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.