The Pop Five
This week’s pace was much slower than usual for me (which admittedly feels a bit strange). I’m wrapping up a couple of writing projects in preparation for the baby’s arrival next month, but finding myself in a limbo-land of sorts between what’s next versus what is in the here and now. The highlights:
So jealous of this photograph … my husband had a shoot yesterday at the Bellwood Quarry with Anthony Bourdain to promote his upcoming show airing on CNN in 2013.
I was one of several writers that attended a luncheon with Aida Mollenkamp in conjunction with her gorgeous new cookbook, Keys to the Kitchen. She is as smart and lovely in person as she appears on television.
I helped host an event called the Midtown Mommy Mixer at Bobby Berk Home last weekend and it was so much fun! The three of us pictured are all expecting within weeks of each other. It was fantastic to meet other ladies in the same stage of life.
I caught up with friends at this spot … because sometimes you really don’t need a fancy night out, a hot dog and good conversation will do just fine.
Image: Courtesy of Heidi Geldhauser for The Reynolds Group
I stumbled across this gem of a tutorial. Over the top nail art is nothing new (and did you know navy is the color of choice this fall?). But, this sweet and seasonal how-to courtesy of thebeautydepartment.com is beyond cute.
Happy Birthday Playlist
OK, shizz is getting real with this baby on the way. The crib now holds an actual mattress, her cradle has freshly washed sheets lining it, and we’ve got the onesies in every color of the rainbow ready to be filled with teeny baby arms and legs.
It’s tough to say what sort of music I want to bring into the delivery room, so I’ve tried to prepare for everything. I waffle between songs that are soft and sweet and ones that are riddled with angst to hopefully help me pull through the pain.
Regardless, I hope our little one comes into this world to something fantastic playing in the background. Though, I’m pretty certain caring about the music situation will be the last thing on my mind. Here’s part of the happy birthday playlist that will be playing in about four weeks.
Trend Alert: Chevron
Who knew Charlie Brown was on fashion point? The chevron stripe is blanketing everything from apparel to home décor of late. I started noticing the print on summer dresses and flowing tops, then on interior goods like rugs and curtains. It appears to be sticking around way past summertime’s mint and pale pink pastels and into deeper colors for fall like burgundy and midnight blue. I totally get the appeal.
On apparel, it’s a flattering pattern, where a standard stripe can sometimes be tricky to pull off (ever notice how thick prints can weigh you down?). And on home accessories like bedding and accent pillows it’s a no brainer because it has the ability to hide imperfections (like dog hair on a duvet and a red wine stain on couch pillows).
Apparently pushing fashion boundaries runs in the Brown family as Sally, Charlie’s younger sister knows how to rock a polka dot dress like no other.
Images: Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer 2013 NYFW courtesy of weloveweddings.omaha.com, Peanuts © United Feature Syndicate
