If you’re in NYC right now, you know that ‘Frankenstorm’ is fast approaching. Everyone is battening down the hatches and hunkering in for what’s supposed to be quite a doozy. I am currently squirreled away at home with my sister, dog, and best friend Matt thinking of things to do to keep us from going […]
I recently stumbled across Sugar.Paper, L.A. and was immediately enamored with their lighthearted paper goods. Here are a few of my favorites…. With the holidays fast approaching (I cannot believe it’s already mid-October!) I’m always on the lookout for great gifts. This recipe box is the perfect thing for the home cook. I love the […]
Finding the perfect wedding present can be a challenge;especially when some people opt to skip the registry these days. Here are a few of my favorite things that I think make superb gifts for newlyweds! These plates from Scully & Scully are one of my favorite gifts to give! We grew up with them as […]
If you’re in NYC right now you know that the weather is less than sunny (ie. torrential downpour). I personally like rainy days. They give me an excuse to stay in and catch up on all of the projects I’ve been putting off; laundry gets done, mail sorted, letters answered. As the fall is really […]
Today in New York really feels like fall. The leaves are starting to change and the wind has just a tinge of crispness to it. It makes me want to cozy up by the fire, in a big sweater, with a good book and a hot drink. It’s also got me thinking about how much […]
This past weekend, two of my friends got hitched in our little town in Maine. The bride was a vision in white and the day could not have been more perfect. Set against the background of the cove, sailboats in the distance, Merce & Erik said I do and danced the night away. The bride […]
Juliet and I went up to Maine for the weekend to do a wedding, and visit with her mother, and eat lobster, and sit by the sea… and all the things that Maine is good for. This morning we drove up to Camden to pick up some dahlias from Endless Summer Flower Farm and have […]
There are a few things to share with you on this lovely Friday morning. First of all, the amazing Jen Huang has done it again. Check out these gorgeous photos she took at the Cream Event. We had such a blast making this oversized flower crown! Jen & Emily (Lael Cakes). I’m guessing Jen’s fiance […]
Inspired by the delicious avocado toasts served at Ruschmeyers in Montauk, NY & Cafe Gitane here in NYC, I decided to attempt my own version at home. I must say it’s very simple to make and seriously scrumptious! You’ll need: An Avocado Lemon Olive Oil Sea Salt Pepper Chili Flakes Nice Bread Simply mash the […]
Sierra & I are both having a little QT with our families this weekend. Sierra is off on the West Coast visiting her bro and I am up in Maine with my sisters and mum. It is a wonderful respite from the busy wedding season and I can’t wait to cook big dinners and read […]