LIFE
// Location: Candice Kaye Design Studio
Good morning from the studio! It's been a while since I've had a Saturday morning to myself. It's a Candice day. I couldn't be more content at the moment. Happy weekend! x -C
// Location: London, England
Hayy, good morning Friday [takes a sip of her coffee]. I'm still curled up in my bed wearing Dan's over-sized T-shirt. Kinda wish I could sit here for another few hours before moving. I am not exactly a morning person. Very few words manage to come out of my mouth before two cups of coffee. Anyway, I've been trying to push myself over the past couple weeks to get new designs done. I made a deal to myself that I would get three done per week.
I've got four done in the past two weeks.
I came to the conclusion this morning that I'm in need of another European adventure for some inspiration. I just want to wake up and look out my window to a new view. Any creative New Yorker will tell you, staying in the city for too long is not good for the brain. There is something about getting on an airplane and landing in a country with a different accent that gets me excited. I haven't gotten lost in a city in a while, and going the wrong direction on the F train doesn't count.
My thoughts at the moment: How much is a ticket to London Heathrow airport? And then how much is a plane ticket from London to Italy?
// 12.8.14
My walk down Bleecker street to Dan's last night looked like this. New York kills it during the holidays. Lights and markets everywhere, the smell of Christmas trees ahh. The only thing that needs to change is all the rain we've been getting. W.tee.f winter weather, where's the snow at?
This is my life lately. The fam and I went to the Brooklyn Nets game Friday night. Clearly three days too early. Beyonce, Jay Z and the Royals Kate and Prince Will were at the game Monday night. It sucks because B would have loved me. Too bad.
It's finally time for my pom pom hat from Show Me Your Knits. I was so excited to put it on. So warm and cuddly inside. I've been spending time in Brooklyn once a week at a textile studio. It feels good to be surrounded around crazy creative people again. Artist [real artists] really are the nicest people to be around.
I'm getting excited for the new year. A fresh start is exactly what I need. 2014 has been a whirlwind of emotions for me. New York City has been an excellent teacher/mentor/friend [sometimes]. Alright alright, I'm going to stop talking now. New Horoscopes are up! Read yours here x -C
// New York Fashion Week 2014
I feel like I've forgotten how to dress. I used to be so creative with my outfits. Mixing colours and prints. Maybe this whole living in New York thing has turned me into a beige/black/white/ person, or maybe because I work with so much print my wardrobe has taken a turn towards boring town. Or maybe life is waiting until I can afford to buy Alice Temperley's full collection. Then I'll look like a chic lady always covered in colourful prints. Ya, that must be the reason. Anyways, thought I would leave you with some colourful inspiration. Above are runway shots I took during the Rebecca Minkoff show. x -C
// Location: 167 Orchard St.
Another one of my fav spots in NYC. The Derby is located in the Lower East Side. The cutest decor, largest space [which is A + for large groups], and the best mac and cheese you'll ever eat in your existence of life. They used to have this most delicious cinnamon bun, but then they took it off the menu. It was a sad moment. Their bloody mary are also quite delicious. Obviously not as good as a caesar, American's just don't get it.
Alright, design time. x -C
// Location: 42nd & 5th Ave
I mean, just the best time of the year in this city. December 1st and New York turns into a magical land with holiday decor everywhere. My family was in town this weekend. We did everything from a basketball game in BK to drinks in a tent in Bryant Park overlooking the markets. I hope you had a good weekend! x -C
// Paris
// Location: Freemans, East Village
The fam is in town this weekend! Couldn't be more excited to have them here. This time there's a whole crew arriving. Baby sister included! Last night my sister Tina and I enjoyed dinner at another one of my most favourite places in New York City. Freemans. It's located in a little alley way, and filled with the cutest decor. Highly recommended for a nice dinner out. Happy TGIF! x -C
