Tightrope Tipping

Ever since hearing this song on So You Think You Can Dance this summer, it has been upping my mood every play. You gotta tip on the tightrope, folks...

Tightrope - Janelle Monae

Have a Seat

I am 35,000 feet in the air, flying over Lake Michigan, sandwiched between Michigan and Wisconsin, heading to the lovely Twin Cities, enjoying a free cocktail way before the appropriate hour only because it is "free", and anxious to share this terrific flight planning site with you:

www.SeatGuru.com

If you don't already have it bookmarked, do it now.

SO helpful in selecting a future flight or preparing for one you are about to depart for. It illustrates the seating plan on your specific flight, detailing which seats are great or poor, as well as the drawbacks to each. I would have appreciated this service when I scored a window seat recently that looked like this:

Thank you, Delta!

It also gives measurements of seat width, pitch, locations of exits and bathrooms, and if your flight is equipped with wifi and power outlets, TV locales & types, and food service.

Check it out and get seat savvy!

Location Location Location

I've been staying at a place directly across the street from the Carnegie Deli.

I decided to walk the 30 paces to grab some soup for dinner.

This is what greeted me as I walked into the iconic eatery:

Monster Sandwich of Meat

Somehow, somehow, I managed to walk out with only the planned-for soup. I did ask the cashier if anyone is actually able to eat the entire sandwich. She said no but that it was very entertaining watching them try.

 

Sweet Tooth

Something caught my eye while reading the latest GOOP newsletter. Something organic, bite-sized, chocolaty, marshmallow/caramel filled, AND fair trade. Something called Theo Chocolate.

Theo Big Daddy Chocolate Marshmallows

Is it wrong that I've already searched for store locations in order to pick up a tester on my way to work today? Don't answer that...

By the way, check out Gwyneth Paltrow's website: GOOP. It is filled with ideas and recommendations from Gwyneth and pals in the categories of Make, Go, Get, Do, Be, See. Sort of The Likes of Lucy, but the movie star, blond version.

Lucy and the Great Caper

I saw this in Anthro recently, and fell in Fall love:

 Daily Constitutional Coat - Anthropologie

A cape, not a coat. Plaid. British hunt colors. BUCKLES on the elbow-length sleeves that would be perfect with long slim gloves underneath. Roomy. Hooded.

I can see myself doing all of those previously listed October activities in this outerwear.

The more I thought about my newest want, the more I realized that there was a sense of familiarity about it. Then, I remembered where I had seen a similar look before...

American Girl - Samantha's Cape

My favorite doll growing up. It all makes so much sense now.

All I need is a furry muff, hat, and matching gaiters and I'm ready for 1914 Victorian New York.

Anyplace I Hang My Hat is Home

decorI would like to hang my hat here:

Walnut Eames Hang-It-All, Limited Edition

Classy, modern, mid-century, and actually useful. I always liked the original but it didn't really fit with my new, toned down color scheme. Now I'm just waiting for a good knock off.

Logging On

Why, hello there. Nice to see you. You're looking good.

I'm back. As I sit here at Brooklyn Bagel enjoying a hazelnut iced coffee and a mini bagel that should never be classified as mini, I've typed, erased, and retyped many a post subject only to change my mind to a new line of thought. There is a lot of blogging to come...

Fall Fun

• San Francisco Eats: Remember when I went to San Francisco last June? I ate. A lot. Time to finally mention a few of those scrumptious places that I hope to revisit.
• October: My favorite month is approaching and I want to celebrate all that makes it my month of choice (cider, apples, hayrides, pumpkins, pies, crunchy leaves, bike rides, birthdays, sweater dresses, pencils, bonfires, Halloween...)
• Alex & Anthony: Two of the most dearest people in the world (and my friends), Alex & Anthony, are getting hitched on October 3rd. Good times, good friends.
• Grey/Gray: New start, new apartment, new paint job! I'm currently obsessed with all shades and all things gray. Project #1 is to pick out the perfect gray paint for my new bedroom.
• Sharing is Caring: I could spend a whole day reading blogs. There are so many interesting, creative, and humorous people out there in the virtual world who inspire and entertain me on a daily basis. I want you to enjoy them, as well.
• Empire State of Mind: Fall is one of the best times to visit and explore New York City. It is time to cross some things off my To See List, including the newly opened Eataly, the Bronx Zoo, museums with a Central Park walk home, the Frying Pan, shows, shopping, eating, and general merriment!

So much to catch up on and so much to come. I'm kind of excited.