r2: 2011

5.12.11

it's that time of year...

The saying, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree holds true for Erica and I. Our mother crafted these costumes for us 18 or so years ago. Her skills proved worthy as we won first place for them in the Cresco Halloween costume contest and rightfully so might I add--How cute were we?...This little trip down memory lane has me counting down the days until I am reunited with friends and family for the holidays!

30.11.11

Design can make a difference!

GO PRO: NYC – PRO Bono Work Panel at Knoll from ASID on Vimeo. I attended this lecture as a part of ASID's GO PRO: NYC event in September. It is easy to forget the impact that design can have!

Beautiful!

"I’VE ALWAYS BELIEVED ONE COULD LIVE MANY LIVES THROUGH THE WAY WE DRESS AND THE PLACES WE TRAVEL TO, EVEN IF JUST IN OUR IMAGINATION. THE WORLD IS OPEN TO US, AND EACH DAY IS AN OCCASION TO REINVENT OURSELVES. "
-RALPH LAUREN

28.11.11

Brooklyn Antiques + Boutiques

14.11.11

A picture is worth a 1,000 words...

These prove it! My Photo Blog Round-up:

1. A Modern Hepburn

http://modernhepburn.tumblr.com/

2. Fourth Lake

http://fourthlake.tumblr.com/

3. A Well Traveled Woman

http://awelltraveledwoman.tumblr.com/

4. B for Bonnie

http://bforbonnie.wordpress.com/

5. Classy in the City

http://classy-in-the-city.tumblr.com/

The holiday issue of Lonny is Live!

I was fortunate to be apart of the Nov/Dec issue. It is full of gift-giving, entertaining and holiday decorating advice. Thanks, Lonny!

http://lonnymag.com/issues/32-nov-dec-2011-issue/pages/1

28.10.11

The Lonny Intern's Fall Inspired Picks

Check out the Lonny Blog for the Lonny Intern's fall inspired office obsessions! http://blog.lonnymag.com/from-the-team-office-obsessions-70395

9.10.11

Sunday in the park

loving instagram photo effects!

Neo-industrialism

Window display at All-Saints in Soho...I'm sensing a movement.

Brooklyn Flea

Check out how I spent my Saturday on Lydia's blog, The Designated Designer!
http://thedesignateddesigner.blogspot.com/

25.9.11

Antiques and a Vintage Train

Today I went to The Antiques, Art and Design show at the Park Avenue Armory. Which was full of unique and beautiful items from around the world and paintings by Picasso, Monet and Matisse to name a few. To finish my day, I took a ride on a vintage subway train which was running to promote HBO's new season of Boardwalk Empire. It was a nostalgic experience for the woman that sat across from me who had grown up with the the subway.

http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2011/09/02/boardwalk-empire-train-on-track/

http://avenueshows.com/

Chocolate Creation

A chocolate bar in Rome created this tasty little treat, baleys, whip cream sprinkles galore and all in a chocolate shot glass. It was perfecto!

Fall Has Arrived!

An autumn leaf in Rome, my favorite colors and time of year!

23.9.11

Check out my Office Obsession!

http://blog.lonnymag.com/from-the-team-office-obsessions-interns

22.9.11

Mrs. Lilien

I am lucky that for my internship I am allowed to surf the web for creative ideas and products. I came across this blog today and all I can say is how fabulous!

http://blog.mrslilien.com/

19.9.11

Art in Assisi

3D paper birds seem to fly on their own! One would never think this was in Italy

12.9.11

Rope detail

loving these creative uses for rope! http://hellogiggles.com/decorating-with-rope?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=decorating-with-rope&ref=nf

6.9.11

Boutique Hotel in Chelsea

New boutique hotel opening in Chelsea. Not too far from my office...might have to check this one out! http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/hotel-americano.php?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Past, pasta, pasta

4.9.11

Italian Graphics

Singer sewing fashion poster at an awarding Italiano products show

2.9.11

Dining Room

Rainy days are the perfect lighting for taking photos. Our collection of McCoy, Red Wing and Haeger pottery lends a casual feel to otherwise traditional dining room.

1.9.11

September 1st...

Wow! Where did the summer go? With it being September 1st, fall is just around the corner. Fall is my favorite season, and this fall I am fortunate enough to spend it in the Big Apple. Look forward to seeing my own photos of fall in Central Park!

30.8.11

follow the voice!

Sometimes life lessons are taught when we are very young. I referenced a Shel Silverman poem from my childhood that fit the situation I was facing. I had a tough choice between two great opportunities. Everyone had their own opinion, and I realized that this is my life and this is my decision. The bottom line is if you are true to yourself and work hard everything will be ok in the end.

New Age

Modern contrasts immensely against the original Italian architecture in Roma.

28.8.11

La dolce vita

e.riha on her way to Roma today! enjoy it & live it up! This got me looking through pictures...I can't believe it has been 2 years already since I moved into my Rome apartment!

21.8.11

bike ride NEIA

enjoying a leisurely ride.

20.8.11

"check the asparagus daily"

humorous observations from the sisters that brought you R2. enjoy!
http://asparagusdaily.blogspot.com/

14.8.11

Flower Arranging FUN!

A country combination including: hydrangeas, ferns, black-eyed susans, purple coneflowers and dill.

13.8.11

Wedding Bell Ale

My cousin, Bridget, a Graphic Design undergrad at Iowa State University, created these lovely graphics for the homemade brew served at her rehearsal dinner.