June 3, 2012
June 3, 2012
"Two Norwegian psychologists think that modern playgrounds are for wimps. Instead of short climbing walls, there should be towering monkey bars. Instead of plastic crawl tubes, there should be tall, steep slides. And balance beams. And rope swings. The rationale is that the more we shield children from potential scrapes and sprained ankles, the more unprepared they’ll be for real risk as adults, and the less aware they’ll be of their surroundings. Leif Kennair and Ellen Sandseter’s ideas have won the support of playground experts on both sides of the Atlantic; one company, Landscape Structures, offers a 10-foot-high climbing wall that twists like a Möbius strip."
— 32 Innovations That Will Change Your Tomorrow | NYT (via kateoplis)
May 6, 2012
Interested to see how well this works.
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Seems like IKEA are really shaking things up this year. In addition to the previously announced TV set, they’re also going to release a digital camera made of cardboard called Knäppa (“Snap”). It’ll hold 40 photographs at a time and plugs directly into your USB port. While it’s not the prettiest camera the world has ever seen, I do love the idea of a screen-less digital camera that brings people back to the wait-and-see days of film.
May 6, 2012
There are so many movies I still need to see.
I love watching movies, rarely have any expectations and almost always come out of it loving what I just saw…but for some reason I never go or rent them. I find myself usually watching Friends re-runs or, as of late, as many Mad Men episodes as I can.
So, when I went to see the Avengers this weekend (loved it), I decided that this summer will be my movie summer: I plan on finally completing my ever-growing movie list.
The list starts with Hunger Games and has everything from Brave Heart and Top Gun to The Artist and Casa Blanca. I’d post them all, but the list is too long (and kind of sad) to see everything that I’m missing out on.
If there are any movies out there that are a must-see, please let me know. I need the help.
May 3, 2012
Dress by Donna Karen New York, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Featured in DC, by Modern Luxury.
(Taken with instagram)
May 1, 2012
A look from the Pratt Institute Fashion Show.
April 30, 2012
The District: Co Co. Sala
I’ve lived in D.C for almost 5 years and I’m embarrassed to admit that I haven’t tried most of the amazing restaurants and lounges in the city. So, this past Friday, when a more adventurous friend suggested we go to Co Co. Sala, I couldn’t say no.
I’d heard of the place before - with it’s chocolate infused drinks and decadent desserts, it was a common talking point.
I arrived around 7:30 to find the place overflowing - men and women fresh out of work and ready to start their weekends crowded around the bars and dark wood tables. The walls were a mix of curvy brown (to emulate flowing chocolate, as explained on their website) and earth-toned mosaic, giving the space a warm, intimate glow. It wasn’t too large but had managed to fit a decent number of tables around a two-sided bar.
My friend and I grabbed a seat the bar and ordered a few small dishes to split - the waiters and bartenders were beyond hospitable, helping us with selections and taking the time out to speak with us personally. The bites tended to range between $10-$14 - we selected a mozzarella and strawberry flatbread and tomato-mushroom risotto. Both dishes were incredible, mixing flavors in the freshest ways.
A typical evening for one, with dinner and drinks, would probably land at about $60 - which, once you see the place and taste the food, is not too steep for one of D.C’s gems.
*Reservations can be made online - recommended for weekends*
April 26, 2012
4 Ways to Wear a Plaid Blazer
Photographs by Jennifer Livingston, details.comYes, the patterned jacket is traditional, but there’s no reason it has to feel old-fashioned. Try one of these unexpected, distinctly modern approaches.
April 16, 2012
The District: Indique.
Tried Indique this past weekend with a friend — it’s a great Southasian food spot in Cleveland Park with appetiziers around $8 and entrees between $17 - $20, outdoor seating and a tandoori clay oven.
April 13, 2012
Paris Women - Jacques Henri Lartigue
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Some photos I took of the architecture found on Smithfield, Liberty and Fifth, Pittsburgh, PA
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I've just started watching White Collar for the first time.
It’s Awesome.
