// WEDDING DAY

// WEDDING DAY

I opened my eyes this morning at 8:30 from a hour nap while sitting on a Porter flight Home. I'm currently curled up couch bound looking through all of Tina and David's wedding photos. I had to share them. Aside from how stunning and handsome Tina and David look, the photos just are so happy. It really was one of the happiest/ most fun days of my life. 

There are about 2,000 more photos that get better looking as you flip through them, however the photos I chose to post are more so the outtakes of the day. 

Alright, mama Kaye and I are putting on a movie. Ahh it feels so good to be home. 

x -C

 

// GRANDMOTHERS RING

// GRANDMOTHERS RING

When I was younger I used to go into my mom's jewelry drawers and put on everything she owned... at one time. Well whatever my little hands could fit. In my older years, I still go through my mom's jewelry drawer except with a little more of a selective eye. I found this ring, which belonged to my grandmother. I wear it everyday and constantly get complimented on it. 

When we were old enough to appreciate good quality, my mom started to buy us pieces of jewelry when 1. Something special happened or 2. If we were on vacation somewhere different as a family. Over the years my jewelry collection now tells a wonderful story of places I've been. I think there's something special about that. That's that story that I would love to create with Farrah and Calixte. They are one of a kind pieces that could be bought for something special. And that something special story will always be tied to it. You can read my story behind the piece here.

I feel like we can create great memories together. 

Ok. that's all Happy Friday x -C

 

// SMITH & MILLS

// SMITH & MILLS

Smith & Mills is another one of those ny gems I walked into years ago, fell in love and then totally forgot the name of once I got back to the hotel. Isn't that the story of all hidden ny gems? At night they always look so different don't they? I remember walking into Smith & Mills late night like four years ago and thinking to myself, "this is the chicest place ever". It looked like literally a hole in the wall from the outside. In day light, totally different. The cocktails are just as delicious as I remember.

 

// SNAKESKIN

// SNAKESKIN

Walking through the streets of the West Village to views like this makes all this hustle worthwhile. It really is an incredible city. It's incredible how it has the power to make me feel like literally anything is possible one day, to the most exhausted I have ever been in my life the next day, to my happiest moments, the most rewarding city, and then instantly change to a city I want to desperately escape. Eh, at least it keeps me on my toes.

I've been wearing Farrah a lot lately. The Fall weather is dressing me in big comfy sweaters. And I'm loving it. Alright, that's all. Hope you're enjoying the day!

x -C

 

// OPENING DAY

// MAMAN CAFE 239 CENTRE ST, NY

As I was running around taking photos yesterday at the newly opened Maman Cafe in Soho, I couldn't help but smile every time I took a photo of one of those coffee cups. The design process is really fun, but there is nothing like seeing a finished project. I went in early yesterday before the media brunch to help get everything ready, and it was just so cool to watch all of their hard work come to life. Chef was yelling "10 Minutes" [with a French accent], Ben was yelling "let's go" [also in a French accent], and Elisa was running around getting all the little details perfect. I love their story and how all the stars just sort of aligned perfectly. You can read their story here [in the freshly published New York Times article!] I think this is a start of something really special for them. Can't wait to see what they come up with next. 

Click here to see all the prints!

I hope you had a fab weekend!

 

// THE CHIC MOM

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I found these photos off of Garance Dore.com [shockingly]. High five to the chic moms, and I want that extra long sleeve top. There is nothing I enjoy more than a shirt that goes past my hands. AmI righhttt?

 

// BUNNIES

// BUNNIES 

It's finally here! Sunday is the media brunch and Monday is the opening of the cutest cafe + bakery in Soho. Working with Elisa and Ben on this project made me realize that just about anything can happen if you work hard enough. Elisa sent me a photo last night of the finalized to-go coffee cups, and they each have one of my prints on them. It's pretty wild. Can't wait to show you the finished product! x -C

 

// BEHIND THE SCENES

// MY MORNING

A little behind the scenes from my AM post location in my little Greenwich Village apartment. I've developed a morning routine over my years of blogging. Open lids - coffee - shower - sit in towel while I talk to you - eventually get my life together and get dressed. Or lately I've been putting my makeup on while sipping on my coffee with my computer open beside me. Between every application, I'll take breaks and talk to you. Mmm that's all. x -C