Sunday, December 20, 2009

Holiday Sweets



Time for some holiday sweets. And some time to sit back, relax, and enjoy them...

Photos by Katherine McPherson

Friday, October 16, 2009

Whoooooo!


It's the weekend!!!

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Holiday!


I'm grateful for a day off tomorrow. On the agenda: New York and photo-taking. Trust me. They go really well together.

Image via Kate Spade

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Au Revoir, Gourmet...


Monday's announcement of Condé Nast closing Gourmet magazine was truly sad news. Gourmet is such a staple in the magazine world and its richness is unparalleled.

The photography always made me want to do two things: eat and take photos. I'm off to browse through the website and hopefully archive some of the images. Which means soon I will be hungry and soon I will be picking up my camera.

Gourmet, you will be missed!

Keep Calm and Carry On


I've been debating whether or not to keep up this blog. I've been putting more time into Art. About. Town. and am consumed with all things art... nothing to complain about there!

Yet I love the idea of a blog as a collage of all things pretty and inspiring, and so I think that's what i will continue to use this space as. Photos, design, food, etc.: all the things that bring happiness on a daily basis.

I will keep calm and carry on.

Wish me luck!



Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Art. About. Town.


Feel free to check out the new blog! It's up and running...


Friday, September 18, 2009

Long Time No Post...

Bear with me while:
a) My internet connection is down.

b) I have a mouse in my house.

c) I'm working on a new blog...to be launched soon...

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Taste of the South


Mason Jar=Drinking Glass=Perfection
All the same.
Photo via Flickr

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Lovely Day!


It is absolutely gorgeous outside! Go. Enjoy. It. Now.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Happy Monday


I hope everyone's week is off to a good start!

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Friday, August 28, 2009

The Art of Transportation


These pieces of art are based on vintage New York subway posters. Part industrial; part nostalgic--I love the aesthetic and the thought behind this piece of work.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

City Life



Thank you, Rain, for holding out! I was able to head to D.U.M.B.O. tonight with mon petit ami for the outdoor movie overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. It was a gorgeous night.

Okay, so it was more about the bridge & skyline than the movie itself. But with some wine, some friends, and a whole lot of view, you can't blame me...

Photos via Flickr

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Outdoor Living




Why, yes! I would like (okay, love) an outdoor space. In fact, any of these would work out just fine, thank you very much.

Let the dreamin' continue.

Photos via House Beautiful

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Beach Effect


Ahhhhh.

The laziness of my week at the beach is still lingering and I'm feeling the full effects of summer. I know it won't be here for much longer, so I'm simply enjoying it while I can. I hope you are too!

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Monday, August 17, 2009

Summer Lovin'


Happy summer day. I'm lovin' it.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Gone to the Beach


Will be back soon. One of these days. But that's what vacations are for--not quite knowing which day it actually is...

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Brooklyn Heights




I had the privilege to work on a photoshoot for this home today--a renovated carriage house in Brooklyn Heights. It was was so functional, so quirky, and so spacious...really, such a joy to be in. I was with a wonderful team and was happy to be a part of the project!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Monday, July 27, 2009

Prospect Park West



Photos by Katherine McPherson

Friday, July 24, 2009

Love. This. Room.


I especially like the bookshelf--the books are facing outwards, as if on display. And why not show off your books? They each become a little piece of art. 

Photo via LivingEtc

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Feeling Inspired



Am loving the book; can't wait for the movie

 butter.

Photos via place2place and andy hayes.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Breath of Fresh (Mountain) Air


Taking a little break in the mountains for a few days and feeling the full effects of R&R.

It. Is. Wonderful.

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Friday, July 17, 2009

Brooklynware

I love the Brooklyn pattern on this dinnerware!

Really, though--who knew salt & pepper shakers could be so cute?

Images via Fishs Eddy

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Etsy!


Etsy has quickly become a fabulous site to buy, sell, and simply browse all things handmade. I now have some of my original prints up for sale at my very own Etsy site, and I'm pretty darn excited about it. Feel free to check it out!

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Small Style




This small* 60-square-foot kitchen was recently featured in House Beautiful and I absolutely adore it. 

Refrigerator and freezer "drawers" were used instead of standard units and all the appliances appear to be a bit scaled down. The whole point is for the kitchen to be cozy and efficient. Mission accomplished. I love it. You can read the full article here

*Small by House Beautiful standards; Large by my NYC kitchenette standards.

Images via House Beautiful.

Monday, July 13, 2009

PS...

I did NOT attempt the bridge the way the previous picture illustrates!

Brooklyn Bridge


I ran across the Brooklyn Bridge today for an early morning workout--I felt part of a huge, overwhelming, magnificent city.

My love for Brooklyn & NYC is constantly being renewed. 

Photo via art.com

Friday, July 10, 2009

Baker's Delight


Photo by Katherine McPherson

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Blank Canvas




Great foundation; room for change... This is why I love eBay. I'm longing to bid on some (affordable!) pieces and give them an update--fresh paint, new upholstery.

If only I had the square-footage to actually keep them.

Images via eBay.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Camera Happy


Great workday today.

The colors--or perhaps the camera!--in this picture make me smile.

Photo via Kate Spade.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Words to Live By


Photo by Katherine McPherson

Monday, July 6, 2009

A Little Bit Rustic


I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend full of family, friends, fireworks and--of course--food!

Here's what my fourth of July consisted of: a trip to the Farmer's Market followed by a picnic in the park.

Not bad for a city girl.

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Words, Words, Words




Photo by Katherine McPherson

Monday, May 18, 2009

Something to Shoot For

Ahhhh.

Let's leave it at that.

Image of Hasselblad via Adorama.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Avedon Fashion


Heading to the opening of Avedon Fashion: 1944-2000 at the International Center of Photography tonight, an exhibit of Richard Avedon's fashion portraits throughout the years.

Oh-so-thrilled!

...But not as thrilled to tell mon petit ami, "You know that photography exhibit we're going to? I forget to mention, it's a fashion exhibit." 

Oops.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Gourmet on-the-go:


Well, well, well. This ice cream may be the best--I repeat, THE BEST--I have ever had. And guess where I found it?...

On the street!

Sounds strange, I know. But picture this: an ice cream truck (think kids buying 75-cent popsicles) meets gourmet delicacy (think natural ingredients, grown-up flavors, etc.). These add up to the perfect, perfect, perfect combination that is Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream.

So yes, this gourmet ice cream truck is back in town--making my neighborhood a very, very happy one.