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buy it: rainy days in new york city
Saturday was such a beautiful day... I took a long walk, left my jacket at home, passed a Mr. Softee truck on the corner, and had lunch out on my fire escape. Sunday's weather, on the other hand, couldn't have been more miserable. The pouring, wind-driven rain soaked me to the skin from head to toe after a necessary walk through Astoria to deliver a package to a friend. There is something pretty about New York in the rain though... especially when everything seems to be washed out in black and white. And rain means spring is around the corner, right? I love these photos of the city in the rain...
Listed from left to right, top to bottom:
1. Union Square New York City by thepaintedphoto
2. Rainy Day Blur by ashleykelemen
3. Bryant Park NYC by stevebrickles
4. Rainy Day in Central Park NYC by rebeccaplotnick
5. New York Night Rain Turns Into Snow by nomaddiary
6. View from Empire State Building by PhotosByJoe
7. Photo of a New York building in the rain by aubabi78
8. Spies Hide Out in Every Corner by CiaoChessa
9. "xoxo" by Lovinda
buy it: holiday gift guide
I love putting together gift guides at Christmas time! I have so many amazing people in my life, and shopping during the holidays is something I really enjoy. I have a lot of unique friends and family members- people who make me laugh every single day, people who inspire me to push my creativity to the brink, and people who you would think live in Neverland rather than NYC (although they're arguably very similar places...) Here are my picks for those people on your list who are full of glamour, creativity, mischief and giggles...
from left to right, top to bottom:
1. For those who follow rabbits: tea set from ModCloth, serves 6 with flying colors. $44.99
2. For the photographer: diana aviator camera from Urban Outfitters. Capture dreamy, vintage-looking photos. $65
3. For the NYC-obsessed: I heart NY ring by Erica Anenberg, available at Kitson. $68
4. For the writer: 5 year diary with a place to write a paragraph for each day of the year, for five consecutive years. Available at Fred Flare. $24.95
5. For the nostalgic: polaroid notes from Urban Outfitters. Contains 20 notecards, each with a polaroid print on the front. 14.95
6. For the one who tells dirty jokes: kama sutra bands are modeled are silly bandz, but with a naughty twist. $5
7. For the glamourpuss: tarte color palette includes eye shadows, glosses, bronzer, blush, and a bonus necklace. $52
8. For the big kid: balloon animal bookends from Fred Flare are practical pieces that double as a conversation piece. $40 each
9. For the eccentric: Andy Warhol "Giant" Size book is a veritable scrapbook of Andy's memories, friends, biggest moments, and best work. $49.95
buy it: knock knock stamps
This time of year I'm always on the hunt for fun little gifts-- stocking stuffers, office swap gifts, unique presents to add on to a gift certificate or Christmas card. These $10 stamps from Knock Knock are fantastic!
So many instances where I'd put these to great use. Anyone on your holiday list that has a desk job needs one. Check out the whole collection here.
buy it: me & goji
I get a kick out of anything customized. Especially as gifts- adding a personalized touch to something makes it special. Who doesn't want thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts? I really love me & goji- a website where you can create your own artisanal cereal mix, name it, and even add a photo to the label. The cereal comes packed in a cylindrical capsule (cereal in boxes is so passe) and contains more servings than your typical box. As you're building your cereal mix, you can see the nutritional information change with each addition. I like mine with granola, extra cranberries, coconut flakes and sliced almonds- yum!
If you're a little gun-shy about creating your own, they've got their own tried-and-true "functional" mixes, including those looking for extra protein, superfoods, fiber, gluten-free... you get the idea. Check 'em out!
buy it: opening ceremony
because it's never too early to "think spring"...
because you love unusual jewelry...
because if you didn't work in corporate America, your hair would be streaked purple and blue...
because "steel-toe pump" should be in your vocabulary...
because you still seal all of your correspondence with cute stickers...
...and while you're shopping OC, get a Candygram for your sweetheart! You can order over the phone or in person, and OC will notify the recipient that they have a treat waiting for them at the store. Fun!