The year of the cat

Tomorrow is twice as much fun because it is also Chinese New Year! The most important holiday of all the traditional Chinese holidays. We celebrate the year of the Tiger. Celebrate in your own special way and enjoy the festivities.

(Joyful print by Betsy Thompson)

Love is in the Air

On the eve of the sweetest day of the year, I just want to wish everyone I love (you know who you are ;) all my best and all MY love. Have something sweet to eat tomorrow (something chocolaty and delicious comes to mind) and think of me!

(Beautiful photo by a fave irenesuchocki)

i heart: Once

Once has to be one of the sweetest movies I've seen...and I am in love with "Falling Slowly" the main track from the movie's soundtrack....Glen Hansard's raw voice is beautifully matched by Marketa Irglova's haunting background accompaniment in many of the songs...I am smitten with the simple nature of the film, but more so the lead characters. I'm a little late in discovering this gem, but I think I found it just at the right time. I was looking for something to lift me up and this movie did just that. I'm even in love with the name of the duo's band name, The Swell Season. Need I say more?

Also, if you have a moment head over to PRI's The World and listen to Marketa's interview with Marco Werman...I was listening to this segment while driving home a few weeks ago and purposely crept up to my driveway because I wanted to hear all of the segment.

{lovely artwork by elloh}

happy (early) valentine's day

I wanted to wish everyone a very lovely valentine's day on sunday...this little piece is called heart & key by the very talented emily martin/black apple. because of the walloping snow storms over the past week i almost forgot that this sweet holiday was on its way...i hope you take time to be thankful for all your loved ones...

all things glittery

If happiness can be found inside a bottle, then deborah lippmann's "Happy Birthday" nail polish fits the bill! I treated myself to one for my very own b-day...strangely enough I feel a bit happier when I stare down at my nails. Go figure...$18 can buy you happiness. Speaking of glittery.... I was perusing fifi lapin's blog tonight and came across her wearing the glittery DVF number....What a chic combo!

more sad news...

Sad news regarding one of London's most creative designers...Alexander McQueen was found dead on Thurs morning.

you know it's bad when...

a mugger steals a coat off a dog's back! i laughed (and felt bad for humanity!) when i read this newsclip from the nypost about a westie who had his $25 green coat stolen as his owner went inside a store for some milk. apparently he has a nice burberry backup so no worries, but imagine if he didn't.... nyc is supposed to get a pounding of this lovely blizzard that d.c. saw today! did you hear??? we've officially topped this winter's snowfall as the heaviest! my mind is numb from all this snow...but it sure beats going in to work! stay warm!

snowed in...

hi all. it's been a while since i've last posted....thanks to kp for holding down the fort!

did you hear d.c. is getting pounded w. snow this weekend??? yep...for the second time this winter, we're getting a blizzard.... and you know how d.c. gets when there's a major snowstorm! i've been glued to local news all day long--it's total mindless chatter but i kinda enjoy it.

we went to wegmans last night and i swear most perishable items were sold out! total chaos...but i guess there's good reason this time around...we're sure to get at least 24 inches but might get up as high as 30 inches! above is a beautiful photo of our neighborhood covered in snow....

stay warm, folks!

Happy (SuperBowl) Weekend!

Everyone ready for the 'big game'?! I can't wait...CN and I are getting pizza from our favorite shop, hanging out and enjoying the spectacle. I'm in an even more celebratory mood for Superbowl XLIV, because for the first time in 2 years I will be at home watching...hooray for me! This year proves to be a win/win as far as I'm concerned; if the Saints win, there will be a brand new champ! If the Colts take the prize, then everybody's fave, Peyton Manning get his second ring.

Whatever your plans, I hope you have the best weekend :)

*Photo for all those Redskins diehards out there...who can forget that famous 'Riggins drag' in Superbowl XVII

Runaways-The movie

I don't know about you, but I am so excited for the release of the film "The Runaways". Formed in the mid-70's the Runaways were Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West and Cherie Currie...an all-girl band to end all-girl bands. These women were and always will be 100%, true, hard-core, rock-n-roll...not some fake imitation we're used to today. Their story promises to be completely raucous and amazing. Joan Jett alone is my rock-n-roll hero (and by the way, have you seen her lately?! 50+ ...still rocking...and looking incredible)

The film premiered at Sundance '10 to some pretty great reviews. Check of the trailer...

...but the retro style cards are so cute too!

Picking Valentine's day cards could not be more difficult. I love all the snazzy, artsy new-fangled styles...but then 'Frankly, I like you' just makes me smile :)

For more Valentines Day kitsch, check out Fred Flare

City of Love

And speaking of Valentines Day...how about this beautiful tribute to the City of Love. You've seen her work here before but I can never get enough of irenesuchocki

Le Sport Sac Hobo

My latest bag love is this oh so cool Le Sport Sac Hobo in Zinc. I saw someone with it a few weeks bag and just had to have it. I am kind of a giant sucker for 'messenger' style, across-the-body bags and this one is pretty perfect....for everything. It's durable, stylin...I love you Le Sport Sac.

Adorable Valentines

How fabulous are Emily Martin's (aka the Black Apple) Valentines. Just a little over a week left to pass these cuties on to your sweetie!

Milan...most fashionable city....ever!

Have you checked out The Sartorialist lately? Wow. I suppose there is a reason Milan has the reputation for being the most fashionable city on earth. These people are blowing me away!