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I bought a huge thing of basil at the grocery store that I was supposed to plant, but being that it was raining cats and dogs outside, I decided that I was going to use it all up. Rather than making the standard batch of pesto with it, I wanted to try something new. Since I was making steak last night, chimichurri sauce was the first thing that came to mind. I had never heard of chimichurri being made with basil, but I thought let me Google it and sure enough, I found what I was looking for!

I used a little bit less garlic than this recipe from Sarah’s Cucina Bella, but other than that I stuck to it and it was the perfect accent to our steak. A great summer sauce that I definitely recommend putting on your recipe radar!

What other summer sauces do you plan on making this season?

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Happy Frday!!!

Do you have any exciting plans this weekend? I’m traveling back home after an exotic island vacation. From the looks of it, it seems that ill be heading home to tropical storm Andrea – whoo hoo!

My island getaway has presented me with an amazingly comfortable bed with a romantic canopy, similar to the bed shown in the space above. So enticing and flowy, this looks like it would be quite easy to recreate. Assuming you have the right bed with the tall posts – just add some white curtains and the island vibe is yours all year, even if hut surroundings don’t match the crystal blue waters! I may need to redo my bedroom to recreate the memories of my trip forever!

What do you think about this space? Are there any other aspects of it that speak to you?

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Toss out the old dingy step ladder that’s been passed down from your grandparent’s grandparents and replace it with the fabulously stylish Step, this week’s Product Pick. Of if you weren’t lucky enough to inherit one of those and use a flimsy IKEA stool to reach high places, the Step is far more sturdy and appealing.

Designed by Iacoli & McAllister, the Step is made from a matte black powder-coated frame with brass hinges. The steps are made from oak with a pink wash, giving it a sweet, almost feminine touch.

Unfortunately, Step is not currently in production, but hopefully it will be in the near future. At $1250 each, Step is not necessarily an item you would need for the home, unless you are an avid modern design aficionado, but I could justify seeing it in a modern workshop of some sort – or even a contemporary library with tall shelves.

Where do you see Step?

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I’m feeling a bit jet lagged after traveling to the beautiful island of Bora Bora last week. Whenever I travel to the UK, which is five hours ahead, I never feel as sluggish and unmotivated as I have after my return from this trip – which was 6 hours behind. They say you need a day for each hour to recover, but I’m hoping it won’t take me the full six days!

Perhaps my tiredness and lack of ambition is coming from the fact that I left such an unbelievably gorgeous place. We stayed in one of the bungalows over the water and the scenery was more breathtaking as each day passed. If you’re a Kardashian follower, you may have seen the episodes where the family traveled to Bora Bora, which took place at the same resort that we stayed in.

Although the food could have been a bit more fabulous, it didn’t even matter because we were surrounded by the most gorgeous natural sites, including that crystal blue water. Have you ever been to any of the French Polynesian islands? The skies were perfect, the mountains and palm trees gorgeous and the people were extremely friendly.

The only problem is leaving! How do you recover from jet lag when you return from traveling? Is there any way to snap yourself out of the sluggishness?

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Thank goodness someone told me it was Father’s Day this upcoming Sunday, or else I would have thought it was the following week and been completely unprepared! Since it’s only Monday, you have a few days left to pick up a gift for Sunday, or just enough time to have something shipped.

Are the fathers in your life easy to shop for? Most of the time, we just get my dad plain old ties and dress shirts, so for this gift guide, we’re staying practical but adding some fun and color to the mix.

Here’s what we’re thinking for this Father’s Day:

1 – Hot Sauce of the Month Club

2 – Olympus Stylus TG-830 Camera

3 – Movado BOLD Watch

4 – 1901 ‘Saddle Up’ Oxford Shoes

5 – The Art of Shaving Gift Set

What are gifts are you giving for Father’s Day?

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Lately the look of polka dots can be a bit whimsical to me, almost a bit childish for lack of a better word.

But this bathroom here doesn’t look that way to me at all, it looks mature and stylish, glamorous even. Maybe because of the black and white color scheme, or the continuation of the design from the walls up to the ceiling.

What are your feelings on polka dots within decor in general? How about in this bathroom – do you love this look?

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This week’s product pick could possibly be the best chair I’ve seen in a while. I am not a big gardener or yard worker by any means, but I would put a wheelbarrow chair in my living room any day. The stainless steel wheelbarrow is what really gets me. Although the colorful ones would prove to be quite nostalgic, the silver is undoubtedly more stylish!

Known as the Festival Chair, this awesome piece is designed by Tilt. You can read more about the chair and the meaning behind its creation here.

What are your thoughts on the Festival Chair?

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Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Los Angeles and several of its surrounding suburbs. On one of our afternoons out there, we jumped into our rental car and headed to Malibu, just driving up and down the coast.

Looking at all of the beautiful homes and the gorgeous views kept us occupied for hours. On my next trip out there, I can’t imagine staying in a hotel…I’ll prefer to rent a home close to the beach.

The exteriors of the homes in Malibu are to die for, and I can’t even imagine what the interiors look like. Now that I’ve had some time on my iPad, I’ve been scouring real estate sites and the Houzz app to get some glimpses inside gorgeous Malibu homes.

Have you been to Malibu?

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Happy Monday!

Dd you enjoy the first full weekend of Summer? It’s amazing how the vibe changes once Memorial Day passes.

Over the weekend, I was introduced to banana juice and I’m quite positive it will become my staple for the Summer. A glass in the morning with breakfast has been so refreshing, and I’m thinking adding a bit of rum to it will be great for afternoons by the pool.

Being that I am currently on vacation, I haven’t made this banana juice at home, but I’ve spent some time researching different recipes. I’ve read in a few places that juicers are not meant to juice bananas, so a blender may be the go-to appliance here. I’ve found a simple recipe here for banana juice that includes bananas, milk and a bit of sugar and agave. This is the first one I plan on trying as soon as I get back! Of course there are plenty of variations that include oranges, mangos and other fruits, but right now I just want straight up banana juice.

Have you ever had banana juice? Or attempted to make it?

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In honor of Memorial Day this past Monday and the unofficial start of Summer, we’ve got some awesome outdoor furniture as this week’s Product Pick.

Designed by Damien Velasquez, Half13 Furniture is made in the USA, right in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Available in several different styles, Half13 is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The indoor furniture is made using mild steel, and the outdoor of stainless steel. Each type of furniture is available in a variety of bright and vibrant colors.

Half13 is awesome outdoor furniture for many reasons – for one, it’s bright colors catch your eye, as well as it’s unique design! At first I thought it was made of mesh, but then from reading more about it discovered that it is actually stainless steel.

I wouldn’t mind having this in my backyard, or in an outdoor lounge area. How about you?

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