Drink it Up

It's no secret that Anthropologie does some incredible windows and displays.  These straws, sewn together straight down the middle make up one of my favorites.  I'd love to see someone do it with colorful pipe-cleaners, or maybe the blue striped straws below.  They would make a great twirly backdrop for pictures at a party, I'm thinking behind the bar area might be appropriate!

YSL for your Wednesday

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As temperatures continue to drop here in the City, I am faced with extreme wardrobe indecision in the mornings.  Apparently I've learned nothing after four years of NYC winters and am forever leaving the house without appropriate winter gear.  Why can't I be a YSL model, don't they look chic and warm?!

Fantastic

Love these lights for a party!  Cable and Cotton has them in every color combo you can imagine.  I'd decorate my tree with them too.

Found via Twig & Thistle

Is it 5 o'clock yet?

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Wishing you a lovely, cozy, relaxing weekend (don't get too relaxed though, Christmas Eve is two weeks from today, TWO WEEKS PEOPLE!)  I have done zero shopping, how about you?

"Hey bartender!"

A few years ago, a guy I dated (who shall remain nameless) hosted a holiday party for friends and colleagues in his small one bedroom Union Square apartment.  On the top of his list was to hire a bartender and have some form of entertainment.  Apparently he had been hosting this party for years and wanted to step it up a notch.  He found a bartender off craigslist and I used my event planning Rolodex to find a fortune teller, both were a huge hit.

This article in the New York Times suggests the trend of hiring someone to sling drinks in your tiny 400 square foot space is growing.  People find it adds a touch of class and sophistication.  Although I very much agree with the idea, I must warn you, the pretentious attitude from people they interviewed made me slightly nauseous.  Regardless, if you're able to hire someone to handle the drinks, (this person can also hang coats and help you clean up at the end of the night,) you might be able to enjoy your event more like a guest might, rather than a stressed out host.  And if you can get Tom Cruise....

Yours Truly...

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Scenes from a Coooold Sunday

Went to Columbus Circle and gawked at BIG pretty stars...

Entered a contest to win this...please oh please oh please.....

Chowed on yummy pizza

 Saw Black Swan, was amazed, scared, and jealous of Natalie Portman all at once

 First time I've been to a movie theater with baked goods...

...and smoked salmon sandwiches, not sure how I feel about this...

 and KTW bought me a warm hat for winter, always looking out for me, thanks dude!