Beer, Belts & Buddies in Brooklyn

Last night Meredith, Margot, Colleen and I went out to dinner at An Nhau in Williamsburg. Well, first Margot and I met for beers at Mug's Ale House and then we met the other two for dinner. Since I was sleeping over in Brooklyn I knew I could sleep in until 7:45, which feels luxurious compared to 6:15. This made me think it was okay to drink wine and beer for several hours.

I realized that I forgot a belt and needed one for my pants that I was wearing the next day. Luckily the Salvation Army was still open on Bedford and I magically scored this little macrame number for $1.99.

The food at An Nhau was goooood. We sat in a large, circular booth and felt like we were in an episode of Real Housewives of OC.

After dinner Colleen and I hopped a bus to Greenpoint and met up with Kenny at The Habitat. I saw that my old apartment is still for rent, which makes me a little sad. That building is gross, but a lot of good memories were made there.

Then we went back to Colleen & Kenny's apartment where we listened to the Suckers album, Colleen tried on her wedding dress for me (it looks awesome on her!), and Colleen and Kenny had some kind of dance off.

Walking over the Pulaski Bridge this morning I noticed this bench someone constructed. It's been there for a while, but I never paid attention to it until today. It's kind of neat.

How-To Tuesday

I'm not a Valentine's Day person if you're talking about dates, dinner, and extravagant gifts. However, I'm your girl if you're talking about indulging in hearts, swirls, pinks & reds, flowers and glitter!

Here is a round-up of things you can make for the love of your life:

What? Using a color printer can be considered crafty - a printable vintage-style Valentine's Day card

available at Ruffled
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For the cat lovers out there - Catnip Heart Mice

available at Sew 4 Home
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Bring a little life back into that relationship - Heart Shaped African Violets

available at MarthaStewart.com
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Set the mood with these - Lace Votives

available at Good Housekeeping
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Best way to a person's heart - Chocolate Chip Heart-Shaped Pancakes

available at VeryBestBaking.com
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And after all that sugar you'll probably be craving salt - Valentine Pretzels
available at Maya*Made
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For those that want to publicly declare their love - Burlap Heart Wreath

available at Skip To My Lou
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Yesterday's news is tomorrow's Valentine - Newspaper Heart Bunting
available at Maya*Made

Brooklyn & Beacon Long Weekend

I took a 4 day weekend and for once it actually felt like it was neverending! I spent Thursday in Brooklyn and the rest of the time was spent up in Beacon getting tons o' work done.

While in Greenpoint I got this dress from Hayden-Harnett for 70% off. Yay!

You'll notice that I changed the banner of my blog, which was one of the many things I accomplished while watching 2 seasons of Greek. Have you seen Greek? I'm beyond addicted. Please watch it so we can talk about it.

This photo will make sense once you watch the show.

Friday night Abe and I decided to get out of the house and go bowling at Southern Dutchess Bowl. Best. Idea. Ever. Stepping into that bowling alley is like stepping into a time machine to the 1980's, which is exactly how I like my bowling alleys and roller skating rinks.

Abe in action.

Sunday I gave the local gym a whirl - it's a pretty awesome fitness center, but it's a 15 minute drive and I'm really not sure if it's worth joining considering I don't get home until 7:30pm. I just don't know if I'll go - ugh, I know I have to make myself go. Maybe I'll just join a gym in the city and go during the day. Isn't this the most interesting one-sided conversation ever?

Shop Update: Corduroy with Gold Stallions Poucho Bag

Fresh off the sewing machine: a chocolate brown, corduroy bag with print of two gold stallions.

Exterior pocket for quick access to lip gloss, iPod, or sunglasses.

Interior pocket with zipper to organize and protect your valuables.

Large interior is big enough to fit books, a pair of shoes, a sweater, or just your wallet, keys and phone.

Interior is lined with magenta brocade fabric.

Straps are sewn from faux leather (animal-free!)

Visit the shop at wickedmint.etsy.com

Shop Update: Linen Dish Towels

Fresh off the sewing machine: new dish towels for sale in the shop!

This over-sized linen dish/tea towel is ready to lend you a hand in the kitchen.

A ribbon is sewn into the hem so it can be hung from a hook.

The entire towel is printed with inky-lined plaid pattern in red, navy, periwinkle and cream.

The print reminds me of a house we used to stay in on Cape Cod. The entire bottom floor was red/white & blue and probably hadn't been touched since the 1960's.

Towel measurement approximately: 20" x 30"
100% cotton linen

Machine wash cold & dryer safe. The towel will become softer and more absorbent after a few uses.

Visit the shop at wickedmint.etsy.com