mornings, lately.

i've been all about these sweet blushing grapefruit lately. one a day at breakfast, and sometimes another again as the sun begins to fade. feeling bolstered by vitamin c and fruit ripened by the warmer sun of another place.

other things:
amy's citrusy wonderland.
grapefruit ice.

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paper hearts.

i scrounged around in the boxes under our bed and found these guys from last february. new city, new wall.

the sun's coming out in bits and bursts today and i'm home from work, tying up loose ends and making doctor's visits. nothing extraordinary, just the routine stuff.

wishing you all a lovely weekend.

other things:
this awesome duo, just in time for love day.
if you can get your hands on this piece, do.

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potions.

i love new beauty potions as much as the next lady, but sorting through all the stuff out there can be more than a little overwhelming. sometimes i just want someone to tell me what to use. in hopes that i can help spread the good word, here are two products i've been using for the past few months that i'm particularly taken with.

cold spring apothecary's dry shampoo is just about my favorite thing. james thinks it's a little heavy on the patchouli, but i don't mind a bit. it's filled with nice ingredients that i don't have to worry about and it works, too. it's especially good as a little post-workday freshener and it does wonders for hair that's been smushed under a wool hat all day. next time i have some time away from work, i'm taking a little trip to cold spring. i'm fairly certain i'll take home with me every single thing i find.

lush's full of grace serum is another recent favorite. the little bar doesn't require any special packaging and it leaves your cheeks feeling silky smooth. seriously useful for new york city apartments where you can't control your heat. also, it's mighty sweet looking.

other things:

skin deep for thoughtful consumers.

a paraben primer.

change starts with your underwear.

ps. those jars? found intact buried beneath the ground at my mom and dad's!

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sparkles.

sparkly confetti on church steps, sunday morning. tiny reminders of someone's the night before.

other things:
i'd take any of these.
thinking about these.

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snowy snouts.

we finally got some snow this weekend. a little of the powdery stuff didn't stop these pink snouts from rooting around. and the little bit of time i spent with the friendly beasts on saturday made the treacherous drive to the farm feel worth it.

other things:
i met this guy back in december. vegan cum butcher.
bacon scarves.
amazing snow sparkles.

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ko'oko'olau.

100% hawaiian ko'oko'olau herbal tea. a gift brought back to me from hawaii. it's mild and restorative and i've been drinking it by the mugful. mahalo for the tea.

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lunch, lately.

kale. washed in cold water. drizzled in lemon juice and olive oil. a shave or two of pecorino or parmesan, a pinch of salt and pepper. eggs and bread to round things out. a remedy for what ails me and then some.

other things:
eat more kale.
stunning citrus from hungry ghost.
habanero tequila. with grapefruit juice. a nice accompaniment to lunch. no?

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sidewalk stories.

cast-iron newel posts. painted and peeling. welcoming folks home.

other things:
an exhibit: context/contrast
architectural transitions

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letters.

yesterday, a letter in the mail from one of my very favorite people. nothing pulls at the heartstrings quite like a typed-up letter, does it?

other things:
* love notes.
* a gilded alphabet.
* letters on transit street.
* new york diaries. what's a diary if not a letter to yourself?
* my new favorite pens. in brown and grey.

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tisane de tilleul.

a cup of linden tea on a quiet morning.

the right thing for easing into the day. even better for easing out of it.

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cedar birds.

found in a box of old things. wintry inspiration for a tiny space.

and other things:

* these blossoms already have me itchy for spring breezes.
* winter scenes caught on film.
* a seriously impressive list of hot chocolate recipes.
* my tribute to the stars.
* and this piece, which i've been thinking about non-stop since sunday.

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night sky.

in reverence for winter's dark skies, a tribute to the stars:

* this special-edition calendar via allison. $5 from each purchase goes here.

* the new york premiere of our friends' amazing film, the city dark. go see. 

  there will be telescopes and stargazing post-film. and me.

* these necklaces by julie. 

* these embroidery kits. {and best wishes that jessica gets back soon}.

* the place i got my first honest-to-goodness view of the night sky. more here.

* these favorite words from shanna.

* this backwards zodiac.

go find some darkness. look up.

photo courtesy of little bright studio.

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sidewalk stories.

christmas detritus. all shapes and sizes. making room for something new.

other things:
* mulchfest
* a second chance

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holler & squall.

in between picking up champagne and cornichons for our new year's eve festivities, james and i popped into neighborhood shop, holler & squall. it was as lovely inside as the view into its windows suggested and i'm currently coveting woolly blankets and the warm glow from wee vintage lamps. yes, even more than usual.

other things:
* a quirky source for edison bulbs in nyc.
* a smirky article on edison bulbs in nyc.
* more woolly blankets.
* and this gorgeous sweater. because.

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