Tuesday

November 16, 2010

This very giant, very ugly desk was left behind at the apartment I rent. I fell in love with it immediately and knew it just needed a little love...

Before
...and After

(Although this picture really isn't flattering...it's darker and less orange in person, stacked with books, and surrounded by a couple hundred white twinkle lights...)

It's an old desk and I was having so much trouble finding pretty new drawer pulls that fit, so I went with velvet ribbon instead... Now I don't have to feel guilty (or go broke) if I change my mind and decide to switch it up again later on...

When I sit down at my writing desk, time seems to vanish. I think it's a wonderful way to spend one's life. ~Erica Jong

Saturday

November 6, 2010

Found my new favorite NYC spot...
Cafe Lalo on the UWS. Adorable. Sweet, lovely desserts. And twinkle lights up year-round.
HOWEVER... I'm pretty sure the very best part about the place is that it appeared in one of my all-time favorite movies: You've Got Mail. You know the scene where 'Shopgirl' goes to meet 'NY152' with the single red rose and a copy of Pride and Prejudice and she thinks he stood her up but really it was Joe Fox all along...? Ah yes, Cafe Lalo is just one more very good reason to love NY...