Apartment lust

Just thought I'd share with you some apartment eye candy. This is the old clock tower in Dumbo Brooklyn that's been remodeled into an incredible huge 6,813 square foot penthouse with 360 degree views. Just a cool 18 million. A girl can dream...

It's Friday!!

This arrived in my inbox yesterday!! I cried all over again watching this! Can this day happen every year please?

Monique + John from Kiss The Bride Films on Vimeo.

10/06/12 • Williamsburg Brooklyn, NYC

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Monday Musings....

 Flat Iron NYC.

 Broadway stop in Astoria during the nor'easter after Sandy this year.

 Just your average commute to work on the subway.

 How some of us grocery shop in the city.

{all photos by me via my instagram}

             This Saturday the Hubs and I got up super early (and by super early I mean the still dark out kind of early). We headed off to Jersey to attend a memorial service with his family. While the circumstances weren't the best, it was still great to see his family, I LOVE his family. Something funny happened during the after service brunch. A distant relative, said to John "you live in New York City? Ugh I hate NY" I cant lie, I might have been just a teeny bit offended. I could not be more in love with NY if I tried! So during the ride home that night we rode the whole way with the music off and just chatted about life and our future here in NY.  No Barking dog, no phone calls, no texts, no pinterest and instagram, just him and I, and our voices.  I loved every second of it. We got to talking about where we would like to "settle" down. I really hate the term "settle down" makes it seem like your giving up one thing for another, and I really hate to think of it that way. But the truth is, that's kind of exactly what you are doing right?  Giving up something for another.
          We've been talking about this for some time now, as we both feel for us the best investment we can make right now is in property. But the one question that seems to always leave us going back and forth is, where? In the beginning we were pretty set on the idea that we would buy a house. One with 3 bedrooms, a generous yard, a kitchen and dining room. You know the kind, white picket fence, all that fun stuff. Living in the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, and now Astoria) has left me longing for more space. For a big closet, for a room I can call an office/craft/blogging room. It has had me longing for a space to decorate, and renovate. A place to have weekend visitors, and parties, and most importantly children. But as I sit here and type out all these pretty little dreams about a house, and all that comes along with that, there is also the other part of me that cant imagine the idea of leaving this city. This gorgeous, incredibly unique city. Filled with all the things my husband and I love so much. We just cant imagine not being able to hop on the subway and head downtown to visit some of our favorite restaurants and parks (Who needs a backyard when your surrounded by amazing city parks!) We also cant imagine not being able to share all these things we love with our future children on a regular basis.
           The thought of having to drive everywhere gives me more anxiety than I will ever admit. We are walkers. Even if grocery shopping means I need to bring my old lady cart (see photo above and don't laugh you have no idea how easy shopping is with that cart!) We did however recently buy a car for weekend visits to our families, and quick weekend trips, and it has enhanced our lives tremendously, but driving to do everyday things, I just cant see myself doing. It makes me so happy to know I'm not on my own. My husband feels exactly the same. I'm not so sure we wont change our minds again, but I am sure that we need to do what's perfect for us. No matter what anyone else thinks or says. Small spaces can be the happiest spaces. And even happier when your in the greatest city in the world! Leonardo Da Vinci said "Small rooms or dwellings discipline the mind, large ones weaken it"? I like that....

Love in Brooklyn

Thought I should share some of our E-shoot pictures. Our fantastic photographer Angelica Glass did such an amazing job. I love love love them! Here are some of my favs...

 All photos by: Angelica Glass

HAPPY FRIDAY!!......Things that make me smile...

Sparkley little teddy bears...

Smallest laughing Buddah ever...

My mirrored horse bookends....

My vintage teacups...

Brooklyn in the summer....

Brooklyn in the winter...

Kitschy art at random resutrants in BK

John and his guitar...

My glitter canldes from Kitson....

My sleepy eye mask...

My Grandmas fried plantains...

My pooch Quintin...

Art in Coney Island...

Sparkely things....

Cupcakes!

Hope your weekend is filled ith EVERYTHING that makes you smile loves!

 

Brunchin' this weekend???

Head over the Lokal!! Located in WIlliamsburg/Greenpoint directly across from McCarran park this Mediterranean Bistro is now on my top 5 list of best brunch spots.

Photo Credit: Shake it app for iPhone

This place is in a great location and has a really nice vibe. They pull back all the windows and doors to create a super relaxed open and airy ambiance. My boyfriend and I both commented on how we sorta felt like we were on vacation, Being so close to the park sitting outside with all the other brunchsters. Def not a typical brunch experience. I'd highly recommend this place and I will for sure be back! I think I'm actually going to have to try this place out or dinner one night as well! A recommendation on food I'd give the french toast an 11 our of 10!!! It was just to die for!!  Its Slightly crispy on the outside and amazingly soft and sweet on the inside. I don't even like french toast usually but this was absolute heaven!! if your in Manhattan this pretty close to the L train stop and most certainly worth the trip!

LOKAL
905 Lorimer St. (near Nassau Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11222