Discovering Decoupage

The exquisite decoupage pieces from John Derian are true pieces of art. Using vintage colored paper cutouts, there are an infinite number of objects in all shapes and sizes that are beautiful on their own. The flat plates and trays are the perfect place to keep and display jewelry.

Tea & Treats

I was downtown today, and after strolling briefly (it was 22 degrees!) on the Highline, I wandered into Chelsea Market. It's a beautiful, industrial space that used to be home to the National Biscuit Company but now houses lots of retail stores and restaurants, as well as the Food Network offices. Friedman's is my favorite lunch place there, and Eleni's has amazing cupcakes and cookies. But I passed both of those up for a cup of the Genmai-cha at the T Salon. It's Japanese green tea with puffed brown rice. I also tried the vegan coconut cake - surprisingly good! I could spend hours in Chelsea Market and never get bored.

Something Sketchy

Angelio Batle sculpts these objects out of graphite in his San Francisco studio. I stumbled across them when I was wandering around ABC Carpets & Home, and immediatly fell in love. When I used to sketch more, I would spend a long time picking out my pencils and I would get excited about finding that special graphite pencil that produces the exact shade I needed. So when I came across these sculptures I had to have one. Not only are they beautiful and nature inspired, but I can draw with them. So, meet my new pencil. I can't wait to see what it will produce.