Home Sweet Home: Rachel's Ballard Loft

One of my dreams is to live within walking distance to a farmers market. My brother's lovely and talented girlfriend, Rachel Linkhart, recently moved into a studio apartment above the Ballard Farmer's Market in Seattle. For those who have never been to Old Town Ballard - it is the epitome of quaint city dwelling. Rachel, an apparel designer (and my own personal fashion guru), has decorated her new space beautifully. During my most recent trip to Seattle, I was able to sneak a few pictures...it's not completely unpacked, but I'm already blown away by it charm.

If I had apps...

I don't have an iPhone. But I have been slowly compiling a list of apps that I would have if I did have an iPhone. This app by Cartolina makes me drool a little.

Wrapping on a Budget

This Christmas, after one too many plane tickets and hair color appointments, and I am broke as a joke. Luckily, I already have most of my gifts, but after checking out the craft closet it has come to my attention that I have very little seasonal wrapping paper. This afternoon I stumbled upon some simple and creative packaging techniques on Design Sponge. My favorite (which I will be trying out tomorrow evening) is the Magazine Bow. A fantastic tutorial can be found at How About Orange.
(Picture by How About Orange)

November Snow

It actually snowed today! In the city! Before Thanksgiving! It was brief and slushy and had no hope of sticking, but we may get more tomorrow. In honor of our first snow:

(Gram's friends circa 1942)

apt. 2b baking co.

A friend who I went to college with just started up her own baking company out of NYC, apt.2b baking co. The online shop is suppose to open before the holidays and judging by the photos on her blog, it's going to be amazing. I'm totally inspired to start baking some of my own winter treats.
(Photo by Yossy, apt. 2b baking co.)

The Photo Booth

Have I ever mentioned that I love photo booths? I have quite the collection of bookmark sized black & whites. My friend asked us to visit the photo booth at Ace Hotel for her birthday last Friday and it was a delight. If I a) ever get married and b) have the money, I'm going to have one of these at my wedding.

Movie of the Month: Home for the Holidays

This movie isn't vintage (unless you count the 90s as vintage - and many do), but it is my most favorite holiday movie ever. It makes me laugh. Cry. Pine for the hunky Dylan McDermott. It's about as perfect as a movie can get. And the cast! Holly Hunter, Robin Downey Jr., Claire Danes (not pictured) and the late-great Anne Bancroft. I can't wait to snuggle up with some cocoa for my annual viewing.