Latest Obsessions

*Linen High-Waist Pants from AA
(mint green please)

*Black Dynamite
(Chocolate Giddy Up)

*The Salty Pimp from the Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
(best cone ever.)

*Butcher Bar in Astoria
(awesome bbq)

*Retronaut
(get caught up in old photos)

*Wes Anderson's Worlds @ Museum of the Moving Image
(I will be attending ALL of the screenings.)

*Note to Self

Latest Obsessions

*Akamaru Modern Noodles from Ippudo
(best ramen ever.slowly becoming a Friday habit)

*NYT article "Puberty before age 10:The New Normal?"
(really interesting. fairly depressing. best to be aware)

*Lana Del Rey- Born to Die
(I don't love all of her songs but I do love this one) 

*The idea of a Twin Peaks party
(coffee, donuts, pie, and costumes)

*Finding natural body products, sans chemicals.
(I'll be ordering from Sigrid later this week)

*Visiting South Jersey this weekend
(can't wait!) 

Latest Obsessions

*Snuff Box on Netflix instant watch
(The theme has been in my head for days.)

*New Food Blogs
(My New Roots and Sprouted Kitchen)

*Finding a new bathing suit
( #1, #2, #3)

*Guava flavored anything

*Planning the honeymoon
(I love travel planning)

*Making collages using old National Geographics
(photos soon)

Latest Obsessions

*Austrian and Northern Italian Wines
(Blaufrankish, Zweigelt, Blauburgunder, Zamo Rosso)
(Cherry and bold fruit notes, generally light on the palate, some have
a spicy finish, great with food and without)

*Jalebi
(an Indian dessert treat that we got to try in Jackson Heights,
they are delicious!)

*Valentine's Day
(I need to figure out what cards I want to send)

*The Snoring Dormouse video
(I love animals that snore)

*Oh Happy Day blog
(really fun decorations and party ideas)

*The Chinese New Year Parade in Flushing
(we're going this Saturday and I'm so excited!)

Latest Obsessions

*Are You Being Served-which I finally got on dvd
(favorite episode)

*New Season of Portlandia

*Switching from plastic containers to glass
(a slow process)

*The Pavilion Hotel in Phnom Penh
(possible honeymoon destination)

*Getting the horrible pet store in my neighborhood to close
(sign here)

*Fighting winter laziness, though it's not really working...
(I can feel myself falling into hibernation mode,
where I only want to sleep or watch 30 Rock on Netflix)

Christmastime is Here...

Thanksgiving has come and gone and now we are fully into
holiday mode here in Sunnyside.  Our tree is up,
decorations are out, and the Christmas music has been
playing constantly. 



















I know I'm way behind on blogging, but I'll try to catch up for my favorite
season.  I'll start with a few Holiday Obsessions.

*The Union Square Holiday Market
(even if you don't buy anything, just walking around will get you into the holiday spirit)
(and be sure to sample the truffles)

*Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream
(2-3 drops of peppermint flavor+heavy cream+kitchen aid mixer=peppermint whipped cream)

*Gift guides from blogland
(designsponge, cupofjo, coolhunting, Etsy)

*Salt Roasted Chicken
(I made this for our decorating feast and it was super easy and delicious)

*The Return of Sequins
(Finally, I can buy them anywhere!)

Latest Obsessions

*Delores Petunia
(dream jewelry)

*Svenskt Tenn
(for inspiration) 

*Peels Breakfast
(biscuits and gravy, side of grits)

*American Apparel Plaid
(#1, #2, #3)  

*Thinking about a Halloween costume
(Victoria Page from the Red Shoes, Maude Lebowski, Black Swan?)

Latest Obsessions

*New Notebooks
(bought a 3 pack yesterday-they will be used for doodles, lists, and wine)

*Red Wine Chocolate Cake from Smitten Kitchen
(wine AND cake!? definitely going to make this soon)

*Pinterest
(for allowing me to keep all inspiration in one place.
warning: it's addictive) 

*Outerwear
(#1, #2, #3) 

*Hand Carving Stamps
(I'm slowly getting the hang of it)

*Crimini mushroom, white russian kale, and goat cheese omelets
(a nice way to start the morning)

Latest Obsessions

Watermelon
It has been so refreshing in this hot weather.
Did you know that you can grow them into squares?

Journelle
Finally, a bra shopping experience that doesn't suck.
Nice staff, good selection, wide range of prices.

Cat hugging kitten video
so sweet!




Morning Bell Dress
from DearGoldenVintage on Etsy
I'd wear this constantly.















Italy
Been reading up on the different wine appellations, 
thinking that a visit to Northwestern Italia might be nice.

Kunik Cheese
buttery goodness. so perfect for a picnic

Latest Obsessions

*Griffin and Sabine
(a wonderful book about love, art, and correspondence)

*Cave of Forgotten Dreams
(Herzog. enough said.)

 *Rhubarb is back
(the market is becoming magical again)


*Adele- Rolling in the Deep
(it's been on repeat)


*Glass Refrigerator Dishes
(saw a lot of these in Cold Spring and decided that I need them)

Latest Obsessions

*The Palm Cockatoo
(their call sounds like they are saying Hello)



*Recipe for Butterbeer Cupcakes
(Yes, I am a Harry Potter nerd)

*Nautical Cardigan
(79 Euros?.sure.)

*Sunscreen Guide
(such a bummer to find out that my brand is bad)

*Beyonce-Why Don't You Love Me video
(obsessed with the video, not the song)

Latest Obsessions

*BHLDN- anthropologie's wedding line-debuts 2/14
(no, I'm not even engaged yet but who doesn't love dresses??)





















Source


*This live version of Heartbeats
(very Twin Peaks-esque, no?)


*Portlandia
(brilliant show, I laughed through the entire episode)


*Rani Necklace by Tree & Kimball
(a bit outside my normal style but, I love it)

















Source


*Old National Geographics
(amazing pictures, hilarious ads)

*Strawberries
(a taste of summer in the dead of winter)

*Ceremony
(really want to see this!)

Latest Obsessions

*Blue Hotel-Chris Isaak
(Chris Isaak is also awesome in Fire Walk With Me)

*New Chocolate Mousse recipe
(got the bf's approval)

*Living In: The Big Lebowski
(loving the bowling oxfords)

*All Day Breakfast Sandwich from the Milk Truck
(My new breakfast when I sell at the flea)

*Astoria Wine and Spirits
(best selection that I've seen in Queens)

*Vacation Countdown:8 Days

Latest Obsessions

*Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
(with a big glass of Ronnybrook milk)

*Snuggle Time
(pretty sure that he likes it too)

















*Valentine' Day Cards
(and of course, a shameless plug)

*Confessions of a Disney World Castmember
(Thanks to the bf for showing me this)

*Underwater System Print
(by Judy Kaufmann

*Countdown to Vacation: 15 days

Latest Obsessions

*Imagine a Jump- Mighty Mike
(Way into this. I think that my Dad will like it too)

*New purple pj's from Victoria's Secret
(ridiculously comfy)

*Can you name all the countries in the world??
(I can't but it's fun to try. I think that my high score is 124)

*Lara Collins Sneak Peek from designsponge
(love)

*Decade-by-Decade skirt from Anthropologie
(makes me wish that spring was just a tad bit closer)

*Chive goat cheese on a baguette.
(you're welcome)

Latest Obsessions

*Truffles from the Union Sq Holiday Market
(Just realizing that I don't know much about them- but they are just too good)

*My brand new camera Canon PowerShot- oh and it's GOLD.
(I have the best bf ever)

*Mapache
(raccoon in spanish)

*WannaHavaCookie's Red Velvet Whoopie Pie
(obviously)

* Rushmore Pencil Set
(Keeps selling out before I can get to it! boo)

....speaking of Rushmore....

*The Wes Anderson playlist at work.
(Specifically this, right now)

Latest Obsessions

*Top Chef: Just Desserts
(pastries +drama=entertainment)

*Cookieboy
(can't read it but, the pictures are worth it)

*Martha Stewart Living: November Edition
(seasonal recipes galore)

*New DesignSponge Berlin Guide
(I desperately want to visit again)

*Scary Stories
(what's your favorite?)

*Dinosaur Kale aka: tuscan kale
(better than regular old kale, and cooks faster.
add it to anything)

Latest Obsessions

Duvet Covers
(We need a new one, and I'm loving Urban's selection)

KitKat Bars
(I'm sure this has been my obsession before. I'll always love KitKats)

2 Rabbits in 2 Cups
(Bunnies!!!!!)

The Zapp and Roger Pandora Station
(They played Computer Love and PYT- enough said.)


Xian Famous Food
(Cheap eats in NYC - I like the D3)

Latest Obsessions

*Our Netflix Halloween Lineup
(Rosemary's Baby, Evil Dead, Bram Stoker's Dracula, to name a few)

*Oh Yoko-John Lennon
(this song never gets old)

*Applying to as many holiday craft shows as possible
(fingers crossed!)

*Crossword Books from the Puzzle Society
(the covers are so pretty)

*Halloween Search on Tastespotting
(in case you can't tell, I love Halloween)

*Dita Von Teese's Twitter Photos
(favorite lady)

Latest Obsessions

Le Creuset sets
(only in my dreams)

Eric Ripert
(chef crush)

Polka Dot Dress
(this is clearly an expensive latest obsessions)

Queens Frozen Treats List
(I need to check this out)

Halloween Baking Decorations
(so read for halloween! I know i'm way early)

PBJ Tart
(who doesn't love pbj desserts?)