Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sweet and Innocent
My two newest crafty achievements (flower crown and cross stitch), plus a nailpolish I'm sweating this week. My nails look like a fish, or a gilded Roman slave. [Am I the only one who watches the Starz Spartacus oeuvre? Guess so.]
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Tinkering Around Brooklyn
Yesterday was engineered around using up a Groupon for the Cobble Hill Cinemas. Down we headed from North Brooklyn into the perfect brownstone'd south.
First was brunch at Prime Meats. After only two visits, it's definitely one of my favorite restaurants in New York. I had poached eggs and smoked salmon over grits, and a side of mushroom spätzle (SERIOUS WORM ALERT). Plus I had a little glass (ok, TWO, ok?) of the brunch punch, which changes every weekend—this time, it was some mix of gin, Aperol, green tea, and other delicious things.
One of the reasons I love the place is its colonial interior and turn of the century details.
After, we walked around Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill. I'd never been around the Gowanus Canal before, so we crossed it to check out Film Biz, a prop shop where you can rent or buy used goodies.
Then to the cinema for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
I had wanted to see the movie for a while (helllo, Colin Firth in a British spy novel movie? Talk to me later). It was strange, though—I'd heard all about the movie's "Mid-Century" sets. But the costumes kept confusing me because I could have sworn we were watching a movie set in the '70s. When I got home, lo and behold—it was set in 1973, but the costume and art departments wanted it to seem natural. As in, when the '70s hit, nobody threw out all their Mid-Century stuff. The result is a great mix of '50, '60 and '70s costumes, sets and hair/makeup.
The movie itself was confusing, with quick scene changes and a long list of characters we had to keep straight. I do recommend it for the beautiful costumes and sets alone. And Gary Oldman.
(movie images)
First was brunch at Prime Meats. After only two visits, it's definitely one of my favorite restaurants in New York. I had poached eggs and smoked salmon over grits, and a side of mushroom spätzle (SERIOUS WORM ALERT). Plus I had a little glass (ok, TWO, ok?) of the brunch punch, which changes every weekend—this time, it was some mix of gin, Aperol, green tea, and other delicious things.
One of the reasons I love the place is its colonial interior and turn of the century details.
After, we walked around Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill. I'd never been around the Gowanus Canal before, so we crossed it to check out Film Biz, a prop shop where you can rent or buy used goodies.
Then to the cinema for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
I had wanted to see the movie for a while (helllo, Colin Firth in a British spy novel movie? Talk to me later). It was strange, though—I'd heard all about the movie's "Mid-Century" sets. But the costumes kept confusing me because I could have sworn we were watching a movie set in the '70s. When I got home, lo and behold—it was set in 1973, but the costume and art departments wanted it to seem natural. As in, when the '70s hit, nobody threw out all their Mid-Century stuff. The result is a great mix of '50, '60 and '70s costumes, sets and hair/makeup.
The movie itself was confusing, with quick scene changes and a long list of characters we had to keep straight. I do recommend it for the beautiful costumes and sets alone. And Gary Oldman.
(movie images)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Lushous
As an entry level hedonist, I find extreme joy in buying as much Lush as I can get my hot little hands on.
What's better than opening up the ol' medicine cabinet and getting a hit of pure botanical handmade cosmetic smell? Aaand a lot of Lush's stuff melts or has crazy consistencies that allow you to feel like a mad scientist experimenting in your bathroom. Plus, the packaging. Just look at how cute it is.
The first, and falling under the aforementioned lab project category, is the Ginger and fennel sugar scrub.
I bought this because it smells like Heaven, but now the website is telling me it's great for stimulating my skin. Excellent. I get to put it in a miso soup takeout container and occasionally scoop green goop onto my body. What's the most interesting thing YOU've done in the shower recently?
(Don't answer that.)
My favorite shampoo, Big.
I love the texture (it feels like sea salt and then melts into your hair) and the smell. Plus, it de-grimes your head. I don't need a volumizing shampoo, so I just keep coming back thanks to the other great stuff about it.
My most recent purchases were the cleanser and an eye cream. Figured I might as well start an eye cream now, to prevent future wrinkle freakouts. The cleanser takes off every stitch of my makeup and leaves my skin soft.
(Check it out: each bottle has a sticker with the guy or girl who made it. Servicey.)
Introducing... Marilyn. Made with chamomile, it's a hair mask for blonde hair. It smells like tea, so I sometimes have problems not licking it off my head.
My favorite face mask, Catastrophe Cosmetic. Chunks of blueberries, what more do you want.
Lush is pricey, but I love it. Maybe I'll start returning some of these empty pots for free stuff (another amazing bonus).
TREAT YOSELF.
What's better than opening up the ol' medicine cabinet and getting a hit of pure botanical handmade cosmetic smell? Aaand a lot of Lush's stuff melts or has crazy consistencies that allow you to feel like a mad scientist experimenting in your bathroom. Plus, the packaging. Just look at how cute it is.
The first, and falling under the aforementioned lab project category, is the Ginger and fennel sugar scrub.
I bought this because it smells like Heaven, but now the website is telling me it's great for stimulating my skin. Excellent. I get to put it in a miso soup takeout container and occasionally scoop green goop onto my body. What's the most interesting thing YOU've done in the shower recently?
(Don't answer that.)
My favorite shampoo, Big.
I love the texture (it feels like sea salt and then melts into your hair) and the smell. Plus, it de-grimes your head. I don't need a volumizing shampoo, so I just keep coming back thanks to the other great stuff about it.
My most recent purchases were the cleanser and an eye cream. Figured I might as well start an eye cream now, to prevent future wrinkle freakouts. The cleanser takes off every stitch of my makeup and leaves my skin soft.
(Check it out: each bottle has a sticker with the guy or girl who made it. Servicey.)
Introducing... Marilyn. Made with chamomile, it's a hair mask for blonde hair. It smells like tea, so I sometimes have problems not licking it off my head.
My favorite face mask, Catastrophe Cosmetic. Chunks of blueberries, what more do you want.
Lush is pricey, but I love it. Maybe I'll start returning some of these empty pots for free stuff (another amazing bonus).
TREAT YOSELF.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Washi on the Job
Putting my washi tape to use on some Pyrex prints.
(Mr. walrus plate and a handmade unicorn silhouette cross stitch)
(Mr. walrus plate and a handmade unicorn silhouette cross stitch)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Brunch Pizza
For someone born and raised in Chicago, schooled in Boston and living in New York, I have a startlingly impressive ability to forget how cold the winters can get. This weekend was the first really cold one of the season, and I felt it.
To keep warm, I spent Saturday afternoon with the boyfriend's family. They tried Pies 'N' Thighs for the first time, saw both our apartments and got to know The Gutter. I also saw Real Estate and Girls at Terminal 5, which is apparently the best venue in the country? Har. News to me.
And Sunday, I saw that apartment. The space itself was cool, but I don't relish living in Bushwick. I did get a brunch at Roberta's out of the whole thing, however. BRUNCH. PIZZA. Haven't been? Get thee hence immediately.
Awards season kicked off with the Golden Globes. For me, that means intensive Red Carpet coverage and a flashy, loose glitter manicure.
(Also, in what universe does Bryan Cranston not win for Breaking Bad? At least the Lannisters took home some gold.)
Click these guys and give 'em a shot:
To keep warm, I spent Saturday afternoon with the boyfriend's family. They tried Pies 'N' Thighs for the first time, saw both our apartments and got to know The Gutter. I also saw Real Estate and Girls at Terminal 5, which is apparently the best venue in the country? Har. News to me.
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| Pre-show dinner at 5 Napkin. Where's Waldo? |
And Sunday, I saw that apartment. The space itself was cool, but I don't relish living in Bushwick. I did get a brunch at Roberta's out of the whole thing, however. BRUNCH. PIZZA. Haven't been? Get thee hence immediately.
Awards season kicked off with the Golden Globes. For me, that means intensive Red Carpet coverage and a flashy, loose glitter manicure.
(Also, in what universe does Bryan Cranston not win for Breaking Bad? At least the Lannisters took home some gold.)
Click these guys and give 'em a shot:
Friday, January 13, 2012
Do What You Want
Happy Friday, troops. This weekend, boyfriend's family is visiting for brunch and sightseeing. And I have big plans for my Diana Mini... mainly, taking pictures with it. Let's see if everybody can get through the ridiculous cold front we're expecting.
ALSO we've unofficially started the apartment search. Eeee! My lease is up at the end of March, but we stumbled on an amazing (judging by the Craigslist post...) loft that's ready to go for March 1st. I emailed the building manager, so we'll see what happens. Of course, I already started a Google Doc with every possible column mapped out for future listings. #OCD
This is good:
Do What You Want - Cheerleader
(via)
ALSO we've unofficially started the apartment search. Eeee! My lease is up at the end of March, but we stumbled on an amazing (judging by the Craigslist post...) loft that's ready to go for March 1st. I emailed the building manager, so we'll see what happens. Of course, I already started a Google Doc with every possible column mapped out for future listings. #OCD
This is good:
Do What You Want - Cheerleader
(via)
Thursday, January 12, 2012
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