I’m not big on after dinner drinks. They just are too sweet for my taste. I decided a little experiment was in order—mixing two of my current favorite things Mionetto Prosecco and Ciao Bella Sorbet. The result was exactly what I was hoping for. This little after dinner cocktail really hit the spot. Perfect for this 90+ degree weather we’ve had to endure. My personal favorites are the lemon and the blood orange sorbet. The prosecco adds an effervescence that screams summer. So here is how I put these magical little treats together.
First, using a small ice cream scoop—scoop out your choice of sorbet into a frozen martini glass— 3 to 5 scoops, depending on the size of your glass. Next, it gets complicated here, slowly pour the Mionetto Prosecco over the mounding sorbet. Viola, you are ready to sip these refreshing little cocktail. One discovery—the sorbet doesn’t melt right away so you are able to refill your glass!
Happy Summer Everyone!
PS. Check out both Mionetto and Ciao Bella on Facebook—Great recipes, events and promotions!
That big ol’ flat screen TV in your family room never looks better than during the Superbowl, right? Well, what about when the TV is off and that massive piece of electronics you salivated over becomes an overpowering focal point — the big black hole?
Hiding TVs has been a chronic conundrum for designers, architects and significant others who once tackled the problem in the olden days by tucking them into with furniture-like wardrobes. But 60 inches across aren’t easy to conceal. That’s why Bill Cardoza of San Jose started a business called “The Art of TV,” transforming your flat panel into a beautifully-framed mirror or a stunning piece of digital art formatted to fit your wide screen HDTV when not in use. Mona Lisa on the living room wall, anyone? You can choose from a library of digital images and rotate them as well. A family portrait can also takes its rightful place –integrated into the TV screen. The Art of TV will create a boot that consists of a custom frame and special two-way glass. The boot fits right over your existing flat panel and the two-way glass gives you the option to the display digital art or the mirror. Since each is custom, the turnaround time can take two to three weeks.
Inside, you will see vintage decor, from wrought iron garden chairs to sparkling chandeliers; sterling silver pieces to crystal compotes. (Not Too Shabby is where my Lookiloos partner, Desiree, and I fought over a set of ultra-cool 
An open house is set for this weekend, 11-4 on both Saturday and Sunday. Mention Lookiloos and enjoy 10 percent off of items in the new store! In the short term, Not Too Shabby-ette will only be open on weekends, but once Vikki is up and running, expect full hours.
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