Happy February, my darling readers! What do you enjoy most about this month? I love that it always feels so cozy and romantic—plus, it’s so short and sweet, it makes me feel like winter is really starting to cruise by (despite what this guy has to say). I’m looking forward to watching the Olympics in Sochi, Valentine’s Day (and sending out my homemade cards), and getting a sneak peek at the fall collections during Fashion Week. 

Now, you go: Why do you love February? 🙂

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Happy Friday, my darling readers! What do you have planned for the next couple of days off? This is hard to believe, but Saturday marks one year since I made the move to Brooklyn. Crazy, right? Time definitely flies. Here, to get your weekend started right, a few happy posts from around the web:

Designer names 101.

The perfect red.

For the swimmer in your life.

The most sparkly bridesmaid ask.

A case for matching PJs.

Duchess Doolittle!

Signs we’re over winter, a la Frozen.

Weekend wordspiration.

How to make guacamole without a recipe.

A genius tip for organizing your clutches.

Titanic, revisited via Jonah Hill.

Over the weekend, I finally made it to Colonie for brunch. This place has been on my list for a long time. I ordered their Leek and Gruyere Scramble, and it was incredible. So fluffy and flavorful! I have always loved cooking with leeks, but until now, I never thought about adding them to scrambled eggs. 

Now I can’t wait to attempt it on my own: I found this delicious recipe for eggs cooked with carmelized leeks and Gruyere, served inside roasted Portobello mushrooms. Amazing. 🙂

How do you prefer your eggs?

PS—An egg taste test.

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It’s still a few weeks away, but tickets are sure to sell out fast: At the end of February, Film Forum is kicking off five full weeks of classic Alfred Hitchcock movies. I can’t wait! My favorites are Rear Window and North by Northwest, but there are still several that I have yet to see (like Marnie and Dial M for Murder). The full schedule is available here. It seems so cool to see films like this on the big screen—and it definitely heightens the suspense. Plus, Film Forum serves up the best movie theater popcorn this city has to offer. Their secret ingredient? Sea salt!

PS—More movies at Film Forum here and here and here.

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I was so excited to come across this item over at Provisions by Food52. As a kid, hot water bottles were a cure for a stiff neck, but also a type of winter comfort food. I loved when my mom would take the time to boil water and fill it up, then tuck us into bed with it. There is nothing cozier than positioning one of these beneath your feet on a cold winter night. It’s like your own at-home spa treatment. The best! 

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