Thursday, June 27, 2013

Platypus











These pictures were taken last week when it was hot, hot, hot! Ella and I headed to Manhattan to walk along the Highline. It seems Ella and I were not original in our thinking, because it was packed with people! The highline is one of the most beautiful corners the city has to offer. These pictures turned out great, especially the ones of Ella - what a babe! The only way to beat the heat was to wear a short dress and stay hydrated with refreshing lemonade. We had to keep walking to experience a slight breeze, because whenever we paused, even for a minute, we were overcome with heat. The weather in NYC has been so muggy lately that it's hard for me to do many activities that involve leaving the breeze of my non-oscillating fan. I'm so in love with this dress that I got from Natalie when she was cleaning her closet. It has exposed shoulders and is the perfect length for days like this. (Truth be told, I wear it backwards because it fits me better that way). 


I'm headed off to Philly this weekend to celebrate the birthday of Katherine. It means I'll also get to see my brother, an extra treat. This weekend promises to be filled with overeating and spontaneous adventures.



Friday, June 21, 2013

Kids


















I feel like my to do list of things to see and places to visit constantly gets longer, with things rarely getting checked off. I finally got to do something that I've been meaning to since moving to Brooklyn, which was visit the Brooklyn Museum! My internship enables me to go to many museums for free with a guest, so I need to take advantage of it as much as I can! Ella came over yesterday and we spent the day wandering around Brooklyn - going to Prospect Park, the Museum and up and down Fifth Avenue in search of iced coffee and food. Our adventure clocked around six miles, which meant by the end of the day we couldn't wait to get our shoes off and just sit. Whenever Ella and I get together we are constantly in a fit of giggles. We become those girls that get stares at in public places for laughing too hard for far too long. We bring out the little kids in each other, which is why we tend to do activities like go on the carousel in Prospect Park and eat Mr. Softee after our visit to the Museum. 

The Brooklyn Museum has an expansive collection - including rooms and rooms of Egyptian art, something I'm very fond of. I took an Egyptian art class a couple semesters ago and I was entranced with it, especially the funerary objects. Just before we were leaving we found something that we both couldn't believe - the Visible Storage for Study room! Cases and drawers filled with furniture, bikes, clocks and of course miniature things. At first it seemed like a place we probably weren't allowed to be in. We checked to door to see if it was locked and then entered into the room, treading lightly incase we were yelled at because we had accidentally gone to a restricted section. Though the layout means it's hard to see items on the top shelves, it was one of the most interesting museum layouts I've seen. I felt like it combined two of my favorite things - libraries and museums.

After the museum we made alcoholic ice pops called poptails, which I haven't tried yet. After we made cocktails and sat out on the patio eating olives and crackers with brie, raspberries and honey. I had never had the cheese/berry/honey combination before, but I highly recommend it! All the items balance each other well and it's the perfect snack for a summer day - light and sweet. We watched Nanu run all over the porch, she's so happy when she is outside. Her ears are always perked up and listening, her eyes always watching the outdoor movements.



Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Bedroom details










I feel like I’ve been running around nonstop lately. I’m constantly shuffling back and forth between Brooklyn and Manhattan for work. This past weekend I took a spontaneous trip with some friends to Vermont. We went up on Saturday and back on Sunday. It meant spending hours crammed in the backseat of a pickup truck cab, but I was as content as could be except for the occasional body part falling asleep. I felt like I was in a fit of giggles the entire time. Whenever I’m stagnant I feel the instinct to wander. Whenever I’m away from home I crave the peaceful hours spent doing relaxing. I try to find a balance of both, but it seems to be one or the other these days. Things have definitely settled down since I’ve gotten settled in my apartment. Here are some details of the decorations in my room. It’s become a place where I can truly relax and find solace.