tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6490085877857041172024-02-07T05:10:29.370-05:00crosby beachfashion. food. furniture. travel. and trying something new ...leahbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14041631134033323477noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-649008587785704117.post-53772411002545530642012-11-01T06:47:00.001-04:002012-11-01T06:56:42.056-04:00where have i been?Oh, dear patient friends, it's been awhile, hasn't it? I really did have every intention of continuing to blog on a more regular basis, but then life has this way of changing your carefully laid plans (and this time in a way that I'm still try to wrap my head around). So much has happened in the past eight months that I'm still spinning. I won't give it all away right now but let's just say I'm no longer based in New York and I'm still grappling with whether I've made the right choices or not. To be honest, a large part of me feels like not, but I have to keep reminding myself to be patient, and that I'm living out something I've been dreaming if doing for years. I'm going to continue to update over the next several months (albeit sporadically) and catch up on a lot of the really fun stuff I've been up to (I've gotten to tend to my travel bug quite a bit), as well as some of the soul-searching feelings I've been grappling with. I think this picture taken of me a few weeks ago in a to-be-revealed location captures both of these thoughts/topics perfectly. Talk soon x.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I guess sometimes a few weeks means more like a couple months when you need to take some time for yourself. A lot has happened recently, and I feel ready again to start sharing it all (just maybe not five days a week - because honestly, it's a lot when you have a full time job and you want to spend time with your boyfriend and you want to go to the gym and have time to do the fun things you want to do - not sure how many people with a blog say this, but at least I think it's true). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So, to begin, John is back! We got all that drama sorted and he was able to spend some time with his family at home in England, and even came back in time to spend a few days enjoying Christmas in New York before we traveled to Canada to celebrate actual Christmas in my hometown. It was lovely, and so nice to spend almost two full weeks with the ones I love, but it never does feel like enough. We also had a lot of discussion surrounding our future plans, and to my disappointment (but now acceptance and eventual excitement to pursue something new I’ve always wanted to do), we are not going to go ahead with our initial idea (alluded to <a href="http://crosbybeach.blogspot.com/2011/08/changes.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://crosbybeach.blogspot.com/2011/08/boathouse-row.html" target="_blank">here</a> and a few other places if you want to explore a bit). I’m going to keep it a secret for now because maybe someday it will come to fruition, but in the meantime, we’ve come up with a new “what we’re going to do with our lives” plan, and I’m very excited about it. But until then, I’ll just keep alluding to this new adventure until we actually do it – you’ll find out in about four months or so. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So in the meantime, I’m going to keep documenting on the fun stuff we’re doing in NYC, and my journey of checking things off my “list” of things to do before we leave (and hopefully provide you with a few ideas of your own if you're here already or ever come to visit). Over the next few days, I also want to recap the past couple months and the great stuff we’ve discovered over this mild (for the east coast) winter. x</span></div>
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</div>Sorry friends - things have gotten a little mad here lately and I haven't had a ton of time to attend to this little space of mine. To explain, like me, John is on a work visa. The only difference is that he is on a seasonal visa which means that he has to renew it every year and leave the United States by a certain day, whereas my visa is longer term, and I only have to renew every three years (yay!) (and don't have to be out of the US by a certain day every year - double yay!). <br />
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Normally, his visa situation is not a big deal (it definitely sucked the first year because he ended up staying in England for four months in between visas), but we've worked out a nice situation last year where he was only away for two weeks. And then, this year came along. He lost his passport. Which <u>really</u> complicates things when you're on a visa. So last week, in a mad dash between all sorts of embassies and consulates, we made the decision that he should fly home ... like the next day. Which is normally not ideal, but ok at least. The only thing that makes me a little sad is that we're not sure right now when he can come back into the country.<br />
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So, on top of all that madness, I was given more responsibility at work, we're in the middle of developing our Fall'12 product which is major milestone and requires a lot of focus, and I'm still trying to work on projects for the upcoming <a href="http://crosbybeach.blogspot.com/2011/08/changes.html">endeavor</a> (the website is thisclose to being finished). The next couple weeks may be a little slow around here, but I promise I will get back into the regular swing of things. turrah xoleahbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14041631134033323477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-649008587785704117.post-92226239952986089762011-11-23T14:10:00.001-05:002011-11-23T14:10:51.182-05:00happy (american) thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqwXYLrl8pqUfsfhK1wpcPTTMnBDbQcr6cPPkHCYRg-XRnQu4KMPcZolyUDbsKmCRY9MZXH5gp6uPF6AUp58ReufSzZvemKNxOIiC8h56nAZFm4nGKKklqCP_1LLaxegJeWry9r569C4/s1600/thanks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="500px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqwXYLrl8pqUfsfhK1wpcPTTMnBDbQcr6cPPkHCYRg-XRnQu4KMPcZolyUDbsKmCRY9MZXH5gp6uPF6AUp58ReufSzZvemKNxOIiC8h56nAZFm4nGKKklqCP_1LLaxegJeWry9r569C4/s1600/thanks.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Taking the next few days off to indulge in some holiday time. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!<br />
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ps. Pop over <a href="http://www.theskint.com/">here</a> to learn how the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons came to be.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This weekend was very quiet, but sometimes that is so nice. I had time to actually do the mundane (but necessary) errands that never seem to get done during the week (I'm looking at you groceries and apartment scrubbing). It's also nice to know that this will be a short week, complete with one relaxing long weekend. And as an added bonus, my mom is coming to visit on Wednesday, and I couldn't be more excited. I also have never been in the US for an American Thanksgiving, so I'm excited to check out some of the festivities - especially what could be the best or worst tradition of all - Black Friday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>John and I enjoyed a long lunch together strolling around the city today. Truth be told, I had a Groupon that I needed to use before it expired so it prompted us to venture out into the chill that has suddenly descended upon Manhattan. We stopped at our favorite pizza place (seen <a href="http://crosbybeach.blogspot.com/2011/10/2-bros-pizza.html">here</a>), but this time at the East Village location, and then headed to the Groupon spot (details next week). It was nice walking through the chilly streets, and the crisp air it reminded me that Christmas is right around the corner.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This past weekend, John and I went to one of our favorite places in the East Village - <a href="http://www.pommesfrites.ws/">Pommes Frites</a>. They make the absolute best french fries in New York, and the constant line outside the door is a testament to this. (I used to live around the corner from here and could smell them from my window - believe me, it was an exercise in self-control). This tiny restaurant serves authentic Belgian fries and offers an absolutely gigantic list of unique dipping sauces that are a far cry from the usual ketchup. We ordered the Vietnamese Pineapple Mayo, Sweet Mango Chutney Mayo, and the Irish Curry, and they were honestly all so good that it was hard to choose a favorite (if I had to though, I'd go with the Mango). It's tricky to get a seat as the interior is quite small, but there are plenty of neighboring parks where you can grab a seat and ponder which sauces you'll try next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>The past two weeks/weekends have been so busy that it was nice to have a weekend without any agenda other than catching up on errands and long overdue tasks. Most of the weekend was spent working on the website (even though it's pretty basic, I cannot tell you how proud I am of it so far and can't wait to share it with you soon. Let's just say working with code is something I never saw myself trying to tackle ;) On Sunday, we had a bit of a reprieve with a trip to one of my favorite food stops (check back tomorrow for details) and a wander around Union Square, where it was so nice to sit on one of the park benches and watch the world go by. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">love white candles - thanks andy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">adorable old men playing chess in the park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">finally found - perfect black leather bag at Century 21</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brigitte Bardot is famed as a 60's bombshell, but not enough credit is given to her casual attire. An original bohemian trendsetter, she captured the perfect mix between carefree and put-together, which is an obvious ode to the French laissez-faire era she lived in. It also goes without saying that her hair, which is still so iconic today, was a major aspect of her personal style and was one of her most distinguishing features. I love that she balanced her coquettish hairstyles, as well as her frequent use of bold lipsticks and winged eyeliner, with more definitively masculine pieces, such as crewneck knitted sweaters and cropped trousers, to create a look that was somewhat disheveled but still incredibly provoking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Last night we were craving Mexican, but didn't want to resort to our standard variety nachos or fajitas, so we decided to try a recipe I had torn from a health & fitness magazine that looked not only delicious, but was super nutrionally-packed, as well (recipe <a href="http://crosbybeach.blogspot.com/p/chicken-burrito-pizza.html">here</a>). All of the different elements, from the pico de gallo to the whole wheat crust, worked wonderfully together, and it was a nice departure from more traditional mexican-influenced flavors. We used to have "fajita fridays," but now we're thinking it should be "pizza wednesdays" instead.<br />
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As I keep mentioning, John and I are preparing to leave New York in a few months to take on an exciting new project that we're both very much looking forward to. Over the past few months, I've revealed some hints as to what this new endeavor is (seen <a href="http://crosbybeach.blogspot.com/2011/08/changes.html">here</a>), as well as one of the developments that we will be working on (seen <a href="http://crosbybeach.blogspot.com/2011/08/boathouse-row.html">here</a>). Today, I'm going to let you in on another project that we will be working on, which is an outdoor shower. Here are a few of the images that are currently inspiring me, and that I hope to take at least a few ideas from for our own attempt at such a great outdoor feature. It's relaxing just looking at them, don't you think?<br />
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</div>Forever 21 really does exceed my expectations sometimes. Some days, I wonder what they're thinking and why they ever thought metallic, leopard, and leggings were meant to be together, and other days, I think they're on-trend geniuses and costing masterminds. What else can explain how they were able to bring me these amazing suede shorts for under $25? I'm in love with their updated 70s vibe, and plan to wear them in the fall with tights and a long cardigan, and in the summer with a tucked-in oversized tee and flats. They're that perfect mix of vintage and modern, and look much more expensive than their F21 price tag implies.<br />
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This past weekend my sister and her friend came to visit. She's never been to New York so we hit many of the touristy sites and a few of my fave spots. It was so fun to view NYC through the eyes of a tourist again, and gave me a renewed appreciation for all the great things this city has to offer that I usually take for granted. Here's a rundown of our most notable stops:<br />
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1. Tried the famous Frozen Hot Chocolate at <a href="http://www.serendipity3.com/">Serendipity 3</a><br />
2. Sitting on the steps in <a href="http://www.timessquarenyc.org/index.aspx">Times Square</a><br />
3. Paying our respects at Ground Zero<br />
4. Blowing the budget at <a href="http://www.c21stores.com/">Century 21</a><br />
5. Eating in Chinatown at my favorite Vietnamese restaurant, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/nha-trang-one-new-york">Nha Trang One</a><br />
6. Strolling through Little Italy and Soho<br />
7. Having a brief chat with Randy Jackson outside his hotel in TriBeCa (the American Idol geek in me was freaking out!)<br />
8. Dining at <a href="http://www.spicemarketnewyork.com/">Spice Market</a> in the Meatpacking District, and then hitting a few nightclubs in the area and around Chelsea<br />
9. Struggling to choose at <a href="http://www.thecitybakery.com/">City Bakery</a><br />
10. Shopping for souvenirs at the original <a href="http://www.macys.com/">Macy's </a>on 34th st (they've already started decorating for Christmas!)<br />
11. Stopping by <a href="http://bryantpark.org/things-to-do/pond.html">The Pond at Bryant Park</a> and listening to Frank Sinatra while watching the ice skaters. <br />
12. Window shopping on 5th Avenue<br />
13. Margaritas and Mexican at <a href="http://www.blockheads.com/">Blockheads</a><br />
14. Wandering around Central Park before it was finally time for the girls to go :(<br />
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Ps. Even though my sister said she loved all the places we went to, she said the best part of New York was just being there, taking in the atmosphere of such a bustling, lively city filled with so many different people (and, funnily enough, riding the subway :)<br />
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Lately, I've been noticing an increase in a detail that those of us in the industry refer to as "trim" (basically any detail on a garment that isn't the main body fabric ie. buttons, thread, etc.). In this case, it's the addition of suede or leather elbow patches on cardigans and sweaters and it seems to be everywhere for fall. I love that it is an unexpected detail that makes your outfit just that little bit more updated and interesting. I love this look with a casual pair of jeans, riding boots, and big cozy scarf to match.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Recently we tried out a restaurant in the West Village that I've heard a lot of great things about - <a href="http://www.cafeino.com/home.html">'ino</a> is a tiny cafe and wine bar that has this great Italian ambiance and serves the most incredible paninis I've ever had. I had the cacciatorini, goat cheese and black olive pesto panini, and it was beyond delicious - not to mention a hard choice to make as the menu boasts what seems like more than one hundred panini combinations. The space is small, without feeling cramped, and its location on Bedford St. provides the quintessential West Village dining experience of a charming, unique eatery on a charming, unique street - incredibly cozy and intimate with an almost speakeasy feel, and a great choice if you're in the neighborhood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">This past weekend has been pretty eventful - we had our first snowstorm on Saturday (and Boone's first-ever play in the snow), so it provided a great excuse to stay indoors, watch movies, and play board games with friends. On Sunday, we met up with good friends of ours from Canada who were in the city on vacation. We went to <a href="http://www.blockheads.com/">Blockheads</a> (one of our many favorite Mexican restaurants in NYC) and took in Rock of Ages on Broadway (I desperately wanted to get on stage and start rocking along by the end). Lots more sightseeing on Monday (and watching the incredible annual NYC Halloween Parade), and later again this week when my sister comes to visit! It's so fun to play tourist in such a great city.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">best Vietnamese takeout from <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/nha-trang-one-new-york">Nha Trang One</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">love the idea of painting and stacking old suitcases to use as sidetables</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This past weekend I ventured into Hell's Kitchen to check out the weekly flea market that happens every Saturday and Sunday. It's a great place to go if you're looking for something unique that isn't in every Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn in the city, and has a variety of items ranging from vintage clothes (with plenty of questional 'designer' labels), furniture, glassware, old books and magazines, jewelry, and just about everything in between. The Hell's Kitchen flea is perfect for uncovering a great bargain or gleaning some inspiration for DIY projects or empty spaces in your home, but it's also just as fun to just peruse through the merchant stalls with coffee in hand and admire all the interesting vintage wares.</div> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I came thisclose to buying this (and still a little regretful I didn't)</td></tr>
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Since starting this, I have never properly introduced the adorable, four-legged member of our household that occasionally pops up on here. Meet Boone. He's a cutie. And a rascal, at times. And the biggest cuddler you've ever met. We adopted him this past April from <a href="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ622.html">Fuzzy Love Rescue</a>, a non-profit shelter in North Carolina that rescues dogs from kill shelters. We're so grateful for their initiative because without it, we wouldn't know our Boonedog and his love of peanut butter, instigating play time with any dog he sees, chewing on his toys (and apparently our shoe laces lately), and that he is a great traveler and has the cutest floppy ears ever. <br />
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</div>This should actually read 'shells and cheese' (I like that shells scoop the cheesiness up more), but that title doesn't have quite the same effect. Don't get me wrong - I like my Kraft mac'n cheese just as much as the next girl, but there's something more satisfying and wholesome about making your own from scratch than from a box. The weather has officially gotten cooler, so it fits that the meals should start getting warmer and more comforting, and this <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/the-ladys-cheesy-mac-recipe/index.html">recipe</a> certainly fits the bill. I prefer when savory dishes like this are browned and crispy, so after baking, I grated fresh grated parmesean on top and popped it back in the oven for about ten minutes longer.<br />
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I recently rediscovered this iPhone app, Hipstamatic, and have re-fallen in love with it. Here's a few of my favorite shots from this weekend strolling around the city. We have so much fun together (when our schedules actually permit us being together) - I love being able to meander aimlessly around the city, stopping at random parks or shops or restaurants, and have such a great time with no agenda at all. And that he indulges me with as many 'holding the camera out, trying to get both of our faces in the frame' photos until I get the 'perfect' one. <br />
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The weather was so beautiful this weekend (fall is definitely the best time to be in NYC) and I was so glad that my broken toe would finally entertain footwear other than flip-flops (I've felt beyond ridiculous these past two weeks walking around in the skimpiest shoes possible in the middle of October). So, boots on foot, I ventured out to the Hell's Kitchen flea market, indulged in a little retail therapy (Old Navy, you really surprise me sometimes), and went to a restaurant we noticed in the West Village a few weeks ago but haven't had the chance to check out until now. We also got into the Halloween spirit by watching some scary movies, purchasing a pumpkin (with plans to carve it soon), and we may or may not be actively searching for a Halloween costume for Boone (now that's scary ...).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">love that my new sweater from old navy looks and feels like a pendleton blanket</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">so happy that al fresco dining is still an option</td></tr>
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I really, reaalllyy want <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Polaroid-One-Step-600-Instant-Camera/dp/B00004RFC5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1239987950&sr=8-3">one</a>. After seeing so many great polaroid photos over <a href="http://taza-and-husband.blogspot.com/">here</a> (my latest obsession), I decided that this would be a really wonderful way to capture New York, as well. I imagine posting them in cute little corners around the apartment, and even being a little crafty by making homemade cards and framed photos for gifts. But I'm currently in 'don't spend any money' mode right now, and have even been taking my lunch to work (third week and going strong!), so this will likely have to sit on the unneccesary purchases shelf for a little while. Sigh. So fun though, don't you think?<br />
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