It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

How early do you start to get in the holiday spirit? With Thanksgiving a little over a week away, my sister informed me over the phone that she was already starting to listen to Christmas music on her iPod. And I have to acknowledge the fact that during my travels home to Boston this past weekend, I may (or may not) have packed my copy of Home for the Holidays—one of my favorite movies—in my bag. I didn’t watch it! But it was there. 🙂

I blame the snow last week in New York. But really—what is it about this season that makes it so tough to resist? Do you feel the same way? Or am I alone in this premature holiday bliss?

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Alice Smith is back

Ever since I first saw Alice Smith join Citizen Cope on stage during a concert at Brooklyn Bowl three years ago, I can’t get enough of her music. Her voice is soulful, bright, powerful, unique. I had the privilege of seeing a solo performance of hers first at Joe’s Pub and then again at the Blue Note, and I’m thrilled that—after a brief hiatus—she is finally back on tour. If you haven’t heard her music, download Cabaret, her latest single, here. And New Yorkers, grab your tickets now to see her at Joe’s Pub later this month. I know from personal experience—they’ll sell out fast!

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The weekend is here!

Happy weekend, my darling readers! What do you have planned? I’m excited to say that I’m Boston-bound to co-host a baby shower for my best friend, who’s also a super stylish mama-to-be. 🙂 A few details about the party: We used Tiny Prints to create the shower invite, and this delicious cupcake recipe from One Girl Cookies for a sweet treat. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead. Here, a few happy posts from around the web, to get it started right:

A gratitude calendar.

Little Lincecum.

Holiday card to consider.

Say ‘I do’ to this dress.

Vintage NYC.

Say ‘hello’ in French.

Etta heels. (Inspired by Etta.)

Halloween rewind.

Taxi line.

Spotted: A dinosaur!

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Weekend lunch date

New Yorkers, save the date: There are only two weekends left this season to check out Smorgasburg, the outdoor flea market in Brooklyn that’s dedicated entirely to food. Matt and I ventured over this past Sunday, and what a treat! I’ve been to the Williamsburg location (open on Saturdays), but this was my first time to the DUMBO waterfront. The views of the Brooklyn Bridge combined with amazing food and a sunny day? There’s no better way to wrap up a weekend. 🙂

In case you are wondering, the pizza above is from Pizzamoto (made in a mobile woodfired over!); the salad is from Brooklyn Grange.
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A whimsical sweater

A peek at my latest shopping splurge: The Frenchie Sweater from J.Crew. I keep seeing these adorable animal sweaters all over New York—it’s a look that is cute enough to dress up, but cozy enough to dress down, don’t you think? I especially love how Eileen over at Miss Whoever You Are wears it. The pop of yellow makes it such a fun look for fall!

Would you wear an animal sweater? More choices here and here.

(Images via Miss Whoever You Are)