NYC bits of color

Fron our recent trip to NYC. Who is afraid of color?

 From cab as we passed New Museum, Ugo Rondinone.

Always time to squeeze in a visit and be overwhelmed (in the best way possible) at M&J Trimming. Grosgrain ribbons are for belts and re-decorating Viv and Oliver's rooms. G is painting as I write...



No trip to NYC is complete without a visit to my favorite junky costume jewelry shop, Jewelry Plaza. You can see my reflection if you look hard enough.

Second Chance of Inspiration

Not knowing if the storm was coming our way, we went on an adventure. Living in a new home, we're always on the look out for affordable additions. We headed to Second Chance Inc., a place that recycles home pieces like architectural elements, bathtubs and tiles. We found 2 great side tables (for $10 total!), a framed botanical print and lots of inspiration.

Cyber Planning

Ok. I did a bit of cyber shopping, during lunch of course. Now I've got a few gift ideas pulled together. Gathering ideas, then the reality of what can actually get done before the holiday.

• For Viv and Anna: Tu-tu T-shirt from Joy's Hope.
• For Diane: Ruffle Necklace from Happy Together. I've some great fabrics stashed for this.
• For me: creating a version of Boden's Rosy Skirt with yo-yo's
• Gift exchange for Mary and perhaps others - cup sleeve w/ photo by The Object Project. love it!

Thrifty Goodness

I love 'floating'. My cousins - Todd and Kim along with G and Ant D would float any given Saturday or Sunday when we lived in NJ. These days I recall fondly were pre-kids and now seem a lifetime ago. We would rise early and 'float' garage to estate sale and back again. The day usually ended with a meal prepared by Uncle C who had been cooking all day. I can taste his Vodka sauce now with tomatoes from his morning run to Corrado's.

We now live in another state and we can't float as often as we once did. I'd love to plan out some floating holidays back in NJ. In the meantime, I'm looking into my own local flea market adventures.

A couple weeks ago, my friend, Colleen, and I woke early (actually our normal time) and headed out with DD coffee in hand. Our inaugural trip was to Frederick, MD. What a sweet town. Very walkable and a great selection of stores.

One of my favorite spots was a Thrift store. Found this great house coat, hoping to re-purpose the flannel fabric.


I'm thinking a skirt for V or a bag. Don't you love vintage labels? I do.

Will share pics of other finds later. I see a return trip to Frederick in the new year.