Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Do you want Vinegar with that?



There's always a slight feeling of 'do i have to' when you have to get up at 4.30am to catch your flight. This trip was no different, however once we made it to Frankfurt the lovely surprise of an upgrade reduced the pain, somehow that takes the dread away for 8 hours and 5 days...until the return trip.
NYC never disappoints, although it helps that it's a city filled with some of my favorite people, all willing to eat great food and hangout. No matter how fancy the restaurant or how delicious the food, brunch always comes up trumps for me in NYC...Ashley was so excited about a new spot for brunch, it was worth the 3 day wait for Sunday Brunch at Vinegar Hill House the favorite of this trip. 1 too many Bloody Marys and yummy Beans on Toast with poached eggs, mushrooms, shallots, followed by a shared Angela's Sourdough Pancake with fresh ricotta & brûléed bananas, which reminded me of my Mums Bread and butter pudding (a recipe request is in the mail) Back to normality for a while...well almost, France with my lovely folks and the dog for Easter weekend...and hopefully some Brocantes for some irresistible treasures...

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Spring in Montorio



had a little wander today at lunch, which is always nice when the sun is shining in Montorio, soon there will be baby ducks on the pond...although I'm slightly concerned for the one female duck I saw today...she was being circled by 'the boys' but hopefully we'll have some babies.
the sun shines, daffodils start to bloom and everything seems a little more cheerful...even at work, I work in a converted leather factory the buildings are amazingly beautiful nothing like industrial design, if only I could have one to convert...

Monday, March 22, 2010

deadline...wedding.


I'm very excited about my new project, and I have a deadline which for me is always a good thing. My very good friends are getting married later this year and I have taken on a project for their gift...I don't want to give to much away just incase they read this blog...but I will update my progress as creatively as I can.
I spent this past weekend at my friends beautiful house near Asolo, shopping for the materials and preparing the 'workspace'.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Yellow delight


Found this great light fitting this weekend, it's perfect for indoors or outdoors, a little love with new wiring and a clean up...lovely!

Friday, March 19, 2010

springtime


My apartment smells amazing with the scent of hyacinths.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

egg coddler


my new roomie is a favorite...but I have a new favorite object too...it's this amazing 'egg coddler' designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld (http://www.jenaer-glas.com/html/wagenfeld_e.htm) I'm obsessed with glass containers at the moment, and this beautifully designed gem made eating my breakfast sunday morning a treat in itself.

my new roomie...


...it's official Via 4 Spade 22 is now a home for 2!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Happy Mothers Day


I love this photo of my Mum so beautiful, and stylish in that amazing 2 piece.

Thursday, March 11, 2010


it's often difficult to enjoy your achievements and it's easy to forget your dreams...