A Slinky on a treadmill

I admit it may be the Mimosas at brunch- but there is something oddly mesmerizing about this Slinky-treadmill situation.

Btw...isn't treadmill the most terrible word?

Vote Obama.

Caption:
n the photo that has hung in the West Wing for three years, President Obama looks to be bowing to 5-year-old Jacob Philadelphia, his arm raised to touch the president’s hair — to see if it feels like his.


...New York Times

United States Book Shelf

Designed by Ron Arad, this shelf is only missing Alaska and Hawaii off to the side. Check it out at Materialicious.

Silk Multi Stripe Silk Cami Dress

I've been discussing Veuve Clicquot Polo Classsic dress and hat options with a gal pal for the last three weeks or so. I couldn't help but share this pretty silk multi stripe dress. It's a beautiful balance of feminine-chic and sporty.

Find it: Boutique 1

Sea Adventures Necklaces

The flirtation of summer approaching (will it ever come to Manhattan? What's with this weather?) shifts me into a Nautical mode. I'm digging these Sea Adventures necklaces. Which one would you choose? I'm leaning towards the sailboat.

Purchase at AlinaandT

New York City in 1922

As my excitement continues to grow for The Great Gatsy to arrive in theatres,  I thought I would share some images of New York City in 1922. View more at Gothamist.

Great Gatsby

I must have read the Great Gatsby a half dozen times. Now it's time to raise a glass of bubbly...the trailer.

New York City Skyline Necklace

If you want to feel too cool for school, I'd suggest springing for this New York City skyline necklace.

Snash Jewelry, via etsy.

Cooking with bourbon

I decided to get a jump on this evening's dinner by prepping the chicken last night. I wasn't really sure what I was doing, but decided to rally over the fridge and spice cabinet to throw together a marinade.

Light bulb: bourbon.

Depending on how well this turns out, I may need to invest in Schmid's Kentucky Bourbon Cook Book for guided recipes. (Wishlisted!)

Things I had and added:
1 lb Chicken Breast tenders
3 large chorizo sausages (sliced)
1 lemon (thinly sliced)
1 lime (thinly sliced)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp coarse ground mustard
1 tsp coarse freshly cracked people.
1 tsp Hungarian Paprika
1 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce
1 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp capers
3 Crimini mushrooms thinly sliced
1 large scallion
***1 shot Kentucky bourbon***



I plan to bake at 350- covered.

Lori Bracelet

Crafted from Zebra wood, this pretty bracelet sits on the cusp of nature and this season's color block trend. Swoon! Purchase from designer Brian Everett at his right here.

Pick Your Nose

I recently picked several noses for our next party. How much fun are these?! I'm looking forward to hosting our next get-to-together :) Via Perpetual Kid.

Alex Creamer

Because your spaghetti should come packaged in the shape of the New York City skyline big cats- the Crystler and Empire State buildings. View more from Alex Creamer here.

a brunch at Ponty Bistro

Weekend brunches are essential to our routine. We tend to hang in our neighborhood, but enjoy exploring new spots. This past Sunday, we hopped on the subway over to Gramercy, for Ponty Bistro's prix-fixe brunch.

The French-West African venue hosts a modest interior with windows open to the sidewalk. A guitarist quietly performed Jeff Buckley songs on repeat in the corner. A few young women were enamored with this.

We sipped unlimited bloody mary cocktails, which were light in flavor and generously spiced with cracked peppercorns.

The menu is quite extensive for a brunch prix-fixe with classics such as steak and eggs, and twists on French toast. For our plates, Chris chose the salmon Benedict, for myself, the lobster Benedict. The lobster was a bit overcooked, and a mistake. The hollandaise sauce was decent and flecked with more of those generously added peppercorns. I should have gone with something more classic. Lobster  is meant to be steamed and served more simply. However, we did find the meal to be satisfying and the service quite good.

I am curious to try their escargot with garlic butter and cognac and coconut milk doused mussels, which sound tasty and lovingly prepared on their website. Check out the menu, it's  affordable and thoughtfully crafted.