live colorfully: one

kate spade new york has launched a "live colorfully" campaign and i have to say, in the dead of winter, we need some color more than ever. their campaign challenges you to document (via instagram) how you live your life colorfully. 

for me,

i daydream colorfully. 

my V day picks

via kate spade

ticket to ride

well, congratulations suzie  ☝

i would live everyday of my life in these utilitarian riding pants.

resistance to rain, sweat and coffee makes them perfect for my morning commute of hardcore biking up hills on my schwinn cruiser (clearly not made for inclines). resistance to wear and tear makes them perfect for my reckless tendencies.

"Classy enough to wear out for drinks and tough enough to ride there."

i'm sold.

made locally in new york by OUTLIER.

buy here

gift guide

it is officially december!

this year i'm giving utilitarian gifts. i, for one, would use the heck out of everything on this list.

1. OPI nail polish from sephora

2. moleskine kindle cover from liberty london

3. audrey envelope from lodis

4.morse code necklace from coatt

5.vintage cologne from blackbird

6. rain coat from bridge & burn

7. volcom jacket from ccs

8. indiespensable subscription from powell's

8. let's make some great art from amazon

9. bird by bird from amazon

10. waiting for tomorrow planner from modcloth

11. bamboo wall art from paper culture

perfect tea set

this is so me.
via element eden
buy from paradijs.com 

housewarming

this fall i embark on the greatest educational experience of my life thus far. i'm moving in to my own apartment and living in the big, bad city. while i'm still in the process of finding myself some shelter, i cannot help but dream about all the lovely things that will make my apartment my new home.

 
 
       

1. plates from the storybook rabbit

2. vintage tea set & 1922 map of the world from sushipot parts

3. little red riding hood tea pot & mini donut maker from fredflare 

4. fold out sofa from ikea & trunk from pbteen

5. bookcase storage bed from pbteen & revolving bookcase from pbteen

i wish i were an antoinette.

Wildfox Couture - Vive La France from ny lon on Vimeo.

so lavish.

cool as the cosmos

baked alaska

i've always wanted to attempt the creation of the notoriously complicated baked alaska. it's intimidating. but with the company of another person, i think i could make it through all of the mixing, piping and finger-licking. i think the hardest part would be choosing who i would want with me. i'd need someone who could sit on a stool and and listen to me, unaware of my subtle commands. someone who understands the little things in life, and can converse about them for 24 hours. i want someone who will lean against the counter with me and eat one when they're finished. someone who will share the profoundness of my pleasure.  any takers?

1. orange chocolate baked alaska
2. almond mocha fudge baked alaska
3. baked alaska mint chocolate cupcakes
4. pumpkin baked alaska
5. coconut cranberry baked alaska

movies i want to see

1. lost in translation


2. leon: the professional


3. the dreamers


4. gummo


5. prozac nation


6. ghost world


7. daydream nation

tattoo hungry

i want my wrist tatto. LIKE NOW.

photos via tattoologist

the dress of my dreams

it is so beautiful i want to cry. from the movie atonement.

i read. i write.

 

1. Encyclopedia of the Exquisite- an anecdotal history of simple delights. I just got mine in the mail today. I can't wait to dive into it while sitting on my lush bed and eating gourmet chocolate.

2. The Simple Diary- an anecdotal history of your day. if you don't have time for syntax and fancy diction, just fill in the blanks.

twinkle toes

i like sparkles and i like humanitarian efforts.

these shoes from toms are the newest addition to my christmas list.

fossil watch

stella multifunctional brown dial watch

first thing on my christmas list.

it's so beautiful.