Are we there yet?

For the last week & a half my kids have been sick.  Not just a little bit sick but a BIG bit sick! Hospital sick.....

Having a big family is fabulous- we LOVE it!!. But in amongst the good is a whole of lot of HARD!

Ever amplified when the bugs roll in......

So over this time while I was disguised as Florence Nightingale I was loving reading about another big family who live in the States- designers Bob & Cortney Novogratz ( of SIXX DESIGN ) and their 7 kids.

Here's their kitchen. There is evidence that someone ACTUALLY lives in the house- see there are UTENSILS on the bench & even a teatowel-  quelle horreur!!

image via http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/

They design fabulous spaces- filled with the style I love the most.  A mix of beautiful modern design pieces interwoven with quirky old pieces they find at markets & vintage stores around the globe.  Each home they have built tells you about the people who live in it- tells you about their interests & personalities.  This is just what I believe the spaces we inhabit should be like.  I like to think that my home is like that too- I like people to be able to learn a bit more about me by looking at my art & objects...in between the mess!  Our home is to be lived in & loved - NOT just looked at.

Anyway the one section that really resonated with me this week was Cortney's favourite recipe.

Allow me to share- I know you too will LOVE it!


HOMEMADE DISH by CORTNEY NOVOGRATZ:
(with thanks to Cortney Novogratz via her book : DOWNTOWN CHIC published by RIZOLLI NY)


Serves: 4 to 6
Time: 35-40 minutes depending on how long it takes you to flip through the phone book.


INGREDIENTS:

• telephone
• phone book (i'll add here- access to Google!)
• cash/credit card
• favourite cocktail

Flip through phone book.  

Find number of your favourite restaurant that delivers.  

Place phone in hand and dial the number.

Order 4 to 6 of their tastiest dishes.

Add 2 to 3 desserts to your order (optional) .

Pour your favourite cocktail, lounge back with your feet up and wait 30-40 minutes.

Dish is done when your doorbell rings.

Leftovers can be held in the fridge for 2-3 days.