rocking chair

I’ve decided all airports should have rocking chairs. Sac airport = genius move. It’s entertaining, relaxing, and passes the time.

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farewell for now…

Last view as I leave Grandma’s to go back to NYC. Miss you Cali.

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metropol parasol_j mayer h

Latticed, timber canopy as part of the Redevelopment of the Plaza de la Encarnacíon in Seville, Spain. Houses farmer’s market, bars & restaurants, archaeological museum, etc.

So many of my loves in one: Spain, public spaces, timber construction…

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a classic: in-n-out

Can’t leave California without having some in-n-out. If only I had some Firestone’s fries to go with…and some Bali’s…Don’t worry Shake Shack. I still love you too. Haha.

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domo + snoopy

The cutest duo on Grandma’s awesome patterned pillow.

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subway dance & fashion series

The Ensemble (from bottom to top): Yohji Yamamoto high tops; blue jeans; (2) fur tails; iPhone with monster body case; muslin blazer with slashes; Kidrobot backpack; urbanears headphones (or similar); beanie with Pom Pom; and wrist full of bracelets all while dancing the wait away.

This is an awesome collection he’s got on and I only got the back view! I couldn’t resist documenting. Dancing was a plus!

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lychee bubble tea

I think I’ve just found my dream drink. Lychee bubble tea made with fresh lychee fruit mixed in all about. They did not skimp at all!! Not just flavored juice with tapioca balls! Too bad I can only find this in Sacramento, CA. NYC get going on this!

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mini project: red scarf + bag

My most recent crochet and sewing project. Scarf is crocheted with 2 kinds of Lion Brand yarn: “Amazing” and “Silk Mohair. Twisted together they make a really soft textured scarf.

Drawstring bag made with my new sewing machine. Still trying to get the hang of it. Hope to be making clothes soon. Name is hand sewn.

Hope you are loving the gift Raylene! I hade fun designing it!

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red rabbit

One pill makes you larger, one pill makes you small…

One large red rabbit installation suspended in the new Terminal B at the Sacramento Airport. Can I take it home with me? Love the facets.

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sparkly roots

If only all roots sparkled like these!

This art piece reminds me of the one suspended above the Grand Central Market entry. This one lives in the new Terminal B at the Sacramento Airport.

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the little christmas rider

Cute little kid in Paul Frank monkey pjs hitching a ride onto my plane last night. So cute!! So many travel options when you’re small.

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merry christmas!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!  Hope everyone is spending time with the ones they love and are staying warm!

Works above by Shan Valla.  Delicately beautiful birds.  They are simply great!

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cityscapes

Attended the “City” exhibit that just opened last night at the Bridge Gallery in the Lower East Side.  Beautiful works on exhibit especially by my friend, Raylene Gorum (see first 2 images).  Fabulous work Raylene! Congratulations to all in the show it is amazing.  Please check it out if you can.  Show it up through January.

Bridge Gallery
98 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002
(212)674-6320

 

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dancing pink elephants

Pretty fabulous elephant in the window of Louis Vuitton on Greene street in SOHO.

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switch_sliding walls_yuko shibata

 

Enjoying the kinetic nature of this project by Yuko Shibati called “Switch”.  Sliding and pivoting partitions make simple, elegant changes to this very basic room.  Bookshelf pivots to uncover the bed and wall partitions slide to create smaller functional spaces for dining or working.

 

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desk view: sunsets and water towers

One of the best desk views! Dramatic!
Union square looking West down 14th St.

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shattered

Broken fluorescents found on the street. Strangely beautiful.

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feast 5

A little late, but here is an excerpt from Feast Night 5 (aka Turkey day). I forgot to really take pics, but I did chronicle atleast one plate of food from the night. Here’s Jeff with the best piling of food technique as well as the only friend I know who can grow a beard this awesome! So blessed to have been able to spend thanksgiving with huge gathering of friends, food, and fun. Gammeldansk even made an appearance. Thanks Armen!

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hello marilyn?

Normally never extremely interested in the many permutations of hello kitty, but this street art I saw the other day was pretty amusing.

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oversized

There’s someone out there with the use for a 5ft tall dog and a giant camera right? I think the store had “mantiques” in the name. Bizarrely entertaining.

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stairway to…

So yellow! Stumbled upon this at Van Alen Books when walking around the city.

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the antlers_webster hall

Here are a few moments I captured from the Antlers concert last week at Webster Hall. Very awesome. Good show guys!

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felt hats_banya

Recently visited the Russian Banya (sauna) with Raylene, Mike, and Justin and found these spectacular felt hats you wear to keep your head from burning up. I feel my next sewing project coming on! Perhaps a spin on the one with pigtails…hehehe

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mini wardrobe fun

Mini Marimekko!! So cute it hurts. All Kids need to wear this. Does it come in my size?!

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debut: maki

Maki [Macoco] makes her debut on my blog as the oh so cool and tech savvy cat of Jeff and Laura

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milk glass knobs

Beautiful milk glass door knobs at the antique store. I would love to own some of these. They are gorgeous.

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waffles & dinges

An oh so delicious snack from the Waffles and Dinges food carts around the city. As seen on Bobby Flay’s Throwdown on the Food Network as well.

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a little fishy

Aquatic beauties at the local shop.

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dalmatian bunny

Probably the cutest pet ever. Too bad I don’t own it.

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tea time

Teapot by Marimekko. Another piece that I desire. I’m torn between this one and the version with the dots. Both are so elegant

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pillow talk

I need this pillow! Marimekko you are amazing and dangerous now that your store opened up 3 blocks from my office. I want everything there!

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for next year’s halloween…

Body masks of the Asmat people of New Guinea. These are spectacular! Beautiful creations. I’ve really never seen anything like this. They were on show at the Met. Not sure if they are part of the permanent exhibits

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by candlelight

For dramatic effect…

Contents:

Hendricks gin bottle with candlestick, cb2 tea light holder, copy of the MOMA’s “Talk to Me” exhibit publication, and 2000 piece puzzle of classic times square

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this week’s desk view: slot cars

Rigged and ready to go! Let the races begin! Fully equipped with cardboard bumpers for the occasional/frequent airborne vehicle.

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thursday’s desk view: let it snow

It’s been a long time since my last desk view shot. I now have a different one. I’ve switched from views of Union Square to views of Madison Square Park. Here are the awesome snowflakes Noah decorated the office with to get into the holiday party mode. Very fun!

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cheese blintzes_sarabeth’s

Recently tried brunch at Sarabeth’s in the Upper West Side and it was spectacular. Passed by this place many times, but never took the time to stop. It is well worth several return visits. I had the cheese blintzes which were little pillows of sweet goodness topped with I want to say sour cream and apple sauce with strawberries. I fell in love with their homemade English muffins. It’s a must try. Not your ordinary Thomas’ English muffin style everyone serves! Comes with their signature preserves.

Sarabeth’s – West
423 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024

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the watchman?

The Guggenheim Museum attracts all kinds. I’m speechless as I think who thought of the design for this jacket?!? Hilarious! People are definitely “watching”. No doubt about that.

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paper lashes_paperself

 

Paper eyelashes by Paperself.  These are beautiful and pretty amazing.  I just may need to try some!

 

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