Old Times, Good Times

Old friends, old times, and old music make for quite a fun weekend.

Never underestimate how nice it feels to reconnect.

Image via Cup of Jo

Lofty Ideas

This NYC Loft is just incredible. Light. Bright. Clutter-free. I am in absolute awe.

I first spotted it in the book Small+Modern+Urban HOME, a nice little read reminding you that small spaces have an air of potential--not just an air of claustrophobia. I definitely agree with this concept! But as I adjust to NYC standards of living, I still need to tell myself this from time to time...

Images via KSWA, Inc.

Rain, Rain

Things to be thankful for on a Rainy Day:

-Umbrellas

-The person who invented the umbrella

-Cheap rain boots

-Remembering to close your windows before leaving the house

-Huge, cozy, comfy socks

-RESTAURANTS THAT DELIVER

Photos via redbubble

Happy Weekend!

Photo via Flickr

Pretty pretty prints...

I have a definite obsession with ethnic prints and think that these patterns (Ikat and organic blockprint) are absolutely spot-on.

Ahh, I heart Ikat.

Photos via Madeline Weinrib

Getting Warmer

Say goodbye to winter produce--markets are soon to be drowning in all the little lovelies that spring has to offer...

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Travel Time

So. Much. Driving.

Yesterday was spent on the road. The long, long road that leads from NYC to North Carolina, that is. 

Let's just say that I am thankful for Drive-Thru Starbucks' and mix CD's.

Photo via flickr. 

French Fare

Hier soir, date night brought mon petit ami and myself to Cafe Moutarde--an authentic little brasserie right here in Brooklyn. But we might as well have been on the Left Bank in Paris, perhaps at a little spot along Boulevard Saint-Germain. Really, it fooled me. 

And I loved it.

These photos are a perfect pairing. Just like Cafe Moutarde's house wine and crepes...

Photos by Keri Herer Photography

Loving This:

Isn't this poster fantastic? I'm craving one. Definitely. I'm partial to the Brooklyn poster, but click here to explore the other cities as well.

Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Today. Was. Awesome.

It was such a beautiful day--sunny, relaxed, and not a hint of wind. After a cold winter (and lots of recent rain), this weather was welcomed by all, I am sure. 

Spring, please stay. I really like you.

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Firenze

Heading out tomorrow for an Italian excursion! I am oh-so-thrilled to take countless photographs and eat countless amounts of gelato. Enough said. 

Ciao! 

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Paper Lovin'

Recently, I had the pleasure to photograph the lovely little Park Slope paper store known as Paper Love. The store couldn't be brighter; the products couldn't be better. Park Slope is full of fantastic local businesses and this is certainly one of them. 

Now if you will excuse me, I need go write a hand-written letter or two...

Photos by Katherine McPherson

Constant Companion

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Spring Colors

Spring, please come soon! 

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Weekend!

Time to explore...

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Bread Alone

My Valentine's day was fabulously lazy. It included a trip to the Farmer's Market, some time at the library, and a walk in the park. And when I spotted this bread--locally made from a bakery called 'Bread Alone'--I couldn't help but snatch it up. The heart won me over! It was crisp, fresh, delicious, and something you don't often expect from bread... cute! 

I hope everyone had a charming Valentine's Day!

Photos by Katherine McPherson

Weekend, Weekend!

Photo by Katherine McPherson

Brighten Up

My postings lately have been few and far between... yet there is a reason for it all. I am in the middle of moving to a new apartment and that has (quickly!) taken over my life. 

But in the vein of a new place, I thought I would showcase my new space: here is a little arrangement on my desk, which is nestled right by the window and is as cozy as can be. The flowers (thanks to mon petit ami!) really make this little spot interesting and dynamic. 

Now if only I could get him to bring me flowers every week...

Photos by Katherine McPherson

Measure for Measure

Photos by Katherine McPherson

A Taste of Home

Coconut cake. Homemade chocolate sauce. I cannot eat this creation (or even view this picture) and not think of my family. My grandmothers sure know how to make it; my grandfathers sure know how to eat it. And so this seemed to be the perfect post to honor my grandfather who passed away this Christmas. There was always a clean plate at the end of his meal--and especially at the end of dessert time. He has passed so many traits onto each generation of our family and one thing is for sure...we all got his sweet tooth. With each little treat, we will always think of him. 

Photo by Katherine McPherson