A website I'd like to share....

Photos courtesy of Jeff Hirsch via The New York Social Diary

I've been down for the count for a few days with the awful 24-hour thing that goes around from time to time, so I haven't posted or tackled projects that I would've like to....

I would like to share a site that is my Friday lunch hour go-to.... The New York Social Diary has a House column on most Fridays that gives an extensive sneak-peek into some glorious New York homes. Sometimes the spaces are terribly busy (it IS Manhattan, space is limited) and sometimes terribly sparse (minimalism at its best), but it is very interesting to see. The column may also feature homes in Connecticut, The Hamptons, New Orleans and Palm Beach. The photos are incredible and very detailed, taking the reader from room to room...it's very interesting what people covet. Some of the artwork, relics and textiles are just breathtaking... Above are examples from a recent column. The planter/table is to die for and the bed room goes without saying....Check it out!

http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/

Homes I love...

The real Jersey Shore....

This is a summer home down the road from us in Bay Head, NJ. It's been on the market for quite some time, although they won't budge on price and I don't blame them. This is a true Jersey Shore beach home, not that crap that they show on tv.

A very well done 4,000 square feet, 8 beds, 5 baths, steps from the beach and built in 1920. All this can be yours (or mine if I win the publishers clearinghouse) for around 2 million.

Our 2009 Christmas Mantle

I am posting this to link up with http://www.thestoriesofa2z.com/2010/11/last-years-christmas-mantle-mantel.html. I am still so new to all of this blogging & linking...but I am getting so much inspiration for this years decorating....annnddd since I have a precocious 1 year-old, the mantle may be the ONLY thing I decorate this year!

I was not happy with my lack of an "anchor" on last years mantle, the wreath was not cutting it. I am hoping to make a large, faux boxwood "H" to center above the mantle this year to accentuate my mercury glass vases, pointsettias and twinking lights..... Thank you for viewing my post :-)

Christmas Card Photos

My in-laws gave us our Christmas gift early this year ~ New Camera!! See my post below to know that it was MUCH appreciated....

So we bundled the boys up on a crystal clear, albeit crisp day at the shore and captured exactly what we had in our minds...our 2 beautiful boys..all smiles and bright eyes!

~Footwear Friday~

Shoes courtesy of Nordstrom Brass Plum a couple years ago...super~duper clearance. Band-Aid on heel courtesy of..well you know....It's worth the pain.

I am currently on a shoe-buying furlough, but luckily I've stocked up prior to now. Unfortunately...no one told me that along with my beautiful bouncing baby boy, I would also gain a shoe size, so I am squeezed into EVERYTHING!! This would include the knee-high Steve Maddens and Hunter Boots I purchased at about 4 months preggers ~ how do I shrink my calves?!?! Working out just makes them bigger ;-p

More shoes to follow....

Random

The current view outside my office...

I love these kind of days...at home! Light candles and/or a fire, cook something hearty and just get cozy. In a few hours that's just what I intend to do!

eerie edible update

I have to thank my husband for helping me finish the party apps on Friday...

From work-to Halloween parade @ school-to getting my self ready-to packing baby for a trip to Grandmas-I simply ran out of time...so he constructed the coffin and worked the pimientos for the bloodshot eyes. We added spiders, eyeballs and little pumpkins on the spinach dip in lieu of the skeleton in the original recipe. Both munchies added to the festive atmosphere that our hostess provided!

Hope every had a great Halloween!