cookie dreams

drool. via bliss.

dear sophie

Ok, I'm definitely kinda embarrassed to admit this, but I cried over this.

super snack

Sometimes there is nothing better than a homemade sandwich. This little beauty made the perfect weekend snack. I started with a fresh baguette from Eataly and topped it with proscuitto, fontina, sauteed mushrooms, arugula and good olive oil. That and a little glass of rose...a snack worth bragging about.

where I've been...

downing cortados at Maialino in NYC.



snacking on subs and root beer at Littlejohn's in Virginia.



dancing the night away at my best friend's wedding.



hosting a fun and fancy dinner party at my apartment.

But now I'm back. xo.

Goodbye Summer

Here's a look at the last few moments of my summer...











'Twas a good one. Til next year!!

Maison Dore

I really like this photo of Garance Dore's apartment (and her lovely sunglasses collection). Happy Wednesday!!

image found here.

Berkley's Finest

I was lucky enough to enjoy a fantastic meal at Chez Panisse when I visited Berkley, CA a few years ago. So I was thrilled to find these photos of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.















Cheers to you Alice!! Congrats on 40 fab years! via the selby.

such a lot of world to see...

An old favorite, revisited here, for old times sake. Have a very Holly tuesday. xod.

name in the papes

Hey! I got my name in the papes - check it out! Via Page Six Magazine.

9/11/11

unforgettable.

Required Reading - Fall 2011

One of my greatest pleasures in life, is reading a great book right before bed. Preferably, the sheets will be white and cripsy and there will be rain outside. The window will be open and there will be a lavender scented candle flickering nearby (but not near any curtains, of course).

I keep a big stack next to my bed, and when one is done, it's on to the next. Here's what's on my required list this Fall.



1. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
2. Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
3. The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
4. Blood, Butter and Bones by Gabrielle Hamilton
5. I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley

What's on your required reading list?

Ladurée takes Manhattan

The ever sweet Nicolette Mason, has some even sweeter photographs of the newly opened Ladurée, located a short subway ride uptown. These photos are making me drool. I can't wait to head uptown for a box of these French beauties (the raspberry and pistachio are my favorites...). The best part is the boxes they come in are totally reusable. I use mine to store jewelry and make-up.













Make sure you head uptown to visit this delicious destination, and make sure you visit Nicolette's blog for even more tasty photos.