At Home: A Lovely Fairy Lair
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”
—William Morris
Fairies are the original eco-warriors. Living...
Yarrow and Peach Ambrosia Mocktail
Yarrow Simple Syrup:
Small handful fresh yarrow
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Directions: Bring the water to a boil and pour over the yarrow leaves. Let...
Make a Cozy Corner in the Garden
Since my entire home reads like an ode to a trader on the silk route, creating a decadent cozy corner felt a bit redundant....
A Decadent Cozy Corner
Photograph by STEVE PARKE
A beautiful room is like a long, luscious drink of whatever restores you. Your home should both delight your body and...
The Illuminati Ball
Photography by MARK SHELBY PERRY
Imagine if you will: You arrive from New York City, blindfolded, at a country manse on a wooded lake somewhere...
Ancient Cheesecakes with Bay, Elderberry, and Honeyed Figs
According to archaeologists, some of the very first cakes ever made were simple concoctions of soft goat cheese, honey, and sometimes a little bit...
Mini Gluten-Free Focaccia With Herbs, Grapes, and Pine Nuts
MINI GLUTEN-FREE FOCACCIA WITH HERBS, GRAPES, OLIVES, AND PINE NUTS
While the ancient Romans certainly weren’t baking with xanthan gum and gluten-free flours, they...
The Decadence of Purple
Today you most often hear decadent as a mouthwatering adjective for a rich dessert or perhaps a holiday feast. It conjures up lavish, indulgent...
At Home: A Decadent Decor
When I think about decadence and decor, an image springs to mind of the Chelsea Hotel in its heyday. I remember the red velvet...
Winter Holiday: Croquembouche
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIELLE PROHOM OLSON (A.K.A. GATHER VICTORIA)
What could be more decadent than a lofty spire of cream puffs magically held together...