One of the best desk views! Dramatic!
Union square looking West down 14th St.
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Archive for December 17th, 2011
desk view: sunsets and water towers
Published December 17, 2011 desk views Leave a CommentTags: desk views, sunset, union square
Broken fluorescents found on the street. Strangely beautiful.
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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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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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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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So yellow! Stumbled upon this at Van Alen Books when walking around the city.
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the antlers_webster hall
Published December 17, 2011 etc. , pop culture Leave a CommentTags: concerts, music
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
Published December 17, 2011 cool design stuff , etc. , fashion Leave a CommentTags: fashion, sauna
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 Marimekko!! So cute it hurts. All Kids need to wear this. Does it come in my size?!
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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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Beautiful milk glass door knobs at the antique store. I would love to own some of these. They are gorgeous.
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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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Aquatic beauties at the local shop.
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Probably the cutest pet ever. Too bad I don’t own it.
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tea time
Published December 17, 2011 cool design stuff Leave a CommentTags: cool design stuff, tea pot
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
Published December 17, 2011 cool design stuff , fashion Leave a CommentTags: cool design stuff, textiles
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…
Published December 17, 2011 cool design stuff , etc. , fashion , pop culture Leave a CommentTags: body mask, museum
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
Published December 17, 2011 cool design stuff , etc. Leave a CommentTags: candlelight, flames
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
Published December 17, 2011 desk views , etc. , pop culture Leave a CommentTags: racing, slot cars, toys
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
Published December 17, 2011 desk views Leave a CommentTags: desk views, snowflakes
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
Published December 17, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: brunch, food, restaurants
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 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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