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just in: isabel marant in black and white

12 Sunday Jun 2016

my marie kondo-ing of my closet helped me identify some holes in my wardrobe, namely nice blouses that i can wear with a pencil skirt for work but with jeans for a night out.

of course isabel marant has the perfect solution.  these blouses are the same fabric but slightly different styles and colors.  the silk jacquard has a subtle print, and is still substantial that the top is not at all see through.

isabel marant blouse the black version shows a bit too much skin for work, but i should be able to swing it with a blazer over it.  the neckline is so flattering.isabel marant blouses

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sailor stripes 4eva

28 Saturday May 2016

i was doing very well with my shopping fast this spring because i decided that a new shower was more important than clothes.  but then i visited the isabel marant store in soho with a dear friend.  why are sailor stripes are so much more interesting than subway tiles?

isabel marant stripesin true marie condo style, i am trying to be more cognizant about what i bring into my home.  these definitely spark joy.

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marmalade – puerto rico

21 Saturday May 2016

i spent last week in puerto rico for work and managed to sneak in a few days of vacation beforehand.  a good friend recommended marmalade for dinner, and she was totally right.  the menu was a prix fixe tasting menu, with plenty of vegetarian options.

the food was so flavorful and creative – probably one of the best meals i have had in a while.

IMG_4976 ceviche with yucca chipsIMG_4977IMG_4978 IMG_4979 a playful take on spaghetti and meatballs, with lentil balls and squash spaghettiIMG_4980 IMG_4981 black truffle tagliatelleIMG_4982 IMG_4984 IMG_4986

yea my desserts don’t look like this either

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brunch at ilili

07 Saturday May 2016

upon a good friend’s recommendation, i tried out ilili for brunch this past weekend.  for $28, you get coffee, a cocktail, a main dish, and a side.  not too bad for nyc, especially when the food is this delicious.

illi 1 illi 2 their version of eggs benedict.  i want to bathe in that hollandaise.illi 3 illi 4 spring is in full swing in nyc.  the abundance of tulips makes me smile every time.illi 5

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abc carpet and home

30 Saturday Apr 2016

if i had to pick a store in nyc to spend my last days in, it would definitely be abc carpet and home.  for those of you who have never been, it is a bigger, more eclectic, and sadly more expensive version of anthropologie.  i always find something there that inspires me, and luckily the prices are so out of my reach that my wallet is happy.

i stopped in last weekend, though, and they were having a sale on french linen towels and napkins.  oops.

vintage napkins

but look how pretty.

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spring cleaning

17 Sunday Apr 2016

in my marie kondo phase, i donated my label maker since i had not used in in years and it definitely did not spark joy.  however, when i was decanting some dried goods into my blue mason jars, i found myself wishing i hadn’t been so hasty.  luckily, i soon realized that a white paint pen achieves the same goal and looks so much prettier.

jarsif you mess up when writing, i found that the writing comes off pretty easily by scrubbing with the rough side of a sponge.

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scarpetta

04 Monday Apr 2016

i finally made it to scarpetta for a lovely dinner with my beau.

scarpetta 1 these are the accompaniments to the bread.  i accidentally took a bite of the eggplant before snapping this pic.  sorry (not really.  it was really good).scarpetta 2 the spaghetti, which is possibly the most famous dish on the menu.  and may have been the reason we were there in the first place.  if a bowl of spaghetti was ever worth $23, this was it.  it was light and yet filling, and had so much rich yet fresh flavor.  mmmmm.

scarpetta 3 the special that evening – mushroom ravioli.scarpetta 4 budino for dessert.scarpetta 5

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weekend snapshots

21 Monday Mar 2016

i had a lovely leisurely weekend filled with coffee, fresh flowers, and warm socks.  hope yours was wonderful too.

coffeeam i the only one who always needs a bit of chocolate with my coffee?
roses ny deli roses always make me happy.socks got these on sale at j.crew.  i wish i bought them earlier in the season – they would have changed my entire winter experience.bookfinally got around to reading this gem.

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