· wishlist 2011 ·

Christmas 2011 by kscott featuring stripe socks

A few items on my Christmas list this year. And yes, those are dunkin' donuts k-cups and a coffee grinder...because sometimes you want good coffee fast via the keurig and sometimes you want good coffee slow via the french press.

What's on your wishlist?

{here's what I wished for in 2010}

· weekend goodness ·

My weekend started with another great brunch with these ladies at Kramer's on Saturday. We decided to have a little polish swap and I ended up with two great colors to try: this essie color and this american apparel polish in mouse. When we left the café we were greeted with white fluffy snowflakes falling from the sky...which is quite odd for NoVa in October. It was actually quite pretty, but I don't think I'm ready for the cold...I'm still getting over the end of summer.

· garden & gun ·

If you've read some of my past posts, you know that I love Charleston, SC...so guess where this magazine is created? As soon as I spotted the cover I instantly felt that g&g accurately embodies the spirit of Charleston; it's charming, historic and hip...all at the same time.
I can't say I'm particularly interested in gardens or guns, but garden & gun magazine has beautiful photography and great design...which is what initially drew me to the magazine. I was introduced to g&g by accident when it was delivered to my place of business...and it's a good thing we had two copies delivered because I totally confiscated one of them for myself. Inside the over-sized, welcoming, beautifully-photographed cover you'll find articles on food, music, design, travel, fashion...and, of course, gardens and guns. Pick up an issue if you get the chance and check out their web site.

· getaway ·

As promised, more photos from my weekend in Brooklyn...a book signing, fun with flowers, good times in williamsburg, fairway lobster rolls in red hook, dobbin mews floral design studio, the makings for a cilantro stinger, the high line and my view on the way back to the district.

(photos 1-4 & 7 by Jennifer)

· quick share ·

One of my favorite illustrators has recently come out with another children's book and I wanted to share some art from the book and a link to her site. Jen Corace creates some of the most adorable illustrations I have ever seen, check it out: Little Hoot