Happy Christmas and Merry 2010!! Thank you for following my little blog and for being such a warm and receptive community. We are in the Northern California for the week, back in Jan...till then all the best this holiday season. xoxo

Image from Toast UK

What to expect in 2010

....a baby. We are due April 20th and we just can't wait to meet the babe. 

NYC store crush

I have a big crush on Auto, a design shop nestled in the meatpacking district, just opposite the newly refurbished High Line. It took all my will power to resist purchasing almost every item in sight. 

Look at this charm necklace...

I fell in love with, Ronni Kappos, designs. She uses vintage glass beads in her stunning and fun necklaces, bracelets and earrings. 

The throws and bedding are lovely too. 

Beautiful earrings...

Love on the Hudson

What a gorgeous love story, two passengers survive the Miracle on the Hudson landing and fall in love...xoxo

Off the Wall

I love this story in the Times today about Gallerists selling art out of their homes. I also saw this concept on Design Sponge. 

Supermarket Sarah (as her store is known) has a similar concept; she sells everything you see on her walls, whatever you fancy, it can be yours. 

Pretty

A good friend of mine is getting married in January, I suggested she check out some of the really pretty hair clips from Anthropologie, as there is a wealth of good looking feathers, rhinestones, and flowers for the hair. I think the ones below are so feminine, and can be worn for any festive occasion. Love. them. Happy Monday. xo

Roqeufort & Pear Egg Nog

It is supposed to snow tomorrow in New York, so I decided to post a winter drink of the month. Check out this Roquefort & Pear egg nog. Tis the season & Happy Friday. More winter drinks here.

Etsy gift guide Part 1

I am hoping to do almost all of my Christmas shopping via etsy, supporting local artists. So, I am just thrilled my dear friend Carol, has opened up a store on etsy called Instant Magic, where she will be selling her gorgeous polaroids! 

I'm dreaming of a white christmas and morning buns from La Farine

I love visiting my twin sister Lisa in Berkeley, we are going there for Christmas this year and I can't wait. One of the many many things I love about visiting her are the stunning snowfalls in Tahoe, spending time with my brother in law and three nephews and morning buns at La Farine. I've searched far and wide in New York for a bakery that equals that of La Farine. I've found some close ones, including the wonderful Levain Bakery on 74th and Amsterdam, they have to die for chocolate brioches, and valerhona chocolate filled sour dough rolls, just delicious. But my much sought after 'La Farine tasting morning buns' elude me in this great city. 

Morning buns, croissant and brioche basket from La Farine

The counter at La Farine

Levain's pastries, including their sourdough roll stuffed with Valerhona chocolate

This cute bag looks like my recipe list (or part of the lengthy little list) today as we braved the famous Fairway Market, a mere 24 hours before Thanksgiving.

So, a very happy thanksgiving to all!

image: gourmet

Travels without Maps

Raul Gutierrez is a gorgeous photographer, his collection of Travels without Maps are filled with a mysterious beauty. Happy Monday. xoxo

Garlands!

I've been seeing lots and lots of garlands on the blogosphere, these are especially pretty and a good price point. I would like to think I could make these but I know that may or may not happen. So in the case of the latter, I can order them here.

PS am thinking of using these in the nursery...more on that to come.

Inspiring

Color Me Katie's posts are always inspiring, they make me want to make things, lot of things. 

Paper Wreaths

Thanksgiving and Christmas are fast approaching and I am slowly getting into the spirit of things. Here are some really cool paper wreaths, I love the recycling aspect of them and they look cool too. From Apartment Therapy (of course). xoxo

Mason Jars - Made in Canada

These ceramic mason jars are so cool, and I love the Made in Canada stamp on them too. For more about this company, check here. 

Spotted on Ruby Press Blog

Gas station turned Design Home

A gas station turned design home! I love the ingenuity, vision and innovation of this designer, very inspiring. For more amazing images check here

My commute

I have always tried to keep any commute to work very short or at the least, a nice walk. In the past I have ridden a motorbike through the streets of Saigon (always stopping for my morning 'breakfast' of pho soup). I have taken the not so exciting bus to work in Singapore and have walked up one flight of stairs when I worked from home. And I have almost always walked to work in New York City. I love the walk, right straight through gorgeous Central Park. I feel like it calms my mind before work and gets the blood pumping at the same time. Here are some shots of my commute this morning. 

Love this

I saw this on Design Sponge and just loved the painting. 

blue stockings

I've grown to love the colder months for a variety of reasons, but mainly because I get to wear tights! As a serial dress and skirt wearer tights bring me unbridled joy. 

photo from here

happy friday

It is a gray dreary day in New York City but i found some brightness...

Happy friday xoxo

A beautiful fall shot from this lovely blog

A stunning entrance hall from here

pure purse etsy love from here

Just spend a minute on Colour Me Katie's blog and I guarantee you it will make you smile

And we're off for a week, see you soon. 

Cute anniversary gift

From the love shop on etsy

Red, Yellow & Gold

These reds are gorgeous...

There is no way one could go wrong with this yellow

Gold - love it.