So I made it to two of my three food stops in New York last week. I ended up swapping Buvette for The Meatball Shop and dinner with an old friend. As always all of the meals were out of this world. While dining at Momofuku Noodle Bar I had to be remind every time a new plate came that I should take photo, then eat. I am thankful for the stern warnings that my eating partner provided as I now have a great journal of the evening.
I am so excited to be in New York this week for the International Gift Fair. Not only do I get to see gorgeous products, and meet wonderful people, but I am also lucky enough to eat some fantabulous food. I am hoping to be able to find a seat at Buvette, and Momofuku Noodle Bar, fingers crossed. Tonight we have reservations at ABC Kitchen which means that I also get to take a spin around ABC Carpet & Home. Bon appetite! 
buvette | abc kitchen | momofuku noodle bar
{buvette image from Martha Stewart Living February 2012}
Sunday night I returned from a fantastic five days in Salt Lake City for the Alt Summit. The summit was a great learning experience personally and professionally. I was also luck enough to travel with Katie of Petal and Print, and Carmen of Trohv. It was lovely to spend a few days away with the girls being inspired, eating good food, and making new friends. I thought that I would share some of my favorite moments from the summit with all of you!
{from left to right}
scotch in flight, photo by Katie McDonough
new business cards, designed by Petal and Print
a little surprise during lunch
wonderful in white, Tara of Tara Wilson Events, photo by Katie McDonough
big rigging in Utah with Katie | calligraphy with Melissa Esplin
Salt Lake City, photo by Carmen Brock | brunch at Market Street Grill
Just wanted to pop in and say a quick hello from Alt Summit. I stumbled across these tiny gelatos in the lobby of our amazing hotel yesterday.
In 8 days I head off to Salt Lake City and Alt Summit. After talking about this for two years, I am lucky enough to finally be going and can’t wait. I have done all the fun stuff like signing up for camps, and picking what round table discussions I would like to attend. Now I am left with the daunting task of what to wear.
On Thursday night there is a large soiree Dinner en Blanc. Somehow I missed the en Blanc part and am now in a tizzy to try and figure out something to wear. So I have gone hunting for inspiration, here are a few of my thoughts.
1 Red Nails & Gold Clutch | 2 All in White | 3 White Coat | 4 Sparkle Back | 5 Ruffles & Pearls
In early June I was lucky enough to spend 11 glorious days in South-West Ireland with my husband and parents. It was an amazing trip only made better by being able to spend tons of time with my parents who live about 875 miles away. Or I guess, I live 875 miles away from them since I made the choice to leave the mid-west for the east coat.
Most of our trip was spent walking in the Dingle Peninsula, and Killarny areas of the country. We also spent some time in the Burren area of County Clare. While there we visited the county’s oldest perfumery, aptly named The Burren Perfumery. I picked up a great hand cream that I use every night before heading off to bed. Below are just a few of the pictures from the trip! Lots of green, lots of water!
The Dingle Peninsula
It would not be Ireland without sheep
The view from our hotel room in the Burren, and it’s 10:20 pm!
These are The Cliffs of Insanity from the Princess Bride! – Awesome!!!
I had a wonderful weekend spent at brunch with friends, doing taxes, and taking a road trip. For the first time in my life I did my own taxes and kind of loved it! I know, strange but true.
On Sunday I headed up to Three Potato Fours’s Barn Sale with a few friends. It somehow took us over 3 hours for a trip that should have taken 2, possibly due in part to a iPhone that was left at, and had to be rescued from a rest stop. I came home with a few goodies for myself, a great find for K Flick Studio, and an awesome gift. Of course I did not take any pictures!
We then headed over to Terrain for a small bite and because it is one of our favorite places. We started with possibly the best cheese plate ever. It served as great inspiration for my next gathering. I also purchased a new plant for my terrarium, the original three did not fair so well. All in all it was a great weekend.
On Sunday I am jumping in the car and driving as fast as I can to the Three Potato Four barn sale outside of Philadelphia. I am so excited to finally get to see in person the fantastically curated items that Janet and Stu have pulled together.
As an added bonus, Somethings Hiding in Here will be there as well with a Forage pop up shop! I just hope that there are still goodies left when I arrive on Sunday. I have a birthday/thinking of you/you are the best gift that I need to get.
I am bringing along the camera with hopes of having some things to share next week. I just hope that remember to use it, sometimes I get overexcited and forget!
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