Quick’n Easy Appetizers for Keeping it Simple!

When company is coming and you have to come up with yummy snacks fast! I always have a can or two of cannellini beans in the pantry so next time your at the store grab a few cans because this recipe is so easy and delicious!

Cannellini Beans: 1 can drained & rinsed, 1/2 to 1 shallot depending on personal taste, Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp vinegar (apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar are my go to), dash of garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toast up a baguette and you’re good to go!

Tomatoes: Container of fresh cherry tomatoes diced, 1/2 shallot, fresh basil (about 5 leaves chopped), Tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. So fresh, so easy!

HAPPY HOSTING!

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Accessorize with Neutrals this Spring/Summer!

I love a good clutch for a night out and beautiful straw hat for beach days! Accessorizing with neutral tones allows you to have fun with your outfit choices. A fun flirty floral dress with a simple rattan inspired clutch or handbag…perfection! This collection is all found on Amazon! Pick and choose from my curated list linked below.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JISOC70L5KX9?ref_=wl_share

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Gingham On My Mind!

The Gingham pattern is versatile, timeless and classic. It’s not just for little girl bedrooms. At the moment you can literally find Gingham everywhere. While some may say it’s a trend I beg to disagree and Gingham will forever be found in my home … somewhere!

Pippa Accent Chair https://rstyle.me/+12kDYg6c1LKxKdUIXuFG9Q

Mary Jane Espadrille https://rstyle.me/+Eutv5hGU20D6crSkpi8NVw

Brynn Gingham Napkins https://rstyle.me/+iqBI_L86EM05eOMFbP_XSg

Gingham Cotton Woven Towel https://rstyle.me/+daXahpfc9AvXun-qLv5cXw

Sleeveless Sweetheart Gingham Midi Dress https://rstyle.me/+UEU0C05Yq7w18RyYSTt5hQ

Cotton Quilted Weekender Bag https://rstyle.me/+Li9ILtxgOU2meYi1TfGtvg

Bowen Ruffle Chair https://rstyle.me/+7972w52Zkp2y0_x7y-zs6Q

Shoe Charm & Laces Set https://rstyle.me/+H1psoGpLSUm3b6Im1772Lg

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Tom’s Pullman Loaf

Save this recipe! Once you realize (if you haven’t already) what’s in most store bought bread you’ll want to start making your own. This is perfect for grilled cheese, sandwiches and toast! This recipe is so easy only 5 ingredients. You got this!

You will need a Pullman Loaf Pan for this recipe. I’ve got you covered https://rstyle.me/+bi_QmwM3dvIfi9IABbOdAA

Ingredients:

  • 70g melted butter
  • 2 tsp Honey
  • 1 2/3 Cups water
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp yeast

Prep:

Warm the butter and honey together (I do this in a metal cup on the stove but could be done in a microwave safe container). Mix this with 1 2/3 C water.

Bring everything together to form a wet dough. Just make sure the lose flour is incorporated – don’t worry about kneading.

Cover with plastic wrap and warm ferment (room temp is fine) for 4 hours. After four hours, fold the dough onto itself, pulling outsides to the center a few times to develop gluten. Then flip over so the folds are now at the bottom.

Either keep it the bowl or move to another bowl and place in the fridge to cold ferment for 24-48 hours. This is really where the flavor and “hard work” happens. After time, again fold into it self one more time and place dough in Pullman Loaf Pan. Leave dough in pan for another 2-3 hours to come to room temp and warm ferment again.

Bake at 425 for 45 minutes. Cool then enjoy!

Would you look at this deliciousness! Enjoy!

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Finding Cool Pieces!

I love a good consignment, thrift or antique store shop. Finding one of kind art, furniture or home accessories gives me a designer high! I found this awesome lucite magazine rack at a local salvage shop here in Sarasota. I walked passed it twice and then grabbed it! It’s one of those pieces that just makes me happy. There are no rules to design just make your space a place you love and feel proud of.

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Four Palms Renovation!

We raised the roof (literally) and added on! To be honest the process wasn’t so bad. The worst part was having no roof for a few weeks, just a tarp during the rainy season in Florida. What we gained … a beautiful outdoor space with lighting, fans and a custom cypress ceiling. The addition includes an office, and more closet space. While in the process we decided to redo the entire roof and not tie in. We kept with the mid century vibe with custom long/narrow windows and a stucco exterior finish.

Cheers to our 1st big renovation!

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Swag Bag for Guests!

A little treat to welcome our guests at Four Palms. For my sister’s visit, I went a little kitschy with some quintessential items from our local surf shop. Florida Orange Bubble Gum in the mini carton (takes us back to our childhood vacationing in Melbourne Beach, FL), a Siesta Key koozie for those cold beverages, hydrating water, and animal crackers as a homage to Sarasota’s rich circus history.

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Take Me To The Tropics Mocktail!

I think I nailed it with this one! The perfect poolside/sun-is-shining beverage! The amounts listed below will make one mocktail, you could easily make 2 by doubling the recipe. I put all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a cup of ice and had a salted-rimmed glass ready to go! Another option is to pour cocktails over ice which is just as nice.

What you’ll need:

3 oz Orange Juice

1.5 oz Pineapple Juice

2 oz Coconut Water

.5 oz Maple Syrup

tbsp Coconut Cream

3 oz Ritual Non-Alcoholic Tequila

1 cup of Ice

Salt for rim

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Herbs over Hummus

Simple and easy is how I roll especially when it comes to last-minute entertaining. Bonus this recipe is packed with flavor!

What you’ll need: classic hummus, cherry tomatoes, garlic, dill, cilantro, parsley, a lemon, salt, olive oil, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and gluten-free crackers (any delicious cracker will work).

I used premade organic classic hummus as the base (large container if serving a crowd).

First, cut your cherry tomatoes in half and place them on a roasting sheet with peeled garlic. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast until tomatoes look slightly deflated with a nice golden stickiness to them. Have your hummus in a shallow bowl or plate smoothed out to about an inch of thickness? Place your tomatoes and garlic over top (if garlic isn’t your thing you can of course omit it). Have your herbs all finely chopped and sprinkle all that goodness over top. Squeeze 1//2 lemon and a little bit more salt (I love and use Crucial Four). Boom!

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