Miss Blythe

A DC Celebrity Sighting! I saw Blythe Danner today near my office. She's just as gorgeous in real life! Plus, what a great name!

Kentucky Derby 135

I can't believe it's only 57 days until the Kentucky Derby! You'll have to forgive me for neglecting such amazing news until now! Let the countdown begin!

Renee

There we were eating our tartines when who does Itty Bitty spot, but Renee Zellweger. I didn't get the best look, but apparently she looked amazing. Short blonde pony, dark rimmed glasses and she was with a stud. They were eating in the back corner of the restaurant and her back was to the door but Itty has a good eye and the sighting was confirmed when Renee and stud paid their bill and left the restaurant, walking right past us. I love New York.

Domino

I also got this yumminess for my birthday. It's on my nightstand right now, I think I'll read a page a night to ensure beautiful dreams.

Color

I got this great book from Jefe for my birthday. It's called Color: A Natural History of the Palette. I'm so excited to get started, it's right up my alley. After I finish American Wife of course!

Owls

I know I'm pretty late to the game on this one, but I have been seeing owl prints everywhere. At first glance, I do not find owls aesthetically appealing, but the more I look, the more I like. Here are some of my faves. The first is wrapping paper I actually received with a gift recently.

Shepard Fairey

I can't believe I forgot to post this! Jefe and I were recently in Boston and took a little tour of the Shepard Fairey exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art. It was so worthwhile and so fascinating! I really didn't know much about Fairey until Nicky introduced me a while ago when we saw Obey graffiti, but I had totally forgotten about him until I saw the now very famous Obama portrait. I'm so glad we saw the exhibit, I learned so much and you can too by visiting this website.

Amore!

print & pattern

I think I may have found my favorite blog. In fact, I might just quit blogging on Finch and defer to print & pattern. It's sooooo yummy. You must check it out. I'll also add it to the "Faves" section of this blog (look right).

Orla Kiely

Recognize this print?

It's Orla Kiely and I love her. 
And now, you can find her patterns at Target!

Along with Garnet Hill and Anthropologie. 

I LOVE this bag.

Maybe you need an umbrella?

Currently Reading

I just finished reading Reputation by Marjorie Williams and it was, of course, fantastic. I learned a lot about how weird Larry King is, and how contradictory Anna Quindlen is, among many other interesting tales of fascinating people. Read it.

Now I'm on to Curtis Sittenfeld's American Wife. I had no idea it was loosely based on Laura Bush. I'm a little suspect, but it's supposed to be good and I enjoyed Sittenfeld's Prep, so I'm willing to give it a go. I'll keep you posted!

I think I'm in good company...

I did it...

I bit the bullet and got bangs. And I look just like this.  Well, mostly!

Silhouettes

I was perusing this post on Apartment Therapy yesterday and came across these lovely silhouettes in someone's Los Angeles home. The photos caught my eye because I have been wanting to do something very similar in our office. I originally got the idea last summer from the decor at a Barney's COOP store where an entire wall was covered in silhouettes in various colors. I thought it would be fun to do one of each member of the family and I love that this family included their pup. Atty may have to sit for a silhouette portrait soon!

ban.do

I can't even remember where I found this website. DailyCandy maybe? I think these headpieces are so striking. Each is handmade and one of a kind. They also come with their own haiku. And some of you may know... I love haikus.  I think these could even be great as a unique wedding piece or Derby hat alternative? Check them out at www.shopbando.com.

Lucy Actually

Another one bites the dust! My friend Lucy just started her own blog called Lucy Actually. It's fabulous.  Not only is she upset about the fall of Domino, but I love this Pink post too! 

Jockeys

I saw an ad for a new show on Animal Planet called Jockeys: Win or Die Trying. Reality television AND horse racing? I'm in. 

Check out the preview here:

Fug Girls: The Best and Worst of Inaugural Fashion

This is about a week late, but I just read the Fug Girls on New York magazine to get their thoughts on Inaugural fashion. As expected, they delivered. Read their thoughts and watch the slide show here. 

Blog Catalog

I just ran across what I think could be a really helpful tool. Blog Catalog is one of the largest blog directories where you can search blogs, get help with your own blog and learn more about blogging in general. It seems pretty easy to use too. For instance, if you search "cat obsessed" you'll get back 668 results for cat blogs. Shocker! I actually think this resource could be really helpful if you're looking for blogs on specific things but don't know where to start!

The Friday Night Knitting Club

I finished The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs last night. I really enjoyed the book and it was a nice change of pace from what I had been reading. I do agree with one review I read, most of the characters could be from Central Casting , but maybe that's not always a bad thing. After I put it down, I couldn't stop thinking that it could be a great movie, in fact, the book almost seemed to be written with a movie in mind. Before I fell asleep, I decided that Julia Roberts should play the role of "Georgia". I'm sooo insightful late at night!

Well, I'll be damned if I didn't do a little research this morning and find out that Julia Roberts' production company has optioned the book and she is set to play the lead role of "Georgia". Too funny.

Turns out there is a sequel as well called Knit Two. Can't wait to dig in and find out what all the characters are up to now! I hear Italy is involved. Yummy!