February 23 2012
I RECEIVED CO-OP BOARD APPROVAL
I HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE
I MOVE TO AN ADORABLE COBBLE STONE TREE-LINED STREET IN THE WEST VILLAGE WITH THIS COURTYARD IN A WEEK
YAY!!!

I RECEIVED CO-OP BOARD APPROVAL
I HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE
I MOVE TO AN ADORABLE COBBLE STONE TREE-LINED STREET IN THE WEST VILLAGE WITH THIS COURTYARD IN A WEEK
YAY!!!
“What is that supposed to mean? I’m so sick of hearing that. All that means is that it wasn’t personal to you. But it was personal to me. And what is so wrong with being personal anyway? Cause whatever else anything is it ought to begin with being personal.”
I keep hearing the term “it’s business, not personal”. And while I’ve learned to not take things personally, I can’t help but think of the above quote and smile at the fact that when I care about something, I put so much effort into it that it does become personal.
It may not be personal for you, but it is for me.
The end.
I return to Tamarind more often than any other restaurant in New York City. It’s definitely my favorite Indian and falls within the top ten overall.
Last week, instead of ordering the usual Chicken Tikka Masala, our group of four asked the owner to just send over what he wanted. Our only requirement was that he still include a Chicken Tikka Masala - it’s addictive.
The result? Curry heaven.
Apartment hunting in Manhattan is such a torturous activity that I would only wish it upon my enemies. And even that may be extreme.











I’m a bridesmaid in an Indian wedding this spring and my traditional handmade outfit just arrived from India.
Here’s a sneak peek.
I’m the first to admit that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are fantastic dogs!* In fact, I tell anyone who will listen (i.e. strangers on the street who coo over Lady on a daily basis) that they should absolutely get one, too!
And now, an article highlighting the breed for the Westminister Dog Show, perfectly explained why:
“They’re like a big dog in a small body, a golden retriever in a small package” via
In case you’re thinking of adding a pooch to your family, I couldn’t recommend this breed more.
*Lady is 1/2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 1/2 Cocker Spaniel, but her appearance and demeanor are mostly Cavalier.
Since I work in social media, clients consistently ask for a “big idea”, a “game changer”. For Fashion Week, my team delivered.
My client, DVF, is the first fashion brand to kick off the introduction of Viddy’s new Facebook Application (which doesn’t launch until February 28th) to stage a near-live, behind-the-scenes customized Facebook experience during New York Fashion Week and at DVF’s Fall 2012 Collection.
This kind of experience offers DVF’s fans an exclusive 360 insight into how the brand prepares for and executes NYFW.
Mashable spotlighted our campaign, saying:
“Staffers from DVF and its social media marketing agency will be using the iPhone app, which is often described as “Instagram for video,” to shoot 15- to 30-second clips that will populate a designated tab on DVF’s Facebook page. Videos, the first of which will be posted Wednesday, will include backstage interviews with Furstenberg and her creative team, model castings, hair and makeup runthroughs, as well as shots of looks as they go down the runway.”
Check out DVF’s NYFW Facebook Tab here and make sure to check back often during the show this Sunday!
A couple days ago, I took another Le Pain Quotidien Bread Baking class, this time with a couple friends and my Mom.
This was a belated birthday present for Mommy Dearest and I can’t imagine a better way to celebrate the most important woman in my life.

I took Le Pain’s Bread Basics class last Spring (read more about my experience here) and as much as I loved baking baguettes and chocolate rolls (it was heaven!), this past weekend’s Biscuits and Scones class was even better! Our instructor, Jo, dazzled us with his personality and infectious laugh and provided such smart tips along the way.
Le Pain weighs out all your ingredients before hand, but even still, I was so surprised to learn how easy the recipes are to execute….less than 30 minutes start to finish.

Painting each of these little guys with melted butter and heavy cream was a definite highlight.




The final result? Currant Scones, James Beard Biscuits (yea, that James Beard), and Scottish Shortbread. 24 hours later, my coworkers (i.e. my taste testers) exclaimed that these were still the moistest, fluffiest scones and biscuits they have ever had.


At the end, our group of 8 sat around a table and devoured our treats with a side of jam, preserves, nutella, coffee and tea.

All in all, the best mother/daughter day ever! Next on my list? Le Pain’s Brioche and Challah class.

After 4 1/2 years, Lady finally learned how to jump up and put her paws on the coffee table.
Progress.