museum of natural history.

We spent an afternoon at the Museum of Natural History. What an incredible place. The museum had such a charm to it, partly due to the old school dioramas, large and small, and due to the amazing complexities and details in God's creation. Theodore Roosevelt's father was one of the founders of the museum and Roosevelt himself was a dedicated naturalist. "There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy and its charm," said Theodore. As I was walking around, I daydreamed of being in the museum all alone and playing explorer..
On my list of books to read is Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough about Theodore Roosevelt's childhood and family.

happy birthday haylie bird!

..part of the fun of this weekend is that it fell right on sweet Haylie's birthday! Many fun plans were in place including a night at Prospect Park under the stars for some grilling and poker. It was so fun to catch up with friends new and old..sweet Erin, lovely Ginny, and adorable Chelsea among them. We were able to treat ourselves to a magical dinner at Freeman's. Like many moments that I truly believe one can only have in nyc, looking down the alley and seeing those lights and the warm blue door of Freeman's was amazing. It was the perfect place to celebrate the life of a dear friend that has brought so many sweet and tender moments into my life.

fall in nyc.

.."I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.." Tom Hanks in You've Got Mail.
What fun to see New York in the fall with great friends. Work sent me to the city again, but was able to spend some time playing too. Walking around Park Slope and Carroll Gardens really brought the city into a new light for me. It seemed approachable and even a little home-y...(I think I would like to reside in the apartment with the little green door I found.) I am so proud of my friends for taking a risk and living there..it ain't easy, but what a sweet time full of "seasoning" for their life stories. It was a warm welcome on Carroll St. with some of emily's homemade amish bread. Friday was full of shopping for ribbons, yummy chocolate treats and much more in preparation for Haylie's birthday on Saturday (more pics to follow). We ate yummy food of course, including the Daisy hotdog, from Willie's Dawgs, which features some incredible diorama's to help rescued dogs get adopted...also, the lovely arepas from Caracas in Williamsburg..yum yum yum. Another favorite moment, was spending some quiet time at Central Park. I liked daydreaming of living there and taking the subway to run in the Park...Just as we were settling down next to the water, I looked to my right and saw a boy pull out a tiny box and then saw the sweet hugs that followed. It was so heartwarming. I loved that I snapped a little pic of this sweet couple.

yummy in my tummy.

..a picture worth posting from the state fair... homemade blackberry milkshake from our very own minnesota farmers..probably one of the tastiest treats I have ever had.

the time of my life.

I can't help but think back to the most amazing time of my life..the time I spent in Lacoste, France, because all my sweet fibers gals are there right now with their amazing fiberous and talented leader Pam. I truly came into myself during that time, partly due to the fact that I met my best friends and the other part due to the fact that I was doing what I loved. I will never forget that magical small little town...or the omlettes.

katie turpin jewelry.

I had the pleasure of meeting sweet Katie on my trip to Austin. She had on a fabulous vintage floral skirt(which she made) and a vintage headband..i knew she was a creative soul with lots to share! She recently sent me the link to her new jewelry site and there are so many lovely things to see.. my favorite being her flower wrap bracelets! Check out her lovely pieces here!
(does her wedding look amazing or what!)

how fun!

..i was just going through my blog roll catching up and went onto Ali Loves Curtis, and found this sweet picture of her new baby Oscar in my "Zoom" Sleep n' Play! So fun!

travel print.

...love love love this new print from lena corwin. get it here.

fashion week favorites.

..just a brief sampling of some of my favorites from fashion week.
Delicious.
(Top 3: Nanette Lepore, Milly, Next 3: Cynthia Steffe, Last 2: Tibi)

emily marie cox for hygge and west.

so proud to announce that sweet emily's first print is now available right here at Hygge and West. It is entitled "Their Home Sweet Home," and is a lovely depiction of the prairie as no one but emily could do. Her wallpaper collection will be available in October. Get yours now!