Troubled Times

All I Want for Christmas...

...is Jimmy Fallon and The Roots.

Print Aid NYC

100% of proceeds from these prints, contributed by NYC based artists, will be donated to the Mayor's Fund for Hurricane Relief. See more here. 

The Tallest Man on Earth

Love this.

Good Reads

Hello, Mr.President. Photos from Election Day. More here. 

I need this. 

Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge. 

Beautiful music video. 

A sweet letter to President Obama. 

Homemade Milano Cookies. 

Alternative Apparel

Comfy basics for the cooler months from Alternative Apparel. 30% off through 11/11/12.

Passion Pit

A little music for your Monday.

Happy Halloween!

Theron Humphrey is the photographer behind the series Maddie on Things; fantastic photos of his coonhound, Maddie, perched on various objects. Check out more of his work, including a link to This Wild Idea, a recently completed 365 project, here. 

Why Tea is So Very Magical

Via theKitchn

Sky Series

In Sky Series, Eric Cahan captures light in his beautiful photos taken at sunrise and sunset. "My mission is to capture light. Light is the true subject of this series: its constant mystery, the way it shifts and colors everything around it in nature." See more of the series here.  

Good Reads

{Via}

A beautiful song.

Like Mindy Kaling? Watch the premier of her new show on hulu. So funny.

Wonderful essay on women's health and difficult choices.

Magical art installation in Montreal.

The Underground New York Public Library photo series captures the reading habits of subway riders. {via}

Humans of New York, a photographic census provides a glimpse into the lives of New Yorkers.

Light' n Go Bonfire Log. Perfect for impromptu bonfires and roasting s'mores.

Grown up Tree Houses.

Festa Italiana

Sunday in Little Italy with Alex and Violet.

Dancers Among Us

Finding the joy in the everyday; Photos from Jordan Matter's project, Dancers Among Us. See more photos here.

Baker & Nosh

Sandwiches and Strawberry-Rhubarb crisp in the garden at Baker & Nosh. Excellent way to spend a summer afternoon!

Well, hello

Say hello to the newest residents of my apartment courtyard. Aren't they cute?

The Rip Tide

Dreamy music video by Beirut. I'm loving this band more and more.

Vintage 4th

Some photos from the 4th of July celebration at my community garden: there was music, food trucks, and a gnome decorating contest!

Happiness is...

...a Cubs win!

Lately

1. Grant Park Music Festival
2. Strawberry Tart made by Talitha
3. English Garden
4. Hydrangea love
5. Fruits and veggies for my new juicer
6. Berries at the Farmers Market

Glazed and Infused

Breakfast club is back...yay! Last week, we tried the new doughnut shop, Glazed and infused. We ordered the Old Fashioned, Rasberry Glazed, and Maple Bacon Long John. Neither of us cared too much for the Old Fashioned, but the other two were winners!