tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87374293148710090502024-03-05T00:16:40.189-05:00*LV's Living*Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-2892211058291801142011-05-18T10:55:00.001-04:002011-05-18T11:05:52.282-04:00Long time no see.....<div style="text-align: center;">It's been a while I know... a very long while... maybe even a year??!!! Shocking!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, I thought I'd start back up with a laugh or two - this had me cracking up out loud!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nGeKSiCQkPw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-59348813810528848072010-05-18T22:21:00.002-04:002010-05-18T22:36:35.036-04:00Simple<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8ZBoVm5l-35txhVnwz4RkOziIGHfD6OQ17896uQzHKf-JGgTye7MQbvAyUJ8gB7xmC8g87JVMqYQuVp09LdikCxC3d6kIliBv9dc9U-73Fr7E7PDbtk-ii4rgUr9HxnvYxrx_U6zrkxN/s1600/87.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8ZBoVm5l-35txhVnwz4RkOziIGHfD6OQ17896uQzHKf-JGgTye7MQbvAyUJ8gB7xmC8g87JVMqYQuVp09LdikCxC3d6kIliBv9dc9U-73Fr7E7PDbtk-ii4rgUr9HxnvYxrx_U6zrkxN/s320/87.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472800693568607794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhkqBvAonutrpOchtouKsiOJrxMpsyhEmJevlJLrNBoBq4zDptfHJER9BYf6l49VO8TIclkQuHSFGhcehky0DK1-utbVi1AjXIkmnGwvF8qSqZeh6aZ5QHC4tJ7OauqdUuIxEAsqe0iz6/s1600/simplicity.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhkqBvAonutrpOchtouKsiOJrxMpsyhEmJevlJLrNBoBq4zDptfHJER9BYf6l49VO8TIclkQuHSFGhcehky0DK1-utbVi1AjXIkmnGwvF8qSqZeh6aZ5QHC4tJ7OauqdUuIxEAsqe0iz6/s320/simplicity.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472800700808964402" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I've been thinking about the little things in life. How even the smallest thing can have the biggest effect on our lives. A simple decision to do something which you think can't possibly make that much of difference, actually does.<br />And it changes our lives, for the better, and sometimes the worst, but in the end our lives are made up of these little things. These little decisions, a decision to walk this way home or take the subway, a text or email, a walk into a bar, a walk out of one, all little moments made up at the perfect time for our lives to unfold right in front of us....<br />The fun in life is really not knowing what tomorrow will bring, but the trick is being open to all of it's possibilities. The tests come with being true to ourselves and those around us, the rewards follow with friendship and love. Peace is found in our souls and our happiness comes from within.<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-6572894438498148312010-04-10T10:52:00.002-04:002010-04-10T11:07:19.036-04:00A Paint Brush?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaat-bJHyJouGkIfFTU-Y8gEcWAggYnXJ5aGui3V9ztsfa4PQN0vyLrTID7p1Cl729amnu-xDjNsmXU2lvZPoCxHdfN2lS72tOt42xHl7kRNi3pftBkU5qtX_FD8Dc3gjU4-bI2nwEsfW/s1600/508015.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 409px; height: 409px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaat-bJHyJouGkIfFTU-Y8gEcWAggYnXJ5aGui3V9ztsfa4PQN0vyLrTID7p1Cl729amnu-xDjNsmXU2lvZPoCxHdfN2lS72tOt42xHl7kRNi3pftBkU5qtX_FD8Dc3gjU4-bI2nwEsfW/s320/508015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458521845217648146" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Well, it's been a little while hasn't it?! Time hasn't exactly been on my side for writing posts!<br />But! I do have a fairly good excuse! The 'move in' was last weekend, and as stressful as it was, I guess in the grand scheme of things it went pretty well - and thankfully quickly!- or at least the actual move did, the unpacking/settling in is still needing work...<br />I will of course be sharing photos when the place is at least semi respectable! But until then, just know I'm really loving my new home! ;)<br />This weekend, along with other things, is going to consist of unpacking the last few boxes, not that I can guarantee homes for all of their contents yet! But I also wanted to keep a promise to myself, and get into my painting again... so I'm going to set up my art space and get dirty with it!! I'm really looking forward to getting back to it, I think it's just what the doctor ordered...<br /><br />The burning question is, can I fit everything I want and need to do in one glorious weekend? Wishful thinking?!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO8A0E9HitU7o7chOE5MhBBOqKPpwLghv1nKKpfsSGoRk8AN_Vbj-_L8a_tnVuvHYpv6fbyd-9XrGP3NEaQGA85b-1sO3II0t0X5VTJw5WEMPZ5_WPua5akVjI-C48m1Mtc2n7LogVtj2p/s1600/paint-brushes.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 339px; height: 473px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO8A0E9HitU7o7chOE5MhBBOqKPpwLghv1nKKpfsSGoRk8AN_Vbj-_L8a_tnVuvHYpv6fbyd-9XrGP3NEaQGA85b-1sO3II0t0X5VTJw5WEMPZ5_WPua5akVjI-C48m1Mtc2n7LogVtj2p/s320/paint-brushes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458521847202642978" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-45868213193085666752010-03-26T22:50:00.002-04:002010-03-26T23:08:16.572-04:00New and Moo...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgsREgjCW5x6SPPYZqKKgZdl4makoAShZZ85gHMpsKfvEp0mwzKqJ0VYEkogX-jZHK_F13aAPpt5Ce-WeiyK_7EU7K75bXaER3zkD8XuI_vOKJmQtJ7M7Hqh3Li2eibcF1iJVbCkbwZ0X/s1600/IMG00112.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgsREgjCW5x6SPPYZqKKgZdl4makoAShZZ85gHMpsKfvEp0mwzKqJ0VYEkogX-jZHK_F13aAPpt5Ce-WeiyK_7EU7K75bXaER3zkD8XuI_vOKJmQtJ7M7Hqh3Li2eibcF1iJVbCkbwZ0X/s320/IMG00112.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453140954595401922" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_QN3InVBxGFX23zNkGPuM6y_h3aslS5-m8DJ0y7e8PrXl3DAJQx8hMnpMSSFV_rEKlWrcfvPjvRA_LDdiOyXS3djpjHAwbzNjneO3wTHnVkA0c3coiasrkizHa0i8uzg-FJ3s4o6vww6/s1600/IMG00115.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_QN3InVBxGFX23zNkGPuM6y_h3aslS5-m8DJ0y7e8PrXl3DAJQx8hMnpMSSFV_rEKlWrcfvPjvRA_LDdiOyXS3djpjHAwbzNjneO3wTHnVkA0c3coiasrkizHa0i8uzg-FJ3s4o6vww6/s320/IMG00115.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453140965422452498" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Well, I did indeed pick up my new keys today! And I (of course!!!) checked out my new abode!! It's all freshly painted, looking bright, clean and sparkling!! I'm even MORE excited now! (and who thought that was possible?!!)<br />So I've been spending a lot of today packing, which will undoubtedly be the main job of this weekend, but I've also been dreaming of all the wonderful things that I'm going to buy and create to have my new home a slice of perfect!<br />And well, first thing on the list.... can you guess?!! I'll give you a clue... "moo"!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBwKv-8_C4bi3YgVrUukGcQEKV2g-tZnUOq2_KxPnEDX0RhICvpAsrGSqf6XeTtEsy7TOLoxlUDcuPESQLEG7OXrdu6TU8coWiWr1fU3gZrdnSx_GnQdEqFJFoLS5bkAmhS43Nu8NhiVI/s1600/guy-eames.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBwKv-8_C4bi3YgVrUukGcQEKV2g-tZnUOq2_KxPnEDX0RhICvpAsrGSqf6XeTtEsy7TOLoxlUDcuPESQLEG7OXrdu6TU8coWiWr1fU3gZrdnSx_GnQdEqFJFoLS5bkAmhS43Nu8NhiVI/s320/guy-eames.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453140970348318066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORckcOxP5nIQgCM4mTs7XjvlJxdHI87ai2MfWEBG5oEPNs-AF7aObvSEZf5g4cTSGwIceG9-cFU5L3RQTeC_L6DGs6SPLELZSU_dbiZ5D1BmVRe4HwkpazgAfpNzR9SqU45LOzU-oUr95/s1600/special-brazilian-cowhide-rugs.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 443px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORckcOxP5nIQgCM4mTs7XjvlJxdHI87ai2MfWEBG5oEPNs-AF7aObvSEZf5g4cTSGwIceG9-cFU5L3RQTeC_L6DGs6SPLELZSU_dbiZ5D1BmVRe4HwkpazgAfpNzR9SqU45LOzU-oUr95/s320/special-brazilian-cowhide-rugs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453140978210415730" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-29753772976641806342010-03-25T23:17:00.001-04:002010-03-25T23:19:51.058-04:0003/26/10 @ 3:00pm<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsPtgwaxgmo8bGRHq0v0BeC5e3tzGEb9km-CV0yoDsl4cx6mp6jCxgQWIysjQ4OUiSHIT9eT3LGX7-Uw6phVXbJtN56RqA9nVe0mZix91QtqUhFHDWpwOBiHHapkDxoV7IKNzloWvLlcT/s1600/house-keys2_a.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsPtgwaxgmo8bGRHq0v0BeC5e3tzGEb9km-CV0yoDsl4cx6mp6jCxgQWIysjQ4OUiSHIT9eT3LGX7-Uw6phVXbJtN56RqA9nVe0mZix91QtqUhFHDWpwOBiHHapkDxoV7IKNzloWvLlcT/s320/house-keys2_a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452776610437681074" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Guess what I'm picking up tomorrow afternoon?!<br />Can anyone say "excited"?!!!!<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-58331610130150399552010-03-25T23:00:00.002-04:002010-03-25T23:13:31.078-04:00Kitchen Color Choices...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hoeWwzVnRIC9ZHNjlzkysdXXPqOMZKK5iTaugsg7yUpFynn4CmoNqvkyDnPx0rhg_z92FyWrlhzx4r2XNnMGSVjH6hrQ0w8dvB8mszraodEagnBoC8-l30iAC1UJGD4bRpdyyRZFtXqo/s1600/graybricksmcm.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hoeWwzVnRIC9ZHNjlzkysdXXPqOMZKK5iTaugsg7yUpFynn4CmoNqvkyDnPx0rhg_z92FyWrlhzx4r2XNnMGSVjH6hrQ0w8dvB8mszraodEagnBoC8-l30iAC1UJGD4bRpdyyRZFtXqo/s320/graybricksmcm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452772268714890626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMogrw1_dcZMe9Z9ZPsOyTV6dIISVFP2iUPBLjL3A8cCvs70J-hPhXWj1REljYdqfQdv1k7CihpgxPugdoaK0PaG8RKQv-m6T_1FcqWdV9QwwsGxavuBTdP76RP-JiT8yDmgQSigmlX5P/s1600/main.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMogrw1_dcZMe9Z9ZPsOyTV6dIISVFP2iUPBLjL3A8cCvs70J-hPhXWj1REljYdqfQdv1k7CihpgxPugdoaK0PaG8RKQv-m6T_1FcqWdV9QwwsGxavuBTdP76RP-JiT8yDmgQSigmlX5P/s320/main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452772276167351666" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Kitchen color? Hmm...<br />When I viewed my new apartment for the first time (I was in there for about one minute before I said "I want it!") the previous tenants, who were still mid-moving out, had painted the back wall of the kitchen in this gorgeous deep luscious plum purple color.. so I did put a request in to my new super for it to stay when it came to repainting the apartment. However, I'm wondering now if I want to keep it! I LOVE the idea, so I debating whether I should go a smart sophisticated elephant grey or divulge in my most favorite kitchen color; duck egg blue! Oh the decisions!!<br /><br />By the way, have I told you recently that I CANT WAIT to move in?!!<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-85469229207735660062010-03-22T20:13:00.003-04:002010-03-22T20:39:19.333-04:00Movin' Movin' Movin' Rawhide!!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlOTiD4pr1ubSpfqpWVbNmzGpZA90lHJya70J3mfrtSJZAHgkrpJVzDlgFogB4su8ga4kE2tzAaqug6erwSW_hyphenhyphen6t2fonn-7poUscfWrF3jN4yaMvvx33Iu32JyML_sTFlpy5v6QBBW84/s1600-h/IMG00103.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlOTiD4pr1ubSpfqpWVbNmzGpZA90lHJya70J3mfrtSJZAHgkrpJVzDlgFogB4su8ga4kE2tzAaqug6erwSW_hyphenhyphen6t2fonn-7poUscfWrF3jN4yaMvvx33Iu32JyML_sTFlpy5v6QBBW84/s320/IMG00103.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451615913918721522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsda2wY6Mum5D7NwwBNt0CxTORYebcTW7OFiKpMbD6bG2WxU8IsM9gUl393ABkXd53NWL0IM2V0VMvM6-zxHVsP0tZoWtFdgg_FCQPXd1xxg-3tKMKM1pwjWHfrWWh7ishhS6YpDqW99DF/s1600-h/IMG00097.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsda2wY6Mum5D7NwwBNt0CxTORYebcTW7OFiKpMbD6bG2WxU8IsM9gUl393ABkXd53NWL0IM2V0VMvM6-zxHVsP0tZoWtFdgg_FCQPXd1xxg-3tKMKM1pwjWHfrWWh7ishhS6YpDqW99DF/s320/IMG00097.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451615905846636146" border="0" /></a><br /><br />SO!!! I'm seriously so very excited about whats about to happen in my life!!!!!<br />Finally, after stressful searching and an almost desperate need to get out of where I am living now, I have found myself my own perfect studio apartment in downtown NYC!!!<br /><br />I CANNOT WAIT TO MOVE IN!!!!<br /><br />With 12 days until the big day I have got some serious packing to do, but I think I'm really going to enjoy it (yes, I can't believe I just said that either!!) it's going to be some kind of a deep cleansing ritual after two years in my current apartment. Above are a two pics taken (via camera phone - nice and grainy right?!) when I first saw the place and it's still showing the remains of the last tenant.<br /><br />So this is the beginning of what will be, I'm sure, blow by blow posts of the move in, the first set up, and every little detail and design that follows into making my own set of nyc square feet just the way I want it to be!<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-59548010116965976102010-03-22T19:47:00.003-04:002010-03-22T20:02:46.954-04:00Oscar is Famous!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaBT8f2ACWsgUrA6rQ74owbiTzV3fDeAY5whHBV7RJKdSCemVAt4Cgxog3fbvhGl-8aw6Xf4h1ABbGgO5fubseSJ9C6FuAa2uUVnkD_rp4ErQCtFh1PRuya1P6PaX_PtzosGSNhyphenhyphena_fc9/s1600-h/OSCAR.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaBT8f2ACWsgUrA6rQ74owbiTzV3fDeAY5whHBV7RJKdSCemVAt4Cgxog3fbvhGl-8aw6Xf4h1ABbGgO5fubseSJ9C6FuAa2uUVnkD_rp4ErQCtFh1PRuya1P6PaX_PtzosGSNhyphenhyphena_fc9/s320/OSCAR.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451609354911648322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My Oscar is famous!!!<br />He made the cut and was posted today on my favorite blog <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/">Desire to Inspire</a> in their <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2010/3/22/mondays-pets-on-furniture.html">'Monday's Pets on Furniture'</a>!! Aww!!! I am so proud!!!!! :D<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-88589408507996680742010-02-27T21:33:00.003-05:002010-02-27T21:46:43.822-05:00Simple is...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3l23F-cAQNnBRSomjPBj0_WBzrDNQgQOAp-hDY_kXpV-2vKtTvt2ZsM1enb3sAKzUgNeDureJWtdWC40VnwGxFI0AGkzsB5_e_bVDINAKpQG3VIBfociK6MueuVcvTyqBdD2-o0AUCoO/s1600-h/Lights.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3l23F-cAQNnBRSomjPBj0_WBzrDNQgQOAp-hDY_kXpV-2vKtTvt2ZsM1enb3sAKzUgNeDureJWtdWC40VnwGxFI0AGkzsB5_e_bVDINAKpQG3VIBfociK6MueuVcvTyqBdD2-o0AUCoO/s320/Lights.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443117051544635826" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRj9QkuqHxZsIbzs50FMmJH7oE5XeHpY0wuKk9nlv-iqcgdRN_wvjC9WmtuD3lWyJTmdLX0POetZgox4UPWdxi0jkgATrbmEXD-iMDdAcyfw3UkHWDd2jHEsN62l8mIYJCeUZWX3Woxz1/s1600-h/PropID440_Big_96.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRj9QkuqHxZsIbzs50FMmJH7oE5XeHpY0wuKk9nlv-iqcgdRN_wvjC9WmtuD3lWyJTmdLX0POetZgox4UPWdxi0jkgATrbmEXD-iMDdAcyfw3UkHWDd2jHEsN62l8mIYJCeUZWX3Woxz1/s320/PropID440_Big_96.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443117050454715954" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The simple things in life... the past few weeks have been a bit tough this end. Really, February hasn't been so nice to me. Still, on the brighter side, with all of these downs and disappointments, something really good <span style="font-style: italic;">must</span> be around the corner and on it's way soon.<br />So in all this mess, I try to remember the simple things in life. The things I enjoy, those quiet moments where it's just me and the rest of the world. Simple things like walking all the way home from work in the beautifully falling snow, curling up with my cat, appreciating clean water, hot showers, sunshine and a roof over my head...<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-49420322717728503682010-02-23T22:16:00.006-05:002010-02-23T23:12:23.530-05:00Architectural & Apartment Insanity!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSdIvJPtY8TX294dkP_W3jn_tUdvFbjUFp6BIgyaapXAmA-NPIrkM7yexkXdnF0uwdAJd5Hz_JdoiHLXhICFxQm8inbNrBIvblhq-il6OhGhWvfJ8WjSOMl-Bqn2v-kG0ynwcYFSagg4pb/s1600-h/3078060649_833e67bb48.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 438px; height: 357px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSdIvJPtY8TX294dkP_W3jn_tUdvFbjUFp6BIgyaapXAmA-NPIrkM7yexkXdnF0uwdAJd5Hz_JdoiHLXhICFxQm8inbNrBIvblhq-il6OhGhWvfJ8WjSOMl-Bqn2v-kG0ynwcYFSagg4pb/s320/3078060649_833e67bb48.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441643932551877650" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I've lived in NYC a few years now, and right now I'm living not too far away from the (gorgeous) above 240 Center Street, which was built as the headquarters of the city's police department and designed by Hoppin & Koen in 1909.<br />I have often wondered what this building is doing these days, but I've never actually gone out of my way to find out (shame on me!). The building itself is really something quite amazing, born out of the "White City" Beaux Arts inspired notion of a beautiful city.<br />When the new modernistic red brick headquarters opened in 1973, this white masterpiece fell into a limbo of neglect.. it wasn't until 1988 when the building was converted into coop apartments 55-units designed by Charles Gwathmey.<br />Considered <span style="font-style: italic;">the</span> premier residence of lower Manhattan based on the building and it's apartments, I was excited to finally get a peak inside (especially after finding out they are apts!) when surfing NYC real estate!<br />So, without further ado, I share with all of you the wonders enclosed in this magnificent and historical building... for the full real estate listing <a href="http://www.corcoran.com/property/listing.aspx?Region=NYC&ListingID=1862823&ohDat=">click here</a>. And don't be shocked at the price!! Oh, and to add more juicy interest, I've add floor plans too!! 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I started it off with a wonderfully long chat with my Mum in England (why is it Mum's are so good at making everything better?!) and sitting on my favorite set of park benches on Spring St in Soho.<br />I then decided to hit up Starbucks for my regular latte and go have a manicure... next door to the place on Christopher St there's a pet shop, full of little puppies. Now really I wouldn't ever get a puppy from one of these places but I figured I'd take a look and well, who doesn't get cheered up at the sight of puppies anyways?!<br />And so, right at the end, as cute as a button, a little brown and black speckled Cocker Spaniel looked right at me, and I couldn't help but be caught by his sad puppy face and big brown eyes! I put my hand up to the glass to which he tried to bite right through it!! aww!!<br />So, I had to have a play with the little fella, so out he came and into a little pen on the floor. I got in too, and there we played around for ages, him jumping up and down, nibbling my fingers and getting a good tummy rub or two! He made me smile and laugh so much I only wished I could take him home and love him forever.... but sadly, I can't...<br />One thing for sure though, we had some fun and he cheered me up a treat! Thank you lil fella, I hope you get yourself a loving home... x<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-48275550775376730752010-02-21T19:33:00.002-05:002010-02-21T20:15:09.565-05:00Perfect Patchwork!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFZ4VXgFYc_-yCedVdNqxkWtTgf7A1hur66QPtckLcG9TNTSsyEveLDRuIUoVQ7hH8G-kNTGSYZKzptrHpBngwQ939ge12_M8JUtwQMLdjFfApd3xAm2asnuokpY7t0mfkIPC83Cldvggn/s1600-h/patchwork.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFZ4VXgFYc_-yCedVdNqxkWtTgf7A1hur66QPtckLcG9TNTSsyEveLDRuIUoVQ7hH8G-kNTGSYZKzptrHpBngwQ939ge12_M8JUtwQMLdjFfApd3xAm2asnuokpY7t0mfkIPC83Cldvggn/s320/patchwork.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440862842173203666" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTA3c9Cw4xkXcEVQrQfvWalQaORakPWwJh92WvMiR-fo0I_rKmAcMbWz4lXo2oFZXh4558PM6skDG2oJRWOIcxEL_avLmf8j3yE6w__BSnbxGmlZmPx2jL0FlPq8ly5LfAvUCreyenTgr/s1600-h/Letcpg84.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTA3c9Cw4xkXcEVQrQfvWalQaORakPWwJh92WvMiR-fo0I_rKmAcMbWz4lXo2oFZXh4558PM6skDG2oJRWOIcxEL_avLmf8j3yE6w__BSnbxGmlZmPx2jL0FlPq8ly5LfAvUCreyenTgr/s320/Letcpg84.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440861577083894994" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Patchwork? Love it or hate it?<br />I love it! BUT it has to be done well!! In a white or neutral room, the bright patchwork taking center stage with nothing to compete with it. Imagine the above bed, as intense as it is, in a room of all white textures, billowing white linens, modern white wood furniture pieces, a light sisal & wool rug (from <a href="http://www.meridameridian.com/">Merida</a>, I know just the one!), just barely off white corduroy club chairs, white fur cushions, and just to finish it off some bright green table lights... niceeee.<br />Anyways... here are a few of my fav patchwork peices....oh, the fun is endless with these!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQ23vSEP5c0GnqA0RgC8J3or-BbQEt8f8TKDm-vIlo0n9ev-z9NGRlgvwW5TtecEmNwVR-upwEK-QuDLpKZKBkgYCwGpUUIQzG24wF8mBUqQcJ-mwC8Pm7NybPJ6dPPY5QVHpYYxhBSve/s1600-h/main-180.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQ23vSEP5c0GnqA0RgC8J3or-BbQEt8f8TKDm-vIlo0n9ev-z9NGRlgvwW5TtecEmNwVR-upwEK-QuDLpKZKBkgYCwGpUUIQzG24wF8mBUqQcJ-mwC8Pm7NybPJ6dPPY5QVHpYYxhBSve/s320/main-180.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440862837864240546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidn6qbrIrB5BcGoasA0FGxAu86YOeXDEeD8sFWAehJ96puwQXQNmZB5k_2G3d7nFYb_ZNDpc1hKuarx7Z9zJ2ERhAtDtQ3sOOcwzuoQ8SaDt77RyZCxp-ok5ycb51ipwfp9o2W7XuOziIR/s1600-h/squint-patchwork-cabinet1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtqkKu1GRbaJ7PVOZuwgV7JY6tWuo-JNJYXbIgRTUGAvLnBDO37Sfq2HrBTRSroUzwPxcVlf7uqGL9ZVeUBJ6daCf4NEbuJbQrqAA0-2h8QtPzal8AoNLHQZlEfRq86lLuO5VNdVVvU2f/s320/main-82.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440862824009003650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk86yBJr0ypJKc522ikIrat2Yha6nqdG06N5txBC9SdFNeRkd6jDrLpiAtg6drN5j5x0NToQBNBJ_n9sgiUuqM3ZtY35xHoqVoZVrHPKxWZS-gUZFWQCHZTNQ8ggwmFXIJtNQ16b17jqP/s1600-h/main-70.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk86yBJr0ypJKc522ikIrat2Yha6nqdG06N5txBC9SdFNeRkd6jDrLpiAtg6drN5j5x0NToQBNBJ_n9sgiUuqM3ZtY35xHoqVoZVrHPKxWZS-gUZFWQCHZTNQ8ggwmFXIJtNQ16b17jqP/s320/main-70.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440861591098367522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnB7VKjGPybqDfjcQrLUZ6NTv82ndHyPLufNfoJUbqMnAdhCjTIRGiT1YX5u5T_RDNW0-ZWpVLGMiugk_2X-WuUOJxOkSg3uvrNiyEG8yGEFXLLAPS13UQqzL28mClBoDSl0vEqlmix8ov/s1600-h/main-60.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnB7VKjGPybqDfjcQrLUZ6NTv82ndHyPLufNfoJUbqMnAdhCjTIRGiT1YX5u5T_RDNW0-ZWpVLGMiugk_2X-WuUOJxOkSg3uvrNiyEG8yGEFXLLAPS13UQqzL28mClBoDSl0vEqlmix8ov/s320/main-60.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440861586678647954" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-90525974521741245452010-02-20T23:10:00.002-05:002010-02-20T23:14:17.868-05:00Want This!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0XLFJ6Q_35zf0N0FHrjkjRaZlOpvDxQLWa_HaOEWLLdAeybotcMEyJmNPT1n8EQBaTEodOn7hSgShnB5QTrD_Dc2H3VOoBDKq3f4aVN8bkjpd1PfDxjv_o3hdIUux64j3FkZmEwdOCr2/s1600-h/inspiration+dining+room+2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0XLFJ6Q_35zf0N0FHrjkjRaZlOpvDxQLWa_HaOEWLLdAeybotcMEyJmNPT1n8EQBaTEodOn7hSgShnB5QTrD_Dc2H3VOoBDKq3f4aVN8bkjpd1PfDxjv_o3hdIUux64j3FkZmEwdOCr2/s320/inspiration+dining+room+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440544359340100338" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love this kitchen.. clean, black & white, classic, but warm & friendly.<br />A kitchen to live in, love in, laugh in...<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-52039126679998769282010-02-16T21:20:00.002-05:002010-02-16T21:37:41.502-05:00Bling in a Ring...<div style="text-align: center;">So I have a little obsession with big rings!!! Here's a few of my favorites via the wonders and talents of Etsy! mm... I'll have that one... and that one... oh, and that cute bag and pretty necklace while I'm at it!!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlu8RJHPPqPvEezWXpaaisUa9AaYniEkCzuQVPgeHXamVkO-w6ypndHIpYD7fXolBXjDn_m3NzEGebCqn8j17f56j8_IU_FGHkObMF4y5_L8blCgkUpwrr1981GDhSWDR7pYlqmLMrNogJ/s1600-h/il_430xN.123965740.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlu8RJHPPqPvEezWXpaaisUa9AaYniEkCzuQVPgeHXamVkO-w6ypndHIpYD7fXolBXjDn_m3NzEGebCqn8j17f56j8_IU_FGHkObMF4y5_L8blCgkUpwrr1981GDhSWDR7pYlqmLMrNogJ/s320/il_430xN.123965740.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439031824076707682" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aLdfrHFRQ7ZiXys3DdVeN2Yb4EtHpWUyBOoNmjCZ6KcLPkrxyvaWDTzE4aBj2pJ7Q86CTvEGEBA5lm0idCKQoYqyu9xiGNyP1Wl4urUuCgt1aV7QT0CmKkA5xhiS7qzzoyMI1KC_5eaU/s1600-h/il_430xN.123966806.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aLdfrHFRQ7ZiXys3DdVeN2Yb4EtHpWUyBOoNmjCZ6KcLPkrxyvaWDTzE4aBj2pJ7Q86CTvEGEBA5lm0idCKQoYqyu9xiGNyP1Wl4urUuCgt1aV7QT0CmKkA5xhiS7qzzoyMI1KC_5eaU/s320/il_430xN.123966806.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439031899637711138" border="0" /></a><br /> Pearl Cluster - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40863289&ref=sr_gallery_4&&ga_search_query=ring&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=15&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Rigmarole</a> Mega Mum - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40863737&ref=sr_gallery_3&&ga_search_query=ring&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=13&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">lizhutnick</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsrG2_hysLb3ILnfyPn2cct9bQJ0aa0UYnJGH8gRJ7oUJy1HlSfwShHcNlXSYJZi5sxOIS6jHnM5aRNy-ySmeFg_nGmlyqX2Nveem9u6apkXrC16X1YLuggZuKYC3aarBm30iTW-ikXzx/s1600-h/il_430xN.123061054.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsrG2_hysLb3ILnfyPn2cct9bQJ0aa0UYnJGH8gRJ7oUJy1HlSfwShHcNlXSYJZi5sxOIS6jHnM5aRNy-ySmeFg_nGmlyqX2Nveem9u6apkXrC16X1YLuggZuKYC3aarBm30iTW-ikXzx/s320/il_430xN.123061054.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439031820125610114" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczKi9h-h4Qdor1UUteHDvQqZ0_WA0ua8UbOAlZehl8WEj9YD4uURtoPMurYsc8fGAB8hSTyvVvVXmuchadaOjh0Gq5Tj8qc1tMeeloxaSYfGR1JBZbpKFSagVJH92raP5zMVbPfqzOlEr/s1600-h/il_430xN.96346087.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 341px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczKi9h-h4Qdor1UUteHDvQqZ0_WA0ua8UbOAlZehl8WEj9YD4uURtoPMurYsc8fGAB8hSTyvVvVXmuchadaOjh0Gq5Tj8qc1tMeeloxaSYfGR1JBZbpKFSagVJH92raP5zMVbPfqzOlEr/s320/il_430xN.96346087.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439031815810736962" border="0" /></a><br />Three Stone - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40599398">Toosis</a> Rosie Rose - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32686639">GemDesignsbyBarbara</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95nNbe_0q-PDFBAtgcU51PB_QYajZnDhykVi1yjEJ8ZGlkW8EnWz6DEhE6S4HyDr24GT9nffrTBQoSo8H-K3rqpt4qHVLHcvu-ib7cR3Sg69EWI6mu57Wd8gGjSgp_xxHp2SiF41d8Saj/s1600-h/il_430xN.112798588.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 379px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95nNbe_0q-PDFBAtgcU51PB_QYajZnDhykVi1yjEJ8ZGlkW8EnWz6DEhE6S4HyDr24GT9nffrTBQoSo8H-K3rqpt4qHVLHcvu-ib7cR3Sg69EWI6mu57Wd8gGjSgp_xxHp2SiF41d8Saj/s320/il_430xN.112798588.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439031809390756658" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLdmWnfVMpOhbsqyljpP90jBtQU3jwDrOnPHPcMyZ3yLv3-xDYR5t10gqM1TRxhiLdm0EyBVydUR93FLSPOcyZFpF1D_QlMAlemSjpTpltu6mqjiwZ4442DCCP7rx_P2dWfdqiPngrZCsZ/s1600-h/il_430xN.85864389.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLdmWnfVMpOhbsqyljpP90jBtQU3jwDrOnPHPcMyZ3yLv3-xDYR5t10gqM1TRxhiLdm0EyBVydUR93FLSPOcyZFpF1D_QlMAlemSjpTpltu6mqjiwZ4442DCCP7rx_P2dWfdqiPngrZCsZ/s320/il_430xN.85864389.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439031806163876354" border="0" /></a><br />Bag - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37572249">Ninu</a> Necklace - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29564913">GirlsInPearls</a></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-38909865148312997232010-02-09T23:00:00.004-05:002010-02-09T23:19:12.588-05:00Because Orange Twice in One Day is Better...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitatDPF-2zOJOTSCFKqYXKqGDr74l5TN-wOZB8tlNhntQ3A33A33TbZ856zi792bRXqhUyTSJjKuXud7h1K1qYVxAj05USCHRVw7_ZHrtIh04cWztbkybLpz6BLu8FALvqhrX6FYzbip3/s1600-h/IMG_1311.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitatDPF-2zOJOTSCFKqYXKqGDr74l5TN-wOZB8tlNhntQ3A33A33TbZ856zi792bRXqhUyTSJjKuXud7h1K1qYVxAj05USCHRVw7_ZHrtIh04cWztbkybLpz6BLu8FALvqhrX6FYzbip3/s320/IMG_1311.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436460893707249906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwu580Mo5gCJTYN46subi_9qBfKJdpfSowP5myJE256hfJzk-4PYW-RmwnaWpFMsdGH_015uq6shbTxeShi-chPz6H0lIbGy73oKP37jsn_goiyGFxPIuYWMhgvaoTcwL8n3A_F4_y-Lq8/s1600-h/e15699image7.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwu580Mo5gCJTYN46subi_9qBfKJdpfSowP5myJE256hfJzk-4PYW-RmwnaWpFMsdGH_015uq6shbTxeShi-chPz6H0lIbGy73oKP37jsn_goiyGFxPIuYWMhgvaoTcwL8n3A_F4_y-Lq8/s320/e15699image7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436460352665035346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />To Tuft or not to Tuft? I'll tuft thank you. Especially that stunning orange ottoman above (from cozycozy.com!) I wouldn't say no to that beauty! Also loving that aqua, sea green color of the sofa next to it!! Okay.. so here are some of my absolute favorite tufted masterpieces! Enjoy! (and if you don't like tufting, well... there's always the sweet potato recipe right?!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdMS4omaz88y7K-ybtSABXhiaPpiZ4-4FEvl_8c44vuC6ZQcAjpOSInnT85b_KLjMRYfOsRGZ8jqtrZpz54c30su56qQKOeCkq_TAVLBVl6TQ1xMR3PK54ISpVSuembD70o_t5vjDha0-T/s1600-h/natural-linen-corbielle-queen-bed.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdMS4omaz88y7K-ybtSABXhiaPpiZ4-4FEvl_8c44vuC6ZQcAjpOSInnT85b_KLjMRYfOsRGZ8jqtrZpz54c30su56qQKOeCkq_TAVLBVl6TQ1xMR3PK54ISpVSuembD70o_t5vjDha0-T/s320/natural-linen-corbielle-queen-bed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436460880022946626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWwPrE6baoKxv7jWkVrfqH5TUjDsAz0HJLzM56PMLoWb_mOvZAvWu4cQy8xSP-T1e_mILXzsKK7dn3b0vVmvoz4RieM4cjb_MF8NPOPDnmyCEXVRjmqxPnBDFCZSQzx4OQpH9aCGdG02P/s1600-h/IMG_1752.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 396px; height: 455px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilooELNPMQSNgMfOLHdYGJeFSv5JgzrY0ZSj5ZRZDKu09KB9Kfm4XdWDJQMw8Cr2uYKXrHhbk6dfkHHhsGYf6yu15DO2O4R7Vph-GOc5lBxitdbhXunAglo9enwM-fdx3F5-4mnx9L1bwG/s320/sweet-potato-stack.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436450661921501058" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Because I had a baked sweet potato for dinner (with butter, black pepper, raisins & sharp cheese!) I couldn't resist this pic (yum)... so I thought I'd post the <a href="http://www.smorgasbite.com/2008/11/sweet-potato-stacks/">recipe</a> for it too. And boy, does it look deeeeelish!<br /></div><br /><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Sweet Potato Stacks: Tri-color, garlic, fried sage</span></h1><br /><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tri-Color Garlic Sweet Potato Stacks</strong></span></p><div class="ingredient-sets"> <address class="ingredient-set"> </address> <address><span class="quantity">1 Tbsp chopped </span><span class="name">raw garlic</span></address> <address><span class="quantity">1/4</span> <span class="unit">cup</span> <span class="name">extra virgin olive oil</span></address> <address><span class="quantity">3 large sweet potatoes: one garnet, one jewel, one Japanese (about 2 1/2</span> <span class="unit">lb</span>)<span class="name">, washed and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds</span></address> <address>1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil</address> <address>24 fresh sage leaves </address> <p>1. Preheat oven 450°F with rack in upper third. Toss garlic with olive oil and mix thoroughly with sweet potatoes in large bowl. Spread in 1 layer in a 15-by 10-inch shallow baking pan.</p> <p>2. Bake until soft, about 30 minutes.</p></div> <div class="preparation"> <div class="prep-steps"> </div> <div class="prep-steps"> <p>3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then fry sage leaves in 2 batches, stirring, until crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.</p> <p>4. To serve, stack sweet potato slices, alternating colors. Place sage leaves on top.</p></div> </div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-47123285758062661622010-02-08T22:45:00.002-05:002010-02-08T22:51:20.856-05:00Hot Choc?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wfuUnL75s7jtDz1VSmtusTNyi-fdIoL4lUO3FktadHftHBom4cWd_HSV5J39L5Uq194PLWBG9N0hkhHC-ONoauuOztdmD47Vc4m2jtMOKNdmkhP6H_9elrzRmxQ0Y4v3_hk9rzlmXpLx/s1600-h/chilli-hot-chocolate.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 387px; height: 418px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wfuUnL75s7jtDz1VSmtusTNyi-fdIoL4lUO3FktadHftHBom4cWd_HSV5J39L5Uq194PLWBG9N0hkhHC-ONoauuOztdmD47Vc4m2jtMOKNdmkhP6H_9elrzRmxQ0Y4v3_hk9rzlmXpLx/s320/chilli-hot-chocolate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436084863382179874" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, fine. If I have to be here then I'm going to have one of these warming Chili Hot Chocolates while the snow falls down around me!<br />This recipe makes for 10 servings, So who would like to join me?!<br /></div><br /><h1 style="text-align: center;">Chilli Hot Chocolate</h1><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Naughty, delicious and with a hint of fire, just what you need after a chilly walk.</h4><ul class="categoryNone"><li><em>Serves:</em> 4</li><li><em>Takes:</em> 10mins</li></ul> <h3>Ingredients</h3> <ul><li>750ml (1¼ pints) skimmed milk</li><li>1 cinnamon stick</li><li>2 red chillies, halved and deseeded</li><li>100g (3½oz) dark chocolate, grated</li><li>25g (1oz) demerara sugar</li></ul><br /><h3>What to do</h3> <ul><li>Place the milk in a saucepan with the cinnamon stick and chillies. Carefully bring to a very gentle simmer for one minute. Take off the heat and leave to one side for 5 minutes so the flavours infuse.</li><li>Reheat, then remove the cinnamon, and reserve the chillies on one side for decoration later. Add the chocolate and stir in until it melts, add the sugar and mix.</li><li>Serve up in warming mugfuls. If you want to go for total luxury and a real one-off treat then top with a spoon of whipped cream, a dusting of chocolate and decorate with a half chilli – to give your family and friends a hint of what they are in for!</li></ul>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-67030440991202642172010-02-08T22:32:00.002-05:002010-02-08T22:40:40.461-05:00Sunshine vs Snow Storm?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-O_LZlxei30F7GeTGBZROavCIhs2fCqHycLAyv8rqk0oCBSY8u7bjAWTeC67U_ybObTtCAMk4GYrgsswbBH3LiazYjmYzPAH4fEC8UOPkBKdGhzkt333J6jE79BanbObpX44EJ3ZxQmJE/s1600-h/photos-of-Taino-Beach-Bahamas-pictures.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-O_LZlxei30F7GeTGBZROavCIhs2fCqHycLAyv8rqk0oCBSY8u7bjAWTeC67U_ybObTtCAMk4GYrgsswbBH3LiazYjmYzPAH4fEC8UOPkBKdGhzkt333J6jE79BanbObpX44EJ3ZxQmJE/s320/photos-of-Taino-Beach-Bahamas-pictures.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436081854133702114" border="0" /></a><br /><br />There's a blizzard coming towards NYC. It's ready to drop inches upon inches of white powdery snow.... I'd like to be in the Bahamas right now... right there in the photo above, dipping my toes in that crystal water, wandering through that soft sand... yes please.<br />And maybe riding a horse like those below, warm salt sea air brushing past my face as we gallop along the waters edge... don't mind if I do, thank you very much.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZLwZ4f7yxYFc2ur1GdIVoS7MRZBmz9XRAhaDLGP3nX_o9cmKvL_R_5387DD2qUmYi8pSXuuMdRqd5NJAcZAkLagwdoZTZcbGDILJD6xFiI4jHTLjNNY_crSzkt2skg0lwdGXEwG-7xzC/s1600-h/20060219_BAHAMAS_600.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZLwZ4f7yxYFc2ur1GdIVoS7MRZBmz9XRAhaDLGP3nX_o9cmKvL_R_5387DD2qUmYi8pSXuuMdRqd5NJAcZAkLagwdoZTZcbGDILJD6xFiI4jHTLjNNY_crSzkt2skg0lwdGXEwG-7xzC/s320/20060219_BAHAMAS_600.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436081865856370386" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-70716153611706295412010-02-07T18:52:00.003-05:002010-02-07T18:58:36.762-05:00Portrait courtesy of Ralph Lauren...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG8TD5SK4HwpIj1VGGaXEVilCz-PKd_1k7n6I03hmBMltWLgPX0lMbaorIDUrKFXzcxqzqVKsRm623K96AnRWR_ASiAf6dWqCrWz74GhIEegiAEx1YrPQyI9atR8kS20M70fJChyphenhyphenHEKrad/s1600-h/249537081_ce3b291eb6-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG8TD5SK4HwpIj1VGGaXEVilCz-PKd_1k7n6I03hmBMltWLgPX0lMbaorIDUrKFXzcxqzqVKsRm623K96AnRWR_ASiAf6dWqCrWz74GhIEegiAEx1YrPQyI9atR8kS20M70fJChyphenhyphenHEKrad/s320/249537081_ce3b291eb6-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435653689406165138" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVhyphenhyphenWBDz4krkWVbCMBQsfys05eYALOwoAO0jzo9Wqbu416-iz-jmWP6tF9NH_uXsxBKlSb5hnyCC2Yka5x3Zihyphenhyphen_GykQ32n5hw7bp1YwTx1LEt7cCMcjSVidVbtiPeKtnoW-yVd1Ya-65H/s1600-h/249536837_be39d16c93.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVhyphenhyphenWBDz4krkWVbCMBQsfys05eYALOwoAO0jzo9Wqbu416-iz-jmWP6tF9NH_uXsxBKlSb5hnyCC2Yka5x3Zihyphenhyphen_GykQ32n5hw7bp1YwTx1LEt7cCMcjSVidVbtiPeKtnoW-yVd1Ya-65H/s320/249536837_be39d16c93.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435653692955100322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />On the note of Ralph Lauren paint swatches, you must check this out!!!<br />Self portrait with swatches - I love this! I've been inspired even further!!<br />Check out Nathan's full Flickr set <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathangibbs/sets/72157594294634994/">here</a>!! and his .com <a href="http://www.nathangibbs.com/self-portrait/">here</a>!<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-23554487140527084702010-02-07T14:34:00.004-05:002010-02-07T18:43:16.056-05:00Paint Swatch Wall!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQify1qaIeQnRKzELT6fiSWPLYu8913K_rrYOd2qsHJMGbRkqytb5gTGjChGl2up3r1Fjg6kW4d2bsHTxNy5_bDX4nGGtAe5dOBoPzzqdav_LvbDdUVd3M7jHF819H_lZYunWBGfY04H1Z/s1600-h/CIMG1833.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQify1qaIeQnRKzELT6fiSWPLYu8913K_rrYOd2qsHJMGbRkqytb5gTGjChGl2up3r1Fjg6kW4d2bsHTxNy5_bDX4nGGtAe5dOBoPzzqdav_LvbDdUVd3M7jHF819H_lZYunWBGfY04H1Z/s320/CIMG1833.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435587481470697298" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_dTZXL3yKz6VQHp6oTynTNdryADpnp8w65i859dxtxVfu43KbcthGwHntkybPXG8pw8vCcm_-XgWAyt15cHH3feoGa7qWVpyqTZoNnq5Rb8yCOrrgCkUzgIK1wdtCuceCIWos9QnhxI6/s1600-h/CIMG1835.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_dTZXL3yKz6VQHp6oTynTNdryADpnp8w65i859dxtxVfu43KbcthGwHntkybPXG8pw8vCcm_-XgWAyt15cHH3feoGa7qWVpyqTZoNnq5Rb8yCOrrgCkUzgIK1wdtCuceCIWos9QnhxI6/s320/CIMG1835.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435587489382173874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">This weekend I decided to get a little creative...so on a chilly Saturday early afternoon I walked into Home Depot on 23rd street and picked up a few Ralph Lauren paint swatches...<br /></div><br />I've wanted to do something with the wall behind my bed for a long time. And back then I did start it off by painting the wall that pretty purple/pink color (see the inspiration post about it <a href="http://lvsliving.blogspot.com/2008/08/apartment-redecoration-part-three.html">here!</a>) but since then that's about all that happened to it. I did have one of my paintings hanging there, but really having it over my head while I slept didn't always feel so great...fear of it dropping on me perhaps?!!<br /><br />So, with an idea I've played with before on canvases, and from some remembered inspiration from <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/">Design*Sponge</a> on the below pics, I decided to try out some graphic artwork myself!<br /><br />I did the top half first, setting all of the colors out on my coffee table, and over a few cups of tea I finally had them in a position I liked. Ill admit, I'm pretty particular about how things look and that they have to feel right to my eyes! And then with a bit of measuring on my wall, and after backing each swatch with mounting tape, I preceded to line up the first row!<br />I totally enjoyed doing this by the way!! Maybe it was because I was finally getting it up on the wall, or because I loved being so creative (after feeling as though I hadn't been for so long!) or maybe it was because I was blasting out music, singing along, and just thoroughly enjoying the whole time!<br />Now, the second half, neat little trick I pulled out of my hat! I mirrored the top half!! I was missing one or two identical swatches, and just replaced them with ones as similar as I could get it. The odd mismatch added a twist! I really love how it turned out! If I could change anything I'd make it bigger!! But maybe I can add a line here or there sometime too!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGEkl-xNI1SiYXetitR7AdIEeJQW5ZzgKDQ6zZOgfBM-2ZLjdpGYzjLHlpYkJh71J5OdVVu88TolUHrcEx0KDJotqJQ9lWQszoy7lR0ylpXXhTHHleiZAqhKShH_kOS59pm-gArjj3WZ6C/s1600-h/paint-strip-wallpaper.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGEkl-xNI1SiYXetitR7AdIEeJQW5ZzgKDQ6zZOgfBM-2ZLjdpGYzjLHlpYkJh71J5OdVVu88TolUHrcEx0KDJotqJQ9lWQszoy7lR0ylpXXhTHHleiZAqhKShH_kOS59pm-gArjj3WZ6C/s320/paint-strip-wallpaper.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435649432413197714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_CDthgXdTjczxwfLDZ8DhTr16YRjDVs5bIi8VSv9mnfgDmyv-sX2bDp08M9vVc_rBKRKusLjh1YOgRFMhWR67Wn6P1RiBNevFxZL8nMpdqDj8bsoupnWqHdzZtLxJYhzzU7wtPPQQeQS/s1600-h/photo-40.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_CDthgXdTjczxwfLDZ8DhTr16YRjDVs5bIi8VSv9mnfgDmyv-sX2bDp08M9vVc_rBKRKusLjh1YOgRFMhWR67Wn6P1RiBNevFxZL8nMpdqDj8bsoupnWqHdzZtLxJYhzzU7wtPPQQeQS/s320/photo-40.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435649438907304562" border="0" /></a><br />Images from <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/04/diy-idea-paint-strip-wall-decoration.html">this post on Design*Sponge</a>! The reviews on that post are intense though I warn you!<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-54336872645195365162010-01-31T21:18:00.003-05:002010-01-31T21:23:03.673-05:00Where I'd like to have some dreams...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAhfAeWRxpvbTOpkVWKT086l2rFRaX0YnpojDVsz5Akf2gY-FhxRGkdJXoG_SEs-cd6flhJ92Q0-k-nkV4VoZ5sJipHSlg2w3z4yQNHUeFaq_Msc5uDl7sTLa85nksBZA5-C6U9aGZlJ2c/s1600-h/3797274865_0c2b847c84.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAhfAeWRxpvbTOpkVWKT086l2rFRaX0YnpojDVsz5Akf2gY-FhxRGkdJXoG_SEs-cd6flhJ92Q0-k-nkV4VoZ5sJipHSlg2w3z4yQNHUeFaq_Msc5uDl7sTLa85nksBZA5-C6U9aGZlJ2c/s320/3797274865_0c2b847c84.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433093798488165362" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I completely adore this bed. But with mountains of fluffy white sheets. And in my bedroom.<br />I want it.... right. now. I don't know what else there is to say!<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-5503532520771434102010-01-03T18:27:00.003-05:002010-01-03T18:36:10.162-05:00Fresh and So Clean, Clean...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2yYuoQDgHHhTq7CCrxWeVTZQnpe1XVIqli75_9tyJ8WLt7hYx8szmjIkwZ4o84AbR7QgJ7PFBHJHfJpA2-UFyCgi8QJSHJb0A-k2BtyT1_RKl-DJi6sLh6M70DBmyuAJyEthhusDMpjCC/s1600-h/2780317271_08756c7d1d.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2yYuoQDgHHhTq7CCrxWeVTZQnpe1XVIqli75_9tyJ8WLt7hYx8szmjIkwZ4o84AbR7QgJ7PFBHJHfJpA2-UFyCgi8QJSHJb0A-k2BtyT1_RKl-DJi6sLh6M70DBmyuAJyEthhusDMpjCC/s320/2780317271_08756c7d1d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422659510676594594" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ANl3gkOn_ufzjEgfAaahoLHyIfCuxLhqxPN7wPx_hOdy1cJo3NAuMh7feG1VfN3hOt8wht-PXaaOsRQUt7PX91KHoAUw27qOpmKOQ215HmMTWtVCsPWg7mLXQicq7v3d5DRrxgFN453B/s1600-h/2781174470_00ce8f0d0d.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ANl3gkOn_ufzjEgfAaahoLHyIfCuxLhqxPN7wPx_hOdy1cJo3NAuMh7feG1VfN3hOt8wht-PXaaOsRQUt7PX91KHoAUw27qOpmKOQ215HmMTWtVCsPWg7mLXQicq7v3d5DRrxgFN453B/s320/2781174470_00ce8f0d0d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422659519602111938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5SRLWBr8JbiJ9LSCpX7wnxRO8MfGyU_ovm-HOyPg4w1SvOGCpPajDm5BPQmgJcntTZ4PJu_cxrVVbYn3IYOG0Vy5dBN-wUlP_bh2bPB31hx3qL-jGf-t_xsV5mWTd4gGy5ECCTnXJriX/s1600-h/2781173978_78e3462fef.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5SRLWBr8JbiJ9LSCpX7wnxRO8MfGyU_ovm-HOyPg4w1SvOGCpPajDm5BPQmgJcntTZ4PJu_cxrVVbYn3IYOG0Vy5dBN-wUlP_bh2bPB31hx3qL-jGf-t_xsV5mWTd4gGy5ECCTnXJriX/s320/2781173978_78e3462fef.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422659514842617538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I just found these three photos on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9682847@N08/">brent.darby's photostream</a> on flickr and I instantly loved them. Cool minty frostiness... love the lipstick artwork. And the Union Jack doormat!<br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-64993258071472085872010-01-03T17:40:00.004-05:002010-01-03T18:14:27.786-05:00Happy New Year and East Hampton...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimGCSB3TQ7UPwAdcLmlq6RuRSZgdsTm_SLua5eWNteQ9EM1SCkF3cz0i3vcCz_dHM3T46DkxAWvr1yvL9X0BBp4ynYfvPJMixqaWESpvYSkHjWLEppqMkssUdNuN6bTgiD5nyyZJSncEeE/s1600-h/49783.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimGCSB3TQ7UPwAdcLmlq6RuRSZgdsTm_SLua5eWNteQ9EM1SCkF3cz0i3vcCz_dHM3T46DkxAWvr1yvL9X0BBp4ynYfvPJMixqaWESpvYSkHjWLEppqMkssUdNuN6bTgiD5nyyZJSncEeE/s320/49783.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422647241541883202" border="0" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJRGUu2UTZcHjAZGa5O7tpMIlX4NgqRHAUZXklem8EIFCaSk9Ar-74f3f7nBituOlJoYThvQOjtPTQ9Q8cRYHQXAHiG0Uy0h_50KjWwZQZMaB0PcfVZ41y-_gbkd0Evza7vmPv3gHBBti/s1600-h/49783cc.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJRGUu2UTZcHjAZGa5O7tpMIlX4NgqRHAUZXklem8EIFCaSk9Ar-74f3f7nBituOlJoYThvQOjtPTQ9Q8cRYHQXAHiG0Uy0h_50KjWwZQZMaB0PcfVZ41y-_gbkd0Evza7vmPv3gHBBti/s320/49783cc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422647253937598402" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Happy New Year to all!<br />Now even though NYC is facing sub-zero temperatures, the enjoyable Christmas season is over, the snow keeps coming down, and the first 2010 work week hits hard tomorrow morning, I've decided to do some real estate hunting. East Hamptons stylie...<br />So onto warm sunny days, where lounging by the pool is a 'must have'... doesn't sound bad now does it?!<br />Soo... here's a little beauty I wouldn't mind purchasing (if only my purse would stretch so far).<br />I love the lake, AND pool.. and I adore the cool white interior, the rustic worn woods, the gorgeous vaulted ceilings, the big windows with light flooding in, and the feeling of cool warmth this little abode exudes..<br />For the full posting....<a href="http://www.corcoran.com/property/listing.aspx?Region=LI3&ListingID=49783">here</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrRTPPBKoynd2ffdaVWfB-0N54UaRMa8XNP24MgmCmgDv-yaxYSNLIoZ9AgknqioROAGLZJIV3omqQCEDkoJLTK1t0wPC2nAcj_x6i-MfOTSr4CCdMRcrp-ZqKjVqOSI8wdlp8W-A63-F/s1600-h/49783aa.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 337px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrRTPPBKoynd2ffdaVWfB-0N54UaRMa8XNP24MgmCmgDv-yaxYSNLIoZ9AgknqioROAGLZJIV3omqQCEDkoJLTK1t0wPC2nAcj_x6i-MfOTSr4CCdMRcrp-ZqKjVqOSI8wdlp8W-A63-F/s320/49783aa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422647244432382290" border="0" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrEVI8K0JNTwTEnX6ZRzhrj9laF7pKySPZvhdi8oXr80nmn5naAy_WhpNa8VPUUtrNoBxDhpweCzAoGT7COgOGgrSLdANYSpeWKjuD06lTidHpohomFUdGxtPPm404mCtn3VOSlHGs7X_/s1600-h/49783pp.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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I have been gone far too long, and although I think I have a pretty good excuse, I have missed you so much!!<br />I had shamefully forgotten how much I loved posting here and sharing with all of you - return readers and new ones - all of the things that I love and get up to!<br /><br />So, to recap on the past few months, and just briefly to spare you all the long drawn out story time!<br />My Sister moved to NYC, and has been staying with me until she gets on her own feet here, and I am happy to report she has done good job of it to! And right before Christmas - I think she got her Christmas wish! ;)<br />I got a new job!! Which, I have now been in since September, and I absolutely adore!!! I feel I am very lucky indeed that in this economy I was able to move from one company, right into another, and with more money! So, from an Architecture firm to a high end Interior Design firm as a project manager.. and I couldn't be happier!!<br />Home is pretty much the same. Same lovely apartment, with my fat boy slim cat, Oscar! He has gained a few more toys since August mind you! Thanksgiving was spend with my Sister at the Macy's Parade - I've been here over three years and that was the first time I'd seen it! And the holidays, of course, also came with the traditional trip to Las Vegas with my Dad!!!<br />On the romantic side of my life, my boyfriend and I broke up, I believe I had mentioned him on here before. Still, when it's not working, it's just not working.<br />And now we are all rolling on into Christmas!!! Which my the way - I LOVE!!!<br />Last night, while my roomie, and my sister was out, I had a glass of wine, sang Christmas songs and put up my own set of gorgeous twinkle lights around the breakfast bar! I hung my pretty glass ornaments from them too, and I must say, they look pretty special!! I went for the white wire twinkle lights of course - they are soo much nicer when a tree isn't involved!!<br />Talking of which, the tree was out of bounds due to my fat boy slim! Who I believe would have had way too much fun trying to eat the thing! This way is much more cat friendly, and still so beautifully Christmasy!!!! Oh!! It's so exciting!!<br /><br />And so, to finish off my long update of goings on! I've posted below some pretty images of twinkly lights... because they're not just for Christmas, and yes, I'm trying to convince myself I can keep mine up all year round!! I love them around the bed - so beautifully pretty and rustic!!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-KBzdPsAYaRuJ0Ua4J0F7nVJGyp1uC1mxpAD7ZAF7SZA_X8w-p71xGLjoKCPT899M-uy0KoSqQbFcy4SRhNxytWE4A_SAIG-GfGkVG8jGqSdNaKy2ttA6u8lsWNnawBQZBunN3F1_srw/s1600-h/%7BFA817C61-46D6-46ED-A1DF-D8E3DB489883%7D.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-KBzdPsAYaRuJ0Ua4J0F7nVJGyp1uC1mxpAD7ZAF7SZA_X8w-p71xGLjoKCPT899M-uy0KoSqQbFcy4SRhNxytWE4A_SAIG-GfGkVG8jGqSdNaKy2ttA6u8lsWNnawBQZBunN3F1_srw/s320/%7BFA817C61-46D6-46ED-A1DF-D8E3DB489883%7D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411778347305859154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSgKvb1WHxvVGJ7jmo7pC2e5OtBW5VfrUaJruvvzDgLmHBwawsFmbbjWnARD3_y5oT5yGvYqpWLHt0UssnNaDRFlQKgf9PM8zQPV9WHeCHEj-X1AvbyrzqNdRqhdq2HGEpso0R-ZS-BQK/s1600-h/TKE_M1.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSgKvb1WHxvVGJ7jmo7pC2e5OtBW5VfrUaJruvvzDgLmHBwawsFmbbjWnARD3_y5oT5yGvYqpWLHt0UssnNaDRFlQKgf9PM8zQPV9WHeCHEj-X1AvbyrzqNdRqhdq2HGEpso0R-ZS-BQK/s320/TKE_M1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411778354474963346" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737429314871009050.post-51193868000252766852009-08-18T14:27:00.003-04:002009-08-18T14:35:30.336-04:00Hot Down, Summer In The City....<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1t4GlvfzwLNRJR7gfgrBLDJLPEUYW2L4kmpksDnJLZA_s2lEZc6Wc4uJwZsGaTs3KSDxol3BQUzgryqEZtxBFVnnxdxZG_zKsWU4lKfXa07HnZcWc9amppT_TOOUkPG4N-SIPe_2lImFk/s1600-h/Empire+State+Building_579_19231691_0_0_7013541_300.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1t4GlvfzwLNRJR7gfgrBLDJLPEUYW2L4kmpksDnJLZA_s2lEZc6Wc4uJwZsGaTs3KSDxol3BQUzgryqEZtxBFVnnxdxZG_zKsWU4lKfXa07HnZcWc9amppT_TOOUkPG4N-SIPe_2lImFk/s320/Empire+State+Building_579_19231691_0_0_7013541_300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371372257358013794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVLH9YdtPMy9JMOnn4pToyKbTZUrfb0kHMdpWBC2DnuU_f-aZ_1QpZ1pCWZ01CsMhaiUkvLwYO3dp2I43zienKqF8OPXaFcnn_oyGCKJ1jAZatPHUlxLHBsT1K7iTS5Efd4-JLLN2tyEI/s1600-h/summer-in-nyc-1.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVLH9YdtPMy9JMOnn4pToyKbTZUrfb0kHMdpWBC2DnuU_f-aZ_1QpZ1pCWZ01CsMhaiUkvLwYO3dp2I43zienKqF8OPXaFcnn_oyGCKJ1jAZatPHUlxLHBsT1K7iTS5Efd4-JLLN2tyEI/s320/summer-in-nyc-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371372260344699842" border="0" /></a><br /><br />NYC has been pretty sweltering recently, and with this weeks real feel temperatures hitting 100 degrees, I'm thanking the heavens for A/C's, iced coffee's and sunglasses!<br /><br />Of course, hot august nyc days always make me think of this beloved classic... ohhh yeaaa!!!!! ;)<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/s1_8909dNJ0&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/s1_8909dNJ0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02033093365496548261noreply@blogger.com0