i heart nyc.

Pete and I leave tomorrow for a weekend getaway in New York City. He is giving a speech on Friday and I get to tag along! I will give you a full report of my adventures on Monday... have a wonderful weekend!

my latest obsession...

I'm not sure if they come out with these every Holiday season, or if this is the first time, but regardless these Candy Cane Hershey's kisses are amazing!! You simply MUST try them.

Baby it's cold (and rainy) outside...

and I seriously need a waterproof jacket! Here are a few ideas from J.Crew and Patagonia.

I need a new bag...

I carry around A LOT of stuff. My computer, 2 cell phones, my planner, wallet, keys, gum, chap-stick, anti-bacterial gel and usually an apple in case I get hungry. Therefore as you can imagine, my bag is pretty hefty, and after almost 2 years of carrying the same on everyday I think I'm ready for a new one! Here are my first thoughts from anthropologie.

I'm thankful for...

1. My family -- who despite our madness is the most wonderful, amazing group of people I've ever known, and I feel so lucky to have you.

2. My job -- Even with the hellish hours it sometimes requires, I'm thankful that I love what I do and absolutely adore the people I work with.

3. My dog -- Because you bring joy to my life, keep my active and snuggle me at night when Pete's out of town!

4. My friends -- who have stood by me and supported me through so much... and continue to make my life way more enjoyable!

5. Last, and maybe most of all, Pete -- who is my best friend in the whole world, who I also happen to be madly in love with. I am so thankful that you are in my life.

What are you thankful for on this day?

Give Thanks Today.

I stumbled across this image while searching the web and thought it the perfect way to honor this Holiday. I love everything about Thanksgiving, but especially the people I get to spend it with. I hope you have a most wonderful Thanksgiving!

Buy Nothing Day = November 23rd

A 24 hour moratorium on consumer spending - participate by not participating. This November 23rd, environmentalists, social activists and concerned citizens in as many as 65 countries will hit the streets for a 24-hour consumer fast in celebration of the 15th annual Buy Nothing Day, a global cultural phenomenon that originated in Vancouver, Canada. Read more.

This post may seem ironic, since about 75% of what I post on this blog is material things to purchase, however I think this is a wonderful idea. Thanks to my sister, my entire family has vowed to participate this year in the Buy Nothing Day, and you should too!

The perfect party accessories...

These beautiful Stephen Dweck earrings are the perfect Holiday party accessory and are all currently on Sale at Neiman Marcus!

1 2 3 4...

Feist
with Jason Collett Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | 8:00PM
Mershon Auditorium

“Sometimes intimate, sometimes exuberant, filled with love songs and hints of mystery.”--New York Times

Pete and I were lucky enough to receive tickets from the Wexner Center and will be attending both the concert and the pre-party @ Surly Girl! Click here for additional information.

This Weekend: Tiny Canary Indie Design Market

November 17-18, 2007
Junctionview Studios, Columbus, Ohio
10am – 6pm each day
Click here for additional information.

I have been looking forward so much for this event, and can't wait to see what kinds of goodies they have for sale! I will provide a full-report on Monday!

Item of the week: Flat boots!

I desperately need/want a pair of flat knee high boots. Here are a few of my favorites:


Available here.

Gobble Gobble

These fun and delicious treats (Chocolate Turkeys, Mini Pie Sampler + Pumpkin whoopie pies) would make a wonderful edition to any Thanksgiving, as well as the perfect hostess gift. Available here.

we NEED these...

Pete and I both read TONS of magazines and by the end of each month we have about 20 new magazines sitting on our coffee table. We have recently decided to create archives of our favorites, but have nowhere to keep them. These shelves, along with these magazine boxes, are the perfect stylish solution! Available here.

Oh Christmas Tree...

I was pretty dead set on getting a real Christmas Tree this year, even despite how much Pete tried to talk me out of it. I think however after finding this tree that I might be alright with a fake tree, especially if we have these adorable ornaments to decorate it! Available here.

Hello Kitty!

Despite the fact that I'm no longer 10 years old, and that it really isn't cool anymore, I'm still a huge fan of Hello Kitty! Their merchandise is always so cheerful and fun, and these two products are no exception... they might even make my Christmas list this year! Available here.

The ultimate tail-gating accessory...

..I don't have Buckeye Football fever like the rest of this town, however this Beer Belt would be absolutely PERFECT for most of my friends! (ie. Kevin, Maggie and North). Available here.

i LOVE this bag.

Why does everything I love have to cost so much!?!? Available here.

Nooka Zoo Watch

Bold, Daring, Fashion Forward & Futuristic! But is it ugly or cool, I can't decide ... What do you think?? Available here.

Holiday To-do List.

1. Wrap presents in unique/homemade wrapping paper (No store bought for me this year!)
2. Send Holiday Cards
3. Get presents (even if small) for my co-workers
4. Go Ice Skating
5. Get a (real!) Christmas Tree + Decorate it
6. Purchase stockings for me, Pete and Lucy + hang them on the mantel
7. Participate in Gift Swap
8. Make Christmas Cookies (Several different kinds)
9. Buy a fun, festive (perhaps sparkly) dress for a holiday party
10. Go see the Nutcracker with my mom + sisters
    
11. Watch every Holiday movie possible (including: Elf, Christmas Vacation, Love Actually, A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th St., It's a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
    

I'm posting my Holiday 2007 To-do List on here in hopes of holding myself more accountable for doing all the wonderful things I have in mind. I will keep you posted on my progress!

Holiday Gift Swap!

Emily from Evlove is having a "Give What You Want" swap. Come up with a package of stuff you'd like to get this holiday season, and send it to someone else. Click here to sign up by November 18th.

I came across this via OhJoy! today and immediately signed up!

a puggle is my homedog.

Lucy is definitely going to want both me and Pete to get these t-shirts! Available here.

Columbus = Indie Art Capital of the World

October 29th, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The title of “Indie Art Capital of the World” was announced and awarded to the City of Columbus last Tuesday, October 23rd. This announcement marks the beginning of a new grass-roots effort in Columbus to help clarify and boost the city’s image throughout the world as a place where all types of art produced with an independent spirit are embraced. Already forging a strong foothold in the community, this title is anticipated to be adopted into the marketing and promotion organizations throughout Central Ohio by the end of the year.

I realize that this is sort of old news, but it's way too exciting not to post! Read more here.

Shop for a cause.

7th on Sale is back with a one-of-a-kind fashion experience that offers shoppers thousands of items direct from the world's top designers between November 15 and December 6. You can shop online or in person at the New York shopping days. For the second time, a worldwide audience can bid online for celebrity-worn gowns, magazine-worthy home goods, brilliant jewelry and more. Look for new items daily. And most importantly, 100% of the money raised oes to services and housing for those living with HIV and AIDS. Here is a sampling of the available merchandise...

Amazing Artist: Leah Wong.

Leah’s recent work reflects her childhood interest in Chinese paper-cuts. Her paintings reveal her memories and imaginings. She hand-colors and hand-cuts her imagined creatures and then embeds them using paint, texture, abstract forms, and gestural lines. Through her paintings, she intends to hybridize culture, conceptual space and materials, and hopes to connect viewers’ minds and imaginations.

Leah Wong is currently showing at the Sherrie Gallery in the Short North, and seeing this amazing collection is definitely worth the trip!

All aboard the Enchanted Express...

The Enchanted Express is an indoor garden railway adventure traveling through the Franklin Park Conservatory’s plant collections to small-scale architectural wonders of the world and to places that exist in our imaginations. Created by famed garden railroad designer Paul Busse, Enchanted Express will be on display from October 13, 2007 to March 30, 2008.

We went yesterday and had the most wonderful time ... this display (especially the Bonsia trees) are very cool!

Plaid Puffin Wrap.

How adorable is this wrap from Anthropologie!?! I think I need it...