivdxGdCBivQe_MJ4/s400/moroccan_couscous.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194423847622283970" border="0" /></a><br />First round had pomegranates, second batch got golden raisins. Both Delish! Martha you would be so proud of my tedious recipe.<br /><br />Men tend to like this more then the chics. Very interesting...<br /><br />1 can garbanzos rinsed, dried on paper towel while you do the rest(moist ones make for mushy mess)<br /><br /><br /><br />2 boxes plain Near east couscous<br />4 cloves of garlic minced<br />salt/pepper to taste<br />2 tbls curry powder<br />1 tbls ground cumin<br />dash chili powder<br />Bring to boil, then add couscous stir, cover, turn off heat, sit covered 5minutes. fluff with fork<br /><br />1half red onion finely chopped<br />2 scallion stalks, white and green parts chopped<br />Half a bunch of flat leaf parsley chopped<br />1 hand full chives, then chopped<br />add to a large bowl<br />Mix couscous, herbs and onions<br /><br />1 cup toasted pine nuts. Dont be lazy and skip this! All you do is heat up a pan, pour in, watch them, give em a shake until golden. DONT walk away! These yummies burn quick. like 2mins really<br /><br />1cup re hydrated golden raisins(add enough water to cover, boil until fat about 5 minutes)strain<br /><br />In frying pan heat 2tbls extra virgin olive oil then garbanzos, sprinkle, salt, pepper a bit more curry powder and stir fry a bit<br /><br />These annoying steps intensify the flavor and add moisture to the salad<br />Mix all together more salt and pepper to taste.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-10723222931662761552008-04-28T14:30:00.000-07:002008-04-28T14:39:11.085-07:00AidsChicago.org<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1ngImKYBLGEYgrpWJipQuY0qSEd4GNnTJw3LSlJVS1jnziEdT6Je5Xrg8E5yiB0_FtOrhQPDrQIRZPz8LLsSWKiKaG2lpZhqp_QmvpIi1NORv95nH6290Me3jTC8cJCj1tdAWNXn9mE/s1600-h/events_make_a_statement_logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1ngImKYBLGEYgrpWJipQuY0qSEd4GNnTJw3LSlJVS1jnziEdT6Je5Xrg8E5yiB0_FtOrhQPDrQIRZPz8LLsSWKiKaG2lpZhqp_QmvpIi1NORv95nH6290Me3jTC8cJCj1tdAWNXn9mE/s400/events_make_a_statement_logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194413363607114418" border="0" /></a><br />May 8th, missallfun will be lending her production hands at the Design for The Cure event at Le Passage. This event should be be fun so anyone who is around and in for a good cause stop by. visit <a href="http://www.aidschicago.org">www.aidschicago.org </a>for more info.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-5599930190394695422008-04-03T08:10:00.000-07:002008-04-03T08:27:37.283-07:00superfun impulse purchase<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJc26wD0TVYCpHxb1N6CU4aAN4u0MYKK3n28uvM969nxEIoEJYe24SNPuGnHvP-V_6qS4ks8TZxYTJ186zgnZmGYwyLg-F8xUNAZyuiHE7z1Ae0dpsk0Nq6YWTai7e8xIei-AQ1Td7Vk/s1600-h/IMG_7944.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJc26wD0TVYCpHxb1N6CU4aAN4u0MYKK3n28uvM969nxEIoEJYe24SNPuGnHvP-V_6qS4ks8TZxYTJ186zgnZmGYwyLg-F8xUNAZyuiHE7z1Ae0dpsk0Nq6YWTai7e8xIei-AQ1Td7Vk/s400/IMG_7944.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185040526630765602" border="0" /></a><br />So <a href="http://www.chicagotangerine.com/">Tangerine</a> is one of my favorite stores in Chicago, which you already know. Whenever im feeling like I have absolutely nothing I like anymore I go there and find pieces. My chaotic life as a stylist demands me to be comfortable while maintaining a stylish edge. Norma Marcella (local Chicago designer) really caught my eye as I dashed out the store last night. There it was. Black ruffled bloomers for adults! Spicy girls like me! So versatile! So fun! I MUST HAVE THEM! In less then 2 seconds I saw my spring/summer 08 future. Bloomers with leggings and converse, Bloomers and bare legs with mustard heels, bloomers pulled high and American Apparel t-shirts! bloomers in bed...;) Now, as I embark spring I can continue living the life. Norma Marcella, missallfun approved.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-29617578393694259922008-03-06T09:52:00.000-08:002008-03-06T09:53:49.896-08:00Hejfina Sample sale this weekend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvP0oE86HUWhIufVhXCgY4fSwTMjNRK0iq7c0cI47_jJV4ZEpvPZklNBwrdAwn-ZNlCBHfnnMU8sUhAqpC0GWYe6FNZZxe4su1mUxesidl9X0i9ZFMiq2nQlaYwqVJ-XP13QaXoE3KdE/s1600-h/18.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvP0oE86HUWhIufVhXCgY4fSwTMjNRK0iq7c0cI47_jJV4ZEpvPZklNBwrdAwn-ZNlCBHfnnMU8sUhAqpC0GWYe6FNZZxe4su1mUxesidl9X0i9ZFMiq2nQlaYwqVJ-XP13QaXoE3KdE/s400/18.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174688338988109522" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-6108980612061639642008-01-21T15:55:00.000-08:002008-01-21T16:02:24.344-08:00new collections at MERIDA<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGIQjMBV6jUIEHFwzVA7OQrqXpHhr47F15TPL7YNcdv0AXP3wRTpQGCNebvWMaKM7UmxoL28L-Cap2OsBofj4_spy85YG_lu0mLJqfwt9jMSPmdAxttQyvaiywBm7Bv6pj0kQLJEQe_M/s1600-h/TuftedBlast.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGIQjMBV6jUIEHFwzVA7OQrqXpHhr47F15TPL7YNcdv0AXP3wRTpQGCNebvWMaKM7UmxoL28L-Cap2OsBofj4_spy85YG_lu0mLJqfwt9jMSPmdAxttQyvaiywBm7Bv6pj0kQLJEQe_M/s400/TuftedBlast.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158083100222943570" border="0" /></a><br />I cant wait for my samples! check out the new Tufted collection from <a href="http://www.meridameridian.com">merida</a> asap.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-51744173235271349652008-01-21T15:50:00.000-08:002008-01-21T15:54:56.569-08:00Missallfun Back for Valentines<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU46gzR_Zi8GC8pEuW9PQ1BtEUXaRt8X4Xt0pw7F1g5IJmNTrxW9BE_qH8tOpIHl48vyTG6fZWFxYqobEC2ZxFWv25Jh5E-ZtXBj81rKAQIR8h0Lfbol3-v6DDGnY2zU-ADeQ0Y595SoU/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU46gzR_Zi8GC8pEuW9PQ1BtEUXaRt8X4Xt0pw7F1g5IJmNTrxW9BE_qH8tOpIHl48vyTG6fZWFxYqobEC2ZxFWv25Jh5E-ZtXBj81rKAQIR8h0Lfbol3-v6DDGnY2zU-ADeQ0Y595SoU/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158082284179157298" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhveHO2zOciBLCNH7HQhA-b-xbT44Lf4gJKdC-wUy4zH8naZm4plOZNqKkTEcHLCqegwR2wrWRFBhgt-u_2Wf4tNtLdM7Yc0k1ObkLpP-lOFmzARsZ-5wdZoYPr___v5Vt-IR3nZhC3A/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhveHO2zOciBLCNH7HQhA-b-xbT44Lf4gJKdC-wUy4zH8naZm4plOZNqKkTEcHLCqegwR2wrWRFBhgt-u_2Wf4tNtLdM7Yc0k1ObkLpP-lOFmzARsZ-5wdZoYPr___v5Vt-IR3nZhC3A/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158082288474124610" border="0" /></a><br />Coco Rouge in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bucktown</span> just sent me some awesome images of their latest work. Nothing says I care more then a detail <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">obsessed</span> package and perfectly developed piece of coco.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-11006678759755092102007-12-14T15:21:00.000-08:002007-12-14T15:37:20.474-08:00Tulum, Mexico<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0G8IxicyvBIYCm2OXEKAhG6FCxKDmdJCBAyq8pJfdUCqdUKj-byfVOle6ypNx2PWMbZJjDJb9Ctny5JiYkG8bDgdOo1BlhOA5Zgrcz8zzrKT-P-ppJ1toi1CBC4ixOe-gytRjxvUaMK0/s1600-h/IMG_7513.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0G8IxicyvBIYCm2OXEKAhG6FCxKDmdJCBAyq8pJfdUCqdUKj-byfVOle6ypNx2PWMbZJjDJb9Ctny5JiYkG8bDgdOo1BlhOA5Zgrcz8zzrKT-P-ppJ1toi1CBC4ixOe-gytRjxvUaMK0/s400/IMG_7513.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143976636621517058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyrLAJ8Nypv_YVpBh0nh_7VmvaAKNgCrQDZR-rFf5LRN2Jvws82vrzPb1eJ63O87PAu5SxcTgyC4zZQMQXdLfSEPgFNI1DTHPDb7JEkLGDzz9mgOzljELMrAjN9YKohTRg4OwMQeXZXnE/s1600-h/IMG_7564.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyrLAJ8Nypv_YVpBh0nh_7VmvaAKNgCrQDZR-rFf5LRN2Jvws82vrzPb1eJ63O87PAu5SxcTgyC4zZQMQXdLfSEPgFNI1DTHPDb7JEkLGDzz9mgOzljELMrAjN9YKohTRg4OwMQeXZXnE/s400/IMG_7564.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143976645211451666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9O5FdM27MN8FFGGUzOvjPqzmie3YIPDr0FGrUuTTCveGwNjZsmLv8HEBj3_cq5VSKJhBXY-9SArwd-66_V5gk5eCERD6LhG05DqwqEpFqnOQ3C6FB0V9_UkfB3dALTx-vjW3RsONyRo/s1600-h/IMG_7501.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9O5FdM27MN8FFGGUzOvjPqzmie3YIPDr0FGrUuTTCveGwNjZsmLv8HEBj3_cq5VSKJhBXY-9SArwd-66_V5gk5eCERD6LhG05DqwqEpFqnOQ3C6FB0V9_UkfB3dALTx-vjW3RsONyRo/s400/IMG_7501.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143976653801386274" border="0" /></a><br />ohhh Tulum was wonderful! As chill and perfect like one would hope. Missallfun had a fantastic time chillaxin at <a href="http://www.zamas.com/">Zamas</a>, <a href="http://www.mayatulum.com/">Maya Tulum</a> and the beach. I highly recommend Tulum to anyone who is adventurous(not so high maintenance), who enjoys simple life paired with a high quality of realness. From the ant migration in cabana #12 to the Mayan honey massage from Lecrucia at Maya Tulum, Missallfun had a fantastic time and wished she could only share it with the company of more friends. Ari and I even enjoyed a wedding(dont freak not ours!) at the beach front restaurant at Zamas. Speeches, toasts, drinking coconuts, fresh salsa, eating,dancing, reading(The Omnivores Dilemma), swimming, sweating, exploring the ruins and lots of smooching but of course...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-10436731719787033002007-12-12T14:58:00.000-08:002007-12-12T15:03:28.464-08:00LOVE LOVE LOVE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7uot-rtHqQpJmDGAGxJFHYUTh0ZMQjQAzgqq9rbjAIcpf0ykACtaBjwk0d0vh_ig8hPCNyO62CmqCxznJ-DAMPmhjksGQ_38vM0bEZR5DFIj5ztk1pgWY9CVbkubmqT34iUE47x4ce84/s1600-h/topic-96653.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7uot-rtHqQpJmDGAGxJFHYUTh0ZMQjQAzgqq9rbjAIcpf0ykACtaBjwk0d0vh_ig8hPCNyO62CmqCxznJ-DAMPmhjksGQ_38vM0bEZR5DFIj5ztk1pgWY9CVbkubmqT34iUE47x4ce84/s400/topic-96653.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143225687725273346" border="0" /></a><br />ok so good sleep wasnt exactly what I encountered in Tulum but thats for another post. Moving forward I just couldnt help myself when I set my eyes on this beauty today! Isnt it lovely? fit for a king and queen! Anything tufted makes missallfun week in the knees. The Antoinette silk upholstered bed is Available at <a href="http://www.barker-stonehouse.co.uk/">Barker Stone House</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-10839857908786309382007-12-04T09:22:00.001-08:002007-12-04T09:26:26.374-08:00SHES OFF<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbGIFt7QJ1Px7UH183_CX_YE_XbeSyC3ROEfkp2lvnO3GoXDfBpT9XpNIRUg5jz1rLe1B5lUAWj31wNC-q-nJH22N7vAh9jwbB8TSbYzKOYVh2K4KT4_9kSKVg3QoCdv2dxmYoiv-flg/s1600-h/-1.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbGIFt7QJ1Px7UH183_CX_YE_XbeSyC3ROEfkp2lvnO3GoXDfBpT9XpNIRUg5jz1rLe1B5lUAWj31wNC-q-nJH22N7vAh9jwbB8TSbYzKOYVh2K4KT4_9kSKVg3QoCdv2dxmYoiv-flg/s400/-1.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140169449126981874" border="0" /></a>Missallfun is off for a much needed vacation. TULUM here we come!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-28307753095645513492007-12-03T15:14:00.000-08:002007-12-03T15:34:36.171-08:00New Orleans<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd6FPUWEiGyESM7PY5Ky1DgwYgZmYNmhV3HYN0RJYNjw16mprJ8GVLZe2iB7bUVTv0SrwUWanTR7TPPYtAfsVGdSsYg_jrYKhec8NlAwYbzxgNWQGa_4tTV1Z2cDu_1vhIg9PputY1e2M/s1600-r/Pitt1600.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsKdYsdhsGBCLDlVhREUqGLmZo5Ou9-1Ul8h1U3k9PHIKjmY2VmNZWPL1crkhBU3AuK5NmgooXHPi-Wudr-lmJ0gSUurXkjVHIcnD84YDiv4iYC-NbUE_6pzgxKxH6ZDjnodaqcH4Ejjo/s400/Pitt1600.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139891049346855122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7Ua9XU0ib6og75ArBTwCr-ZprHnbdNkMtvAj0Rt2zj_q_gk99Ke0d4X2ZBKqNBZj8Yr47DfgCkU2goWBP2C65AUcjJPdd-JfhJFwh6LiuY5sNFcevU4U53wgQIBXAlO2pdQanVzBd_g/s1600-r/Pitt2190.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8rDwCfjajyDS4B2EgV-6gMImIk1ypa14O7jhOjXloRkDIa9MAjsLV_glHa062JNGUgW43_dDCm-Yvh6LxARCWr3TYQv4A1OdfZ-2G1ZqxnAG9gFSRjC4IVttdkNlvccjYHjCt2XcRnw/s400/Pitt2190.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139891053641822434" border="0" /></a><br />Brad Pitt commissions designs for New Orleans. NY Times says he commissioned 13 architects to design 150 homes that would cost about $150,000 to build. Hes planning to match 5 million dollars! IF you dont have that kind of loot to donate you can still be involved by adopting certain things in the house at <a href="http://makeitrightnola.org/">makeitrightnola.org</a><br />This is such a great holiday gift, especially for someone who has everything. the site is amazing you can click into the home and purchase energy efficient light bulbs for the living room if you choose.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-31425522639943963202007-11-27T15:48:00.000-08:002007-11-27T16:00:15.127-08:00Thayer Spring 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2R7cNAQdbV_9iK9zB0yNujv1ulDmvUvL7Mfa1f53O51KcxUECuD1pm8byKyKaxT7m-SLJMyTtwTAaH7tDGPuJfHvy9zHyTdRdS0mcjL3jIU7OBovlnbu7lQK5TdKJQYuWvHPUKgD22A/s1600-h/-1.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2R7cNAQdbV_9iK9zB0yNujv1ulDmvUvL7Mfa1f53O51KcxUECuD1pm8byKyKaxT7m-SLJMyTtwTAaH7tDGPuJfHvy9zHyTdRdS0mcjL3jIU7OBovlnbu7lQK5TdKJQYuWvHPUKgD22A/s400/-1.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137672839138062098" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.livethayer.com">Thayer</a> Spring o8 line is full of easy feminine strong pieces. Missallfun approved! Im obsessed with this one!!!! My favorite yet!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-58952479878723195992007-11-26T19:26:00.000-08:002007-11-26T19:51:31.248-08:00stocking stuffers at GreenerGrassDesign.com<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPq-nu10J9xWyTktVj34S9tTC9sjtAnHedhdm8EOJYSJ5d3FK5DybxlTjGuZgJ-gz2Td-3okamh_DjzLE7cd9uO1Cm5N_XV0c_APqBTZuYZfyhdZC-IwVYAirTajnShK0Id3lqS7xmIvA/s1600-h/pinkblizzardhat-360x250.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPq-nu10J9xWyTktVj34S9tTC9sjtAnHedhdm8EOJYSJ5d3FK5DybxlTjGuZgJ-gz2Td-3okamh_DjzLE7cd9uO1Cm5N_XV0c_APqBTZuYZfyhdZC-IwVYAirTajnShK0Id3lqS7xmIvA/s200/pinkblizzardhat-360x250.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137362519160991442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7bC8oRKCg48KfWl5vSSjVxLTpAJUzTR27qh0TvuTfV1mqWzrQtCGkmbMfZ7EPkHi-IVobp6X5sZW1uxapYgZGO9nXgLPIM82Gco42n-URedUZzRW6nqrGuFfge0jS9HrZfWgykHky5M/s1600-h/tykho-blue_copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7bC8oRKCg48KfWl5vSSjVxLTpAJUzTR27qh0TvuTfV1mqWzrQtCGkmbMfZ7EPkHi-IVobp6X5sZW1uxapYgZGO9nXgLPIM82Gco42n-URedUZzRW6nqrGuFfge0jS9HrZfWgykHky5M/s200/tykho-blue_copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137362519160991458" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoptdMfHB27ttXJf2n00Vhs7hMcYbYfA1M-_MlW-SL42lodEeO7Ul66b6gfZBH8eVBeEzpcHfHpMuu0g5joh-eIxV6z4YKKJSoi4p-B0kLdtml4uxWwwCQLk7BDTHjec6l7Poi2wYdug/s1600-h/prod_QPS_copy2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoptdMfHB27ttXJf2n00Vhs7hMcYbYfA1M-_MlW-SL42lodEeO7Ul66b6gfZBH8eVBeEzpcHfHpMuu0g5joh-eIxV6z4YKKJSoi4p-B0kLdtml4uxWwwCQLk7BDTHjec6l7Poi2wYdug/s200/prod_QPS_copy2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137362523455958770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgump849LSfXKRM8eHmGGeMrexX2Hw9JeCa5axABb5aQc0Y5Prs0eu-lPi6aEx7wMVBaZcOwj9XJLCMw8-H_1Zw6JFZAsJ0DEmC1UNJpCZQ3oiuQCnpV8dCE0DOM4b7Q_RgrK3OnS452BY/s1600-h/wine_bottle_gift_bags_copy2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzh1LFeWspOFte6Z7Lfg0w28nWCbRcRUOeQO_S-Qn-IbjNla6MHna7DflclS_Woy_mFg3uGn_0vjl310Hl5slAtym6GIM6Bc5DtURCGvQWm7hIjCE_YiW7Mw5KLXOdHSqcupPxieIb-0/s200/redsmall-142x105.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137357090322329282" border="0" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-36095522660906744932007-11-20T15:03:00.000-08:002007-11-20T15:10:07.076-08:00my guilty pleasure this Thanksgiving.<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CLdKwdGdZaI&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CLdKwdGdZaI&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-1428306459338732722007-11-15T09:21:00.000-08:002007-11-15T09:24:26.152-08:00Guia la Bruna, Enfant Gate Brief<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI54EaJ6cQQJHZUaoWCQhqbhStVc_OT6pZKY83gmJCvOs6ZiPIJ6n9dHdWBoAxtfMYeJz1QaVQIf0zkgEp_YKxcZ1HF7eg8tOFdlEFBP7CgpHP8U2WIC7Upb81cRYWwg9ijS7JuSsBbx8/s1600-h/guia+ENFANT+GATE+brief.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI54EaJ6cQQJHZUaoWCQhqbhStVc_OT6pZKY83gmJCvOs6ZiPIJ6n9dHdWBoAxtfMYeJz1QaVQIf0zkgEp_YKxcZ1HF7eg8tOFdlEFBP7CgpHP8U2WIC7Upb81cRYWwg9ijS7JuSsBbx8/s400/guia+ENFANT+GATE+brief.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133119180068101586" border="0" /></a><br />silky and smooth just enough to get things going in the bedroom. This sassy number can be found at one of our fav. Studio City stops. <a href="http://www.fairefroufrou.com/">Faire Frou Frou</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-31654725115300954362007-11-15T09:15:00.000-08:002007-11-15T09:19:08.487-08:00MESSY URBAN GET UP AND GO HAIR<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkEo_iGLjL_w8VC9wfun6NIhfUEIBFILJpsKn-WncfTzmotp70gYhkWHaAncTzAMDaNhDitGmJQkXVn03mrBY4CSNZb7aUGnUSI25u6tUg8y5nytjAnF27EIKnPv5zYj4Y8Q5b-bU9Vk/s1600-h/Logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkEo_iGLjL_w8VC9wfun6NIhfUEIBFILJpsKn-WncfTzmotp70gYhkWHaAncTzAMDaNhDitGmJQkXVn03mrBY4CSNZb7aUGnUSI25u6tUg8y5nytjAnF27EIKnPv5zYj4Y8Q5b-bU9Vk/s400/Logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133117406246608322" border="0" /></a><br />Aside from my hair vitamins, <a href="http://www.aaronsalon.com/">aaron</a> keeps me fresh. Just wanted to share the love!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-34330689055749735982007-11-12T14:33:00.000-08:002007-11-12T14:40:22.821-08:00H&M<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSi-8qlDK83e0iJtTF1Q7NWYonfUZeDx-N-TZpAte7Wz7rktZ1HwJyFC9Ns84zNoPemRuDuVNOeRjQFL_nHhcccL6LGrkZmdxL3mjP6SCgPye-BLl-8POypc2nISHhTE4-v2ES6qQEgs/s1600-h/roberto-cavalli-for-h-m-new-york-times-review-110407-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSi-8qlDK83e0iJtTF1Q7NWYonfUZeDx-N-TZpAte7Wz7rktZ1HwJyFC9Ns84zNoPemRuDuVNOeRjQFL_nHhcccL6LGrkZmdxL3mjP6SCgPye-BLl-8POypc2nISHhTE4-v2ES6qQEgs/s400/roberto-cavalli-for-h-m-new-york-times-review-110407-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132087244824973874" border="0" /></a><br />so last week I was swamped with work, on set and sans computer but I must share this awesome video of the mayhem Roberto Cavalli contributed to H&M. Most stores cleared out by noon. Please check out the video on Yahoo news. Such a mob scene! I wonder if any tights remain.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765899816108883188.post-34414347108438751392007-11-12T10:28:00.000-08:002007-11-12T10:33:39.887-08:00My Thanksgiving dessert choice #1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLbCPRq_SN5KBNYAeB3UISIE4M5vm1jRd2QMsNf3Ex6dlMJOuTgQJGVdG5XaNgJV7F7KvU_6buhSzXnynNp49h1vGzh0pZPi58iXVVe4nZo99o9rj6V2omvoiPGZsuQwJz0d1p5Ctcws/s1600-h/240000_116.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLbCPRq_SN5KBNYAeB3UISIE4M5vm1jRd2QMsNf3Ex6dlMJOuTgQJGVdG5XaNgJV7F7KvU_6buhSzXnynNp49h1vGzh0pZPi58iXVVe4nZo99o9rj6V2omvoiPGZsuQwJz0d1p5Ctcws/s400/240000_116.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132023683603960354" border="0" /></a><br />perusing epi today I found this fantastic looking delight. This coconut rumcake will sure be a hit at the missallfuns and look glorious on the table. The recipe looks intense so ill need to channel my inner Martha. Wish me luck!<br /><b>For cake:</b><br /> 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour<br /> 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder<br /> 1/4 teaspoon salt<br /> 4 large eggs plus 3 large yolks<br /> 1 1/2 cups sugar<br /> 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br /> 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled<br /> 3/4 cup well-stirred sweetened cream of coconut such as Coco López<br /><br /><b>For coconut slivers:</b><br /> 1 medium coconut<br /> 2 teaspoons confectioners sugar<br /><b>For icing:</b><br /> 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened<br /> 3 tablespoons well-stirred sweetened cream of coconut<br /> 1 tablespoon dark rum<br /> 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br /> 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream<br /> 1/2 cup confectioners sugar<br />Equipment: a 9-inch round cake pan (2 inches deep); an adjustable-blade slicer <div style="width: 648px;" class="r_footer"><span style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="bottom_gradient"></span><span style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="bottom_border"></span></div> <div style="width: 648px;" class="r_header"><span style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" class="top_border"></span><span style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="top_gradient"></span><b>Make cake:</b><br /></div> Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Lightly butter cake pan and line bottom with a round of parchment paper. Lightly butter parchment, then flour pan.<br />Whisk together flour (1 1/4 cups), baking powder, and salt.<br />Whisk together whole eggs and yolks, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in flour mixture until combined, then whisk in butter until just combined. Pour into cake pan and rap pan on counter to expel air bubbles.<br />Bake until golden brown and cake starts to pull away from side of pan, about 45 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes. (Leave oven on.) Invert cake onto rack (discard parchment) and cool 10 minutes more. Generously brush top and side of warm cake with cream of coconut, allowing it to soak in before brushing on more. Cool completely.<br /><br /><b>Make coconut slivers as cake cools:</b><br />Pierce softest eye of coconut with a small screwdriver, then drain and discard liquid. Bake coconut in a shallow baking pan 15 minutes. (Leave oven on.) Break shell with a hammer, then pry flesh from shell with screwdriver.<br />Thinly shave enough coconut with slicer to measure 2 cups and toss with confectioners sugar, then spread in 1 layer on a baking sheet. Bake until just dry but not golden (some tips may color), 5 to 10 minutes. (Shave and bake remaining coconut with more confectioners sugar to serve on the side, or freeze for another use.) Cool coconut completely. (It will crisp as it cools.)<br /><br /> <b>Make icing:</b><br />Beat together cream cheese, cream of coconut, rum, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons cream with an electric mixer until smooth, then beat in confectioners sugar. Icing should be smooth and slightly runny; stir in remaining tablespoon cream if necessary.<br />Smooth icing over top of cooled cake, allowing some to drip over side, then top with coconut slivers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0