Notes on Beauty // Chanel Couture Nails

DIY Chanel Couture nails, via The File. 

Notes on Decor // Vanessa Alexander's Malibu Home

 

The Malibu home of Vanessa Alexander is the perfect balance of rustic and modern. Filing this one away in my 'dream home' folder. See more on Domaine.

Notes on Travel // Coqui Coqui

Dying to visit the Tulum resort Coqui Coqui. See more here.

Notes on Food // Coconut Cacao Muesli

Putting this on the menu for this week. Coconut cacao muesli by Heidi Swanson on Quitokeeto.

1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk

1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/2 plump vanilla bean pod, sliced lengthwise

1 3/4 cups raw rolled oats (not instant oats)

1/4 cup cacao nibs 

1/4 cup pepitas, toasted 

2 tablespoons shaved piloncillo, plus more to taste

to serve: chopped dates, sliced fresh figs

In a small pot over medium heat, combine the coconut milk, salt, and cinnamon. Run a knife along the vanilla bean segment, to separate the paste - include the paste and pod in the pot as well. Bring just to simmer, turn off the heat, and allow the mixture to steep for at least ten minutes. In a separate medium size bowl, combine the oats, cocoa nibs, pepitas, and the grated piloncillo. Pour the warm coconut nut milk over the oat mixture, then stir to combine. Allow to sit 5-10 minutes. Serve with more grated or shaved piloncillo if you like, and fresh figs, and dates. 

Serves 4.

Notes on Decor // Parachute Home

The Parachute Home shop in Venice is just perfect. I am loving the color palette and the simplicity. It is majorly inspiring me to finish decorating my apartment. See more here.