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Phillip Jeffries Moroccan Wallpaper

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Interior Designer Eddie Ross' Millerton, New York Home

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nuLOOM Rugs

I've been anxiously awaiting for this post to go up because I'm so excited to have nuLOOM as a new sponsor here on Brunch at Saks. You might already be a fan of their rugs after spotting them on sites like One Kings Lane, Gilt, Joss and Main, or Zulily (or from seeing their insanely popular Moroccan trellis rugs popping up in magazines and on home decor sites), but if not then I'm happy to be the one to introduce you today! nuLOOM offers a huge selection of rugs ranging from modern, flat-woven patterns to vintage, one-of-a-kind dyed pieces, and everything in between. What I love most about their unique line is that they offer a style of rug for everyone. Whether you're more traditional and prefer neutral tones with a simple pattern, or you like to be a bit bolder with your floor decor and prefer vivid colors with lots of flair, nuLOOM has a rug that will fit perfectly within your overall design esthetic. Here are a few of my favorites:

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In addition to the sites above, their rugs can be found at Wayfair or RugsUSA. If you have any questions, feel free to email them at info@nuloom.com as well.

**Keep up with nuLOOM on Facebook & Twitter.

Easy Dinner: Crockpot Potato Soup | Gluten Free, Dairy Free

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Crockpot Potato Soup | Gluten Free, Dairy Free

4-5 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

3-4 celery ribs, chopped

1 small onion, chopped (about 1 C.)

1 C. chopped carrots

4 C. chicken broth (or 1, 32-ounce box of broth)

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

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1/4 C. flour (I used tapioca )

1 1/2 C. milk (I used rice milk )

optional toppings:

bacon or bacon bits

chives (green parts)

shredded cheese

sour cream

In a crockpot, combine potatoes, celery, onion, and carrots. Cover with chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.

Set on low 6-7 hours, or high 3 hours.

Once finished cooking, combine milk and flour in a small bowl until fully combined and pour into soup. Mix gently and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes longer on low.

Serve alone or with any optional toppings.

Adapted from this recipe.

Painted Dressers

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DIY Celery "Flower" Art

ETA // To answer a few email questions:

- The watch is Kate Spade's Carousel Bangle

- The orange bracelet is Stella & Dot

- The gold dot print I made using a 3/4-inch circle punch and scrapbook paper.

A Wallpaper Accent Wall

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Sweet & Spicy Almond Recipe | Gluten Free Snacks

Sweet & Spicy Almonds

3 C. raw almonds

1/4 C. raw sugar (or table sugar)

2 tsp. salt (I used sea salt to add more of a crunch)

1 tsp. cayenne pepper (I used smoked paprika above, but have since used the cayenne and like it better. either one is fine to use.)

1 Tbs. honey

1 Tbs. water

1 Tbs. olive oil

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

- On a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spread out raw almonds evenly and roast in preheated oven, about 15 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning. *Really be sure to watch these after 10 minutes of cooking time and take them out as soon as they turn a slightly darker brown.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- In a saucepan (or skillet in my case) over medium heat, add honey, water, and olive oil. Once mixture is heated through and begins to bubble, add baked almonds and stir until coated evenly.
- Using a slotted spoon, move almonds from saucepan to mixing bowl with sugar, salt, and cayenne, and stir together.
- Pour coated almonds back onto the baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread with a spoon or spatula to cool.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

Adapted from this recipe.

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