Everything

New York is a beautiful and tragic and magical and awful place.

There are a few things everyone should know about New York that I think no one ever really talks about. It’s really cold here in January. By that, I mean it’s so utterly bitter outside that you find yourself contemplating if it is actually physically possible for bones to freeze. Also, every few blocks you need to avoid animal feces on the sidewalk, as so many people have dogs and yet do not carry doggy bags. (?) And the 6^th Ave subway often smells like pee. No grocery stores. Everything’s expensive. There’s always the uncertain risk of bed bugs. Death by moving fixed gear is a real possibility on Bedford Ave. I think the cyclists can’t see over their beards.

In spite of all that, it’s also a dreamland. As I write this, I’m contemplating the idea of ordering in for chocolate chip cookies. Only in New York can you order from 50 different restaurants, bakeries, and bodegas, whatever you want at any time of night. You can stand in a subway stop in Brooklyn and find yourself only moments later in Times Square on the most densely populated city block in the world. Or take the train a couple stops over to Washington Square Park and throw a penny into the fountain. My office in Greenwich Village, outright THE most charming neighborhood in America, is dangerously close to Bleeker Street Pizza and the view of the Hudson river is positively stunning.

I took a new route home from Williamsburg today and found a walk up vintage closet and maybe the most beautiful dress I’ve ever seen, hidden away in the bustle of Driggs street.  Reclaimed hangers from Junk? Yes, please. I had a life changing hot dog that cost me 4 bucks. Yesterday, it was a Polish potato dumpling at the same price and honestly, riding the subway isn’t that bad at all. Add to that, you look across the East River and see this. You have to catch your breath.

Then there’s this amazing opportunity I keep referring to as my job. Truly, I could not stand to be more blessed. I think sometimes we ask God for something and when it finally arrives, we’re unprepared to receive it.  I have more work to do in the next month than I know what to do with. It’s going to take weekends and nights and skipped lunches. It will be far and away the most challenging task I’ve ever set out to accomplish and I wouldn’t give up a single second of it because next week I have a Skype meeting with a colleague in India. The week after that, I’ll be launching a nation wide campaign with the largest public relations firm in the country. The following week, I’ll be heading off in a tour van for 4 months to see this amazing nation we all call our home.

So I guess what I ask the world is this….If you’re not putting everything all in, what are you really doing?

New York takes everything from you and gives nothing back and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. 

Bryant Park

NYE threads

Punch Brothers at The Bowery

Rock Center

 

Keys to the Office 

Heart Elbow Pads :)

Sunshine in Greenpoint

Modern Anthology

Crif Dogs

This is not a Buffalo Exchange. 

Sun Daze.

A little co-worker encouragement. 

Hipster babies. Nephews are the cutest in the world. 

The Deli Comb. 

LARGE coffee mug. 

Ladies' night out. Green Room Brewery. 

<3

Kitty is sleepy.

Beach day soured by a big fat rain cloud. 

Caffeine and Celine...

As a result of having an EXTREMELY demanding work schedule the last week, I have not posted on ye olde blog and I feel bad about that as all bloggers do when they neglect their project. Yet, I digress.

In an effort to place some content on this thing, I would like to direct you the blog I have just started with my best friend Brian. I have mentioned B on this blog before, as he is responsible for many of the lovelier photos on this site. We have decided that since we both adore coffee and the entire culture that surrounds a love for the stuff, we would start a clever little blog! We only have one post up as of yet, but we would love for you to stay tuned as I think it is going to be a lovely edition to my Fall writing routine. Check out Bean There whenever you have a chance, please!

Lastly, I NEED one of these bags from The Quiet Riot. Just a tad reminiscent of the Celine Trapeze bag I've been forced to lust after on the arm of many an Olsen. Alas, I can not afford the Celine bag on a normal human being salary, so I evoke my right to purchase this version for Fall. Yes, please. :)

Celine Version

Need Based Situation.

Just a few things I really feel that I need to own here soon. I have a few vacations in mind for fall, so I think some of these would be perfect wardrobe additions before then.

Jeffrey Campbell Floral Damsel Wedge

I feel sure that I actually need these. Rule of thumb regarding shoe lust: If you have wanted it for more than a month, you have every right to have it. :) 

Jovanna London A/W 2012

This dress is everything I want my wardrobe to be all in one piece. Beautiful, ethereal, a little dark and mysterious, and elegant. That sparkle skirt doesn't hurt one bit either.

Awww. It's true. :) 

The iconic Cambridge Satchel. Another item I've kept on the back burner for quite some time. 

Very accurate. All of her designs on Etsy are lovely and tempt me to invest in a teaspoon collection. 

I can NOT find this Rebecca Minkoff wallet anywhere that it is not sold out. Why? Why? WHY?!