Lex and the City

new girl crush

2009-11-06T12:56:00.001-08:00

have you ever seen anyone more gorgeous?
{via the sartorialist}

how 'bout them yanks?

2009-11-06T12:50:00.001-08:00

have a beautiful weekend, everyone. bask in that world series glory.
{image via garance}

wedding kiss

2009-11-02T08:44:00.000-08:00

i love this sweet wedding kiss. something about the way that they're holding each other just gives me chills, plus they are high school sweethearts...how romantic.
{via once wed and jagger photography}

most of all you've got to hide it from the kids cu-cu-cachoo...

2009-10-30T11:47:00.000-07:00

how stellar is anne's halloween costume? why didn't i think of this first?!

halloween brunch

2009-10-30T07:27:00.001-07:00

how adorable are these "bloody good" bloody marys? i'm going to make them for brunch tomorrow in honor of the best holiday of the year, halloween! (can you tell that i'm excited?)

cream in my coffee

2009-10-28T11:04:00.000-07:00

i love me some coffee cream...and what a sweet way to tell someone they rock your world.
{via keep calm gallery}

happy lady eats

2009-10-28T09:40:00.000-07:00

yessss. more food porn. it's no gourmet, but it'll do just fine.

make tacos

2009-10-27T11:12:00.001-07:00

i was initially drawn to this photograph because of the eclectic combination of tables, chairs and artwork, but i think my favorite part of the photo is the small framed piece of cardboard toward the bottom that says "make tacos, not war." what a phrase to live by.

{via desire to inspire}

p.s. this is completely low-brow and utterly inappropriate, but if you want a good seasonal laugh, check this out.

i can't afford to love ny

2009-10-26T09:15:00.000-07:00

story of my life.

inexpensive photographs

2009-10-16T10:43:00.000-07:00

i love the site 20x200, but i'm in the market for some wall art and i'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for inexpensive photography. etsy is a fabulous resource but i need something a bit off the beaten path.
{image via 20x200)

comfort food

2009-10-09T08:31:00.000-07:00

hooray! it's friday and i have a long weekend in sight. with the cold weather coming in, i think i'm going to try this recipe for pumpkin bread pudding from the now-closed gourmet. so sad - gourmet, we'll miss you.

p.s. this beef stew recipe is also going on the list.

offbeat art wall

2009-10-08T13:27:00.000-07:00

i absolutely adore this idea from boston magazine's home publication. the owners of this house framed their childrens' artwork in inexpensive ikea frames and turned their stairwell into a mish-moshed gallery wall.

portobello road

2009-10-08T13:09:00.000-07:00

how great is this new store in dedham, massachusetts? they carry such a lovely variety of earthy, beautiful things.
iBride trays...sort of eerie, don't you think?
the inimitable john robshaw's nature-inspired pillows.
areaware's pretty china.
i especially love the oliver and else guitars - what a fantastic gift for a kid...or a parent!

martha moments

2009-10-07T10:05:00.001-07:00

oh, my god do i love martha stewart. look at the hilarious costumes she made for her dogs for halloween. there's even a how-to on her blog.

postcard save-the-dates

2009-10-02T11:39:00.000-07:00

i adore the lovely venue and vintage postcard save-the dates from this "homespun" wedding.

i want to go to here.

2009-10-01T12:38:00.000-07:00

the surf lodge hotel in montauk looks so deliciously laid-back. and i bet it would be amazing in the crisp fall air.
{via oh joy!}

broken embraces

2009-09-24T14:44:00.002-07:00

hey new yorkers! anyone have two tickets to broken embraces on the last night of the film festival that they wanna sell to me? puh- leeeeeze?! i'll love you forever.

pretend shopping: fall edition

2009-09-24T12:14:00.000-07:00

thigh high boots and crocodile dresses and hundred dollar sweatpants...these are a few of my favorite things.

dv nathan boot

christopher kane for topshop crocodile print dress
oak pleated sweatpants
american apparel thigh highs
saddle shoes from here
steven alan wool shorts...i want. i need.

oui!

2009-09-23T09:14:00.001-07:00

how delectable does this window display of parisian pastries look? i'm daydreaming about the city of lights as i sit at my gloomy desk.
{via sea of shoes, of whom i am v. jealous}

fire and emeralds

2009-09-21T13:49:00.000-07:00

that's all i could think of when i saw this amazing wedding. what a lovely couple they are, and i have serious red hair envy.

leg city

2009-09-17T12:43:00.000-07:00

the two most fabulous women in new york having a photo shoot showdown in the middle of the street and i only have one question: why wasn't i there?

rag and bone

2009-09-11T08:15:00.001-07:00

...has expanded to include eyewear in their line. i love the round tortoiseshell the most.

jump on the caravan

2009-09-10T11:35:00.000-07:00

if only they had this when i was looking for an apartment. sigh.
{via swiss miss}

wedding photography, what else?

2009-09-10T06:07:00.000-07:00

i'm loving these shots of jessica and tad's wedding on lemon lime photography's blog. the umbrella shots are so perfect, and i really love the photos of the bridesmaids and groomsmen at the table. such a creative and fun take on a traditional photo op. their invitations are cute, too!

band of outsiders

2009-09-10T05:55:00.000-07:00

how killer are these shots from boy. by band of outsiders, featuring the always-awesome jason schwartzman and the ever-gorgeous marisa tomei.
{via hot child in the city}

p.s. if you want the lowdown on the new "trad" dress code that's hitting the scene, check this out. apparently brooklyn is the new yacht club.

dreamy new york engagement shoot

2009-09-09T12:50:00.000-07:00

this engagement shoot via brooklyn bride makes new york look like such a magical place to fall in love. and it is. there are candlelit sidewalk cafes and hole-in-the-wall wine bars, and flower stands on every corner. but sometimes there are hotdog vendors shouting at you, or taxis honking, or tourists crowding you in that museum. i'm just saying.

kate spade

2009-09-08T12:16:00.001-07:00

how adorable is kate spade's holiday collection? that necklace...i'm dying for it.
{via oh joy!}

quelle belle

2009-09-08T10:59:00.000-07:00

the loveliest little passage about the sartorialist, via garance. those two are so sweet.
{image is garance shot by the sart. lovely}

a slice of heaven

2009-09-04T07:58:00.000-07:00

i am dying over this lovely hollywood hills wedding photographed by the gentlemen of the flashdance. now, it goes without saying that i love this collaboration - especially the killer mix cd's that they so graciously send me every month, just for blogging about them this one time! (guys, "songs for august" = ah-ma-zing) but seriously, i hope these guys are still rockin' when i'm ready to get married, because i will fly them from l.a. to wherever i decide to get hitched!

centerpieces

2009-09-03T13:00:00.003-07:00

i am absolutely dying over the centerpieces from this wedding. i've never seen anything more gorgeous. seriously. just look at how many pictures of them i posted. they're so amazing. just look at these tree lights. so romantic.
so classy and lovely, but vintage-y too.
these green hydrangeas...i think i would cut off my right arm to have them at my wedding.
wow. that is all.

scotch

2009-09-03T12:54:00.001-07:00

oh, to be married in scotland. and to have your wedding photographed by the lovely and talented peony and her boy. swoon.

mykonos

2009-09-03T10:51:00.000-07:00

god i have been so m.i.a. i am so sorry. too many trips and too much work! ok, here is a lovely video from fleet foxes - both music to the ears and the eyes. so beautiful.
{via black eiffel}

loveliest tree house wedding

2009-08-21T10:46:00.001-07:00

hollin and eric's lovely, vintage-y, handmade-y, crafty wedding is so breathtaking - it's been featured all over the web. but i think these three black and white shots from photographer ben blood's website are so beautiful and eerie; they're almost haunting. have a fabulous weekend, everyone.

cabrito

2009-08-20T10:51:00.001-07:00

so apparently i am a fat kid this week because all of my posts seem to be food-related. i have no idea what to attribute this to. anyway, an interior designer that i correspond with and i recently found out that we are both denverites. she mentioned that her brother, frustrated with the lack of good mexican food in new york city, opened a fab little spot called cabrito in the west village. well, i am dog-sitting in the west village this week, and can't wait to try it out!

bruschetta

2009-08-19T13:40:00.000-07:00

i recently saw the movie julie and julia (if you haven't seen it, check it out - it'll put you in the best mood...and make you so hungry!) and amy adams cooks bruschetta for her sweet husband. now i'm dying to make it, plop down on my couch, and wash it down with a big glass of red wine. how delicious do these look? do you have any great bruschetta recipes?
{images via tastespotting}

scout wedding

2009-08-11T10:01:00.000-07:00

how gorgeous is this magical evening from cheri of scout holiday? i'm swooning.

gimme shelter

2009-08-07T10:07:00.000-07:00

have a wonderful weekend everyone! i'm heading to shelter island, hopefully i'll have some fun photos to share with you on monday.
{image via this happy girl}

wedding photo booth

2009-08-06T12:47:00.000-07:00

i adore the idea of wedding photo booths, and photo booth guest books. there's something so kitschy and fun about them. this one from one boy one girl (what a cute name for a wedding blog!) really caught my eye. i love her red shoes sticking out the bottom, and her floofy dress.

girl crush

2009-08-05T13:56:00.000-07:00

man oh man do i have a serious girl crush on lisa mayock from vena cava. not only do i love her designs, but she's so incredibly chic and gorgeous. and she pulls off that pulp fiction haircut perfectly.
{via refinery 29}

sunday suppers

2009-08-05T08:28:00.001-07:00

i've found a new food porn blog. sunday suppers is so lovely. just look at all of these amazing dishes and photographs.
moroccan roasted beet salad...mmmmmmmmm.
pork chops and sweet potato fries? yes please!
roasted peaches and vanilla ice cream for dessert. perfect.

pack rats

2009-07-30T07:50:00.000-07:00

i'm loving this article in the ny times today about the "new vintage" lifestyle. all of the collectors featured in the article are such amazing, creative people with such unique tastes and styles.

porter and hollister hovey are such incredible talents.

ryan matthew's taxidermy-filled apartment is so eerie.

sean crowley and his girlfriend collect vintage umbrellas and cocktail bitters.

i wish i could be so creative.

wary meyers

2009-07-30T06:46:00.000-07:00

i love these eclectic, lived-in interiors from husband and wife design duo wary meyers. something about them just feels like home.

lil' city hall wedding

2009-07-29T13:03:00.000-07:00

city hall weddings are so romantic. i love haley and frank's sweet rainy day wedding from once wed.

a lil' sunshine

2009-07-29T12:52:00.000-07:00

...on this rainy day.
{photo via garance}

p.s. i'm sorry i've been m.i.a. work has been killer : )

weekend!

2009-07-24T13:55:00.000-07:00

yeahhhh buddy! it's friday! what are you all doing this weekend? i'll be crammed into a tiny beach house on the jersey shore...but it does have an outdoor shower! i plan on wearing jorts and a bathing suit all weekend long.

p.s. don't you kind of wish your weekend plans looked like this picture?
{image via home sweet home}

home inspiration: blackboard kitchen

2009-07-24T06:52:00.000-07:00

i adore this sweet kitchen via home sweet home, a new favorite discovery.

italian villa wedding

2009-07-23T06:36:00.000-07:00

i'm borderline obsessed with giacomo and paola's lovely italian wedding.
{via little winter bride}

seeing stripes

2009-07-22T08:38:00.001-07:00

i'm on the lookout for the perfect striped tee. this one from french connection seems like it might work - and it's on sale, too. any suggestions?
{image via vogue italia}

**update: thanks to the amazing sam, i am breaking my "no shopping this summer" rule, and purchasing this baby during lunch today!

cowgirl seahorse

2009-07-20T13:40:00.000-07:00

i checked this place out on sunday. margs in mason jars and perfect bean dip...and so un-touristy, dsepite its south street seaport location. did i mention the amazing decor?

i want...

2009-07-17T10:28:00.000-07:00

...this outfit. that is all.
{photo via garance, of course}

weekend!

2009-07-17T07:57:00.000-07:00

yay! it is friday! and i am in need of a weekend. what are you guys up to this weekend? i am going to connecticut with my roommate...hopefully we will relax and see the new harry potter movie! oh, and we're going here for dinner. here are some fun things from around the web this week:

-white on white at sfgirlbybay.

-ten pretty movie s.

-perfect wedding invite maps via brooklyn bride.

-eloping to...brooklyn?

-the cutest girl in the world.

-a garden party wedding.

-p is in iceland! and there's a baby pig there, too!

{image of the ultimate hottie, brigitte bardot, via the domestic minx. i shot a house this week with a gigantic print of this photo in the hallway. it was so great.}

going to the chapel...

2009-07-16T08:32:00.000-07:00

well, this is genius. for all those lower east side revelers hoping to tie the knot after a boozy night, your prayers have been answered. may i suggest a brunch reception at schiller's?

hot child in the city

2009-07-16T07:45:00.001-07:00

how rad is this t-shirt from white lightening?! i want...i need...i'm broke! i found it when i was blog-stalking this hot child...one of my new favorites for sure.

p.s. if you've not heard "hot child in the city," check it out. it'll make your nyc summer.

summer reading

2009-07-15T10:30:00.001-07:00

i think i'd like to read barbara kingsolver's book about her family's quest to become locavores for a year. it seems like a fun summer read. i also just bought this book, about a daughter and her schizophrenic mother. what are you all reading this summer?

che bello!

2009-07-09T11:11:00.000-07:00

this week i'd like to be at the lido in venice with the sartorialist.

home inspiration: outdoor showers

2009-07-08T09:52:00.000-07:00

this weekend i took the most amazing shower of my life. that's right. it was in a wooden outdoor shower at dusk, with candles flickering and a cold beer. and now i've decided that i simply must have an outdoor shower of my own. unfortunately manhattan makes that a little difficult.
{images 1-3 via desire to inspire, image 4 via apartment therapy}

woodstock wedding

2009-07-08T05:54:00.000-07:00

i adore the mountain-y details of this lovely winter wedding.

intrinsik architecture

2009-07-07T08:58:00.001-07:00

welcome back from the long weekend, everyone! i don't know about you, but i am still daydreaming of sunshine and lazy days. i think i need to consider retiring to this unbelievable house by intrinsik architecture.

independence day!

2009-07-02T07:33:00.001-07:00

happy 4th of july weekend! i hope you are all taking a much-deserved vacation. i'll be in a little beach shack with 14 other people at the jersey shore...what are your plans?
{image via the happy girl i am}

pretty red bicycle

2009-07-01T05:13:00.000-07:00

i liked this shiny red cruiser when i thought it was just a bike with some flowers in the basket.
but i looooooved it when i found out it was a wedding-mobile!
{via once wed}

come home with me, diana

2009-06-30T05:15:00.000-07:00

hey there cutie...would you like to come home with me?

julia roitfeld at home

2009-06-29T05:26:00.000-07:00

i'd like julia roitfeld's shoe and book collection, please. lots more pictures on the selby.

angelica glass

2009-06-26T09:49:00.000-07:00

i'm dying over sam and ian's wedding. i would post more pictures but the photographer has asked that we not re-post her work. please check out angelica glass's website immediately.

weekend!

2009-06-26T07:48:00.000-07:00

happy weekend everyone! what are your plans? i have a friend in town and we are going to make white sangria, go jewelry shopping at the flea markets and check out this silly new bar. i'll leave you with this quote from the ever-lovely garance doré - it sums up my thoughts about this weekend perfectly:

"the ny way of life, it can be happiness itself. especially when the weather is beautiful, when a fresh breeze caresses your neck and you grab a frozen fruit juice, the kind you can find on every street corner. when i have these moments, i can’t help but think that this is truly the most incredible city in the world."

{photo by my talented co-worker, jenny}

dream vacation

2009-06-26T06:43:00.000-07:00

i'd like to take a vacay to this gorgeous ski lodge that suzy hoodless designed in scotland. dare i say it might be a good place for a wedding or a honeymoon?!
{via the city sage}

serious wanderlust

2009-06-25T10:30:00.000-07:00

travelzoo has hawaii flight deals from $256. who's coming with me?
...no, but seriously - i'd love recommendations of where to stay and what to do. i'm really thinking about making this happen.
{photo via jordan}

home inspiration: all white now

2009-06-24T11:33:00.001-07:00

everyone knows i am obsessed with white bedrooms. but the beauty and simplicity of white can translate to all the rooms in a house. this stunning living room is just one example of how different shades of white with rustic touches and pops of color can make a room seem fresh and cozy at the same time.
this modern bathroom and hallway show that white can be sleek without being unwelcoming.
the different shades of white, off-white, peach and beige offset one another so that the room doesn't look too "done."
gotta love a little wrought iron bedframe and a shabby chic chandelier for a little bit of fairytale fantasty.
{1. via metropolitan home, 2. and 3. via house beautiful, 4. via martha, and 5. via desire to inspire}

global street food

2009-06-23T07:58:00.000-07:00

dornbracht's global street food exhibition at the vitra design museum in rhein looks good enough to eat. designed to inspire thoughts about function over form in kitchen design, the displays feature "kitchens" from all over the world.
a fluffy pink cotton candy ball looks like a piece of art atop this simple metal frame.
a shopping cart does double duty as a spot to display cheeses and charcuterie.
my favorite, the vietnamese market boat, is stocked with recycled cans and bottles. if only i had enough money for a plane ticket to germany! the exhibit is on display until july 12th.

swoon

2009-06-22T13:43:00.001-07:00

i love this story and this beautiful, simple wedding invitation.
{via peonies and polaroids}

a day in the life of a dog

2009-06-22T05:45:00.000-07:00

i wish i were this dog. he looks like he had an awesome day. have a beautiful weekend, everyone. do something that makes you smile.
{via sweet melissa, who leaves me comments}

home inspiration: picture wall

2009-06-18T05:26:00.000-07:00

in our old apartment, my roommate had a wall of pictures in her room that she taped up with the help of a level (nerd alert!) i love this slightly classier take on the gallery wall, made with simple clear glass frames. i am also so inspired by the dining area, which is about the size of the little nook in our new apartment...i might just have to copy it!
{via design*sponge}

midcentury modern engagement session

2009-06-17T05:53:00.000-07:00

i stumbled across this amazingly sexy engagement shoot while i was looking for a midcentury modern sideboard for my new apartment. it's so mad men-esque! she's so stunning...she reminds me of brigitte bardot.

butterfly bouquet

2009-06-16T07:42:00.000-07:00

the incredibly talented laura normandin of wren handmade has the most beautiful butterfly bouquet in the latest issue of martha stewart weddings.

congratulations, ted and megan!

2009-06-15T07:58:00.001-07:00

congratulations, and thank you for a beautiful weekend.
{image by amy salerno}

* plus, it takes all this to put a wedding together.

gatsby-esque engagement session

2009-06-11T09:10:00.000-07:00

lindsey and john's vintage-inspired engagement session reminds me of the great gatsby. she is so stunning in her polka dots and red lipstick.

pretty wedding hair

2009-06-11T07:44:00.000-07:00

here are a couple of lovely and simple celeb updo's that i think could work wonderfully for a wedding as well. i might road test anna paquin's side knot this weekend. yay for wavy-haired gals!
{via the girls in the beauty department}

dance party!

2009-06-10T08:37:00.000-07:00

everyone knows that part of the fun of going to weddings is the extreme dance party that takes place about 5 cocktails in.
{via the flashdance, who i am totally hiring for my own wedding in the year 2045}

bridesmaids in boots

2009-06-09T08:39:00.000-07:00

i posted about brides in cowboy boots, but i fell in love with the idea of a country wedding all over again when i saw these amazing photos of lauren and zack's wedding on our labor of love.

dreamy little nashville farm wedding

2009-06-08T10:32:00.000-07:00

on account of the fact that i am taking the day off on friday to drive up to ogonquit, maine for this adorable couple's wedding, i am posting wedding things and only wedding things this week (let's be honest, it's just an excuse for me to look at weddings when i should be working). to start us off, we have william and penelope's intimate little nashville wedding. i'm just in love with these photos.

story of my life.

2009-06-05T07:21:00.000-07:00

the newest posters from british company democrazy seem right on target given our current economic state.
{via musings in style}

city guide postcards

2009-06-04T09:47:00.000-07:00

these wonderful postcard-sized city guides detail hotels, bars, restaurants and sights to see for visitors on short trips. and the beauty of the postcards is that they are produced for different cities at different times...for example, the we heart venice card is meant to coincide with the 2009 biennale. they are also downloadable on cano estudio's website. thanks for igniting my wanderlust once again, guys!
{via dezeen}

cute idea

2009-06-03T09:58:00.000-07:00

i love these custom cocktail napkins! such a great non-cheesy personal detail for a wedding.
{via snippet and ink, of course.}

floral typography

2009-06-02T11:35:00.001-07:00

i am loving these beautiful examples of floral typography. these are just a few of my favorites.
{originally found via we heart it}

there's no place like home...

2009-05-29T08:35:00.000-07:00

so that's where i'll be this weekend. see you all on tuesday.

vincent leroux

2009-05-28T08:26:00.000-07:00

i would lie, cheat, steal and kill to live on this boat that vincent leroux photographed for marie claire maison.

rustic interiors

2009-05-27T11:41:00.000-07:00

i am loving these rustic interiors shot by spanish photographer jordi canosa. i'd love to be surrounded by such organic, simple spaces and patterns.
{via desire to inspire}

vintage-inspired engagement shoot

2009-05-27T09:13:00.000-07:00

tim and merrill-ashley's vintage-inspired engagement shoot is too cute for words! oh, to marry a photographer.

vintage wedding

2009-05-26T09:23:00.000-07:00

sometimes when i post about weddings, i get so caught up in the beauty of the bride and groom that i forget about the lovely decorations and pretty little details that make each individual wedding unique. alissa and ryan's wedding is so lovely and original, and the way that jose villa captured each beautiful aspect is so special...i could blog stalk his website all day.
{via oh happy day}

starting 'em young

2009-05-21T10:32:00.000-07:00

i am loving this image from the sartorialist - that's his daughter pretending as if she's just learning photography, which i'm sure is hardly the case. also, that's the hell's kitchen flea market, a favorite haunt of mine...i could kick myself for not being there this weekend!

home inspiration: pages as wallpaper

2009-05-20T10:02:00.000-07:00

my dream bedroom, via buchanan architecture. i love the idea of pages as wallpaper.

twitter!

2009-05-18T13:25:00.001-07:00

check out my "guest twitters" from the icff show - i'm posting from linda o'keeffe's name. make sure to click the pictures.

old west wedding

2009-05-18T11:29:00.000-07:00

this old west wedding shot in black and white has such a fun vintage feel to it. i especially love the picture of the wedding party in front of the saloon. happy monday, everyone.

weekend!

2009-05-15T11:37:00.001-07:00

have a lovely weekend everyone! what are your plans? i don't have ANY...and i'm so excited.

p.s. i'm sorry you have to bear the brunt of my chandelier obsession.
{image via we heart it}

adorable wedding portraits - with balloons!

2009-05-15T11:22:00.000-07:00

these wedding portraits are so playful and fun...and the rest of the wedding is pretty great, too!
{via snippet & ink}

beast pieces

2009-05-14T12:49:00.000-07:00

this company makes such lovely letterpress invitations. here are a few of my favorites.
{via jordan}

did ya miss me and my weddin' obsession?

2009-05-14T12:23:00.000-07:00

'cause it's ba-ack! yeah buddy, check out these amazing photographers...a husband and wife team, no less!

...originally found on carolyn's blog. i may have been stalking her via the archives.

sample sale alert!

2009-05-14T11:30:00.000-07:00

the lovely bedding company, john robshaw, is having a little cocktail-and-sample-sale tonight at their 29th st. showroom. come check it out! and if you can't make it tonight, the sale goes until saturday at 3 pm. 245 w. 29th st., 6th fl.

ka-yoot

2009-05-13T12:16:00.000-07:00

meet the most adorable family on god's green earth. i simply cannot get enough of them.

oh, hells yeah

2009-05-08T09:25:00.000-07:00

wowza. domino is having a tag sale this weekend. cash only. haggling welcome. best discovery every. thanks, joanna!

photobooth proposal

2009-05-07T12:09:00.000-07:00

shaylah's boyfriend proposed to her in a photobooth! so adorable...it seems like love is just in the air today.