LITTLE LUXURIES – THE SPRING 2023 EDITION
Hello my stylish friends and happy spring! The team here at Manlove and Company Interiors is in full Cherry Blossom bloom mode. We think of spring as a time for renewal. To get you in the rejuvenation mood, we thought we’d share some of our Little Luxuries for this spring.
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1. Mint Julep: For the perfect adult beverage to toast the arrival of spring, Mark recommends a refreshing Mint Julep. The signature drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep is made with bourbon, sugar, mint and crushed ice and is traditionally served in silver or pewter cups (which are totally optional but still very stylish). Click here for the recipe and cheers!
2. All That Breathes is a beautiful documentary by Shaunak Sen. Nominated for an Oscar, the film follows two brothers in New Delhi who run a bird hospital dedicated to rescuing injured birds. It’s touching, compassionate, beautifully composed and thought-provoking. Mark and I really enjoyed this one–I love anything to do with birds! Stream it now on HBO Max.
Image: HBO
3. Mediterranean Orzo Salad: Alyssa recommends this easy, healthy pasta salad for your first cookout of the season. Made with feta, crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing this salad keeps well and is an ideal make-ahead dish (good for lunch left-overs too). Click here for the recipe.
4. Rattan Serving Tray: The outdoor get-together season officially starts with spring. Jennifer suggests you serve up your perfect spring dish or favorite beverage on a stylish, handwoven rattan tray. This catchall tray also works well on your coffee table too!
Image: Pottery Barn
5. Lucy Blouse: For a perfect addition to your spring wardrobe, Flavia recommends this breezy floral blouse by Emerson Fry. Dress up this versatile top for date night or keep it simple for a casual weekend brunch.
Image: Emerson Fry
6. Garden Markers: If you want your raised garden bed will look both organized AND cute, Kaitlyn suggests these copper garden markers from PlanetEarth. Keep your cucumbers and your zucchinis straight this year! Available on Etsy.
Image: Etsy
7. It Ends with Us: Searching for your warm weather read? Jennifer recommends the best-selling novel It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. Before you jump over to Amazon to order it, please consider buying it from an independent bookstore like Arlington’s very own: One More Page Books.
8. Hoka Running Shoes: Suzanne’s new favorite shoes! Super comfortable, great performance and how can you not love all the color options?
Image: Hoka
9. The Pink Stuff: I don’t know about you but I actually get excited about spring cleaning, so I can’t wait to try The Pink Stuff. Recommended by Alyssa (technically Alyssa’s mom) The Pink Stuff is a multi-purpose paste cleaner that works on all kinds of dirty surface stains. And it’s pink. (We need to start bringing this to our installs.)
Image: The Pink Stuff
We hope you found something fun, useful, yummy, entertaining or all of the above.