Wednesday, November 2, 2011
For me, creativity really sparks {especially in the kitchen} when I am inspired by someone that I admire. I am continuously trying to learn as much as I can about cooking from the cream of the crop chefs, and take their creativity into the dishes I make. Whether I’m visiting their restaurants, reading their cookbooks,
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Also filed in All That Inspires {Chef Interviews}, Around the Table, Cooking, DIY, Entertaining, Home, Recipes, Recipes, Taste, The Arts, Toodlin' the Town
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Tagged easy cooking, el bulli, elizabeth baker, farran adria, simple recipes, soho house
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Every fall, I’ve always found the most devastating part of cold weather soaring through the city is that I officially have to stop wearing my beloved flip-flops. If you know me at all, I practically live in my Nike high-heeled flip-flops! They are so incredibly comfortable, and I could walk miles on end in them.
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tasting fall on such a beautiful day in Beacon, NY was one memorable experience. Leaves changing into vibrant colors, green grass, bright blue sky…I was one happy girl! While walking down Main Street, my good friend, Katie, and I found three spots that we absolutely fell in love with {this post is an extension of
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
This year, I have lived by the words: expect the unexpected. So when my friend, Katie, emailed me last week asking if I was willing to take a trip “somewhere up the Hudson,” I thought… “why not?” I’m a very spontaneous and open for anything kind of girl, so I responded, “It’s on!” Little did
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
This fall will mark Glenda Bailey’s tenth anniversary as editor-in-chief at Harper’s Bazaar. So exciting! With the occasion approaching, it was appropriate for her to create a large coffee-table book filled with her favorite shoots from the last decade. I was thrilled to attend an intimate cocktail party this week honoring the debut Harper’s Bazaar:
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Friday, September 9, 2011
I recently read in the New York Times an article called “9/11 in the Arts: An Anniversary Guide.” It’s the most comprehensive list of events I’ve seen related to the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. With September 11th being this Sunday, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate post for B+H’s Top Weekend Pick.
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Like anyone else who lives amongst the hustle and bustle of New York City, it is understandable as to why escaping for a few days to breath is essential. My recent escape was to East Hampton where I was spoiled to be around amazing friends, my favorite ice cream from Scoop du Jour, perfectly bloomed
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Also filed in NYC, Restaurants, Toodlin' the Town, Travelin'
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Tagged avril lavigne, elizabeth baker, gigino at wagner park, hampton jitney, mb regan, scoop du jour, smiling, soulcycle, trader joes
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Launching her career off as a facialist, Jo Malone began hand-mixing her own Nutmeg & Ginger Bath Oils as presents to her best clients. Instantly, people fell in love, and began purchasing numerous orders from her for dinner party favors and gifts. Her company officially took off. Maintaining scents of elegance, class, and unexpected endings,
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Also filed in Around the Table, Beauty, Being a Lady. Anywhere., DIY, Entertaining, Fashion, Home, NYC, Taste
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Tagged balthazar, eataly, elizabeth baker, food network, jo malone, nolita mart & espresso bar, nunu chocolates, what to do nyc, whimsy&spice
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Bill Cunningham: “The best fashion show is definitely on the street. Always has been, always will be” “Bill Cunningham New York,” a documentary about one of the most important people in the fashion industry premiered at Manhattan’s Film Forum last week! Some of you may have seen Bill at various parties in the city or
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Also filed in Fashion, NYC, The Arts, Toodlin' the Town
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Tagged bill cunningham, bill cunningham new york, elizabeth baker, film forum, life.com, new york times, philip gefter, richard press, shail upadhya, slant magazine, what to do nyc
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