New York, New York

I just got back from a trip with the fam to NYC.  I luuhhhve that city.  The buzzing energy and countless things to see and eat are amazing.  Coming home seems painfully dull, and I always dream of a move East.  Today I came across two articles about the lust-worthy city.  This article from Time Magazine states that NYC is one of the unhappiest cities.  Interesting.  This article from The Daily Mail says 1 in 25 residents is a millionaire.  Double interesting. 

Current Read



 

Book o' the week: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.  This book is not for the faint of heart.  At over 700 pages, it follows the story of Theo Decker, a young boy who loses his mother and his life.  Anchoring the story is Theo's obsession with the painting The Goldfinch and the outrageous choices he makes to protect it.  The Goldfinch is a beautiful story and incredibly well written.  If you're looking for good literature, definitely read it. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.S. Vanity Fair's article about how critics aren't as enamored with The Goldfinch as readers are.  

Lusting

After yesterday's post, I was craving ice cream.  Then I found this Moschino iPhone case and was craving it more.  Plus no sugar!

 

 

We All Scream

Ice cream!  Well on our way into July, I am well versed in ice cream.  One of my favorite treats is a red slushy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream from Dairy Queen.  Or Red Mango's tart original frozen yogurt with all the treats!  Gummy bears, peanut butter cups, m&ms, butter fingers, you name it, I like it.  I've been looking for a few ice cream treats to make at home, and here are two that have my mouth watering and body headed to the store. 

Cupcake and Cashmere's homemade drumsticks look ahhhhh-mazing.  Drumsticks are a usual fave of mine and the fresh, homemade version look perfect. 

Photo and link originally posted on Cupcakes and Cashmere

 

 

Ice cream cookie sandwiches aren't normally my favorite, while my sisters are all what would you do for an ice cream sandwich.  However, these from The Artful Desperado sure do seem hard to look in the eye and say no to.

 

 

Photo and link originally posted on The Artful Desperado



Viva America

Happy 4th of July!!

 

 

 

P.S.  Check out this list of 100 civics questions that is used for the US citizenship exam.



Golden

One of my favorite favorite favorite pieces of jewelry is my Catbird Threadbare Ring.  I should say rings, because so far I have two.  I would love one on each finger.  They're delicate, shimmering, and beautiful.  My newest lust is their new necklace that can either hang down the front, or how I'd wear it, down your back. 

 Catbird Threadbare Ring

Catbird The Changeling

 

Catbird The Tiniest Ring

Cheeky Pouches

Pamela Barsky makes some killer pouches.  There are tons to choose from, and most of them are seriously funny!  I received one for my birthday that was slightly cheekier than the ones below...Buy them here.