BIRTHDAY LIST ETSY STYLE

A few minute additions to my birthday list from one of my favorite sources: Etsy

Spaghetti Lamp by Sarah Foote

Tommy Toolbag in Canvas and Leather by Sidney and Sons

You Rock. Box of Notes by Red Star Ink

 

Vintage Industrial Hammered Metal Lamp w/ Neon Yellow Net Cord by Earth Sea Warrior

 

Walter Bosse Cast Metal Hedgehogs Stacking Ashtrays by Windesign

 Pacific Motel - Fine Art Print by Urban Pink Photography

BIRTHDAY WISHLIST

Hope you all had a great 4th of July weekend! Each year, as 4th of July comes and goes it reminds me that my birthday is just around the corner. Next Tuesday, I'm turning the big 3-1. Besides spending time with my family and friends, here are a few of things on my birthday wish list.

This rose gold-plated stainless steel watch from Micheal Kors would look perfect with a tan.

Creatures of Comfort, striped leather pouches for my make-up and jewelry.

A fun Sugar Paper print for my wall.

To bring out my inner Grace Kelly, a pair of these awesome tortoise shell Ray-Ban wayfarers

A pair of these perfect summertime earrings from Layla Grayce

A couch covered in this great salmon pink color. (found via Pinterest via Decor8)

A beautiful bouquet of flowers (found via Pinterest via Birch+Bird)

And... a fun 28-layer color bloc cake. Can anyone make this?

THREE B's

Just finishing up some work before heading out for the 4th of July weekend. While I won't be seeing this spectacular view on Monday night, I'll be sure to be soaking in some sun while enjoying three of my favorite things: BBQs, beer and beachtime.

Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you back here on Monday.

FOUND IT!

SPIED IT...

First spotted this modern monogram pillow (left) on Pinterest. Definitely want one for my bed!

FOUND IT...

Found it at Serena & Lily, Red Letter Pillow

THINGS THAT MAKE ME SMILE...

Most of the time you're busy, walking by it, over it, even on it, but sometimes there's just something on the ground that captures your eye. This weekend, I found two great street artists in NYC that made me smile.

Each weekend, Felix Morelo, a NYC street draws over a thousand chalk faces in a yellow brick road-like line around Union Square Park.

Each face, slightly different, reflects Morelo's style. He marks every 10 faces, so you can see his process.

I felt like a kid walking the zigging and zagging line around the park. At the end... Morelo (in white).

I checked in with Morelo a few times on Sunday. At last I left him, he had drawn over 600 faces that day and was still going strong.

The second artist, Joe Mangrum works exclusively with colorful chalk dust to create stunning original pieces of artwork in Washington Square Park.

Pouring colorful sand out of his hands, Joe adds color and highlights to his work. Seeing these huge creations in person is definitely worth it.

I admire these artists dedication to their temporary installations. Be sure to check them out (and donate).

STAYCATION- PART 2 FOODIE HEAVEN

I heart Brooklyn. It was my second home during my staycation weekend. Sat, I ventured over the bridge to Williamsburg to partake in the brand-spanking new outdoor food event, Smorgasburg.

Started by the folks behind Brooklyn Flea, there are over 50 vendors, small (I8NY, Porchetta) and large (Momofuku Milk Bar, Red Hook Lobster Pound) serving delicious organically grown and locally sourced food. I'm convinced I've died and found foodie heaven by the East River. 

A finger-lickin' good sandwich by I8NY, roasted chicken with pickled green tomatoes and salsa verde.

A local fav, People's Pops were serving shaved ice from a huge ice block.

Frozen banana spiltz, yum! 

Wouldn't be Brooklyn without a slew of bikes chained to the fence.

If you're in NYC (or planning to visit), get to this market soon!  Once word gets out about this foodie haven, it won't be long before the lines start wrapping around the block. 

Saturdays, 9am-5pm, Rain or Shine, East River Waterfront, Williamsburg (btw. North 6 + 7 St.)

STAYCATION- PART 1

This weekend instead of beating the heat and getting out of NYC, I embraced my city and did a little Staycation. On Sat, I headed over the bridge to Brooklyn, where I checked out two of my favorite design stores, A&G Merch and The Future Perfect. Chock full of great home accessories,  I can't help but feel inspired in these stores.

Good news for those not living in NYC, items are available online.

 Farmyard glasses, A&G Merch

Carnival Letter, A&G Merch

Whale Pillow, A&G Merch

White Wolf w/ Gold Tooth, The Future Perfect

Puzzle Tray, The Future Perfect