Fall Wish List



Frank Clegg Callie Tote in tan 475.00

J Crew Schoolboy Blazer in navy 198.00

Reiss Marabella Fit and Flare Coat in black 500.00

 Diane von Furstenburg Menaro Sequin Dress in nougat 545.00

Corso Como Richmond Boots in black burnish 199.00



Book-It

I have been on a total reading craze lately. I cannot wait until my lunch hour every day to delve into these books. My sister was always the bibliophile growing up so it's strange for me to be the one unable to put these babies down. Here's what I've read or am currently reading in the past couple months. They are all page turners, although some are much better substantively than others, and I would recommend any of them.

Did anyone else get free personal pan pizzas for reading from pizza hut when they were little?

Too Many Shows

At first I accidentally wrote Too Many Shoes, but as we all know, that doesn't exist. What I meant is that I just have too many shows to watch.  In the last year I've added Downton Abbey, Scandal, and Revenge to my already long list of must-see tv.  This season I am limiting myself to just two new additions.  I figure that the finale of Desparate Housewives left me a little space.  I had to think hard about which two to choose, but I finally made my decision. 

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I sure hope these don't turn out to be a waste of my precious DVR space.

Da Silvano

yellow heirloom tomato sorbet at Da Silvano

Lately I've been feeling overwhelmed with work and other things happening in my life.  Although I'm thankful for all the work I've had, it hasn't left me much time for friends, emptying out my storage unit, and exercise.  Fortunately two great things have happened in the past month.  First, my friend S moved from central New Jersey to Jersey City which makes her much more accessible to NYC and to me.  Second, my friend R moved back to the city from Pittsburgh.  Last week I had dinner with them and my friend C at Da Silvano, which happens to be one my my top 2 favorite Italian restaurants in the city.  Dinner was delicious and it felt so good to have more friends in close proximity, even if it's difficult to find the time to see them. 

Mmmm Good

I've been wanting to use Carrie Underwood's sweet potato burger recipe ever since I read about it on the Preppy Vegan's blog. I finally made them this weekend and they're soooooo good!  Here is the one I brought for lunch today.



Weekend Getaway

On the last weekend in August I made my second foray into Canada. Last summer was Montreal. This summer was Toronto and Niagara falls.  It was a lot of fun and a nice break from work.  

Casa Loma fountain

Casa Loma

CN Tower

Toronto Zoo

American Falls after Maid of the Mist boat ride

Canadian Falls - view from our hotel room



Podunk

I actually went to Podunk in July but I am just getting around to posting.  I have a been working long hours and went on a little trip and well those are my excuses.  My friend J introduced me to this cute little place on E 5th street near 2nd ave and it was absolutely perfect.  For once I actually enjoyed the tea.  I got some non-caffeinated fruity flavor.  The little biscuits and jam were yummy.  It's just a cozy little place with tea sandwiches and scones.  In typical east village fashion there is a mish mash of furniture that creates a casual homey atmosphere.  Just a little old lady in the back whipping up tea. 


Podunk in East Village

I try not to let it bother me that I don't live in the east village and go to these cute little places all the time anymore. You grow up, move to the UES, and start going to old people restaurants and the random sports bar. That's just how life goes. I think I've finally come to accept that I'm a downtown girl livin in an uptown world I might never live below 14th street again.