Ear Post

I love these gilded room studs by MiniCyn on etsy. $45.
Perfect for a simple statement of personal style.

Cute...

...but probably doesn't taste as good as the real thing.

Via Poketo designed by PCP.

Illustration Crush

I've always loved Josh Cochran's work, but this Band Camp print "WOW-ED" me. Swwoon!


via Josh Cochran

Drizzly Days

This past few day's weather makes me really want to buy this cheerful yellow coat.
Even more so than how badly I wanted it here.





Via LandsEnd $79.50.

A Small Collection

Check out A Small Collection. A fine collection of simple, lovely pieces. Perfect for the summer.





$65



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$45

(all pictures taken from A Small Collection site)

Spring Treat

I can almost feel Spring. It stopped in New York City a few weeks back, but skipped town soon after. So, I am going to hope for these 'lollies' postcard by Gillian Bates and hope Spring comes back soon.

Total Basket Case

I LOVE LOVE LOVE African weaving patterns and have been wanting to go up to Harlem to the Harlem Bazaar and pick up a beautiful art piece.

Here are my favorites around the web.

a. Yellow Wolof Laundry Hamper via Swahili Imports
b. Isiquabetho Zulu Baskets by Sebenzile $129 via Elegant Roots
c. Ukhamba via Baskets of Africa
d. Green & White Dakar Market Basket via Swahili Imports
e. Ghana Bolga Basket Yikene Tote $39.50 via Baskets of Africa
f. Mini Market Basket $14.50 via Baskets of Africa

**all product shots from each company's respective website**

Tray Day

Heroic Herons Large Tray $8 from Gama-Go.



Nice color choices.

Sexy Specs II

Found Em!
My Wiloughby Tennessee Whiskey Specs for $95 at Warby Parker.

All the styles are SPECtacular. Ha. I couldn't help myself. But seriously, all at $95 each, including lenses, and a free pair is given to someone is in need, I could buy a 3rd pair of glasses and not feel so bad.

Sexy Specs

I had described to Tom these awesome glasses that I had seen at a sample shopping trip at Short Hills Mall and he sent me a link to these Warby Parkers. Love 'em! These are going on my 'want-list.'

Yes, please

Amelia's Anthology of Illustration

Garden Collection

H&M has their Garden Collection coming out at the end of March and a lot of it caught my eye. Beautiful floral prints w/ knit dresses in soft pastels with hits of reds and lovely blues, this sure is something to look forward to.

A week of outfits developed around the Garden Collection.

All pictures taken from company's respective websites, I compiled the images for the above image. All H&M clothing taken from their site.

M: H&M Dress, Beklina shoes
T: H&M Shirt & Skirt, Ombre Pearl Cluster Bracelet $65 via J.Crew, Luck Brand Becky $79 via piperlime
W: H&M Jacket, Boyfit cropped jean $40 via AE, Cole Haan Pet shoe $295 via Cole Haan, Happy Socks $12 via Steven Alan
Th: H&M dress, Starburst Popout Pendant via Rare Device, Air Jocyln Wedge $198 via ColeHaan
F: H&M Shirt, HotGlow necklace $39 via ThiefandBandit, Boyfriend Bermuda short $40 via AE, Fossil Laurette Hurache $49 via Piperlime

Spring Digs

Spring Stripes


via LandsEnd


Light Pink Shorts

via LandsEnd

I wish I may, I wish I might, I wish I'd be able to wear these shorts tonight!

Channeling Thiebaud

Maybe it's because I'm craving ice cream sundaes from FAO Schwarz's ice cream parlor, or maybe I have an itch for Spring shopping, but I've been so enamored by:

ice cream, pastel-colored, dainty jewelry,
caramel colored patent shoes,
and silver stud earrings.

Or maybe I am just channeling Mr. Thiebaud's confectionary-infused color palette.

a. overpriced kids necklace here , here $95 b. FriendShip Corsage $16 Emersonmade c. Classic Sedum Rosette Posts $90 via ManiDesigns d. Ruffle Cardigan Sweater Lands End now $39.50 e. Chadwick Brogues $118 via Free People f. Aqua Plimsoll Slip-on Sneaker$18 UO g. patent leather skinny belt 24.95 LLBean h. Perfect fit cascade tee $29.50 Jcrew i. Filament booties here $90 (for baby, I want my size!)

By Wayne Thiebaud:
Confections here
cakes here
Three Strawberry Shakes. here

Something to think about

Have you seen the American Apparel/Sesame Street limited edition tees commemorating SS's 40th anniversary?

Oscar the Grouch undies here $11.50

Cookie Monster undies here $11.50

I am a little conflicted about this.
First off, I love Sesame Street and fell in love with these tees. And I do like American Apparel clothing in itself (not so much the advertising and the company's attitude).
But the more I thought about it, the more I felt uneasy.

Is AA earning the money with SS's images? They say the images are from the SS archive. Copyright rules makes certain images fair game after x amount of years (I should look into that), so I wonder if SS even consented to this. . .

And something about the whole sex-driven, soft porn persona in AA's photos contrasting against the innocent and docile images of sweet Sesame Street characters seems so blasphemous to me.

Ernie #1 tee here $15
Elmo #2 tee here $15
Cookie Monster #4 tee here $15
Bert Fine #5 tee here $15
The Count #6 tee here $15

Okay, I will get off my soap box. What do you think?

Still cute tees...

Heart Day

A 24-year old, short-haired, blond girl
who likes to bake, to draw, to take photobooth pictures,
and to cheer tugboats on
has her eye on these.
[Hint Hint.]

and so might you!

[a. Cake Stand Thistle Rose $49.95 via FishsEddy b. Cake Stand Crown Tuscan $49.95-99.95 via FishsEddy c. Cupcake Cutie Candle Holder $16 via The Small Object d. Hotglow Fabric Necklace via Thief and Bandit e. Mini Mini Minature Cupcake Liners $2 via Cupcake Social on etsy f. Silver Foil Pillow $24 via UO g. Effie Sandal $138.00 via Free People h. Dulce Pink corazon cards $6 via essimar on etsy as featured on WTLTA i. Anything and everything from Emersonmade !!!! j. Paper Airplane Necklace $68 via FredFlare]

LLBean got none of my Beans

I went to LLBean to get on the ball with my raingear shopping.
(I remember last year I was ill equipped for the weeks of rain in NYC and made a mental note of buying fun wellies and a rain jacket come this spring).

Sad to say LLBean, was disappointing, but Lands' End sure made up for it.

Lands' End has some uber cute items. Simple, classic and great, bold, fun colors.

Some of my picks that I compiled into outfits:

A Blustery February Day

umbrella $24
Faux fur hat $19.99*on sale now
Stripe Scarf $19.99* on sale now
Regular SunShower Rain Parka $39.99 *on sale now
Route 63 Snap Tote $138
Lined Wellie Rain Boots $39.99*on sale now

A Spring Shower Morning

SunShower Trench Coat $89.50 on sale now [didn't have my size :( ]
MicroFiber rain hat 12.99*on sale now I could so see my sister Kate pulling off one of these cute bucket hats, def not a look I could do)
Stick Umbrella $29* on sale

And check out their offshoot brand Lands' End Canvas.
It's kinda like JCrew in the silhouettes and styling, a little less expensive and not as bejeweled/shiny. But still great-looking pieces none-the-less.


RagtopCanvas Stripe Tote $34


Leather Sandals $69.50


Leather & Canvas Heel $125


Heritage Trench Coat $199.50


MacPea Coat $79.50

Spring Satchel

I've been thinking more about investment pieces as I get older (ha, older, I'm still 24) but I am trying to be more conscious of what I buy and that it will be a favorite & lasting piece.

So I have been thinking about this sunshine beauty for spring by Sondra Roberts.

What do you think?

Bit by the travel bug

I think 2010 is my year to travel.
Just look at all the things I found online...

After digging around, a few of these make my senses go wild.

Current loves:
bright, bold graphic textiles
intricate beading
baskets, bowls, anything that holds things and that is pretty
woven patterns
and of course alpacas.

A. Monkey Biz animal sculpture. Prices vary according to size. pictures via here and here.
B. Raffia Striped Basket. $38 via Ten Thousand Villages.
C. Wool Baby Alpaca. $14 via Ten Thousand Villages.
D. Urchin Ring. $120. via Rare Device
E. Handbuilt Candy Bowl. Design #51 $87 via Rare Device
F. Raffia Star Basket. $24 via Ten Thousand Villages.
G. Mexican bedspread.. $275 via Loaded Trunk
H. MultiColored Shoulder Bag. $34 via Ten Thousand Villages.
I. Vintage Suzani Pillow. $90 via Loaded Trunk
J. Love Knot Beads Felt Hat. $44 via Ten Thousand Villages.

Sweet Sunday

Last Sunday, Amy and I trekked up to the Bronx on the D train (oh D train, how I do not miss you since our old Harlem days) to go to the Fordham choir Christmas Concert at Fordham's church. It was a good way to get into the Christmas spirit.





Amy, her old college roommate, Erin, and I went to Palumbo's on Arthur Ave and had a few bites of heaven! Yum! Check out those pretty cookies!




This table next to us had the most adorable Italian couples having their regular Sunday night cannoli dessert and cappucinos. Wish I caught the moment when the husband was feeding his cannoli to his wife across the table. Such a sweet moment. Sigh.


But before I went to to meet up with Amy, Tom and I spent the morning at the Bust Craftacular on 18th street. I was there to see my co-worker, Nicola Druker, who was selling cute kids tees.

Some crafters really grabbed my attention.

SKT Painted Porcelain sells handcrafted porcelains. Such sweet and simple objects that sparked my interest. I hope she restocks her Etsy store after the holiday season.




And Thief and Bandit. Trully love the bright florescent colors and geometric graphic prints on these pieces. I wish she had as many pieces in her Etsy shop as were at the event. But still...love these pieces below.

HotGlow Fabric Necklace $39. here


Poncho T $30 here


Magenta Maze Fabric Necklace $39. here



Oh, and if I could recommend something, I would highly recommend the hot cocoa at Cupcake Cafe on 18th (it's in Books of Wonder, one of my faves!).
Sooooo good and made from teeny tiny bits of chocolate that dissolve in your mouth. Mmmmm.

How are you all doing with the Holidays approaching?
What gets you in the Holiday spirit?