Up until two weeks ago, I'd only seen one James Bond film—a Pierce Brosnan one. In my opinion, it was a good one, but according to Matt, it didn't count. :) He said that I needed to watch Sean Connery and establish my opinion on Bond from there. So, we chose a night, cooked dinner, and rented From Russia With Love. I was hooked! After seeing it, I knew what was coming next: Skyfall starring Daniel Craig. Matt and I made it another date night: First the movie, then hot cocoa from The Chocolate Room in Brooklyn. I adored Daniel Craig as Bond—he is so fun to watch!
Who's your favorite James Bond? Are you a big fan of these films?
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Happy day before Thanksgiving, my darling readers! What are you doing to celebrate this holiday? I hope you are savoring good food, good company and friends. I'm Massachusetts-bound, and can't wait to relax, and enjoy a bit of time at home. Here, to get your long weekend started right, a few happy posts from around the web:
A thoughtful gift.
Ta da!
Pie slices, to go.
My newest book (more Nora Ephron love).
Broccoli soup—how yummy!
The most adorable advent calendar.
Sick day essentials. (It is cold season, after all.)
A pretty red dress (and a red coat!).
Someone else getting into the holiday spirit. (My thoughts here.)
Home for the holidays.
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Two weeks ago, I was the lucky recipient of the most delicious gift: a meal — delivered to my office door — by Farmers Market Fix. Founded by Cathy, this delightful service aims to bring fresh and local food to all New Yorkers looking to get (wait for it) their farmers market fix. Sign up for the weekly newsletter, choose from one of Cathy's mouth-watering recipes, and enjoy the fun when all the ingredients (and spices!) get delivered to your office door the day you plan to cook. Matt and I tried the Grass-fed Steak with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Smashed Potatoes. We were so pleased with our choice! And to walk in the door after a long day with all the ingredients in hand was a treat. And such a fun date night, too!
I can't help posting a couple of snaps from the weekend in Central Park. Fall is almost over, but there are still a few lone trees that are standing strong and holding onto their leaves. The range of colors is absolutely breathtaking, especially when the sun hits the branches just right. It's hard to believe that soon enough all these leaves will be gone, replaced by snow!
Did you do any end of season leaf peeping this weekend? If yes, where did you go?
More fall here and here and here.
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My darling readers, it's been one of those weeks! Wouldn't it be great if a button like this actually existed? Where would you put it—your office? Your home? It would be such a nice thing to walk in the door to at the end of a long day, right?!
Happy Thursday (soon to be Friday)!
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How early do you start to get in the holiday spirit? With Thanksgiving a little over a week away, my sister informed me over the phone that she was already starting to listen to Christmas music on her iPod. And I have to acknowledge the fact that during my travels home to Boston this past weekend, I may (or may not) have packed my copy of Home for the Holidays—one of my favorite movies—in my bag. I didn't watch it! But it was there. :)
I blame the snow last week in New York. But really—what is it about this season that makes it so tough to resist? Do you feel the same way? Or am I alone in this premature holiday bliss?
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Ever since I first saw Alice Smith join Citizen Cope on stage during a concert at Brooklyn Bowl three years ago, I can't get enough of her music. Her voice is soulful, bright, powerful, unique. I had the privilege of seeing a solo performance of hers first at Joe's Pub and then again at the Blue Note, and I'm thrilled that—after a brief hiatus—she is finally back on tour. If you haven't heard her music, download Cabaret, her latest single, here. And New Yorkers, grab your tickets now to see her at Joe's Pub later this month. I know from personal experience—they'll sell out fast!
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