Happy New Year's Eve!

This year we'll be watching the ball drop in Northampton, MA with some old friends.  Friends, food and a hot tub.  What more could you ask for?

27th Nutcracker

Last night I went to the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker with my mom for the 27th year in a row.  It's one of my favorite holiday traditions.  That and cookies.

Digits of Chrome

I'm forever on the search for a good chrome nail polish that is truly mirrored.  Sally Hanson comes close, but the perfect look still eludes me.

NYC Festivities

This year I had a Country Christmas in Nashville, but not before I got my annual NYC Christmas date to see the shop windows, the Rockefeller Center tree and dinner at Brasserie Ruhlmann.

Deer Santa,

Santa's got my list.  This deer hat isn't on it, but I might have to make a last minute amendment.

Spicy

Yesterday I met a friend at Spice Market for lunch.  We explored the lower level and discovered all these delightful tucked away nooks for private dining.  One day I'll dine privately in public.

Stripes are the new Plaid

I'm not sure where this image originated from, but I found it here.  My husband and I have noticed around Brooklyn that stripes are the new plaid.  This chair and ottoman agree.

Liz

Quick, there's still time to run over to Christie's and get you very own piece of Liz Taylor memerobelia!  This charm bracelet fetched $362,500 but you can probably get a deal on her script for National Velvet.

paper tea party

I really can't get enough paper art.  Here's a delectable example.

Marcheeeeeesa

Here I was thinking I'd gotten really carried away buying a Notte by Marchesa gown for my black tie Christmas party on Friday, but after exploring the Marchesa website, there's a whole other level that I could have taken it to.

Brandages

I know a couple fashion victims who would be all over this.

Pantone Tannenbaum

For very precisely colored Christmas decorations, these are your man.

Hangover Helper

The Hungoevr Coobkook is a genius idea, but they didn't account for one thing- who the hell wants to cook when they're hungover?  You need to have a designated sober person to cook for you the next morning.  It will surely come in handy during this season of eggnog.

You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen...

...and now these guys!  Reindeer finger puppets!  What better way to get into the holiday spirit?!

Deco Kicks

These would make a lovely addition to my holiday wardrobe.  AND they're on sale!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

My favorite holiday season has kicked off in full force, and now that I'm living and working in NYC again, I get to experience the joy of walking through makeshift Christmas tree shops on the sidewalks.  The sights and smells of the season are surrounding me and I can't get enough!!!

accessories on FIRE!

No, really.  Lighter cufflinks.  For when you're feeling James Bondy at a formal affair.

ranch

I like the idea of living in a ranch house, but not the 1950s cookie cutter version I grew up in.  This set of beautifully photographed twin houses is a design I could get behind.  It will look much more winter snuggly after I take out the extremely minimalist furniture.

collagenius

I've been thinking of collaging recently.  It's an easy way to get back into making things.  There's nothing easy about this collage though.  

"Tell by my attitude that I am most definitely from..."

There's no mistaking this NYC pride skyline ring.

Hair!

Nagi Noda creates beautiful realist hair sculptures.  I wish my good hair days could be this good.

Nesting

These nesting tables offer a clever solution to small spaces.  Plus, they're snuggling, which is always a bonus.

Did you know...

Georgia O'Keeffe made many paintings about New York City?

Many can be seen at The Brooklyn Museum's exhibition on the 20s.  It's nice of the Brooklyn Museum to lift me out of my vagina flower naivete.    

Thanks!

I'm thankful for many things including the extensive filmography of Woody Allen as documented last night by American Masters.  It's wonderful to share a love of New York with so many great artists.

eco knuckles

In honor of the apparent global warming we're experiencing, I bring you jewelry that makes a difference.  Now you can save the planet with a fierce statement ring.

sk-8 morph

Alex Trochut likes playing with his toys.

squiggle

A Tuesday evening typeface pick me up.

Your Standard X Bulb

These bulbs look awesome for decorative purposes.  They should offer custom filaments so their customers could set their own designs aglow.  I'll have to walk down the block to The Standard to check 'em out!

lip lovin'

There's no way this makeup application would stay put past a photo shoot, but it makes for a stunning image!

happy beads

These big colorful beads are so cheerful, you couldn't possibly be having a bad day while wearing them!

old meets new

Why aren't I in Rome right now?!  They're having an awesome exhibit of modern Italian design within classic Italian venues.  I need a teleporter stat!

tourist lane

How soon can this be implemented?!  I'm all on board!

money can't buy you happiness

But it can buy you some kick ass rainbow wedges!  If you're in the market for thousand dollar shoes, these are a fantastic choice.  Happy resort shopping!

Happy Halloween!

I'm headed to the parade.  Hopefully I'll see things as spooky as these...

trick or sweet!

There's no need for me to consume more sugar after a weekend of Halloween parties, but these skull sugar cubes are pretty irresistible.

Happy Weekend!

I'm looking forward to a weekend of Halloween partying and sweet Fall treats.  A breakfast of scary eggs or pumpkin pancakes is definitely in order!

Monetary Mischeif

This Moneygami puts a funky twist on currency.  Maybe Matt will get some inspiration to add a boat hat to his Lincoln Halloween costume.  That would just be confusing.