The Drake

I took a lil business trip a few weeks ago to Toronto and stayed at The Drake Hotel.  Since we worked so much of the day, the hotel was the only part of Toronto we actually saw.  Luckily, it was a lovely Ace-esque experience.  Complete with stuffed animals to tuck me in.

Malachite Rug

I've been on the hunt for a dining room rug for a year now.  Emerald green is the dream.  This is a (likely pricey) contender.

hair love

A mommy needs to make a special beauty date from time to time.  Tonight is the night for some overdue hair love.

ham it up

This ham hock coaster set is almost as tempting as actual ham.

wearing the green

The whole family wore green for St Pat's on Monday.  We didn't quite look as polished as this, but we did alright.

Dependence Pin

Clever

Farewell Sochi

The Winter Olympics are winding down.  Somehow these games seemed less dramatic that past.  Maybe that's why the giant matryoshka made to the top of my highlight reel.

Hunting

I found a great new place to hunt for treasures to fill my home.  Hunters Alley is a great resource.  Here's today's pic.

Anno's Counting Book

A couple of months ago I was trying to remember a book I had as a child.  I was describing it to my parents, it's got beautiful landscape illustrations, and more and more trees are added with each page.  Today it popped into my head, Anno's Counting Book.  The blanket of snow outside reminded me so much of this page.

Mommy's first Mani

Last weekend at a bachelorette party I got my first mani as a mommy!  My regular life is coming back in baby steps (sloooooow baby steps since my baby is 9 months old!) and it's good to be back!  Painted nails are such a simple way to make a statement.  I look forward to making more bold statements like the color here.

Family Portrait

I love this version of a family portrait.  I might indulge when Carys is a little older.

Planning Love

V-Day cards for planners, architects, urban designers, landscape architects, transportation engineers, and those who love them.

Plaid Trunk

This time of year calls for plaid.  Cover everything.  Nothing is safe.

Light Flight

I'm thinking of these sconces for a future bathroom reno.

MJ Lego Mania

Talented with time on their hands.

I heart winter

I think I'm in the minority on this one, but I really enjoy winter (and I don't even play winter sports!)  I love to feel all snuggly inside looking out on a beautiful snowy landscape.  This image sums it up.

Rainbow Clouds

I want to be friends with whoever would wear this jumper.

Michael Nelson

My coworker donned this feast for the eyes today.  Several people admired it at our meeting, and she sent out the link.  The texture looks like porcelain in person.  I know a certain tiny person who'd be dying to get her gums on one if I wore it in her presence!

log carrier roundup

Now that I've got a fireplace, it opens up a whole new category of accessorizing.  We've been borrowing my Dad's old L.L. Bean log carrier circa 1983 (don't make 'em like they used to!) but it's time to get our own.  Here's a good roundup of options.

Vintage Christmas

'Tis the season for some of the best Christmas shopping.  I'm in the mood for Christmas all year round!

I'm Dreaming of a Cashmere Sweater

Or maybe just cashmere sweater sleeves.

Poof!

I'm hoping to find this starburst sculpture in my stocking this Christmas.

I finally saw this

Home, office, repeat.  Such is weekday life with a bambina at home.  Today I ventured out for lunch and finally saw this.

Dip

Adding more beauty to Fall leaves.

Changing of the Guard

It's the end of an era!  The curtain is about to fall on 12 years of Bloomberg.  Whoever wins tonight will be the new source of ridicule for New Yorkers.  Peace out, Mike.

Cake Sidecar

What a delicious idea!  That taste would just be a tease though.  Must...have...more...cake...

Pleazing Pleats

Loving the Fall collection from Delpozo.

'Tis the season

for pumpkins!  This colorful assortment spotted at TJ's (where else?!) for $6.99 each.

Back to the Grind

First day back to the office!  Tired, but overall not so bad.  Good to dust off the ol' brain again.

an interesting specimen

I've always wanted to display these creatures in my home.  I might be the only person under 80 to be craving taxidermied butterfly home decor, but hey, i dig it.  Arting it up in this nest!

Campy

What a great summer print for a dress!

The Maine Event

Baby's first vacay!  She loved every moment.  We'll always have Maine...

MDO

Mommy's day out!  I had a lovely day at Dia Beacon to recharge my brain.

yum

These and these are on the fantasy wish list.  Too bad I don't have a lot to dress up for this summer, but I'll be back in the adult world soon enough!

cheese envy

I haven't had dairy for 2 months for the benefit of the little one.  Once I'm back on an all cheese diet, this Brooklyn shaped cheese board will add a festive kick to the inevitable pig out.

sum sum summertime

These days I'm much more likely to be toting a diaper bag around (as if I leave the house at all!) but if I were up for something dressier, I'd opt for this lil number.

So Meaty

I completely agree.  I'd take eggplant over any meat if I were stuck on a desert island!

It's nice to be a Beastie

Especially loving the art and airiness of Mike D's Cobble Hill brownstone.

Thank Heaven For Little Girls

Carys Eve is here!  So much love!

friends forever

This is an awesome grown-up version of the friendship bracelet.

the big idea

I'm making some progress getting the essentials of the house together.  Now I need a wow factor.  This screen would do.

farewell for now

I'm officially on maternity leave!  The office is on hold for now.  It's a strange feeling, but I'm happy to have time to get things in order and nest.