January 12, 2011

Material goods

Thanks to Google Reader and friends, I stumble across interesting things I want to check out (or eventually purchase) all the time. Here are a few things I've been eyeing lately.

Cover image courtesy of UC Press

I discovered the original German version of this book on exhibit at MoMA, and just remembered to look for it last night. I immediately checked Amazon to see if it was translated into English, and I lucked out; The New Typography was first translated into English in 1995. Apparently it's still a definitive volume on typeface and graphic design.

Image courtesy of Sunrainey

These flats are on my list of spring "to purchase" items. Shoes and furniture are items I'm willing to spend out on because quality really matters. These lovely Kate Spade flats combine my love for neutrals and my love for brightly colored accents into one shoe.

Image courtesy of Kate Spade

Another pair of Kate Spade shoes. I might cave and buy these as soon as they go on sale. Italian-made patent leather in seafoam green? Heavenly. I tried these on at the flagship shop in SoHo and fell in love. No doubt, these will eventually have a spot in my closet.

Image courtesy of Tesco

Inverting the Pyramid is an iconic text—if you can call something published only a year ago such—in the soccer-loving community. Though I've been distracted by college football and basketball in the last few months, I can't get away from my admiration and interest in soccer. I'm waiting on this book to arrive; it has been backordered on major retailer Web sites for a while now, but I'm hoping to dive into this one sooner rather than later. I'm eager for my copy to arrive at my door!

January 4, 2011

New York City, in brief

Into the snowpocalypse we went.

What I will remember from NYC December 2010: North Jersey, slush puddles, skirts with Bean boots, shopping and shoe lust, happiness in hotel beds, a belated birthday dinner, subway trains, midnight brunch and Sinatra, a photobooth, lost keys

Eating fish and chips (doused in a healthy amount of malt vinegar) outside of A Salt and Battery

Standout eats and libations:
Ward III in TriBeCa for its excellent cocktails and sophisticated (yet unpretentious) atmosphere
A Salt and Battery in Greenwich Village for its piping hot fried pollock and authentic chips
Pizza Mezzaluna in South Village for a simple, delicious Neapolitan-style coal-fired pizza to share

[ Check out Zachary's notes from our trip. ]

More photos will follow at some point when I have my film developed.

I'm already dreaming of a return trip for spring or summer.

December 20, 2010

Goodbye, weekend

Ugly sweaters, drinks all around, dancing. Sleeping in, leisurely breakfasts, exchanging gifts. Christmas music, Harry Potter, good food and better company.

I always miss the weekend when it goes.

However, there are a slew of exciting things coming up:
Tomorrow Cody will be in town
Wednesday I fly back home for Christmas
Friday and Saturday I'll be feasting with family
Sunday is my birthday
Next Monday I fly to NYC for vacation

Happy holidays!

(Side note: I highly recommend the rustic french bread from Omega Artisan Baking at the North Market.)