{ favorites from nyc }

Given a day with no responsibilities, my favorite way to start the day is to wake up sans alarm… get the coffee brewing… and start cleaning. A freshly vacuumed room or sparkling kitchen makes the day feel better. This morning was especially exciting because cleaning meant setting up new furniture, getting rid of some old…

{ cool breeze and falling leaves }

Fall has arrived! The days are cool enough for scarves, open windows, and mugs of hot tea. It also means time for knitting! I have two knitting projects in the works at the moment. This time of year, everything is a gift so this is a bit of teaser until the end of December. These…

{ don we now our gay apparel }

It’s that time of year again. Time for work holiday parties. After trying on close to 100 dresses, I bought the one that fit the best and brought it home. It’s a short sleeve, sheath dress with hems down the side. The dress fit well everywhere except at the waist. I felt like adding a…