From the monthly archives:
I’m so sad about Domino Magazine. I’m going through all the stages of grief. Tonight I was looking through their galleries and wondering if I should download every image I love, like this pink colored room, which is Regal AquaPink latex in Authentic Pink benjaminmoore.com. Of course, the gallery wall makes me happy too.
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It is warm and WINDY today in NYC. I’m longing for summer skies and sundresses and cute flats.
photograph via sunny rain
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One of the things I LOVE about Etsy is that it makes things like Japanese fabric (which can be overpriced and hard to find in NYC) so much easier to find. Etsy seller A Little Goodness is one of my favorites. Her fabric is perfect for quilting or pillows (note that you’d have to buy 2-3 orders of each fabric to make a larger project).
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Starting the morning off right with this landscape photograph from Roger Fenton (English, 1819–1869) which is at the Met.
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I think wall decals can be a fun, flexible way to decorate (not too many of course) and as we think about decorating a nursery, I’ve been looking for sweet decals. Here’s what I’ve found so far….
More Elephants, $25
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Dear Readers, I asked you a few months ago for advice on where to stay in Miami and you delivered great advice in spades! In the end, I decided not to go — I had thought I wanted a blow-out birthday hotel weekend someplace warm, but these days due to the bun in the oven, when I’m tired, I’m EXHAUSTED. And who wants to be tired in Miami? Not me! Instead, Tim is taking me to my favorite restaurants, Sfoglia!
However, I did lots of research on Miami hotels before I finally made up my mind. Here were my top three picks:
The Raleigh. This boutique luxury hotel close to the ocean (don’t you love the red cushions on the beach?) seems to have it all. Rooms start at $325.
The Hotel. A bit of a hidden gem, this hotel (with lovely garden) includes beach chairs and umbrellas in the room price. Rooms start at $275.
The Standard. The spa seems to be a focus here, complete with a pool scene. Rooms start at $265.
NB: The Setai looks over the top pretentiously decorated and is incredibly expensive ($750 a night). If someone else was paying (like a long lost great aunt with a Rolls and a driver), I’d love to spend a night as part of her entourage. Also, the consensus is that The Delano seems to have seen better days, and is a bit dated (so, maybe there are better places to spend vacaction pennies).
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So, one of the big things on my mind these days is that we’re thinking about moving to a 2 bedroom apartment. I’m torn. I love our home and yet, I’m not sure this will make the best space for our life with a baby. I’ve been crisscrossing the city looking at apartments (which is no fun under normal circumstances, but even less so when it’s freezing and you’re pregnant) trying to get a sense of what’s out there.
What I’ve found: rents are really really soft in NYC right now. Like insanely soft. So, for not much more a month we could have a real room for the baby (or my mom in the first couple of weeks), AND a dishwasher, AND a washer-dryer AND room to breathe. So, I think it makes sense. I mean, all those things will make our life easier during the transition to having a child and that seems really important to me right now. But then, some little part of my soul says “I love this home you’ve built! Don’t leave!” Check out this kitchen below, from an apartment on the Upper West Side — its HUGE! And so was the rest of the apartment. We didn’t put an application in on this apartment — but I’ll post some photos as we continue to look. PS See this NYTimes article on failing rents in New York.
PS The top image is just dreamy, right?
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I just bought this adorable vintage “I Heart Tim” pin. Why? Because I heart my husband Tim! And I can’t wait to wear it. $4 from Day-Lab. Found via always pleasing Please Sir.
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In looking through this month’s Elle Decor what do I see but BUTTERFLIES! So does that make me ahead or behind of the curve. I’m not sure, but think this is an awesome trend in the making.
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We’re heading to D.C. for the weekend where one of my goals is to have the turkey avocado sandwich at Jetty’s. I’ll leave you with this great poster from illustrator Nick Dewar. It’s downloadable over at ReadyMade for free. I think this would look great as part of a gallery wall. Found via lovely blog Inchmark
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Seriously, maybe it’s being pregnant or maybe its just sad, but this sign makes me cry.
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