Last chance to post some festive images of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Eve. I say this every year, but I really did have the best time ever with my brilliant family and friends.
Friday, 6 January 2012
12th Day of Christmas
6th January, Epiphany, Three Kings Day.....
Last chance to post some festive images of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Eve. I say this every year, but I really did have the best time ever with my brilliant family and friends.
Last chance to post some festive images of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Eve. I say this every year, but I really did have the best time ever with my brilliant family and friends.
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
NEW YORK I LOVE YOU: PT 2
Marathon Day! Mum left early for Staten Island (like 5am
early) and the rest of us headed to Williamsburg to spectate where we were
treated to a live band and an amazing brunch in New
York Muffins.
Sadly we missed my Mum in Williamsburg as she was running too fast, but we caught up with her in Harlem – still smiling at the 24th mile! What a trooper.
After taking loads of photographs of Mum wrapped in foil, she went back to the hotel to relax while Viki and I shopped again and then we all met for a celebratory cocktail and dinner at Freemans (Freemans Alley, Off Rivington St). If there is one place you should go in NYC, this is it. Fabulous service, cocktails, interior and of course food. We shared the artichoke dip and I had a perfectly cooked steak for main. (Tip: you can’t book so get there early).
Viki and I attempted to hail a cab SATC style. We failed.
After dinner we moved on to Greenwich Village and Café Wha, an underground bar with live music which was formerly the stomping ground of Jimmy Hendrix and Bob Dylan. We booked and had great seats right in front of the house band who were as fantastic as I’d heard. Perfect night to end our stay in New York.
For our final morning in the city we headed to Pastis for brunch. BEST MACARONI CHEESE EVER. I don’t think I would order Macaroni Cheese anywhere else, ever again.
Afterwards we wandered to the Magnolia Bakery, made a few purchases in the Book Marcstore and before a final tourist stop at Carrie’s Apartment.
On the way back to the hotel, we passed this memorial to 9/11.
New York, you were amazing. Until next time...
Sadly we missed my Mum in Williamsburg as she was running too fast, but we caught up with her in Harlem – still smiling at the 24th mile! What a trooper.
After taking loads of photographs of Mum wrapped in foil, she went back to the hotel to relax while Viki and I shopped again and then we all met for a celebratory cocktail and dinner at Freemans (Freemans Alley, Off Rivington St). If there is one place you should go in NYC, this is it. Fabulous service, cocktails, interior and of course food. We shared the artichoke dip and I had a perfectly cooked steak for main. (Tip: you can’t book so get there early).
Viki and I attempted to hail a cab SATC style. We failed.
After dinner we moved on to Greenwich Village and Café Wha, an underground bar with live music which was formerly the stomping ground of Jimmy Hendrix and Bob Dylan. We booked and had great seats right in front of the house band who were as fantastic as I’d heard. Perfect night to end our stay in New York.
For our final morning in the city we headed to Pastis for brunch. BEST MACARONI CHEESE EVER. I don’t think I would order Macaroni Cheese anywhere else, ever again.
Afterwards we wandered to the Magnolia Bakery, made a few purchases in the Book Marcstore and before a final tourist stop at Carrie’s Apartment.
On the way back to the hotel, we passed this memorial to 9/11.
New York, you were amazing. Until next time...
NEW YORK I LOVE YOU: PT 1
Warning, this will
be image and word heavy but finally getting around to posting about my
trip to NYC in November. The main purpose of the trip was to support my
Mum running the marathon (her 5th marathon, but 1st in NYC) but it
nicely coincided with my 30th birthday. I did A LOT of research before I
left and luckily my new assistant who started only a month before my
trip, lived in NYC for 3 months, so I had some great recommendations!
The first night, we headed straight out to dinner on foot, hoping to stumble across somewhere in the East Village. When it quickly became apparent that just trying to stumble doesn't really work on your first night in a big city I decided to head towards one of my recommendations, Pulino's, sister restaurant of Pastis. It did not disappoint and there we ate probably the best pizza I have ever eaten (and I might as well say now, this post is going to be full of "the best...I've ever eaten" quotes).
We stayed in a no frills hotel on East 28th and just up the road (corner of East 28th and 5th) we found Café 28 which was to become our staple breakfast haunt. Can’t go wrong with anywhere you can get pancakes with a side of bacon, a vanilla coffee and change from a ten dollar bill IMHO!
That morning we did the ‘tourist thing’ and sought out Times Square (smaller than expected), Central Park (even better than expected), Macy’s and The Met before heading to Expo where my Mum collected her race number, I went all paparazzi and we all tried several flavours of Gatorade in preparation for Mum’s big race.
We ended the day with a walk along The Highline and a wander through Chelsea Market and the Meatpacking District where we spotted Anna Selezneva having a cigarette outside Pastis.
On day two we headed to the 9/11 Museum and passed the Occupy Wall Street protests where I was interested to stop and listen and read a few of the notices.
I have to admit I’m still not sure where I stand on all of that, but this wasn’t meant to be a political blog, so on to the shopping…
..and then on to the East Village for hot dogs at Crif Dogs! Yes possibly one of the best hot dogs I've ever eaten!! I had the Chilli Dog and my sister and Mum went for the BLT Dog, both amazing. The best thing about this place (and there are so many great things about it, the interior reminded me of Wayne's World in a good way) is the old fashioned telephone booth in the corner, which when you lift the receiver gives access to the secret bar, PDT.
Local Clothing vintage was our next stop where my Sister found an awesome Versace inspired shirt and down the street I discovered Verameat and met the designer herself, her gorgeous mascot and purchased a ring.
Viki and I then sought out Opening Ceremony, Topshop (just to compare, oh my goodness America you are being ripped off), Daves QualityMeat, Love Adorned, LF Stores, Beacons Closet.. to name a few. Dinner was La Esquina for amazing margheritas and Mexican.
We discovered the best stall at Brooklyn Flea and I purchased an amazing sequin top after having a long chat about my Mum with the lady on the stall. One of my favourite things about New York – everyone wants to have a conversation.
Later the whole family went to Little Italy for pasta since my Mum needed to carb load the night before the marathon. We thought it might be overrated and gimmicky but the food was excellent and authentic.
Read Part 2
The first night, we headed straight out to dinner on foot, hoping to stumble across somewhere in the East Village. When it quickly became apparent that just trying to stumble doesn't really work on your first night in a big city I decided to head towards one of my recommendations, Pulino's, sister restaurant of Pastis. It did not disappoint and there we ate probably the best pizza I have ever eaten (and I might as well say now, this post is going to be full of "the best...I've ever eaten" quotes).
We stayed in a no frills hotel on East 28th and just up the road (corner of East 28th and 5th) we found Café 28 which was to become our staple breakfast haunt. Can’t go wrong with anywhere you can get pancakes with a side of bacon, a vanilla coffee and change from a ten dollar bill IMHO!
That morning we did the ‘tourist thing’ and sought out Times Square (smaller than expected), Central Park (even better than expected), Macy’s and The Met before heading to Expo where my Mum collected her race number, I went all paparazzi and we all tried several flavours of Gatorade in preparation for Mum’s big race.
We ended the day with a walk along The Highline and a wander through Chelsea Market and the Meatpacking District where we spotted Anna Selezneva having a cigarette outside Pastis.
If
you've never heard of it, The Highline is a public park built on an old
elevated trainline and after being in New York just a day it was a
welcome retreat from being at ground level where you can rarely see the
sky.
On day two we headed to the 9/11 Museum and passed the Occupy Wall Street protests where I was interested to stop and listen and read a few of the notices.
I have to admit I’m still not sure where I stand on all of that, but this wasn’t meant to be a political blog, so on to the shopping…
Lower
East Side next where we found Pixie Market (SO TINY!!) and lots of cool
little boutiques on Ludlow Street (sadly The Reformation was closed).
Tourist stop at Katz's Deli (of When Harry Met Sally fame)..
Tourist stop at Katz's Deli (of When Harry Met Sally fame)..
..and then on to the East Village for hot dogs at Crif Dogs! Yes possibly one of the best hot dogs I've ever eaten!! I had the Chilli Dog and my sister and Mum went for the BLT Dog, both amazing. The best thing about this place (and there are so many great things about it, the interior reminded me of Wayne's World in a good way) is the old fashioned telephone booth in the corner, which when you lift the receiver gives access to the secret bar, PDT.
Local Clothing vintage was our next stop where my Sister found an awesome Versace inspired shirt and down the street I discovered Verameat and met the designer herself, her gorgeous mascot and purchased a ring.
Viki and I then sought out Opening Ceremony, Topshop (just to compare, oh my goodness America you are being ripped off), Daves QualityMeat, Love Adorned, LF Stores, Beacons Closet.. to name a few. Dinner was La Esquina for amazing margheritas and Mexican.
Saturday was a day of rest for my Marathon Mother, so my Sister and I went to Williamsburg and headed for Beacons Closet (bigger and better than the one in Manhattan), Mini Mini Market and Brooklyn Flea after an amazing brunch at Juliette.
We discovered the best stall at Brooklyn Flea and I purchased an amazing sequin top after having a long chat about my Mum with the lady on the stall. One of my favourite things about New York – everyone wants to have a conversation.
Later the whole family went to Little Italy for pasta since my Mum needed to carb load the night before the marathon. We thought it might be overrated and gimmicky but the food was excellent and authentic.
Read Part 2
Thursday, 8 December 2011
OUTFIT
I've noticed I've gained some new followers even though I've been a terrible blogger lately, so thank you and hi! I have so much to update about and so little time. Not least I really really want to share my New York trip! Definitely will be catching up over the Christmas break.
I got a DSLR for Christmas so here's a recent outfit photo from a night out. The pic was taken accidently by my friend a little worse for wear, but I kind of like how it turned out!
Jacket - one off sample
Cami - M&S of all places, I love this cami!
Skirt - Vintage
Bag - Whistles
Watch - ToyWatch
Necklace - LF Stores, NYC
I've been instagramming my outfits this week, so will post a round up at the weekend. You can view them daily on twitter @hardtochase
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I got a DSLR for Christmas so here's a recent outfit photo from a night out. The pic was taken accidently by my friend a little worse for wear, but I kind of like how it turned out!
Jacket - one off sample
Cami - M&S of all places, I love this cami!
Skirt - Vintage
Bag - Whistles
Watch - ToyWatch
Necklace - LF Stores, NYC
I've been instagramming my outfits this week, so will post a round up at the weekend. You can view them daily on twitter @hardtochase
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