Design: Abstract Art

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello lovelies!! It's Brooke from <b><a href="http://modern-sophisticate.blogspot.com/"><u>The Modern Sophisticate</u></a></b> to share with you my love of abstract art. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">There is not another single item you can add to your home that screams "<i>I have taste</i>" more than a gorgeous piece of abstract.  They fit in traditional settings just as well as they do in uber modern spaces (<i>which can be a God-send sometimes</i>).  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lately, I've even started to see a lot of abstract-inspired fashion, as well!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NQ-7W5Kl6Q0sQJ-04hsDxr48Vnp2VDpRdtBbqHy-NxFsj3gLw-FC9wvvN2I0QqPYS5WTEMwR6HPuNnzjIm6l9HicvlET7HtHaEisCRrOAQ4ZJAZM-7pK4rgjWP5I6USYMR61AjIR1Pc/s1600/abstract+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NQ-7W5Kl6Q0sQJ-04hsDxr48Vnp2VDpRdtBbqHy-NxFsj3gLw-FC9wvvN2I0QqPYS5WTEMwR6HPuNnzjIm6l9HicvlET7HtHaEisCRrOAQ4ZJAZM-7pK4rgjWP5I6USYMR61AjIR1Pc/s1600/abstract+kitchen.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GgOJgHjlZhsb_EhCawMH4PRmus8ncDyiKR5LjnCrYfiNdNKiEp0N9gKpRkJK59eTl7_31hcvd8q7U-vdHpjCp2iJInbvV7atzmrwEUOm-5GEg8sYJ2KIoX_dfifll37qSJ_O32g8oOM/s1600/abstract+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><alt="abstract hick="" in="" kitchen="" o'brien="" painting="" pendant"="" thomas=""></alt="abstract></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSxSLnufwUYE2zc-aYqVXYtsDEoBOEOrR2FvJJiXgprnVjm_Lwsamew918GypDQHB73Uc8oKZmtKWlhSIz00GIJRxwN28JwIMIOGn_0Drfte50GS9LJ_kNZDZW-VpNrvXUv4hOtrn-yU/s1600/Abstract+collage+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSxSLnufwUYE2zc-aYqVXYtsDEoBOEOrR2FvJJiXgprnVjm_Lwsamew918GypDQHB73Uc8oKZmtKWlhSIz00GIJRxwN28JwIMIOGn_0Drfte50GS9LJ_kNZDZW-VpNrvXUv4hOtrn-yU/s1600/Abstract+collage+1.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhenx06kg9538NmkO0IlZo21USJYdo7A679nla8kLby6V0Q3-2k_O7ZjcSdI8209oh49AbsA4r0o4EwqOUpNekd0JfaU2gRVRV95eG_pTFUVQfkl1eTiahrhjkjkMbf_aYgkgZVon03cRs/s1600/Abstract+collage+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><alt="etsy abstract="" abtract="" art="" cocktail="" dress"="" lela="" rose=""></alt="etsy></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3ArYH1GtGgTALuFlAtnFN1oYWp9oq-DoFJxuU2kFII0UvozEDtFKoBBF_F9hmPJZOa8qPKb2ua96qjZr-RL0hvU60O8MCenWTVsBv_ixAPvwvR8hhN0ERqW-1LzDZXxfSZy4VR-rikw/s1600/jan+showers+entry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><alt="jan cy="" entryway="" painting"="" showers="" twombly="" with=""><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3ArYH1GtGgTALuFlAtnFN1oYWp9oq-DoFJxuU2kFII0UvozEDtFKoBBF_F9hmPJZOa8qPKb2ua96qjZr-RL0hvU60O8MCenWTVsBv_ixAPvwvR8hhN0ERqW-1LzDZXxfSZy4VR-rikw/s1600/jan+showers+entry.jpg" /></alt="jan></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwm7tFDkd3R4SjEwABLHs1tWaEnaoA1FdceL2umqoIH7x6iq3PrbPkxAhv15fSB9CDhiS_iazOctaU-oMhVgyQEzPCUGHK3zkCjhx5jBUrKymADkL9DCP9LnX-Um7fzVxLdnCRoqH3vo/s1600/abstract+collage+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><alt="abstract abstract="" alice="" art="" dress"="" maxi="" nordstrom="" olivia=""><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwm7tFDkd3R4SjEwABLHs1tWaEnaoA1FdceL2umqoIH7x6iq3PrbPkxAhv15fSB9CDhiS_iazOctaU-oMhVgyQEzPCUGHK3zkCjhx5jBUrKymADkL9DCP9LnX-Um7fzVxLdnCRoqH3vo/s1600/abstract+collage+2.jpg" /></alt="abstract></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Room by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nicolecohen?ref=seller_info">Nicole Cohen</a></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. Abstract by Nicole Cohen, Dress by <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/product/190314?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-ProductFeed-_-Lela_Rose-_-Dresses&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-FlvAzoz6snemsn8QbDlMcA">Lela Rose </a></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">3.  Room by <a href="http://www.janshowers.com/InteriorDesign/">Jan Showers</a></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Dress by <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/alice-olivia-baska-silk-maxi-dress/3276144?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=1824">Alice+Olivia</a>, Abstract by <a href="http://nathanabels.blogspot.com/2010/07/richard-aldrich.html">Richard Aldrich</a></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Do you like the look but not sure how to style abstracts for your own space?</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here are a few tips: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkD7WwOX5aNdAUCVpf_2iOTMK-d1kFyUBFnTfVsaZpNYBCv1TWUGV95Wx90R7Df7MXmiwpvfl0gDa92cX8j4BEY2bODH7m2INE-F5PqhsUrqFC4qX_53fgkQKTi7M5K5PchysbuuELhDI/s1600/abstract-design-board+final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkD7WwOX5aNdAUCVpf_2iOTMK-d1kFyUBFnTfVsaZpNYBCv1TWUGV95Wx90R7Df7MXmiwpvfl0gDa92cX8j4BEY2bODH7m2INE-F5PqhsUrqFC4qX_53fgkQKTi7M5K5PchysbuuELhDI/s1600/abstract-design-board+final.jpg" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. 'Camellia' Original Painting by <a href="http://www.cocoaandhearts.com/?c=item&i=48">Jen Ramos</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">2.  Field Bench with Back by <a href="http://www.deringhall.com/products/6ft-field-bench-with-back">Dering Hall</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. 6 Light Chandelier by <a href="http://www.lightinguniverse.com/chandeliers/currey-company-9880-6-light-small-crystal-lights-chandelier-rhine-gold_g291018.html">Currey&Company</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Side Table from <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/10892/354863">One Kings Lane</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. Polyedres by Hubert le Gall via <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=490953">1st Dibs</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">6. Suzy Gold Leaf & White Marble Side Table by <a href="http://worlds-away.com/product/suzy-gold-leaf-and-white-marble-side-table">Worlds Away</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">7. Estelle Display Lamp from <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=1829&cid=3">Circa Lighting</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">8. Colors 97 Original Painting by <a href="http://www.cocoaandhearts.com/?c=item&i=135">Jen Ramos</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">-post by brooke </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><br />

Design: Abstract Art

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Food: Three Ways to Serve Crostini

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FyaE_68w_jCjSEBq2-vlH3_K9ywB-4M6pZWSawUI86JquCTyXV50dnw2QWBrGFytTbIpXse5YTUHcOzaH6a0wZjDsu9WW-oY_3OumR0aG-kpBLNTJwqZMoukShj_iZXnycgxWToXw3o/s1600/three+crostinis+plated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FyaE_68w_jCjSEBq2-vlH3_K9ywB-4M6pZWSawUI86JquCTyXV50dnw2QWBrGFytTbIpXse5YTUHcOzaH6a0wZjDsu9WW-oY_3OumR0aG-kpBLNTJwqZMoukShj_iZXnycgxWToXw3o/s1600/three+crostinis+plated.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOv57eMd_tqohEQU59RoXqN9Yi_03gskTbjd_R8y4uU1EqoiT9xgYrqkjxAOJBnl-WPLVRjm2f2tuxnS6-9uGgS0UXrmg3grV4iIwuiCrJRBqFmLXIY3Esq9l0RJ8rhW34WccstIbwrA/s1600/three+crostinis+plated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hello there! Heather Freeman of <a href="http://www.thelovelycupboard.com/"><b><u>The Lovely Cupboard</u></b></a> here, and I'm back to share a recipe with you today. Actually, I've got three easy ways you can serve crostini at your upcoming New Year's Eve party. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Crostini is such a fancy name for little toasts, but that's really all it is. However, this bite-sized crispy bread can be topped with anything from hummus to chutney. To begin with, you'll need a baguette, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhUKELM4VFl_KMVTZ50fTFxu8-stjzQ_w-XBTzElQAzm-AreIrOHAVLseTq4Le-Kx4-i4vdKYV5Z8kS2NoSELiogP_PUk2Bj2Tygxl4FRuvGB2TEopLJXb7JsffnDttqnscVGbnAvurY/s1600/bread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhUKELM4VFl_KMVTZ50fTFxu8-stjzQ_w-XBTzElQAzm-AreIrOHAVLseTq4Le-Kx4-i4vdKYV5Z8kS2NoSELiogP_PUk2Bj2Tygxl4FRuvGB2TEopLJXb7JsffnDttqnscVGbnAvurY/s1600/bread.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLU89O52cEzxX6iVElkGSVJbdxqxy24Nk90KsElK1ErBh186YlH9SF_wNk748ajewWH-6iy_7EmNkTsxHQu3HR90tjiCo4MADdKjCheF6EPP8ejJ81ktYCA7KGP2qYag8dh4fOf9FkJu0/s1600/bread+in+oven.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLU89O52cEzxX6iVElkGSVJbdxqxy24Nk90KsElK1ErBh186YlH9SF_wNk748ajewWH-6iy_7EmNkTsxHQu3HR90tjiCo4MADdKjCheF6EPP8ejJ81ktYCA7KGP2qYag8dh4fOf9FkJu0/s1600/bread+in+oven.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and slice bread at an angle. (This allows more surface area for yummy toppings.)<br />2. Lay on a baking sheet or stone and brush each piece with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.<br />3. Bake for 10-12 minutes. If desired, rub a fresh garlic clove over the surface of each toast. (It gives just a hint of garlic flavor.)<br />4. Next, top with any assortment of spreads, meats, and veggies. I've got a few suggestions for you below...</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61dzxibUUyUmZHnn-yx7gCcWdrfbSkYsvpPtG9iYzihxhYm3Z3-XRJq5RdVamvjx8CNU1z412FKOuZ7EViQnCIWv3gJt1cIBZqWDy3SAyBPJrZgzEOXm_gnAYf_e2ct7SulM8AiWIFak/s1600/crostini+pesto+ingred.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61dzxibUUyUmZHnn-yx7gCcWdrfbSkYsvpPtG9iYzihxhYm3Z3-XRJq5RdVamvjx8CNU1z412FKOuZ7EViQnCIWv3gJt1cIBZqWDy3SAyBPJrZgzEOXm_gnAYf_e2ct7SulM8AiWIFak/s1600/crostini+pesto+ingred.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />This tastes like a caprese salad with a crunch. Spread fresh or jarred pesto. Top with fresh mozzarella and half of a cherry tomato.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDFSfOlKMPf-DiVyYPB2x5mjs4Kn65GTAGFXT7wlTNWF9Kk0SPIKGX-yn-6CnqTQs8ZVFrv8a8fmM-2gfV56u4XopGWj01_1laJ-6wWRTjvXa3ggzXa_W3cxYcOqgnNjbRfc5VUqPDBA/s1600/crostini+chuney+ingred.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDFSfOlKMPf-DiVyYPB2x5mjs4Kn65GTAGFXT7wlTNWF9Kk0SPIKGX-yn-6CnqTQs8ZVFrv8a8fmM-2gfV56u4XopGWj01_1laJ-6wWRTjvXa3ggzXa_W3cxYcOqgnNjbRfc5VUqPDBA/s1600/crostini+chuney+ingred.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />For this spread, mix two parts herbed goat cheese and one part cream cheese. Top with thinly sliced cucumber. I used a cranberry chutney, but any fruit chutney would work. Mango tastes delicious with it. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcnNf3Hk7d9tr9-KbohlSmjyv93bdx_oXKf9Gl9fIYxWb2hpFYylJcKdhkVotdWC_nfEV2PFhGsDQPAumC6_celLQicQkJzjeb-NFvVmRDpc751q_IrcdZS6r2rxvE7VyoWh-0ALJrLSQ/s1600/crostini+salmon+ingred.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcnNf3Hk7d9tr9-KbohlSmjyv93bdx_oXKf9Gl9fIYxWb2hpFYylJcKdhkVotdWC_nfEV2PFhGsDQPAumC6_celLQicQkJzjeb-NFvVmRDpc751q_IrcdZS6r2rxvE7VyoWh-0ALJrLSQ/s1600/crostini+salmon+ingred.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />This is such a classic combination that you can never go wrong with it. Cream cheese, smoked salmon with dill, and capers. This one is my favorite.<br /><br />These make such great appetizers for a party since you can assemble them shortly before guests arrive. So hang the mistletoe, light the candles, and bring on the white elephant gifts. You've got crostinis and you know how to serve them!<br /><br />Cheers and warm dishes,</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNia8GJFzbG4UrkXZ_WmAdNUu5VUreIG1hVbOe7AuNdY3QLQ3IBTAbmXZLGI_e7MkhasdfcQCwpn9tnX1dZz2-NgEx1eJygoYaPwAmjXMA5PRpSGjpc1rEfCKxtCe7fSS3AEwFawo6ixY/s1600/crostini+plated+for+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNia8GJFzbG4UrkXZ_WmAdNUu5VUreIG1hVbOe7AuNdY3QLQ3IBTAbmXZLGI_e7MkhasdfcQCwpn9tnX1dZz2-NgEx1eJygoYaPwAmjXMA5PRpSGjpc1rEfCKxtCe7fSS3AEwFawo6ixY/s1600/crostini+plated+for+party.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqpZVv-y_7aNtN7qqUBPekyK_aYsCjIMZT7DKNu-kO00J0CE9-K5pb1IMLx1Iyn-dMsiDOgKDyf96Swn5myvtFh1lkdL8gLvWV4W3959rhd8BMM_x35QxS0PiQVhgE-C0HtmtPQx632c/s1600/signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqpZVv-y_7aNtN7qqUBPekyK_aYsCjIMZT7DKNu-kO00J0CE9-K5pb1IMLx1Iyn-dMsiDOgKDyf96Swn5myvtFh1lkdL8gLvWV4W3959rhd8BMM_x35QxS0PiQVhgE-C0HtmtPQx632c/s1600/signature.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-post by heather freeman</span></div><br /><br />

Food: Three Ways to Serve Crostini

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Fashion: Holiday Wear

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hello hello! I'm Casie Mace from <a href="http://whippedstyle.com/"><b>Whipped Style</b></a> blog. I'm so excited to bring some style inspirations & join such a talented bunch here on Made By Girl!</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEj8ekPxsT8oygxZmDo17heVRmhJxVcMqLSab_Tqp0y2Aw7S06ewJLkeqIQ6eThW9017vZGZhFV3ZrhR3o-Qn6GSNz-hUsrkDi-nH65jZPuqunxh6CK3FHfeYSbH3o27e8kzcTR3LJ70/s1600/casie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEj8ekPxsT8oygxZmDo17heVRmhJxVcMqLSab_Tqp0y2Aw7S06ewJLkeqIQ6eThW9017vZGZhFV3ZrhR3o-Qn6GSNz-hUsrkDi-nH65jZPuqunxh6CK3FHfeYSbH3o27e8kzcTR3LJ70/s1600/casie.jpg" style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Let's talk holiday wear. We've all heard the rule: <i>No white after labor day</i>. But--like many, I don't believe in that rule one bit!! </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I LOVE winter white. Especially when it's paired with my all-time favorite holiday staple: sparkle. Pairing some winter white with sequins is the perfect way to get festive while breaking away from the traditional holiday dress. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's a few of my favorite winter white + sparkle pieces. <i>How fun is that All Saints skirt!?</i> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Happy Holidays everyone! I so look forward to many more posts together.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPa4TXea3Uh0gh2W0aaKobsHaDN0gYYxDcOj2ekRGyY4O8DbyyYKo1Op-58lA-MN_xbXcJHVf7QTncucmiCXNk9z-REt_zzgbdxZU1IL7xSRmTEPFj7sCN3o14RCkU4VleGaNhbNLPOo/s1600/winter+white+%252B+sparkle1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPa4TXea3Uh0gh2W0aaKobsHaDN0gYYxDcOj2ekRGyY4O8DbyyYKo1Op-58lA-MN_xbXcJHVf7QTncucmiCXNk9z-REt_zzgbdxZU1IL7xSRmTEPFj7sCN3o14RCkU4VleGaNhbNLPOo/s1600/winter+white+%252B+sparkle1.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/item10137035.aspx" target="_blank">Faux Wrap Sequin Skirt</a> | image via farfetch.com 2. <a href="http://www.stylebymarina.com/bottom/spangle-band-skirt.html" target="_blank">Sequined band skirt</a> | image via stylebymarina.com 3. <a href="http://www.us.allsaints.com/women/skirts/allsaints-erodes-skirt/?colour=2843&category=27&partner=linkshare&WT.mc_id=LinkShare&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-_LILsQod2AEPSFxj9ZQF9Q" target="_blank">Erodes Skirt</a> | image via allsaints.com 4. <a href="http://www.reissonline.com/us/shop/womens/gifts_for_her/the_lady/coralie/cream/#" target="_blank">Sheer Yoke Blouse</a> | page via reissonline.com 5. <a href="http://shop.tenover6.com/women/apparel/luanne-pleated-skirt" target="_blank">Kaelen Luanne Pleated Skirt</a> | image via tenover6.com 6. <a href="http://www.warehouse.co.uk///fcp-product/306259#" target="_blank">Sequin Clutch</a> | image via warehouse.co.uk 7. <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/178411" target="_blank">Sequin-Embellished Crepe Top</a> | image via net-a-porter.com 8. <a href="http://us.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34072&storeId=13065&productId=3972916&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=05261143&resultCount=1" target="_blank">Brown Stripe Sequin Tee</a> | image via dorothyperkins.com 9. <a href="http://www.boutique1.com/womens/clothing/rocker-wide-leg-trs-4.html" target="_blank">Vanessa Bruno Ankle Length Trouser</a> | image via boutique1.com</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></div>

Fashion: Holiday Wear

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