this video makes me excited for fall, overcast days, and steven alan... and then i'm reminded that my clothing budget is nil. ha!

i tried out this recipe from my new cookbook plenty by yotam ottolenghi. perfect end-of-summer fare.

bocconcino mozaarella

+



cherry tomatoes

dressed in red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper w/ crushed garlic

i am not a morning person (above), but the flowering tree outside the bedroom window (below) is a pretty nice view to wake up to. however, i'd really prefer a cup of coffee over the view. with some eggs... and sausage too.

walking from work to the coffee shop for a quick break. there's nothing more overwhelming than coming back from vacation only to find 150+ emails in your inbox. back to the daily grind.

have a great weekend!
(and hope everyone's stays dry + safe in ny from the oncoming hurricane)

new york...

/ 1 / central park / 2 / high line / 3-4 / west village with mikey, kenne, and natalie / 5 /  five leaves / 6-7 / wagener estate breakfast with russ / 8 / sam at seneca lake / 9 / adrienne's parents' house on keuka lake / 10-12 / hastings-on-hudson, my hometown.

i just got back from a week in new york. it seemed far too hectic to jump on the blog with my bridesmaid duties, but i'm catching up now. i have few photos to share since i stuffed my face for much of the trip and let's face it - you need two hands to securely hold a hefty burger. more often than not, burger beats camera.

above, the lovely table setting at adrienne + shaun's country wedding with local jars of honey for guests to take home. below, the lady of the hour looking lovely as ever.

congratulations a + s!

a love affair with half n half ice cream from ici
1/2 walnut noyaux 1/2 burnt caramel

trying out some new yarn. while i don't wear a lot of color, it's so nice to knit something bright.

a drawing of my mama, or "mims" as i like to call her.