i heart ny

i'm back to report that the whole experience was amazing! everything was just how you'd imagine it. it was like being in a real life magazine. now i need a craft room that looks like martha's, right now everything's on the living room floor. martha would not approve.

highlights:
tinsel trading co. - vintage and new ribbons, trims, flowers, nicknacks, i wanted one of everything in here.
paper presentation - papers, stationary, craft supplies, everything you could think of.
moomah - cafe for the budding artist, kid's parties and crafts, super cute decor, delicious smoothies.
kate's paperie - papery goodness of every kind.
dean & deluca - sophisticated grocery store, i wanted two of everything in here (i was hungry).
john derian co. - unique gifts and trinkets, unusual, expensive, and super cool. (martha was in there shopping two days earlier).
anthropologie - clothing & home, could the store displays be any more off the charts? how do they come up with this stuff?


i didn't make it to dylan's candy shop, i ran out of time. i have to catch it next time i go. what are your new york faves?

it's the most wonderful time of the year

i can't believe that it's already time to start thinking about christmas! if you're thinking about having a gingerbread house decorating party, head on over to one charming party this week for ideas and free printables.

thankful

i'm off to nyc to be on the martha stewart show! it's crazy, i'm nervous, i'm excited too. happy thanksgiving.

models or hottles?

both (well not professional models, but gorgeous people none the less). i love the hottle family! and their dog too.