Monthly Archives: August 2010

Cool, Stackable Bowls

August 31st, 2010

In this new old house, the kitchen is giant. Giant. But it really hasn’t been update since the 60s, and it has approximately 60 inches of cabinet space for dishes. No one knows why. Also, related, I have a thing for coffee mugs and bowls that sorta resemble coffee mugs. I like them. I like [...]

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Have a Champagne Toast in New York. Check.

August 27th, 2010

You know on my 40 before I’m 40 list, #22 is “Throw a big party in NYC.” Well, I though I’d start small and practice a bit. So a few weeks ago, I helped throw a cocktail party at the Ace Hotel in NYC with Federated Media (photos here, many of which I stole for [...]

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Soap Rings from Nancy Wu

August 24th, 2010

While I’m thinking about re-doing the bathroom in a super plain way, I’m looking for fun, different things to jazz things up. These soap rings from Nancy Wu Design are high on the list.

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Ace Inspiration

August 24th, 2010

A few weeks ago, I helped throw a little get together at the Ace Hotel in NYC. The event was in a suite…which was suhweet…and completely, designingly inspiring. I was most moved by the bathroom though. Wait, that didn’t sound right. Think design. The overall design aesthetics of the Ace are classic modern, sparse, simple. [...]

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Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta.

August 23rd, 2010

On Saturday, I got back from the beach to a bunch of tweets from my friend Jenny, who was in distress after her dog died, which resulted in her running around her yard with a machete trying to murder vultures. (Long story here.) I called her to see if she was okay, and she clearly [...]

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Salsa a Go-Go

August 23rd, 2010

I’ve had five emails tonight asking me for my salsa recipe. (Weird. I wonder why.) I don’t always carry the ingredients for salsa in my bag, but when I do, here’s what I have: Laura’s Salsa a Go-Go A number of homegrown tomatoes Jalapeno peppers Garlic Onions Cilantro Lime Miller Lite Salt and pepper The [...]

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These Guys are Total Vultures.

August 22nd, 2010

Have you ever seen a vulture. Like really up close? I was about 50 yards away from these when I took this shot. Definitely not wanting to get any closer. I’m not sure I would have been brave enough to chase them off with a sword (as Jenny did). They’re really scary. And they were [...]

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Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

August 22nd, 2010

I can’t wait to see Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros live at ACL. In my next life, I hope to sing like Jade Castrinos. (Listen to them here.)

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Paper.li

August 22nd, 2010

I think this is super cool. Definitely a prettier way to read your news from Twitter. Paper.li makes a personal newspaper just for you.

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Vintage New York Subway Signs

August 15th, 2010

I’m madly in love with these 1923 subway signs. I’m coveting an original canvas, but while I save up, there are a ton of prints and photographs available. I think the current threat level has been elevated to “Need.”

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