Monthly Archives: December 2009

Wait a minute, Mr. Postman!

“Happy Howl-idays,” $14 “Saplings,” $12.95 “NYC Subway,” $15.75* Come Christmas time, there’s nothing that makes me happier than carefully picking out, writing and sending holiday cards to friends and family. Seriously, it’s my favorite tradition — I snuggle up with my address book and a black ballpoint pen, listen to Christmas music or watch a… Read more »

Happy Feet

Available at Steve Madden. ‘Tis the season for dressing up! But a pretty dress means nothing without pretty shoes to go with it. A pair just like this one was a recent investment from a boutique on my block, and ever since, I’ve decided that shoes without sequins just aren’t worth wearing.

My Weekend

My cousin’s wife (right) and I at Rockefeller Center. It was a mix of holiday parties and holiday shopping, buying gifts for others and a gift for myself (this sparkly ring from Topshop — you like?). I saw The Princess and the Frog (l-o-v-e-d it!) and enjoyed a few too many glasses of Multipulciano at… Read more »

Long Live the Queen

Blunt and Friend in The Young Victoria. Tonight I saw an early screening of The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend. I particularly enjoyed Jim Broadbent’s cameo as King William, but most of my praise is reserved for Blunt. She was captivating as Queen Victoria, and brought new life to what otherwise could… Read more »

Singin’ in the Rain

The Duckings in the Public Garden, Boston Snowstorm, 2006ish As a Massachusetts girl, the 10-15 degree temperature difference in New York City (it’s warmer!) tends to be something I consider a pro of living here. Except when word comes of a snow day at home. Then, I think of sledding, and hot cocoa, or just… Read more »