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You can currently buy the Zoku at William Sonoma for making fun Summer ice pops! Watch the video below for cool tips and tricks for making your Ice Pops fun and unique. Zoku Quick Pop Maker, $49.95

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At once responding to and actively promoting a renaissance in gentlemanly sophistication and style, The Rake meets the needs of a disenfranchised, elite (yet expansive) sector of the male population – one seeking to recapture the codes of classic men’s elegance.

Catering to the reader alienated by ‘edgy’ men’s fashion magazines and insufficiently served by major male lifestyle titles, The Rake is aimed at the mature-minded gent who draws his sartorial inspiration from icons such as Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, the Duke of Windsor, Gianni Agnelli and Sean Connery, and their contemporary counterparts.

The Rake’s priority is to provide a precise framework for classically elegant dressing. The magazine spells out, in exquisite detail, the ground-rules for grand, flattering dressing…and then explains how and when those rules may be broken.

Though clothing is central to the magazine’s vision, it is The Rake’s firm belief that true elegance comes from within. Thus, our goal is to not only provide readers with informative, incisive, in-depth commentary on matters of attire, but also, the many elements of gentlemanly conduct and living. From manners and ethics, to art and design, tasteful travel, health and well-being, the intellectual and philosophical, to homes, modes of transport, entertainment, food and drink, The Rake’s purview encompasses the full spectrum of elegant living.

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I just discovered this gem of a restaurant in Brentwood Monday evening. After the most delicious 3 courses, I highly recommend this for weekend brunches and cozy dinner dates. When making your reservation request to sit in the atrium, Its the most beautifully decorated dinning room (You’ll feel as if you just stepped into a Nancy Meyers film) Other bonuses to look forward to at Tarven: Live jazz music on the last Monday of every month and  Pre -packed picnic boxes (See Below)  for a romantic afternoon or evening out at the Hollywood Bowl or Cinespa. – Taryn Cox for THE WIFE.

Tavern Restaurant and Larder

11648 San Vicente Boulevard

Brentwood, California 90049

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Scharffen Berger

Bumble Bee Truck

Vanilla Tomboy

Rasberry Tomboy

Lemon Debutante Cake

Lime Meringue Tart

Yellow Vanilla Cupcake

Lavendar Shortbread

Rose Meringues

Vanilla Marshmellows

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Apolostered Silk Chair in Taroni Fabric.

I have gotten several emails from you darling Wives wondering about the gowns I create and curious to know where I get my silk fabric from. Well this post will be the answer to all of your curiosities….

Taroni silk out of Italy is the fabric I use for all of my sewing needs. Not only is Taroni one of the oldest silk companies, but is made exclusively in Italy using traditional and authentic techniques that  no longer used. They have provided fabrics that masters such as: Hubert De Givenchy, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino used to create their haute couture collections. Also current designers of today like Albert Elbaz, Karl Lagerfeld and Nicolas Ghesquiere use Taroni silk in their present day collections.

Acquiring your own silk fabrics is easy whether it be for a sewing project or materials for upholstering furniture. Depending on if your ordering a light Georgette silk or a heavy double Duchesse silk, Printed silk or Plan, Prices range from $25.00 per yard to over $100.00 per yard. (For fabric orders over 10 yards the price per yard becomes lower.)

The future of Taroni is also working on developing products such as throws and pillows that will soon be available for purchase on their website. – Miss Taryn Cox

Dozens upon dozens of silk and color swatch variations that Taroni offers

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Eatpastry has perfected the best vegan cookie dough recipe known to man. I know what your thinking… Vegan cookie dough??? But in all honesty…. You cant even taste the difference! Here there is no guilt, no cruelty; just tasty goodies made with the environment in mind. This is irresistible cookie dough, to be enjoyed at any hour – day or night- baked or raw. Which don’t we all love raw cookie dough, and with Eat pastry you can enjoy it minus scare of Salmonella poisoning – Bonus! They come in 6 Tasty flavors: Chocolate Chunk, Glutten Free Chocolate Chuck, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chocolate Chunk, Ginger Cinnamon and Oatmeal Raisin.

This is such a charming and delightful blog. I’m sure all of you will look forward to reading it daily as much as I do. Enjoy! – THE WIFE

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Photo: It’s Mary Ruffle

Picnic Set for 4 People, Beretta Gallery

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Call it a revelation in flavor and health. Bellwether Farms sheep’s milk yogurt is sweeter than goat’s milk, tastier than soy and richer than cow’s milk! Made with naturally homogenized sheep milk, their yogurt contains no antibiotics or growth hormones. For an added benefit, sheep milk could be the answer for those who are lactose intolerant. The highest quality milk deserves the highest quality fruit. They have sourced the best fruit from the Oregon Columbia River area; Blackberry, Blueberry, and Strawberry. Their Vanilla is flavored with a blend of Madagascar, Bourbon and Indonesian beans giving it that beautiful speck of color and richness of flavor. This delicious, naturally thick and creamy yogurt will surprise you with its clean and refreshing taste. Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or even a snack! You’ll be running back to buy more… My favorite it the strawberry! – THE WIFE

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Enjoy cupcakes brings the bakery to your party, wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, holiday gala, retreat, or corporate event!  Guest will ENJOY treats served out of an adorable restored vintage Shasta trailer…twinkling lights, a festive canopy & a wafting sweet smell will make your event unique & unforgettable. Or they can make & deliver desserts without the trailer! Give them a call to discuss your special day.

Do you have a favorite flavor, color, scent, theme, or drink?  Let them incorporate that into custom desserts especially for you & your guests – or choose from our extensive menu. Their catering trailer services the entire Santa Ynez Valley & Santa Barbara County! If you dont live in the area Enjoy Cupcakes can ship overnight a tastey selection of treats.

Chocolate Blackberry Syrah

Chocolate, syrah infused cake, filled with dark chocolate Belgium fudge, topped with blackberry frosting and a wine soaked blackberry that’s rolled in sugar crystals

Tart Ginger Lime Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake layered with buttery, ginger crust, filled with lime curd, topped with chardonnay frosting, & sugared lime zest

Citrus Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc soaked cake, with fresh grapefruit, lemon curd center and frosted with a wine, cream cheese frosting that’s speckled with citrus zest and topped with wine soaked sugar crystals

Cherry Vanilla Merlot

Merlot vanilla cake, soaked with cherry puree, vanilla cream filling, topped with vanilla frosting and a merlot soaked cherry

Pomegranate Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake with a meyer lemon pudding filling, cream cheese frosting, topped with pomegranate seeds, lemon zest & candy pink pearls

Caramel Pinot

Pinot cocoa cake with a gooey caramel filling, topped with a swirled caramel cream cheese frosting

Blueberry Lemon Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake, with a creamy meyer lemon filling, topped with blueberry cream cheese frosting and a wine soaked  blueberry

Olallie Berry Rosé

Rosé infused cake, with a creamy olallie berry core, topped with fresh olallie berry frosting

Pomegranate Mango Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake, with a pomegranate filling, topped with mango frosting & pom seeds

Grapefruit Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake, filled with grapefruit curd, topped with grapefruit chardonnay frosting and a puddle of honey & fresh squeezed grapefruit juice

Vanilla Mascarpone Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake filled with a vanilla mascarpone mousse, topped with vanilla frosting

Raspberry Nectarine Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake soaked with raspberry puree, filling with vanilla pastry cream, topped with nectarine frosting and a raspberry

Pink Verveine Champagne

Bubbly champagne cake, filled with verveine infused pastry cream, topped with fresh raspberry frosting

Citrus Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake, filled with grapefruit curd, topped with mandarin orange, lemon frosting & sugared citrus zest. Finished off with a puddle of fresh lime juice

Pear Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake, with a pear filling, topped with pear frosting and pear infused sugar crystal

Cranberry Orange Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake, filled with cranberry curd, topped with blood orange frosting, a fresh cranberry & sugared orange zest

Sweet Tart Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake, with a sweet tart filling (pineapple guava curd, which tastes just like sweet tarts), topped with tart citrus frosting

Pomegranate Orange Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake, filled with pastry cream and pomegranate seeds, topped with orange frosting, more pom seeds & sugared orange zest

Pineapple Guava Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake filled with a pineapple/guava fruit wedge!  Topped with a pineapple/guava frosting

Mimosa

Champagne cake, filled with orange curd, topped with champagne orange frosting & sugared orange zest

Meyer Lemon Pomegranate Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake, filled with pomegranate seeds & meyer lemon curd, topped with lemon frosting and pom seeds

Bubbly Strawberry Champagne

Champagne cake, filled with strawberry curd & topped with fresh strawberry frosting and secret surprise

Meyer Lemon Chardonnay

Chardonnay cake, filled with meyer lemon curd, topped with lemon frosting and sugared lemon zest

Raspberry Sherbet Champagne

Champagne cake, filled with meyer lemon curd, topped with vibrant pink raspberry frosting and a filled raspberry

Cadillac

Chardonnay cake, filled with lime curd, topped with grand marnier frosting and sweet & salty lime zest

Chocolate Mint Fusion

Rich chocolate cake, with a fresh mint chocolate core, topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, a chocolate covered mint leaf and chopped chocolate enhanced with mint and rosemary

Chocolate Caramel

Moist chocolate cupcake with gooey caramel core and topped with a lightly salted cream cheese caramel frosting and drizzled caramel

Dark & White Mocha

Rich, espresso enhanced chocolate cake with a whippy white mocha filling, topped with a creamy chocolate frosting, a dollop of white mocha cream and a dark chocolate covered espresso bean

Serious Peanut Butter Cup

Chocolate cake, filled with a creamy peanut concoction, topped with chocolate frosting & chopped salted peanuts and chocolate sauce

Chocolate, Salted Peanut Buttery, Caramel Crunch

Chocolate cake with an oozing, creamy peanut core, topped with a salted caramel frosting and finished off with chopped peanuts, Hawaiian coral sea salt and drizzled caramel

Chocolate Ginger Fusion

Rich chocolate cake, with a fresh ginger chocolate core, topped with a chocolate ginger infused frosting, ginger soaked sugar crystals and drizzled chocolate

Black & White Cheesecake

Rich chocolate cake, filled with vanilla mascarpone cheesecake, topped with chocolate frosting, & white chocolate shavings

Chocolate Boston Cream Cupcake

Chocolate cake, filled with decadent pastry cream, topped with dark chocolate glaze

Smores

Chocolate cake, layered with buttery graham cracker crumbs & dark chocolate chunks, topped with marshmallow frosting and roasted marshmallows

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Linea Carta tea towels are some of my favorite dish towels in my kitchen. They are made locally in California and produced from sustainable linen. They make adorable housewarming gifts and would hang perfectly in any kitchen with a convenient fabric hook. “18 x 24″, $22.00 each.

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Last Monday, in honor of the celebrated Gossip Girl Monday, I had friend Nicole over for dinner. Lucky me when she showed up with my newly discovered favorite cupcakes! I’ve never really been much of a cupcake girl… I not one to turn them down, but would never go out of my way to go get one. But these Chocolate decadent wonders are another story. They taste and have the consistency of real homemade cupcakes with gooey frosting. And another delightful surprise….There’s even chocolate chips in the cupcake batter!  These delicious treats can be found at Froma on Melrose. They only sell chocolate chocolate chip cupcakes with chocolate or vanilla frosting. Vanilla Cupcakes are available for special order. $3.50 Each.

A few weeks ago after having tea with Cambrey Thomas, The Editor of “Detroit Girls About Town” she asked me to write an article about my guide/favorite things in Los Angeles. I was nothing short of  delighted to participate. Here is the Article. -THE WIFE

DGAT had a lot of fun in Los Angeles last month, so much fun that our name almost became L. A. Girls About Town. While there, we lounged on the beach, ate at hip food trucks, and spotted David Hasselhof at The Apple Pan. We even stumbled upon a charming website called Taryn Cox The Wife. The site, run by native California girl Taryn Cox, is a guide to life as a wife. Although we’re betrothed to no one as of yet, DGAT likes her clear, practical, and decidedly stylish take on the world. In fact, we could not return to Detroit without asking Miss Taryn for her top 15 must do’s in L.A for Detroit girls. So, Detroit girls, read on. And be forewarned, this may inspire lust for a weekend jaunt to the city of Angels. - Detroit Girls About Town

Since being introduced to Umami Burger, it has turned into a weekly craving/obsession. What sets Umami Burger apart from the others is that they don’t grind the meat until you order it. Umami means flavor and taste in Japanese…. They certainly have accomplished both with the tastiest burger in Los Angeles. My favorite is the Truffle Burger with sweet potato fries.. Make sure to indulge in a Raspberry Monkey Cake for dessert!

Huckleberry, although on the Westside has been proven to be worth the distance for their delicious brunches and pastries that will transcend you straight to heaven! Don’t let the title fool you, but be sure to order the green eggs and ham for breakfast AND take a goodie bag full of sweet treats home for later. You definitely will not regret being over loaded with carbs and sugar.

Ever since taking residence at this infamous hotel for six months, it has become my favorite recommendation for anyone visiting. The rooms are like mini apartments, most equipped with kitchens and living rooms so you’ll feel right at home. And the pool is perfect for lazy Sundays. Sit in the courtyard on any balmy California evening, its enchanting to enjoy dinner or drinks with friends under the warm nights sky.

The hotel is perfect for extended stays in Los Angeles. Even if your not staying here, it’s the perfect place to meet up with friends for cocktails in their charming lobby. Cozy sofas and a toasty fireplace make up the ambiance ( similar to Mercer Hotel lobby). Their restaurant, The Hall, is lovely for enjoying dinner under twinkling lights in the courtyard.

Not only does O! Burger have delicious burgers and fries, but what make me even more excited to eat there is that the whole restaurant is eco- friendly. Everything in the restaurant is made from renewable resources that are recyclable, compostable or bio degradable. All the ingredients are 100% certified organic! Even all the ice tea and sugar they use are all fair trade products. Good food and responsibility for the environment!

Joan’s on Third has become my go to place for coffee, tea and breakfast with friends. I call it the Los Angeles version of Dean and Deluca, with counters filled with delicious food to eat in or carry out -Sweet treats like morning buns (my personal favorite) and homemade cupcakes. It is the most “at home” place with a most welcoming staff. This is the perfect recipe to get lost in a conversation with your best friend.

Although on the pricier range of restaurants, Cecconi’s is definitely worthy of splurging on a glamorous dinner out. Get all dolled up and toast your friends with champagne while dinning out on the inviting patio. Indulge on hearty portions of Southern Italian pasta and pizzas.

This is a do not skip restaurant in Los Angeles. Whether you dine at Pizzeria Mozza or Osteria Mozza, either will be an enjoyable feast. Call ahead as reservations book up fast. If you still do not have luck scoring a table, the bar at both restaurants is designed for walk in guests.

One of my favorite french inspired restaurants in Los Angeles. The ambiance is very modern Parisian chic. A Must Order dish is the braised short ribs with pommes aligot.

If you or a friend happens to have a membership, Soho House is a must for sunset dinner or drinks. With the most spectacular 360 view of Los Angeles, you’lll get lost in the twinkling lights of the city while sipping on tasty cocktails.

If you find yourself in Los Angeles and in a rush, La brea Bakery is fantastic for a quick sandwich and chips on the go.

Although located Downtown, Bottega Louie is worth the drive. The ambiance has a new york feel, with high ceilings and gorgeous male waiters serving as eye candy through out the evening. The down side is Bottega Louie does nott take reservations, but be sure to shop their market in front of the restaurant while waiting for a table. I always find great gourmet products like fig jam, macaroons and fresh flowers.

My favorite place for sweet treats like cookies, coffee and ice cream. Executive pastry chef Dave Baker has a creative knack for dreaming up unique ice cream flavors like Irish breakfast ice cream and red velvet cake batter ice cream. Also Be sure to try an Iced Chai latte, they make the chai syrup from scratch.

Larchmont Bungalow is located on the charming street of Larchmont (be sure to go on Sunday’s to walk around the Farmer’s Market) Larchmont Bungalow has prided its self on their creativity for meals. Order the red velvet pancakes or tequila french toast! You cant go wrong with anything you order, even the classics are delicious!

On any given sunny day be sure to check out The Grove. You’ll feel like your in the happiest place on earth, as its very reminiscent of Main Street in Disneyland. Charming for catching afternoon movies or shopping at stores like J Crew or Barney’s Co-op. Be sure to Wonder over to the farmers market for your choice of any food genre under the sun. My favorite are donuts from Bob’s Coffee and Doughnuts.

We’ve all visited Laduree and oh’d and ah’d over the gorgeously packed pastel macaroons, but what always sold me was the packaging not the taste. My favorite macaroons have always been from Yauatcha in London and the local patisserie ‘Paulette’ in Beverly Hills. Paulette Koumetz, the celebrated French pastry chef, that has a passion for reinventing the classic almond cookie infused with tastey ganache. Stroll into her shop just off Beverly Drive and the vivid hues of macaroons with have your mouth watering. Just one bite of my favorite Rose or Sweet Wedding Almond Macaroon and and you’ll be hooked! – THE WIFE

Diptyque is one of my favorite fragrance companies, They not only make deliciously scented  room spray, but candles, Perfumes and Colognes. I’m extremely fond of their scent “Figuier,” I have strategically placed candles and room spray all through out my home. Other favorites of  mine are Baies and Roses.  These always make for perfect for house warming or hostess gifts. Room Spray $60.00, at Space NK Apothecary.

These charming “Signature” necklaces come from Garland Collection. They are available in Yellow Gold, Rose Gold  and White gold. Also available with diamonds or sapphires on the chain. You can fit up to 6 letters on the plate. $1,200.00 – $3,350.00.

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These ID Bangles come in sizes for children or adults. Meant to engrave with your initials or name.  They come in sterling silver, yellow gold or rose gold plated. Prices start from $69.00.

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