Wednesday Night in NYC...

The current brisk weather (it snowed on Monday morning in NYC already) and fear of what we know is in our very near future has already taken a toll on what has been our regular gang's Friday night happy hour and summer nights out in Brooklyn. We definitely do not have patio temperatures and friends are already going into hibernation. I, admittedly, have not been an exception to the current trend - minus tonight. 

I met BFF Shannon and Adam for a few 'harmless' beers, good tunes and great laughs. I kept mentioning how horrific our summer was (in terms of inferno caldera temperatures) but am already eating my words.  I'll take the heat over the bitter cold any and every day.

Winter, I beg of you, please be gentle. We also listened to Nena's 99 Red Balloons tonight and a ton of Devo. Kinda funny, kinda perfect. Thank you Wednesday night. We needed you...

Performa Party

Admittedly, I am the queen of hooking things up for friends and myself. I have managed to live in the most expensive city on a teeny budget and get into shows, films, museums, lectures, openings and some of the best parties of the year (almost always) on the complimentary list. It is simply called Brooklyn Hustle. I also have great friends that I thank daily for extending these 'gifts' to me. Thanks guys!

Enter Saturday night...I was offered four seats to the Peforma Red Party Annual Gala & Silent Auction. It's one of the best parties supporting the arts in New York City. The night was hosted by Alan Cumming, graced with Anne Hathaway and had walls adorned with red cotton candy. The end of the night was a slight blur but well worth Sunday's aches and pains.

Shannon blogged about the night too on her site New York New Home. More in the New York Times Fashion & Style section.

Dolci Odille

Dolci Odille is my new favorite site to browse. The letter press and design shop/blog has inpsiring photos and the most original stationary designs. This site simply makes me smile.

Grab some coffee and browse for a few hours...

Once Wed...

Two great friends have recently become engaged and I have offered my help with planning their simple nupitals and reception. I love easy parties that are beautifully (and very casually) designed.

My latest obsession is Once Wed a gorgeous website that focuses on "designer weddings for less." Browse, browse and browse again...

Photo is from Our Labor of Love.