Happy Eating

Time for a little holiday break. Although the holidays can be full of travel and traffic, they can also be full of family and food. So I'm hoping to really focus on the fact that we can all come together--traffic and all--to celebrate and give thanks. May your Thanksgiving be full of good times and much too much food. Here's to happy eating!

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Snapshot

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Quiet City

The city is slowly getting more and more quiet... which I'm sure will soon be changed by the upcoming holidays. But for now, it's certainly a welcome calm. 

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Bake Away...

Feeling under the weather? (Answer for me: yes). The best thing to do is bake the day away. Pick something easy so you can sit back, relax, and smell the fruits of your (not too tough) labor. 

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Dessert Time

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Rise and Shine

Oh, how much better my day is when it starts with a leisurely (and pretty!) breakfast. It can be simple--as this one certainly is--but there is nothing wrong with simple pleasures.

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Snapshot

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Happy Colors

Here's what I'm loving right now: my new Vivienne Tam dress that is absolutely, positively bursting with colors. (And even better, it is absolutely, positively NOT breaking the bank since I snagged it at an outrageous sample sale!). It seems more like a canvas that is covered with bold paints than a simple silk dress...thus why I like it so much. I hung it up on my living room wall merely to take some photos of it, but I'll be leaving it up until I wear it. I know, I know--it's just a dress, but it comes across as a work of art! 

Have a colorful weekend!

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Catching Up

I've been a bit behind on my blog this week due to an increasingly busy schedule. So today, I'm adding a couple extra posts to make up for the idle blogtivity (...blog activity=blogtivity...perhaps?). 

These are undoubtedly some of my favorite items. They happen to include an overflowing cup of Starbucks, a trusty notebook, and the new Domino Book of Decorating. The first item keeps me going for hours; the other items keep me entertained for hours. A perfect combination!

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Close-Up

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Happy (Election!) Day

Wishing you a good day during this monumental time...

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Berry, berry good...

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Abstract Expressionism

Pollock. Just watched the movie tonight. Ed Harris does a phenomenal job of portraying the turbulent life of artist Jackson Pollock. As I revisit this photo I took last spring, all I want to do is clear my calendar, head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and spend the ENTIRE day sitting in front of this painting. 

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Sweet Tooth

Helloooo, cappuccino frozen yogurt. Talk about happy.

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Leaves Along the Water

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Sparkle, sparkle.

Mmm, sparkling water. Have a sparkly weekend!...

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Simplicity

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Happy Feet

This makes me smile!

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Fall, fall, fall.

Seriously. I love fall.

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Natural Elements

One of my favorite aspects of my prewar apartment? Undoubtedly the red brick wall. It is aged; it is cracked; it is dusty; it is perfect. There is something about each unintentional detail that adds character to the entire room. Yet I can't help but pair it with something fresh, something new, something natural. And so I love this framed coral piece resting nonchalantly against the towering bricks. Old, meet New--I think you two will get along splendidly...

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Bouchon Bliss

After a few days in Maryland, I am now back in NYC and know exactly what my weekend will consist of: these unbelievable chocolate treats pictured above. If you are in NYC, run--do not walk!--to the nearest Bouchon Bakery (Columbus Circle) to get a taste of their signature Bouchons. At $1.75 a piece, they average about 87 1/2 cents per bite (yes they are small; yes they are expensive) but even in this economy I would give up my savings just to experience these little delights. Hope your weekend is delicious!...

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Day Trip

Spontaneous trips to farmer's markets are always a welcome outing! I've been visiting family in Maryland this past week and we took a little day trip to simply drive around and see the fall colors. We came across this charming market (Catoctin Mountain Orchard) and couldn't help but stop in. Greeting us at the entrance of the tiny country store were endless smells of apple pie and blueberry crumble; outside, we were met with patches of pumpkins and fields of apple trees. We had a nice, lazy time just taking in all the sights and smells. Oh. And of course, I ended up with some pretty impressive pies...

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Wine Nights

Nothing beats being home and enjoying long, lazy dinners with plenty of wine to go around. I've had a taste of this the last few days and it has been beyond blissful. Hopefully you know the feeling. Cheers!

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Dreaming of...

Scotland. Ah, yes. I must admit I have been thinking of this perfect plaid place. Ever since watching "Made of Honor" last night--no judgment, please!--I cannot seem to get my mind off of Scotland (half of the movie was shot on the Isle of Skye). Thus, I felt the need to post some pictures from my last trip to the highlands two summers ago. While the movie did not necessarily imbed more honor into my life, it certainly painted some beautiful pictures into my mind. With each tartan and thistle, I was left with more and more of a desire to go back to this enchanting country. I know Patrick Dempsey was the star of the film, but I just could not keep my eyes off of the beautiful scenery...

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A Perfect Match

What better way to start off your day than with coffee? (I will tell you)...start off your day with coffee and a cupcake! Or two.

I learned the art of eating dessert for breakfast long, long ago. From the beginning, my mother has always promoted the likes of chocolate, brownies, or cookies to jumpstart the day. She is the ultimate supporter of sweets. So when she made these (delicious!) pumpkin cupcakes, we all knew they would find their way to the breakfast table the next day. Sure enough, they did. And the coffee tasted all the better for it...

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Old Treasure

Je t'aime! A perfect phrase. Another good phrase? J'aime le weekend! Have a good one!

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Autumn Adventure

Yesterday I labeled Apple Cider as a true sign that fall has arrived--and yet it is nothing compared to running around in a park of fallen leaves. The photo on the left warms my heart more than any Apple Cider possible could! In fact, it's a picture I took of my best friend who just arrived in New York City and is experiencing fall for the first time EVER (she comes from the desert-laden land of Arizona). Does her fall frolicking resemble that of a six-year-old? Most definitely. But luckily, that sort of joy is contagious. I hope you catch on!...

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Cozy Up

Nothing says fall like warm apple cider!

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