Back In Action

We have finally returned to NYC and are beginning to get settled into the New Year.  I am a little giddy thinking of what I have in store this weekend. Liza is coming to town, and we are going to be busy baby shopping and celebrating our dear friend Lindsay's engagement. Just when I thought the parties of  Dec. would stop, I think Jan. is the NEW December. 

I am excited to hit up my favorite spots! Of course we will begin at Zara's. Just look at my favorite picks so far.....

What is there NOT to love about baby clothing these days?

Happy Days,

Mel

Monday: Nursery in the Works

Hola!!! We are soooo close to vacation for Los Smiths, but before I can take off I have a few items on my to do list. ONE major to do is revamping a space for our church nursery. I LOVE a project. 

Like most of my projects, they usually have to get finished under the gun, and this case is like 24 hours. I need to make my wish list and getting all my ordering in by mañana. YIKES!!! 

via interest

Here are a few inspiring photos I have in mind, you know, just in case Stella McCartney POPS in with her little ones…..

Mockingbird: AL FIN

After months of planning, gallons of cappuccinos from Maialinos, and lots of texting we have finally arrived to the finale of Mockingbird. The conference was much more then I could have imagined. The speakers were insightful, inspiring, and provocative. New friends were made and old friends were reunited. What more could you want in a conference? 

Now, when I was approaching the Mockingbird conference I knew I wanted to integrate the words from the blog and magazine into the table settings. Mockingbird is most popularly known as a blog and the writers for it are a group that takes words seriously. With that being said, I knew the written WORD ought to be our centerpiece. 

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The Parisian Dream

I have just returned from Paris and could not be more in love with a city. I was only there for just a brief weekend, but am sure it was love at first sight. 

"Paris is a seminar, a post-graduate, a course in everything."

-James Thurber 1918

When I am traveling to a new city I have two goals in mind, GO LOCAL & BE A TOURIST. When my dear friend Jane offered me a chance of a lifetime (a weekend getaway in Paris), I knew right away there were two things I wanted to hit: the Paris Fleas (local) & The Louvre (tourist). 

FIND OUT WHAT I DISCOVERED.......

At the top of our agenda was to hit the Fleas, Paris' most famous flea market, on Saturday morning. Thankfully Jane is a fabulous travel companion and had already mapped out our destination, MARCHE BIRON. 

I say, if you want to know the locals of any city head to the local flea market. There you will discover their past and culture treasures. Paris' version offered us vintage fabrics, clothing, furniture, and jewelry. I was so impressed and was wishing I had the entire weekend to shop this place. 

 Jane discovered some new vintage fabrics for here little ones.

 For the love of chairs, there were so many to choose from. I was wishing I could just throw a few in my suitcase.

 ODDS & ENDS

I love finding quirky, cultural buys, too. I bought a few things in this stall and thought to myself, this is so Brooklyn. 

LIGHTING & REFLECTIONS

The French know how to guild ANYTHING, especially mirrors. I loved window shopping and taking photos for inspiration. 

I don't know much about the history of lighting, but what I do know is I have been mistaken to think that Americans have the market on vintage industrial lighting. Restoration Hardware, eat your heart out. Could you just die? And that wall paper?!!!!

DON'T FORGET TO EAT

My goal in terms of food was to partake in as many parisian sandwiches, pastries, and cafe creme.  I also didn't want Jane to pass out, since she is pregnant. So, we were sure to stop for crepes and any other tasty delights along the way. 

Mil Besos, 

M

Nursery Decor

Last week our dear friend Sarah asked Liza and me to weigh in on her decor choices.  The Condon family is expecting a new baby girl in the next few months. Below are the curtains from ModCloth Sarah is considering buying. 

When I took a closer look at Baby C's bedding, I decided to take a look at a few other options. 

Here are a couple more fun curtain choices from Urban Outfitters that will match perfectly, and both choices are within the 40.00 dollar range. 

Here are a few FAVORITES from Land of Nod.

I love these knobs at Urban Outfitters......

And here are a few wall hangings and room decor I LOVE for little C's room.

Happy Monday!


Mel