My friends know me so well

It was my birthday last week. I'm not sure how I feel about this. But I did get lots of chocolate which made it O.K. First, I went to Fatty Crab with Jen, Kathy, and Audra. The food was great and we ended dinner with the 'Fatty Bar', dark chocolate with chilis-SO GOOD!

Then Liz brought me some dark chocolate with Fleur de Sel from Mast Brothers. It's a Brooklyn chocolate factory run by two brothers. The chocolate was perfect, and the packaging was even better-beautiful handmade paper. THEN there was more chocolate from Jacqui when she, Karen, and Allison took me to lunch. THEN, cadbury creme eggs from my mom. I'm chocolate-ed out (in a good way). It's only once a year right?! (But then there's Valentine's day...and Easter....)

Fashion and Fitness worlds collide

On my way to the gym on Saturday, I saw Grace Coddington walking into a pilates studio in my neighborhood. I love her. If you have not seen the September Issue- I suggest you see it right away- Grace Coddington is hilarious and talented and the most entertaining part of the documentary.
THEN, while at the gym, I had a moment of fashion surreality when Francisco Costa (sitting on the leg raise machine) exclaims "Hi Marc!", at which point Marc Jacobs walks over and says-"Oh hi I didn't see you there!" kiss kiss. Then my head exploded from fashion icon overload.

Daily Candy!

I'm so excited to be on Daily Candy! See it here.

NY tree vs. St. Lucia tree

To the left is our tree-our first tree! Sadly it is starting to shed it's needles. My husband insists that this is because I don't fill the stand with boiling hot water {sigh}. To the right is the tree at our hotel in St. Lucia. They wrapped it in red and green tulle. It was very pretty actually-maybe next year we'll experiment! Merry Christmas!

Christmastime in the City

Back just in time for the short week and the holiday hustle and bustle in the city. This is without a doubt my favorite time of year.

Going to the Chapel

I'm getting married on Saturday so no posts for a bit!

Alta

This was a commission- I haven't eaten here but the building looks so cozy.

Dinner Party

My mom's cousin Brigid and her husband Winfred threw a dinner party in our honor last weekend in their cozy, quirky, seemingly styled by Wes Anderson apartment that bumps up against the Chelsea Hotel.
The apartment is filled with artifacts from their extensive travels and loads of books, mirrors, and artwork. And it has a fireplace!! Brigid served Coq au Vin and lots of champagne.
And for dessert, a chocolate cake...in the shape of a wolf's head, complete with bloody fangs. It was delicious. We didn't ask questions. The perfect end to a lovely evening.

West Village Steps

I lived at the Vintage Show this weekend. I went not once, not twice, but THREE times (I am indecisive, and it's right in my 'hood, so it's really not that bad.) I was on a mission and the show definitely delivered! I got accessories for the wedding which I won't talk about yet in case it is bad luck! I did get my mom her earrings for the wedding though...1950's chandeliers. Sooo cute.

I saw some great characters, including on Friday a drag queen sort of in half drag, including purple spandex leggings and a t-shirt with a stuffed bra. Then on Saturday he was in full drag with blonde bouffant wig. Then I saw this woman below- with a chic gray bob and a pillbox teetering on her head.

Top Secret

Someone told me no more shoe posts. I can't help it. Especially since I've discovered an amazing source where I purchased these two gems. Ok- I did not discover it. I've just never been there. It's on 18th and 7th and I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Just don't tell anyone else about it. And if you see a pair of Vera Wang Lavender Label perfect silk nude flats in a 6 and 1/2, please hide them for me.

Lonny Magazine!

I am so excited to be a part of Lonny, check out my illustrations throughout. I am also on the contributors page  and my profile is on page 27! This was such an awesome project. The founders Michelle and Patrick are not only talented, they are great people too. Above is Patrick's pic of Deborah Needleman's table and lanterns, and below is my illustration.

 

My Site!

I haven't been around here much...it's because I have been working on my real live site! And now it's done! I am so thrilled and I owe it all to Matt D.- thanks buddy!!

Two reasons why I prefer my new neighborhood to my old one.

Goodbye Summer

The weather is suddenly unbelievably gorgeous, but this weekend it's goodbye Summer. And goodbye to my Pierre Hardy for the Gap sandals which have seen better days. They have served me well but it's time to toss them. Other New Yorkers can attest that with all the walking, you're lucky if shoes don't fall apart after one summer. I wore these for two summers so it's about that time. On to ballet flats and boots!