Where the Sidewalk Begins: January 2010

January 29, 2010

Happy Friday...

Have a wonderful weekend. {image via lace & tea}

Ryan Tatar Photography...

One of my favorite surf photographers. Ryan's work is beautiful. Check out his blog, Shakas and Singlefins.

Blue Room...

These tight quarters are beautiful, I love this faded sky blue wallpaper. {image via room envy}

Anthropologie at the Library...

These outfits make me want to study again;) Love Anthropologie, always styled with creative loveliness.

January 28, 2010

10 Things I Loved This Week...

Chambray Shirts on Pink to Green

Love Story at Here Comes the Sun

Traveling in Morocco on Lake Jane
Rob Ryan inspired post on Black Eiffel

Gorgeous Picnics at Marley and Lockyer

Brown collection on Little Brown Pen

List of awesome things on You are My Fave
Yesterday at Pia Jane Bijerk
Noa Spring Collection on Haute Design
The date on Le Fashion

Yes Please...

The neutral, coppery, taupe tones in this bedroom look subtle and cozy. I want to dive in and cuddle up with that fur blanket. {image via instyle}

January 27, 2010

The LIttle Girl Who Could...

Always a good philosophy! {image via enjoy yourself}

These horses strike the most interesting poses for the home. I would take any of the photographs above and hang them up on our large blank living room walls. {apartment therapy, le fashion, delight by design}

Once Again...

I'm sick:( This is an all time record. How is it possible to have been sick at least 3-4 times since October? My doctor recommended allergy testing, I just want to feel better! {image via toujours amoureux}

January 26, 2010

NYC Winter Restaurant Week...

Let's dine! Yesterday New York City's Winter Restaurant Week kicked off for 2010. The list of restaurants participating won't dissapoint, and will offer three-course lunches for $24 & three-course dinners for $35 (bubbly and cocktails not included) until February 7th. Here are a few faves:

Old Fashioned Bathtub...

I'm partial to the look and leisure of old fashioned bathtubs mixed with perfectly styled spaces. {images via pink wallpaper, neutral heaven, sanctuary, habitually chic, daisy pink cupcake, door sixteen}

Indiana Jones-ette...

Always a hat lover, I particularly like this one - with an Indiana Jones flair. {image via Jeune Marie}

Ankle Booties...

I've been on the hunt for a pair of ankle boots or two, here's a few favorites from Instyle.

Breakfast in Bed...

What a lovely way to start the morning. {image via pink wallpaper}

January 25, 2010

Grays...

On a rainy day like today, I think grays seem appropriate. I love the color in all its shades. {images via room envy, hyperlove, greige}

Skylight...

Letting the sunlight in always makes for perfectly bright and lovely space. {image via dress design decor}

Colorful Pillows...

What a great find! These pillows from Swedish duo Adam & Viktoria's collection are beautiful, I love all of the rich colors and designs.

Happy Monday...

I didn't get to wish you all a Happy Friday because the end of my week was so busy! So Happy Monday. (Sounds like a bit of an oximoron doesn't it?) Have a wonderful week. x {image via I'm Just a Girl Wishing for the World}

January 21, 2010

10 Things I Loved This Week...

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Stories from India on Daydream Lily
Bar carts at Plush Palate
List of songs on Hula Seventy

Cheese buffet at Sunday Suppers

Quiet weekend pics in San Diego on Fern and Feather

80s Family Feud party at You are my Fave

Falling Garden on This is for you

Vintage tins at Café Cartolina

This week's what to wear series on the Feather Report

This eclectic entryway on greige

Spring & Stripes on Coco & Kelley

January 20, 2010

Sounds of the Day...

I was wishing tickets would magically fall into my hands for the past three nights of shows in NYC. But sadly, I did not get to see Vampire Weekend at Webster Hall. I love the new cd, even more than their last. Have you heard the story about the photo?

Farm Table...

One of my favorite things I own is a large farm table where I host dinners. When I saw this home a few years back on the cover of Domino I went searching for that floral fabric and seagrass solid to compliment the feel. For now I have all wooden chairs but tag this as my 'someday style'. I love everything about this room and palette. {image via beautiful things to share}

J. Crew Jewels...

Lovely stones, chains, crystals and ribbons on the wishlist from J. Crew.

Sitting Pretty...

This love seat covered in black, paired with the crystal chandelier, cowhide rug and large leaning mirror make for a pretty fabulous sitting area. {image via Emmas Design Blog}

January 19, 2010

City Winery Benefit Concerts for Haiti...

For four nights this week, City Winery will be having various amazing musical artists perform in effort to raise money for Haiti relief. 100% of funds raised from this benefit will be directed to Doctors Without Borders, Partners in Health and an emergency mobile hospital aid mission the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center.

Some of the artists performing (more to be confirmed)
1/20 ~The Swell Season, Patti Smith, Josh Ritter,Young People’s Chorus of New York City...
1/21 ~ Willie Nile, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lewis black...
1/24 ~ Rosanne Cash, Madeleine Peyroux, BETTY, Nada Surf..
1/25 ~ Will Knox, Joey Ryan, Rosi Golan, Nate Campany, Martin Rivas...

Simply Beauiful Spaces...

I love these simple dining spots in the home. {images via Interior Devine, Peacock Feathers, La Maison Boheme}

January 18, 2010

What's Your 20 in Twenty Ten?

My father always used to say, "places to go, people to see, things to do". In 2010 on Walking Around, we'll be doing all of the above. Two Mondays a month I'll be sharing a little travel round-up on special destinations.

First up, a trip to the slopes in New England. Where are the best mountains nearby with luxury, relaxation and amazing terrain for skiiers and snowboarders? My friend Ethan writes the ski guru blog for the Boston Globe and he picks the top 10 slopeside hotels. Here are my fave:

Mount Washington Hotel, NH
Stowe Mountain Lodge, VT
Stratton, VT
Sugarloaf, ME

Roarke NYC Jewelry...

Friends have been accesorizing outfits with these beaded chiffon beauties for months. I missed the Roarke NYC trunk show last December and have added their headbands and necklaces to my 2010 wishlist.

Southern Style Glam Kitchen...

This is one of the most unique kitchen styles I have seen. And I adore its charm. ' The sink is like a buffet. The refrigerator is like a china cabinet. And the stove is like a sideboard.' This Alabama home was remodeled and it's kitchen has that dining room feel. To view all rooms visit House Beautiful.

January 15, 2010

Icey Blue...

Cool blues make this bedroom glamorous and beautiful. {image via dress design decor}

Glass Bubbles...

Lindsey Adelman is a new obsession for me, I came across her studio online and found the most beautiful hand-blown glass light fixtures and installations.

Happy Friday...

Have an adventure, and enjoy the ride. {image via Apt #34}

January 14, 2010

10 Things I Loved This Week...

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A new series on the blog will be every Thursday - I will share a list of things I loved from my blog visits through the week. Enjoy!

Aubrun & Ivory's food mantra

Accents of gold and brass on apartment therapy

The Debt of Fallen Icons on A Continuous Lean
Shades of Blue at lanalou
The land between here and mountains, a project about journeys rather than destinations.

Barb's studio

Emily's mirror collection

Creative director of DwellStudio, Christiane Lemieux's list of favorite things on Simple Lovely

New arrivals at Paris hotel boutique

Across the Universe lyrimage

January 13, 2010

Donate to Haiti...

Want to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti? Here's a list of organizations accepting donations:

- InterAction, a coalition of U.S.-based international non-governmental organizations, has a list of agencies responding and how to donate to them. Find it here: http://www.interaction.org/crisis-list/earthquake-haiti
- To donate $10 to the American Red Cross, text Haiti to 90999. The amount will be added to your next phone bill. The organization is also accepting donations through its International Response Fund, http://www.redcross.org
- To donate $5 to Wyclef Jean's Haitian Yele charity, text 501501. The money will be added to your next phone bill.
- To find out how to help the International Rescue Committee, visit http://www.theIRC.org or call toll free, 1-877-REFUGEE.
- To donate through Oxfam's emergency appeal, visit http://www.oxfam.org.uk

My heart goes out to all of the poor families. Thoughts & Prayers. xo

{via Washington Post}

Bold Boudoir...

I ♥ this loveseat, bold lamps, splashes of hot colors and black and white print above the bed. It's a room that is simple enough to be classic with it's clean lines, but with its risk taking in patterns, is a bold boudoir. {image via little green notebook}