Without an ounce of a sommelier’s wisdom, I’m having a mini-wine tasting tonight. Which in reality, is a glorified name for an evening with girlfriends and an excuse for bottle of wine each.
In hindsight, I wish I’d ordered these tags from Papermash, that are so sweetly tongue in cheek and perfect for someone like myself, who orders riesling with steak and finds this completely unoffensive.
To my parents, who can celebrate today that many years after beginning their adventure, they are still as, if not more so, adoring and admiring of each other.
Thank you for setting a high standard.
Love, love.
P.S. More sweet notes like these, on sale at Linda & Harriet
If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be.
Sicily, solo, sunning, silence.
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A collaboration between Cole and Son Wallpapers and the bold, glam and eternally edgy, Vivienne Westwood, has me back to hoping that other fashion retailers will translate their apparel to interiors.
Though I couldn’t quite embrace the rumpled tartan plaid wall designs, I thought the cutout lace and dogtooth, derived from her signature pieces, could make just as strong of a statement in a foyer to a home as they do, while worn to make a first impression.
Dear J. Crew and Diane Von Furstenberg, My wardrobe loves you. My walls are waiting.
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When I think of masking tape, I find it to be synonymous with childhood and crafts projects. Rebecca Ward takes that simplicity and playfulness, and adds to it with structure, dimension and pattern to create bold installations. That ensemble is without a doubt familiar to Kate Spade, whose collections without fail share a similar energy and tastefulness.
I fell in love with their collaboration on the Broome Street flagship store that transformed an already striking space into a display of happy colors and lines.
They feted on February 17th, inviting guests to peruse and play. Just flipping through party photos got me antsy for the spring… and shopping.
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For a girl that does everything in her power to avoid being caught in the rain in fear of looking like a drenched cocker spaniel, this weather is somewhat of a guilty pleasure. There’s a suburban smell that infuses the city, the brute force of the wind turns covered walkways into shared shelter for strangers and the violent swells of sound give normally aloof city dwellers and colleagues something to bond over.
But before any of this conjures up images of me frolicking in the rain with newfound friends or as the poster child for Hunter boots, I’ll underscore that my beloved benefit to these stormy days is the bliss of excusable respite from the normal frenzy.
Theres a romantic leisure and luxe relaxation that is the true silver lining, that I’m very much looking forward to this weekend and wishing you the same.
P.S. Though the rain is soundtrack enough, I can’t get enough of Ingrid Michaelson and Joshua Radin pairing on sky.
image credit: irene suchocki
So is opting for the white rice sushi instead of depriving yourself and going for the brown. Enjoying an ounce of dark chocolate. Or leaving your mouth in the shape its in after saying “cheez whiz”.
These being only a few of the gems from the New York Magazine’s feature with nuggets of enlightenment from the experts on the pursuit of happiness and the simple ways to attain it.
Some of these are effective, others more entertaining, a few are a tad excessive. But each have worked for at least one person.
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‘Tis the hallmark holiday season. Sarcasm aside, these images from Irene Suchoki make such sweet Valentines day (or every day) cards. Find this lovely photo at her Etsy shop. Sorry hallmark.
Wishing you a week full of sweet surprises around every corner. Happy Monday.
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Living two blocks from newbury street, and having visited many of the spas in this neighborhood, I have never seen any spot that oozes as much vivid warmth and energy as this Portuguese barbershop. I’m infatuated with the turquoise chairs, the contrasting red door frame and the bold teal walls captured in this photo. I hope but am doubtful that if touring this town, many of us would stop to admire this colorful cave.
image credit: The Sartorialist
