Bar Italia and Vino Galore

Last night I got together with the Wakeforest crew-- and even though I didn't attend the school, I still feel like a honorary member (read: mascot). We had a fun little dinner at a new-ish venue on the upper east- bar italia. And while the food wasn't 2die4, the chit chat plenty made up for it. We took a few pics, and the thing that concerned me most this morning when scrolling through the photos, was the fact that I look like I'm submitting an application picture to be a contestant on Flavor of Love 4. I mean, WHAT is with my face? and the high-school-yearbook-fist-under-chin routine? double up, woof woof. of course, Allison looked like a fox, as did the other ladies. Little Effers.

GNO

Tiff's seems to throw quite a few Girls' Night Out events... which sound pretty terrific. Fun cocktail parties with goodie bags. Wish I had more of that in my life. Anyhooz, here is the fun invite I'm fussing with at the moment.

Lucky Shopping

Lucky Shops is coming up soon and I plan to get my ticket. This was me at the event last year-- in front of one of the banners I created. I definitely miss my family over at Lucky-- such a great group of chickies. And I pine for that easy access to fresh hot fries at the cafeteria. Things I don't miss? Getting the stink eye on the elevator from the ladies who were eating lettuce for lunch. Yeah, I'm talking to you, Vogue.

Some of the Out Takes

Ren's Baby Shower invites

My favorite person in the world, Rennie, stopped by yesterday to help in finishing up with the design of her baby shower invites. Though we had some options, we both agreed that this one was the winner. The color combination of both robin egg blue and chocolate brown never seems to get old to me.

Today was a good day.

Getting to work exclusively on creating new lines of invitational cards for Tiffany's makes me a very happy nugget. Well, that and a vanilla latte-- and a great playlist on my ipod. I'm super lucky to have a job that makes me want to get out of bed in the morning... and for deep discounts on trinkets--- although those discounts could very easily be my downfall too.

Beams and Things

Evan and our apartment architect went to our new home last week for another inspection. Since we are gutting the apartment, Evan wanted to get a better understanding of how everything is structured. Low and behold, he was able to get a sneak preview of what our apartment might look like bare bones-- he visited an apartment two floors down that is also being renovated. Right now, we have drop ceilings--- but apparently, once we tear it out, we will find beautiful, original wood beams (our building is pre-war) as evidenced by ev's snapshot of our neighbor's. AND super high ceilings. Hooray!

Missing My Peanut

I couldn't love this song more.

For those of you who also have had a long day.... This is like a warm bubble bath for the soul.

Me, Happy, at the Opera

Amazing views, food, and company. Thank you Evan for making me feel like such a fancy ladybird.

Project

I love this image. I'm almost inspired to pick up the oil paints again....

Our Big Night at the Opera

i Hatttttttte that I don't have better pictures to show-- unfortunately I've lost my camera battery all together, and therefore wasn't able to take the shots I wanted. I will say, what an incredible night. Evan rented a tinted window SUV (very celebrity-ish), so that when we arrived to walk down the red carpet, we actually had a ton of paparazzi take our picture. I completely expected to just walk the carpet with Ev unnoticed, but because the first photographer started shooting like a mad man, the rest followed suit. I was shaking from complete and utter nervousness. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences I've had to date. The final gown that I wore was Naam Khan-- a BEAUTIFUL hand beaded dress, picked from the mix at Bergdorfs.
Once we walked the red carpet, we entered the venue, and had an amazing view of all the celebs being shot on their way in... and of course, over champagne, decided to give our own commentary on their wardrobe choices. Move over Joan Rivers, there's a new sheriff in fashion town-- and his name is Evan Geoffroy.

New Sherle Wagner Ad

Evan took some amazing shots with my digital camera of one his basin sets at work- and from there we found enough inspiration to form a concept for Sherle Wagner's ad in Veranda. Here is the final result, shot by Thom Lang. We both really love the way the water adds fluid texture to the bottom shot, with the focal point being the Sherle Wagner branded stopper.

Molly Fontaines

Two more cool shots of the restaurant.

Pics From Home

Ev and I had one heck of a time down South. Unfortunately, my camera battery was missing, so I wasn't able to take photos of the big cookout at our place on Friday evening. But it was wonderful to catch up with the old gang... and to meet the new baby additions! Saturday, the Askew kids, plus Evan and Lauren, headed to Molly Fontaine's- a super hip new tapas restaurant based in an old Victorian home in the historic district of downtown Memphis. The eats were phenomenal, and the drinks were stiff. Great times had by all.

Ev and I headed to Memphis Tomorrow!

He is in Rhode Island tonight, but am excited to meet up with him tomorrow for our trip down south. Tater tots and grits, here we come. yeehaw and stuff.

Bullseye Bodega

Target set up a Bodega-like store on 57th and 6th during fashion week. Interesting concept, but at the end of the day, the selection was limited, and there was more brand design vs actual product. Very pop-artish though. Warhol would have been proud.

kitty cat cupcake

When she curls up in a little ball like this, it takes everything in me not to disturb her slumber with kisses and tickles. God, I'm on my way to being that wacky aunt that pinches cheeks and wears floral kaftans.

Sunrise

My view this pink-sprinkled morning.

My First Bris

I have to admit, I was quite nervous to attend a party where the main event was watching a poor baby have its peter snipped. BUT... all my fears were assuaged upon arrival. Not only was the set-up gorgeous (a huge suite at the famed Waldrof Towers), there were glowingly proud family members chatting away, a well-versed rabbi who gave a beautiful speech about the history of the tradition of bris (which he infused with humor, which helped take the edge off of the crowd) and of course, loads of champagne and wine every turn you took. And although the baby shrieked for the first few minutes, he calmed down right back into a deep sleep almost immediately. And I, of course, touched by the beauty of the ceremony, shed a few tears. Evan and I doted on the baby later-- and marveled at the tininess of his fingernails, toes and ears— ears that evan said looked like little apricots. Congrats to the proud parents!