A year has gone by and within it brought us a roller coaster of wild events and at parallel motion so much good art and music was made. To share some of the music standouts I've once again enlisted my dear friend Ben to narrow down a list of the... Continue reading

Mimi Jung is quickly becoming someone I admire. There is a rare breed of artists who can seamlessly collaborate with others and also transition through different mediums without appearing disjointed or scattered. Some creative intellects of this tribe that come to mind are Maria Alexandra Vettese, Mike Mills and Leanne... Continue reading

January has been full of transition: going back to work, increasingly cold temperatures, and less sleep as Riley has started to wake up in the middle of the night again. It's charming how much we try to "crack the code" as to why she might be waking (versus why she... Continue reading

Late last week you rolled over for the first time and landed straight on your face! I was cheering even though I think it scared you quite a bit. It was also the day of your first subway ride. I’ve been attempting to record our surroundings on special days like... Continue reading

I normally don't post about artists that I've met personally since I worry that it heightens the sensitivity around what I might say or how I interpret their work. However, Caris Reid is a deeply amiable person who I find encourages any type of discovery or awareness anyone might feel... Continue reading

Earlier in September, I gave volume one of the journal Synonym a good read. The theme of the issue is “ennui” or a specific sense of boredom. It’s a topic I think could span several issues with many layers and opinions. I think that a certain amount of boredom is... Continue reading

While we get to know our little one these next few weeks, I've asked some friends to guest post to keep the blog from going dead silent. I will check in from time to time in the few waking moments that pop up. ~ be well ~ Kristen Gregg writes... Continue reading

While we get to know our little one these next few weeks, I've asked some friends to guest post to keep the blog from going dead silent. I will check in from time to time in the few waking moments that pop up. ~ be well ~ Jessica writes the... Continue reading

It was almost two weeks ago now that this little soul made her debut into our lives. It was a long and strenuous delivery. The moment she arrived we locked eyes and I knew that life had changed forever. The first days have been as challenging as everyone had warned.... Continue reading

Thirty nine acres of land in the middle of Brooklyn was reserved for botanic gardens over one hundred years ago. Through generous donations over time, the plot has evolved to include the gamut of horticulture across endless gardens as well as several greenhouses, a bonsai center and an expanded conservatory.... Continue reading

I've taken to instagram again since updating my phone recently. I'm sure with it's convenience, I will be over there a lot during maternity leave. Feel free to follow along ~ firstcamelove Continue reading

Edward and I decided to take a trip to Fort Tryon Park over the weekend and explore a part of the city that people rarely get to see. It's a little bit off the beaten path but worth the trip. We did some exploring until my legs and hips let... Continue reading

This weekend the mister and I headed down to ISA for brunch and then went for a stroll in the neighborhood. I went to some of my favorite little shops including Beautiful Dreamers and Golden Calf. Further down the road, I discovered a store that I had never visited: Moon... Continue reading

I was more than a little excited to be invited to Lauren Moffatt's Spring 13 presentation. I'm a big fan of her color palettes and her unique balance between whimsy and sophisticated. Yesterday's preview was full of delicate nuances, confident shapes, bold corals and soft blues. The introduction card put... Continue reading

There's something about Labor Day that makes me a little melancholy. It's the official end to summer and the beginning of earlier sunsets. The beaches close and the swimsuits go into the closet. However, I love fall. I love the changing seasons of New England accompanied by bonfires, baking and... Continue reading

This weekend we were in the catskills and my goal was to start a triannual project where we revisit one of the sites from our wedding to take an updated picture. It's a little silly but I think as the project expands with children it could become pretty interesting. The... Continue reading

I was up early this morning and decided to check for anything in the garden ready to be picked. There were about a dozen lemon cucumbers beneath the gnarly vines that have taken over much of the space. We had a good harvest last year of eggplant and a few... Continue reading