We put the plans for our new house on hold for the past year, but I am cautiously optimistic that they are back on track... In light of that great news, here is my kitchen inspiration board. I made it last year and I still love it (I guess that's a good sign)...

Made in Spain, Cienta Shoes are as tough as they are lovely. The bright & happy colors, classic styles and comfortable fits make them a perfect match for the summer sorbet collection... Hint: there's a good chance you'll be seeing these again in the Sorbet lookbook...

The culture in Louisiana is so incredibly unique- and nothing makes that more obvious than Mardi Gras! This year (and the past 7 years), we celebrated family style (aka: minus the booze and binges) and opted for a G-rated party that our kids could enjoy. Here are the highlights: [caption id="attachment_173" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="All hail the Queen of Mardi Gras!"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_174" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Sweet big brother helps Alice at her very first Mardi Gras parade"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_176" align="alignnone" width="300" caption=""Throw me something, mister!""][/caption] [caption id="attachment_175" align="alignnone" width="300" caption=""Somebody, throw me something, Mister?""][/caption] [caption id="attachment_177" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="All in a day's work..."][/caption] Eventually, they threw him some beads- and then he fell asleep in the middle of the party... Always the sign of a good time. XOXO, Sarah

My friend (and neighbor) gave me this recipe one night after graciously cooking it for my entire family. She pulled it together after she got home from work and it was ready by 7 pm. My kind of meal! I love that it can be endlessly adjusted to your particular taste by changing the meat & cheese. Enjoy!  

Stuffed Bread

Ingredients -1 loaf of french bread, cut in half lengthwise with center removed (leave a fairly thick “shell” so it doesn’t get soggy when meat is added). -1 lb ground beef OR ground turkey OR ground sausage (casing removed) or your favorite meat… -Cream of Mushroom Soup (1 can) -1 onion (finely chopped) -1 bell pepper (finely chopped) -4 slices of American Cheese OR 1/2 log of Cream Cheese OR grated cheddar (or basically whatever cheese you like the best)… -Salt, pepper & seasoning to taste Directions -Cook your onions and bell peppers over medium high heat in 2 tsp of olive oil until softened. -Reduce heat to medium and add ground meat of choice and cook through, constantly stirring and breaking clumps apart to avoid tough spots. At this point, remove any rising oil with a spoon. -Add Cream of Mushroom Soup and stir to combine. -Add cheese of choice and stir until melted and distributed evenly. -Season to taste. -Scoop meat mixture into the bottom bread shell and top with the other half. -Wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil and bake at 350 for about 15 minutes to allow the entire thing to “come together”. Slice, serve & enjoy!

Joyfolie... If you haven't heard of them yet, you will. Amazing! Primarily a children's handmade shoe shop (each shoe is literally a piece of art), they also sell lovely accessories and clothes. The hair clips pictured above are made of scraps leftover from shoes! Aren't they darling? And (hint, hint) they're  just perfect to add a little pizazz to one of our summer sorbet designs. These "I like surprises" barrettes are sold in sets of four (randomly selected) designs for $16.