tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199523452012-02-17T14:38:59.604-05:00My life in The Works...Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13094573245238709203noreply@blogger.comBlogger4061100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19952345.post-89158014078676760992012-02-17T14:38:00.000-05:002012-02-17T14:38:59.619-05:00

Oofph.  I've been having a little trouble this week with what I'm calling, The Re-Entry.  Boy, it's been a bumpy one. Coming off of a week in Costa Rica, I'm finding New York and little hard to handle right now.  I've always considered myself a City Mouse, and all I ever wanted was to grow up and live in "The City".  I would go away on vacation, but was always glad to come back. This time around

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Have any of you ever been to Costa Rica?  I'm going to be traveling there next month. It's my first time going to Central America and my first time going somewhere tropical! (Miami doesn't count, right?) Of course no vacation would be complete without a little wardrobe day dreaming on my part. I've had my eye on this beach cover up from Lemlem for a while, but even on sale, I can't bring myself

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I love hedgehogs!    It's true.  They might be my favorite animal even though I've never seen one in person. People keep them as pets in Europe, but it's illegal in the U.S.  I may just have to settle for this: Not as cute, though.

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Hello there!  It's nearly two weeks into the new year and I'm finally getting around to saying hello to you all - how rude of me! I had a week off of work between Christmas and New Year's and it was the loveliest week ever.  I had very little expectations as far as plans go and it was just the perfect balance of relaxing and doing. We had fancy coffee every morning for breakfast. We did

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Well, Christmas Eve is Saturday.  The last present was purchased yesterday.  All my goodies are wrapped and ready to go.  We have a really scaled down holiday this year and I'm feeling pretty good about it.  Most family members are getting homemade gifts from the heart. If you looking for some quick last minute gifts for people, this is what I made this year.   sugar & spice candied nuts

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I've been a good girl this year and this is what I'm asking Santa for.  Hopefully one of these things will be under my tree Christmas morning. I'm all about investing in solid pieces for my kitchen.  I imagine my granddaughter will use this one day, too! Our local pub has a bunch of board games, but Jenga is my favorite!  Now I want one of my own.  (Though it does get more challenging as the

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It's that time of year again!  The 3rd Ward Handmade Holiday Fair! Every year I think, "This is the last."  Then I have a moment of weakness and I find myself surrounded by scraps of fabric, and knitting like a mad woman all the month of November. I'll be there with Jess, from Little Bunny, so stop by and say hello (and buy something!).  Support your small business owner (crafter) this holiday

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December 1st is tomorrow and, today, it seems, the sense of foreboding or melancholy or whatever-it-is-that's-been-bothering-me, has come to a head.  For the last couple of weeks I've been plagued by some very un-Christmasy thoughts.  Thoughts that were very Bah Humbug and very, well, not me. I couldn't figure it out.  I didn't have the holiday spirit and I always have the holiday spirit and

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  Is anyone else going crazy over the leopard print trend this fall?  I bought these babies on super clearance and have been using the unseasonably warm weather as an excuse to wear them every day.  My daily wardrobe trends a little on the preppy side and I feel like these give me just the right amount of Ooh-la-la!  The key, I think, is the classic silhouette.  Now I've got leopard on the brain

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When I travel to a new place, my mission is always to try to fully understand the culture.  I want to know how people think, where they work, how they relax a the end of the day, what they like to do on the weekends, how they dress, what they read, and, most importantly, what they eat! I feel like I am really connecting to place or a people when I can sit down and say, "This is a typical

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There's something in the water.  I've been to two weddings this year and I have two more slated soon.  When it comes to weddings, I'm a lot like Shelly on Northern Exposure - I'm a big fan.   I don't know if it's my stylist blood, but I love it all - the dresses, the flowers, the venues, the food!  It's planning the ultimate party and you get to pick every last detail! I was browsing vintage

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There is more than one kind of jamon. Catalan is not even remotely similar to Spanish. You only ever wear half the clothes you pack. Missing a flight (or 3) isn't the worst thing in the world. Chorizo for breakfast is pretty awesome. A bicycle is a great way to get around Barcelona.  It's better to have a plan you can stray from than to not have a plan at all. All almonds in Spain are Marcona

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Well, hello there. I've been absent for a while, I know. I've also sat down to write this post about a half-dozen times, and haven't been sure where to begin my re-entry.  The first day of Autumn is upon us and this seemed like the best time as any to come back.I've been at this place before; last year and the year before.  Summer ends, the new (school) year begins and I take stock of what has

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Was Memorial Day really two weeks ago and not yesterday?  How can that be?  Summer has just started and already it's moving too fast.  Let's revisit the list, shall we? See Bridesmaids. (Um, hysterical.  Really.  Go see it before it's too late.) Eat Mexican food. (Nope.  More on that later.) Go for a bike ride. (Yay!  All around LIC.  It was a killer on Sunday, but we went late in the day)

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I've been finding a lot of weird stuff on the street lately. These pictures don't have anything to do about Memorial Day weekend, but I thought I'd share them with you, because they're pretty funny. I found an avocado and an onion.  AllI need is a tomato and I can make quacamole!  Just kidding, I didn't keep them.   This is my wishlist for the weekend.  I hope I can do it all! See

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I made tortillas from scratch this week and it went a little something like this. *   Tortilla recipe from the back of Bob's Red Mill Masa Harina.  Pork taco recipe from here.  It was surprisingly easy and possibly one of the most delicious things I've ever made.  I'm never buying tortillas again! * I also tried out my new Labelbox app.  Also, highly recommended.

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Once upon a time, on the Upper, Upper West Side of Manhattan (112th Street, to be exact), I found a chair on the street.  She was a lovely chair.  I painted her green and put her just inside the door to my new sublet so I'd have a place to leave my purse when I came home. Eight years, five apartments and two paint-jobs later, the poor thing needed to retire.  Someone sat on her last month and

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In my last post I discussed my philosophy for decorating a new apartment.  I explained how 6 months is an adequate waiting period to decide whether you love something or hate it, where to hang art or place a book shelf.  Well, I hit the 6 month period last month and I decided it was time to paint! Originally my living room was this color: Benjamin Moore's Poolside Blue.  I chose to make a bold

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I have an ideology when it comes to settling into a new place.  It's not exactly revolutionary, but it's my theory, nonetheless, and in the last week, it's been relatively hard-won.   There are some things that you have to do in a new apartment right away - arrange the furniture, clean the bathroom, organize the kitchen - so that you feel at home.  It is then that you realize that there are a

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 It's been a tough week, my friends.  The cold and rain has me down and I still haven't adjusted to the time change.  Last night I sat down with some perogies from my grandmother and my favorite (for the moment) vintage plate and all was right with the world.  More later.

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Almost a month ago I had the privilege of going to see a see Adele perform on the Live on Letterman series.  I don't often go to see live music and I cannot remember ever being so excited to see an artist! She was adorable, charming, self-deprecating, stunningly beautiful and soul-crushingly talented.  She ended the set with this song and it's been echoing everywhere I go these days.  I came

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For me, that is.  I uttered this phrase, rather glibly, to a co-worker today, in reference to a project we were working on.  But then I realized that if only I applied that same thinking to most parts of my life, it would truly put everything into perspective for me. I was scrambling to put together a post for this week, but everything I came up with just seemed to trite in the shadow of what is

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Can you feel it?  I bought daffodils last week and I was so happy that I did a little dance.  Seriously.  Is there anything I love more than Springtime flowers?  The blousy roses that bloom in Sunnyside during the summer are plain lovely, but nothing get my heart going pitter-patter like daffodils.   The first sight of them at bodegas and in the tiny gardens in my neighborhood mean one thing, and

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My friend Little Bunny has been raving about the food court at the Flushing Mall for-ever.  I mean forever.  To the point that I was really skeptical.  I mean, how good can it really be.  Really? Well, circumstances collided a couple of weeks ago and Jeffery Tastes was sponsoring a trip out to the mall.  I asked Little Bunny and her bf if they were interested in going with me and their answer was

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I've had a bee in my bonnet about terrariums for some time now.  I even had a page bookmarked on my work computer and my boss was all, like, "What's with the terrariums?"  I was all, like, "I just love them!" I saw this little guy at one of my weekly visits to my secret, undisclosed thrift store.  He was so cute, but I honestly didn't need him, so I put him back and left empty-handed.  Then I

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I am seeking some advice from my blog friends.  I hope you can provide some insight. I'm finally, finally, in a place in my life where I'm not living paycheck to paycheck.  I put a comfortable amount of money in my savings every week, but that money, she's calling my name. The sweetie and me, we've been talking a lot about priorities and what we want out of life.  Be both agree that Travel and

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EF - Live The Language - Paris from Albin Holmqvist on Vimeo. I saw this video over at Black Eiffel and it made my heart ache a little.  The semester I spent in Paris when I was 21 did much to shape my life and who I am as an adult.  Also, the friends I made are my friends for life - I still talk to them and see them as much as possible.  (Though not as often as I'd like.) I miss you girls! 

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If I didn't have plans tonight.  I would be going here. Sophie Blackall draws inspiration for her illustrations from Missed Connections.  Her spin manages to be whimsical and filled with sweet, innocent longing.  I've mentioned how much I love her before. I don't go in big for Valentine's Day.  It's tough if you happen to be my sweetheart because the holiday comes so quickly after Christmas and

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When I moved into my new place, I had grand plans to feature all kinds of DIY projects here on the blog.  I would document each before and after, each decision, each purchase.Does anyone notice something missing here?  Yup.  A lot.  I have yet to really achieve these lofty goals.I have no "before", but I can show you an "after".  Here it is: I found these bedside tables on the street.  (I know a

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It was my birthday last week, which around these parts looks a lot like this: That is to say, a lot of wine and eating and general merry-making.  I'm a little peculiar when it comes to birthdays.  To me, there is nothing sadder, nothing, than a birthday that goes unnoticed and rather than rely on others to make a fuss over my day, I usually end up throwing myself some kind of party.  This

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With the big move in October and Christmas following so quickly behind, I haven't really been shopping for me at all! Of course I bought stuff for the apartment, but it's just not the same is it? With my birthday around the corner, I've been thinking of items that I really want just for little ol' me. Now that I'm firmly in my (ahem, mid) 30's, I also find that I'm drawn to classic, investment

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Did you know this blog is 5 years old?  Yep.  I started on New Year's Eve way back in 2005.  I was such a different girl back then - a little lonely, not really sure of her place in the world.  I'm not completely sure of it now, and New Year's Eve still makes me a little blue, but I'm slightly more confident and lot more self-reliant. If you read the blog, you'll know I'm not one for New Year's

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This is a blurry, blurry picture of my kitchen after buying some bookcases at Ikea and after my Christmas "Not-A-Party", as I am calling it. Cause it wasn't. A party.Anyway. During Ikea pit stop on the drive home from Thanksgiving in NJ, I picked up two bookcases. I intended to put them against the chalkboard wall and use them as a place to store my cookbooks and growing vintage Pyrex

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I had a Sunday at home for the first time in what seemed like months. I used the rainy weather as an excuse to lock myself indoors and do some nesting. Or, rather, crafting.I had bought some nylon thread ages ago, with the intention of making a garland similar to this, but after decorating my tree this week, I felt it was a little empty looking. So, Christmas garland it was!!I used felt,

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Now that the Christmas season is in full swing, I've been doing a little Christmas dreaming of my own. Here's what my list for Santa would look like.I'm still wishing for stuff for the apartment.Some pretty and comfy linens.A cool (and functioning) telephone. Somethin' a little sparkly.And, well, a girl can dream, can't she?

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Thanksgiving is under our belts (literally) and, at The Works, that means Christmas is in full swing.I've got gifts to buy and candy to make, but first, this Saturday is the 3rd Ward Holiday Craft Fair. I'll be there this year with Little Bunny so come by and say hello from 12-6pm. And maybe buy a little somethin'.

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And so I painted one of my kitchen walls black. I kind of love it. In fact, I love it a lot. A lot.And it is. indeed, a chalkboard wall. My friend, L, says that it "creeps her out" but I love looking at it next to my awesome wall paper.Then, next to the fridge, I installed a bottle opener. It also makes me happy. So there you have it.Tomorrow I head to NJ to spend Thanksgiving with my

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In the last 4 weeks, I've painted my bedroom and living room, hung curtains, and painted my kitchen table and chairs. What I did not do was take any before and after pictures for you. I did, however, put up some awesome temporary wallpaper in my kitchen, of which I have photos. The kitchen is black and white and the walls just seemed sooooooo white. I had intended the wallpaper for the entry

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Which table and chairs cost $900? And which one cost $550?I'm trying to find a reasonable option for a dining table. If I can hardly tell the difference, is it worth the extra $350?

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In the stress-filled weeks before I moved, I occasionally had the spare moment to knit. The management had my application for 2 weeks (2!) before they set the ball rolling. I had pretty much stopped looking at other places, because this was The One and I had nothing but time on my hands.In those weeks, I would come home, pack a box or two in the name of positive thinking, and then settle in to

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Ever since moving into the new place, all I can do is daydream and surf the net for stuff to fill my apartment. Oh, wait, I did that before. Don't tell my boss.campaign table, for next to the love seatJonathan Adler bedding, I've been looking everywhere for this color!This rug, for the living room, to balance the bold walls and curtains (pictures to follow).Or this one, 'cause I love it. So

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Le Retour, in France, means The Return. It's what they call that time of year when everyone returns from their summer vacanes and readies themselves for the (school) year ahead. Nine years ago, I packed up my world and moved to France. It was the beginning of October and there was a palpable energy in the air. It may have been emanating from my own person, but I felt it. The change in the

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Hey kids. There's no getting around it now - summer is officially over. There are no loop holes this time and I'm going to have to face it. I have to tell you - I feel pretty good about Autumn coming. It's my absolute favorite time of year and I'm just fine with summer ending. I think I just heard a collective gasp shudder through the universe, but it's the truth. I will not miss it. This

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Hey guys! Thank you so much for those of you who spoke up after my last post. Shana, you were right on with your advice. I cannot tell you how right you were. I found The One last week and the process is rolling. Please send all your positive thoughts towards the management company!! I wanted to talk to you for a minute about pesto. Did you know you can make pesto out of anything? Not just

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sourceHey everybody! So I'm in the middle of The Great Apartment Search and I'm having a little anxiety. I need some input from my fellow New Yorkers because I feel like the apartment search process in NYC is so unique/specific.How many places do you look at before you feel comfortable making a choice? Or do you just keep looking until you find The One?What kind of concessions are you willing to

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So lovely!

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It's Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end to summer, and I have two items to check off my list!First was the P.S. 1 summer warm up. I was about to throw in the towel on this one when I received an invitation to my friend's birthday. He and his wife live in LIC and they started the evening off here, at P.S. 1.I guess the party really gets started after dark, but we went around 4pm and the

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It's official, ya'll. The Works is packing up to move, yet again.Well, it's not official, in a having-a-signed-lease-in-my-hand kind of way, but it's official in that I've made all the necessary decisions and notified all relevant parties.No, I don't have a lease, but that hasn't stopped me from starting to daydream about my new space, no matter what it may be.I need to have all of the

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Amanda Wachob TattooBy way of Second Skin Style(That little birdie! So precious!)

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It's been a while since I've share any of my styling work with you here and, well, to be honest, it's been a while since I've done anything interesting.But these darlings are my favorites from my latest collaboration with photographer Kat Teutsch. I just love this little pie!Enjoy!

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It was more like an Epic Weekend, which started with a trip to Jacob Riis Park in Rockaway, Queens. Constructed on the site of one of the first US naval air stations, the park was designed in 1936 by innovative Park Commissioner Robert Moses, who had also created Jones Beach in 1929 further east on Long Island. Moses envisioned Riis Park as a Jones Beach for poor immigrants, a destination

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american apparelmoon and lolal.l. beaneddie bauer

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This weekend marks the half-way mark of the summer and I thought it was a good time to revisit my list.Mermaid Parade (hello Mr. Lou Reed!) Check!(Finally) visit City IslandP.S. 1's Summer Warm Up seriesThe Bronx ZooJazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island Maybe next year?Shakespeare in the Park (starring Al Pacino!!) This proved to be nearly impossible.more bike rides (see above picture)

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You guys, I hit the mother load last week at a new thrift store near work. It was such a coup, in fact, that I think I might withhold the location from you. For now.I scooped up no fewer than 6 pieces of Fire King - two milk glass and 4 Lusterware. They are the most gorgeous peach color and may have inspired a new obsession. As if the milk glass wasn't enough. Then, I picked up this salad

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On the 4th I twisted a few people's arms to come with me to Governor's Island. It was, in my opinion, the most perfect NYC 4th of July ever.Just one quick (free) ferry ride and you're on the island. It's so incredibly peaceful and quite. You feel as if you've left the city. We opted not to rent bikes because you can only have them for two hours, but instead we walked to Picnic Point and (what

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It's high summer and, I won't lie to you. I usually spend all summer long hiding out in super air-conditioned movie theaters watching big budget block buster movies.For me, it's the perfect storm of escapism. I get to spend 2+ hours in air conditioning for about $10 and I retreat into some mindless entertainment.This weekend, though, I've already seen The A-Team and Inception is still 2 weeks

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This weekend I found myself outside the city limits. Of NYC, that is.I was visiting my family in NJ and I did what I rarely do on one of these visits - I left my parents' couch!A few choice road trip partners and I hit I-95 and made our way to Philly, which is really only 45 minutes away.Our #1 destination was not Pat's or Gino's, but the Village Whiskey. I first read about it here, then, also,

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Oh yessiree, I checked something off my list! I attended the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island on Saturday with a very dear (and long time) friend and it did not disappoint. We saw mermaids and jellyfish and sharks and whales and pirates. I think the pirates were my favorite. I think if I were to be in the parade I would be a mermaid-pirate hybrid. They were the best.Also, did you know that some

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In the spirit of my friend Little Bunny (aka, Jess.) I'm making a list for the summer. I've gone through phases of making lists. I'm currently list-less (not listless) though I have attempted to keep one on my phone. Not as satisfying, though, as a nice piece of lined paper where you can cross items off with a Sharpie!Without further ado, my list for the summer:Mermaid Parade (hello Mr. Lou

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Oooh did I have a busy week!!It started with going to see the remastered version of the Jean-Luc Godard film, "Breathless." It's been playing at the Film Forum and the run is extended, so run out and go see it this weekend!! I had seen it for the first time 12 years ago, and I think, for me, it has held up over time.I was so in love with Jean Seberg's look when I was 21 (you do the math) that

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Ladies and gentlemen, I knew that it had been a long, long time since I put up a post here at The Works. I did not know, however, that it had been TWO MONTHS(!), as I discovered when I logged onto Blogger mere moments ago.I can't believe it. I know I've been busy, but I can't tell you with what. I made some carrots from this book. And made a lemon tart.The majority of my time in April and

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I know I'm a little late to the party on this one, but I lost it when I saw Liberty of London's line for Target.I couldn't help myself and I bought this:and I can't wait for summer so that I can wear this:

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Look how amazing, everyone! About a third of the results from my Needleworks, Inc. photo shoot. Aren't they lovely???Check out my etsy shop and my ravelry store. They look soooooo pretty!In other news, TBTL has taken over my life. Has anyone else hear this podcast? It's insanely addictive, hosted by the hilarious Luke Burbank, and broadcast 5 days a week, people!I went to see a taping with

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How was your Oscars? Mine was tons of fun, but I really enjoyed hearing the answers to my question:"What is the most famous movie you've never seen?"This is IMDB's top 10 as voted by their users. I tooled around the ol' internet looking at lots of lists. Some of them were very esoteric, some of them were based purely on box office earnings. I picked IMDB because it was the most democratic.1.

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Do you remember that skit on SNL where they have the Mom Speak translator? Yeah, I thought so. I tried to find it on YouTube, but no luck.Can you follow me, though? Mom gets it all wrong and SNL translates for you.In the spirit of Mom Speak, I bring you my mom's top Oscar picks.In a BastardSidelineThe EducatorThe Hot BrokerI love my mom, but her versions of the Oscar winners are a bit

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Sometimes I have a lot of free time at work. Our workload ebbs and flows and, often, each shot needs approval from an art director in another building. We communicate by telephone and, often, this process is very slow.When this happens, I turn to my knitting to keep me busy. I need to be present and to be able to put down what I'm doing in a split second. This crocheted belt is perfect for

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This, my darlings, is a shot list from my very first Needleworks, Inc. photo shoot!The benefit of working at a photo studio (and of being a stylist, I guess) is that people will take actual professional photographs of your knitwear for you. With models. For free. Cool, right?This project has been taking up a lot of my time lately because I've had to re-knit a few of my samples. Now I'll have

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So, instead, I'm going to share this.I'm in love. And his name is Harvey.Harvey Faircloth Spring/Summer 2010(I hope you can read the captions. Click on the pics to make them bigger.)

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I've been on this kick lately. It's a carrot thing. Every time I have some stray carrots hanging out in my fridge I feel a compulsion. A need to make something beautiful. It's the same thing over and over.That something is soup. Carrot soup. So simple, so lovely, so much the very essence of the self-same vegetable. I have Jennifer to thank.I mean, it's so simple. A bunch of carrots, an

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Yeah, it is pretty much a blur. I do know, however, that it was perfect.I filled the house with flowers, I cooked all my favorite foods to share with a few dozen close friends, and had (part) of my family come to dinner at my favorite Sunnyside restaurant. (Pssst! Do me a favor and don't blow up the spot, OK?)Oh, but the gifts. You know your friends are keepers when they know you this well.

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Last year, at the new year, I sent little DIY gifts to my best college friends, who are scattered around the country. They consisted of a homemade brown sugar scrub and some candies.It was such a lovely idea - a little pick me up at the start of the year - that I decided to do it again.I just couldn't resist these reissued classics. I'd seen them at Anthropology, but picked them up via Amazon.

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The apartment is all cosied up with Christmas decorations and the remnants of a little holiday party from last Friday. I set the table with a red cross-stitched table cloth that my father made as a child. It was a long train ride from Trenton, NJ to Altoona, PA , where my grandmother's family lived, and needlework was how she kept my father busy. I think it's kind of amazing. The ruffled

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I think you can pretty much put the word "craft" on the front of any other word and it would be funny.Last Saturday was the 3rd Ward Handmade Holiday Craft Fair. The fair itself was quite impressive. It was out in the middle of nowhere in Bushwick, Brooklyn and, yet, there were hundreds of people there! Quite a turn out, indeed. It was a mild success for me. It's been several years since I was

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Hey there! I've been super busy since my last sorry post getting stuff ready for the 3rd Ward Handmade Holiday Craft Fair! It's my first craft fair in about 4 years and I'm a little nervous, so come out and say "hi", OK? And maybe buy something!Gotta go finish with the sewing and knitting and etc! See you Saturday!!!!

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I actually couldn't remember the last thing that I posted. I had to visit my own blog to find out. That's really sad.Then I had to go to flickr to see if maybe there were some pictures of stuff that I hadn't blogged about and there weren't. Not really. Just some random shots of supplies for a photo shoot I did a week ago and this one.These are destined to become something that's a bit of s

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Pun, completely intentional. Apparently, in my fantasies, I carry $1,240 Lanvin purses and wear Alexander McQueen earrings. And have a rich grandmother who lives on the UES in NYC.Just discovered Polyvore.com via Angry Chicken and Posy Gets Cozy. Also, discovered that Polyvore.com is not fire-walled at work. Big Mistake.For some reason writing like Bridget Jones. Alternate titles for this

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It's true, I do both of those things. I used to write about them on this blog quite a bit, actually.Above, you can see the latest evidence of my knitting. This is Shaylee, from Rowan Kidsilk Aura Collection book that was published in 2007. Oh, that's right, 2007. I bought it while I was still working at The Point NYC. While The Point was still open, even.The yarn you're seeing is Manos Silk

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Hi, friends. I'm coming up on a bit of a milestone. This coming weekend will mark one year that I've been living as a single woman in NYC (well, Queens, more accurately, but I digress).This is a fact that still kind of hits a raw nerve for me. I didn't think it would, but this past week I've been bombarded with random mood swings and general feelings of panic and grumpiness. I couldn't

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Hi, friends! I keep forgetting to share this with you!! Do yourself a favor, will you? Listen very carfeully to what I'm telling you and do everything exactly the way I describe it, OK?First, get yourself and your special someone over to Motorino on Graham Ave. in Williamsburg. Share a bottle of wine, eat a Margherita pizza , but save room for dessert.After dinner, wander outside, (maybe

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HowManyOfMe.comThere arepeople with my name in the U.S.A.How many have your name?Really??????

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Just a quick note for you all. I've been busier this past month than I've been in a long time. I've been struggling to push myself to think creatively and act productively.I've been shooting almost every weekend! These are images from my latest with photographer, Kat Teutsch. Kat has so much energy and so many ideas that simply being in the same room with her inspires me.The stills we shot

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Yay!!! TOOOMAAATOOOES!I'm just a little excited about these. See, I grew them myself. Little ol' me, Queens Resident, City Gal, grew some freakin' tomatoes!Aren't they so cute? Tasty, too! I put my two tomato plants in a very large planter that I keep in our little front yard area. It's surrounded by a fence and overwhelmed by a enormous rose bush. When my landlord saw the planter, he said

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I can hardly believe that today is September 1st! The last two weeks have just flown by!This speeding up of time is partially due to how busy I've been. In the last two weekends, I've had 3 photo shoots! I'm exhausted, but happy to be doing something creative.The photos are some of my favorite from my collaboration with photographer Kat Teutsch. They are exactly what I was hoping for when we

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I've been lusting after this tiffin set from DWR. But, oh lordy, $85!!!!!I found mine at the "Dollar Store" on Hoyt Street for $8!!!!!!! It's only 1/3 of the set they're selling, but c'mon, it's $8 I'm so excited! I took my lunch in it today and was just thrilled. Next, though, I have to sew a little bag for it so I can carry it on my shoulder. I just don't have enough hands to carry my

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I went to NJ this weekend and came back with something from each of my grandmothers.My dad's mom passed away last Christmas and I chose a carefully curated selection of her huge collection of milk glass. She did most of her collecting in the 50's and 60's and favored the hobnail design. I'm trying to learn a little more about collecting milk glass but a lot of her stuff is unmarked, so I'm not

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I had the honor of attending the loveliest wedding this weekend in Greenwich, CT.My friends, Michael and Rissa, (who were my gracious hosts in Tuscany this past April) were the adorable groom and bride. I wish I could have posted a picture of how handsome they both were, but I don't have their permission!Every single detail was elegant and thoughtful, from the mojitos that matched the flowers to

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Oh, yeah. Hi. Remember 3 weeks ago when I was going to give you regular farmers' market updates? I guess that never happened. I really meant to, I've just been so darned busy.I've been really working on getting the ol' etsy shop in tip top shape and also, trying to incorporate the other side of my life - styling and decorating. I may also be adding wedding planning to that list, but that's

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I have been very busy, trying to bring to life all the ideas that have been swimming around in my brain.These are the latest.Some Moleskine notebooks (which I love on their own) that I have embellished with fabric that I love. I've had bits of fabric that just weren't big enough for any real patchwork project, so here they are. In notebook form.I find it continuously difficult to take pictures

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In the last year I've become more conscientious (obsessed) with buying local and unprocessed foods. I may have broken down and bought a frozen dinner one day last week (maybe) but in general I have been making more and more at home. I make hummus on a weekly basis. I still haven't perfected bread making, but I'm working on it. Luckily, I don't eat that much bread. I still buy my yogurt and

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Happy 4th Everyone!!!!!!!!

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Two things that caught my fancy as I was surfing the web at work.(Shhhh. Don't tell my boss!)Sophie Blackall's Missed Connections illustrations. They're so charming! I always imagined that someone would write one about me. Alas, I am not the girl who was afraid of birds in Williamsburg.Built By Wendy is having a sale. I am on a strict, strict budget and so please buy something and tell me

Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13094573245238709203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19952345.post-16828553955342969182009-06-26T17:01:00.002-04:002009-06-26T17:13:45.733-04:00

*sigh*Well, those of you who live in the NYC area know what that sigh is for. This ridiculous rainy weather we've been having. Just ridiculous. Though my tomato plant sure in enjoying it.As it usually happens when the weather turns warm, I start knitting less and sewing more. I still have a knitting project on my needles. It's sitting in the little basket next to the couch and it comes out

Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13094573245238709203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19952345.post-38929332373665950012009-06-16T12:27:00.003-04:002009-06-16T12:35:09.956-04:00

A little FYI for all your knitters: My two most popular designs (according to Ravelry favorites) are now available for download on Ravelry!The Last Hurrah scarf is a free download that was previously on The Point's blog. Now that The Point is (sadly) no more, I've moved it over to Ravelry.The Fiona Wrap Jacket is for sale for $5.00 - the same price The Point was selling it for, which seemed

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I went to the Renegade Craft Fair on Sunday with Jess/LittleBunny and Ana. I had a great time. I made a few purchases. I did not, however, take any pictures.My favorite purchase (aside from a huge slice of organic watermelon!) was this tote from Survive Design. They have a wonderful message and their motto is"Style is Natural"! Hello!I've been using the tote non-stop and the bright colors

Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13094573245238709203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19952345.post-63528129624256326972009-06-05T13:50:00.002-04:002009-06-05T17:40:20.751-04:00

About a week ago, it looked like Spring was in full swing in NYC. The good weather was infectious and I responded by planting a little window garden. I have oregano, rosemary, thyme and basil. All seem to be doing very well, thank you. I hope that they'll continue to thrive all year long, seeing as they're inside and all.And outside! Outside is glorious! Every single front yard on my block

Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13094573245238709203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19952345.post-57353995787985474842009-05-27T21:21:00.002-04:002009-05-27T21:29:23.196-04:00

I'm letting you guys in on a little secret. This is my craft drawer at work.Some people have secret snack drawers. I have this.Sometimes my job is very, very slow. Instead of falling prey to online shopping, (OK, that's a bit of a stretch, 'cause I do plenty of online shopping.) I keep a supply of crafty stuff to keep me busy.Currently: booties for a pregnant co-worker, scraps of fabric and

Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13094573245238709203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19952345.post-85970602459620803842009-05-19T14:58:00.007-04:002009-05-19T15:08:48.965-04:00

Howdy, ya'll! I was in Austin, TX this weekend for my dear friend, Carrie's, wedding. I only had about 36 hours to spend and 1/2 of that was taken up by wedding stuff and the other 1/2 it poured crazy buckets of rain. The rainy moments were spent indoors drinking $2.50 Lone Stars. Woo HOO, Texas!The wedding took place at two mind-blowing-ly beautiful locations. These guys were hanging out at

Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13094573245238709203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19952345.post-73924505420529017562009-05-12T12:03:00.002-04:002009-05-12T12:16:07.682-04:00

I can hardly believe that this post is actually happening! It's a finished Hemlock Ring Blanket, people!!!!I started the HRB in November, when I took a workshop at The Point. It was just the sort of class that I needed to push me to try something new. Until now, I had never knit lace from a chart. Or really knit any kind of lace at all! I used a massive credit to purchase two (two!) bags of

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It's been difficult for me to sit down and write this post. I've been wanting to say something special and poignant, but I keep coming up short.Four years ago, my good friend came to me with an idea about a knitting store with a coffee shop inside. Four years ago, I began knitting in earnest. Four years ago, I started this blog. Four years ago, my life in NYC really started. Four years ago,

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