I’ve been on a “How To” kick. I can spend way too much time browsing youtube videos for makeup and hair tutorials. I’ve read so many DYI blog posts that I now feel the need to make my own body butter, pasta, household cleaner and vanilla extract. While on one of my many browsing sessions I came across a collection of videos by Sophie Uliano, NY Times Best Selling author of Gorgeously Green. I love this super easy to make vitamin C serum and thought I should share.

I love coming across random art installations. While walking home one night I found Hypergraphia: The Cup Drawings by Gwyneth Leech. I could not help but take a whole bunch of photos. It inspired me and now I have this great urge to start creating something.

After taking a closer look and doing a little research online. I found out that the artist herself sits in the window from 11am – 2pm Tuesday – Saturday creating her art. The installation lasts until December 31. I’m going to have to come back and see Gwyneth Leech in action. You can find more information on her blog at www.gwynethsfullbrew.com

I have a thing for animal creamers. The first time I used a cow creamer I could not stop laughing over the fact that it looked like the poor animal was throwing up. I have since bought only one, a sweet white dog, but these lovely vintage creamers had me talking to my computer screen professing my love for them. I might need to start a collection.

This cow is actually a pitcher which I did turn around and buy. I think I loved him most.

Earlier today I posted on Twitter that I was “In desperate need of a cuddle.” With Mark being out of town I’m a bit low on my quota. This is when my cats’ lack of cuddling skills really effects me. Locke whom I call the “teenager” grumbles and complains when being held. That is unless there’s food involved. He’s my best friend if he thinks he’ll get to lick the milk out of my cereal bowl. Boo is our cuddly one but it has be his idea. If you try and force it the look of terror on his little face will break your heart. However when Boo does choose to give you love it’s the sweetest thing in the world. Luckily less then an hour after I typed out my tweet Boo came to the rescue.

Yesterday while walking all the way from the West-side on 35th st I thought I’d make the trek a bit more interesting for myself and take a whole bunch of random photos. It was fun and I saw everything around me in a different light. I think I’ll start making it a regular thing.

Help!! I can’t stop playing Catan. This is not the first time I’ve been addicted to this game. I had a major problem years ago when I was first introduced to the board game Settlers of Catan by my friend Brandon. Luckily I was not the only one addicted. There was a group of us. Instead of looking for the new hot spot in NYC we were always looking for a Starbucks with a free table so we could play. Now I just need to pull out my iPhone and I’m ready to go (which means I’m majorly distracted all the time!) Forget Twitter and Facebook. I need to know if putting all my settlements on wood was worth the gamble. In fact I’m playing a game as I write this post. What should I do all those sheep?!

Adam

I went to Las Vegas for the first time this weekend. It  was so much fun. Great company, wonderful food, and amazing entertainment. I walked away from my short 48 hours there with the desperate need to add sequins to my wardrobe. The next time I go to Vegas, and trust me there will be a next time, I’m going to have a wardrobe armed with plenty of sparkle.

Adam

Miu Miu

Alice + Olivia

Elie Tahari

Fiori Di Arancio Dress

Sometimes after a ordinary, boring day I find the perfect pick up is to enjoy something completely glamorous.  I found this fabulous dress yesterday and it made me smile. Now I just need to find the perfect excuse to buy it.

While in the car after picking me up from the airport my sister announced to her daughters they were getting a new pet. She let them try their hand at guessing. The girls yelled out the traditional dog,cat,bird and fish. I was thinking more along the lines of hamster or gerbil so I was surprised to hear my sister say they were getting a pet rat. One of my nieces started freaking out begging her mother not to get them a pet rat.  I quickly found an image of a sweet looking pet rat on my phone (thank goodness for internet access on mobile devices)  and showed it to her. She immediately calmed down and said, “Oh it’s so cute.”  Two days later Molly came home.