12 Days of Sugar

Admittedly, I’m the worst at baking (strict rules about numbers and measurements really throw me off...), but I’m really great at eating baked goods. Which is why Tasting Table’s “12 Days of Cookies” series caught my eye (and my sweet tooth). If you're looking for a new recipe to try out this Holiday season, look no further. Ain't no party like a cookie party.

Seasons Greetings

Apologies for the light posting, but I've been busy enjoying the holidays and putzing around the house. Here's what things have been looking like in my neck of the woods...











Hope you're enjoying the Holidays too!

cookie party

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...how's by you?

you are what you eat

Here's what I've been up to in the kitchen...

quick change artists

I love these images from The Sartorialist of women in Paris changing from ballet flats to fancy high heels. That's the real deal!

home spade home

I've posted about Kate + Andy Spade's fabulous New York apartment before, but I couldn't resist posting these pics from Matchbook Magazine.






















(the glass doorknobs are my favorite!)











You can see more here, though admittedly there aren't many I left out :)

Sketchy Runner...

I have to say, I admire all those who ran the New York Marathon, since it's something I don't think I could ever do, but I especially admire illustrator Christoph Niemann who sketched while running the 26.2 miles. Here are some of my favorites...

He even finished the last bit off with an oil painting. Check out all the sketches here.

Scenes from the weekend...San Francisco

Just a peek at my trip to San Francisco - I've got lots more to share so stay tuned!

Roost Rules

The images on Roost are just too much. I think you'll be seeing me post a lot of these beauties from now on. Check them out for yourself here.

city by the bay

I'm off to San Francisco for a long weekend. See you soon! xodc.

img via flickr.

city smells

I really love this new line of city inspired parfums by Le Labo. The packaging is so simple and minimal, but the scents sound amazing (think pepper and roses). At $220 a pop, they ain't cheap, but this would be great way to "treat yo-self, 2011!!!".

lighter than air

I loved this image of macaroons in the New York Times. You can read the full article here - prepare to drool!