Early riser...

*blueberry pancakes, bacon, coffee from grumpy, bob marley, open windows, cool breeze, pink scarf wrapped around long locks, marimekko duvet/pillows, necklaces hanging on a nail...
pics via here

Hang around...

*sand, stars, water, wait, dip, dunk, salt, scrub, surf, sweat, slip
pics via .v and birdy and me

I found a spot...

*balloons on 19th street...happy happy...
*bouchon bakery for a late breakfast with family...and then a stroll through central park...
*waiting patiently to meet our little girl...

Under the tree...

*fresh air...soft sheets...sleep
*2 guitars 10 chords
*omelette, toast with butter and raspberry jam...coffee,fresh oj
*paint on our feet instead of the paper
pics via rvca

Find your place...

*cozy nooks...
*mint lemonade and dreams about pink converse with doodles...
*old red hot chili peppers....mother's milk album and such...
*watercolors, paper and brushes...love painting with my 3 year old...
*full moon...happening soon...you know they say...
pics via someplace i can't remember right now...but i will find out and link!

Behind the curtain...

*hope you're having a relaxing and beautiful weekend...
pics via kissingcage

They waited on the corner...

*waiting and trying not to wait...but still waiting...
*pineapple, grapes and dried mango
*watching the rain from an open window...counting the umbrellas with my 3 year old...
pics via here and here

I dream more than I sleep...

*he just walked in with coffee from cafe grumpy...
*handful of local blueberries to top off his cereal
*pumpkin muffin to split...if anyone wants a bite
*gorgeous handmade blanket and hoodie arrived from my great aunt...little one arrives in a week (or less!)
*who is this magical little girl going to be? i'm getting so excited to meet her :)
pic via ms muse

Avec tout mon coeur...

*feelin the love...
*fresh mozzarella tomato and basil (with olive oil/balsamic vinegar) on baguette...
*3 taxis 3 hours
*an afternoon drawing and an evening resting...
pic via here

Swell...

*filling in the lines and finishing things up...
*purple/plum...
*waiting to see who she is...
pic via rvca

You didn't mean it...

*oatmeal, blackberries, bananas and decaf coffee with milk
*black eyeliner and clear gloss
*slippery streets and wet air
*morning doodles with pink hair
*a late stroll to the park followed by crepes at le grainne...

Don't make any plans...

*pumpkin muffin and decaf americano from cafe grumpy
*moving the pen around a bit...need to make some marks
*making a list...while making a list...
*braids in wet hair and clear gloss on already pink lips
*loving these pics of paris via lobster and swan!

I didn't know...

*cucumbers, vinegar, salt...olive oil
*blueberry pancakes and maple syrup
*bangs in your eyes and flowers tucked behind
*looking for a name and waiting for sleep
pics via dancing to the beat of rain

Early Riser...

*i've been out of the loop for a few days...good things happening and lots to share...
*coffee, pillows, friends, open windows, music, stories, grapes, music...hanging out
pics via lolita

Candy Land...

*tulip fields in holland...oh my...amazing right?
pics via stripeanddot

Kick Flip Dreamer...

*magical kicks and sun licked legs...keep your eyes in the shade and a ride by your side...
pic via 10 muses

Down on it...

*sheets, chill, stretch, sleep, sit, wait, watch, sip, smell, break, eat, water, face, wink, wake...
pic via lolita

Catcher...

*this is the little city bakery/coffee doodle from yesterday...and the bits of bright ink are from a page in my sketchbook where colors are tested before landing on a drawing...
*thunder and coconut water
*long locks and sticky lips

It's raining, I love you...

*sat for a few minutes at city bakery this morning...sipped a decaf coffee and ate a mixed berry scone...did a little drawing that i'll scan in later...in the meantime, don't you love polaroids? found these snaps on garance dore...

Over Easy

*monday monday....this snap from emil kozak is bringing a little zing zang zoom to my sleepy eyes...

Lick the spoon...

*happy friday! it's a rainy drippy day here in nyc...the perfect afternoon to try a new recipe (can't believe i'm saying that...)but i discovered the new blog sunday suppers this morning and i'm inspired!...check out the lovely snaps and delicious recipes. have a great weekend :)
photos by Karen Mordechai

Hang in there...

*i've been a bit out of the loop this week...more in a day or two!
pic via rvca

Sun Soaker...

*shake it off
*open your eyes
*wiggle your toes
*wake up
pic via here

It has been years...

*sleep is tricky when you're 34 weeks pregnant...
*organic poached eggs, baguette and a bit of raspberry jam...
*the city is slick and wet this morning...window cracked, splashing taxis slipping by
*haven't been making drawings but some new ideas are brewing...just have to make time
pics via a new blog is just discovered...dancing to the beat of rain

Put the needle on the record...

*slow down...relax, sip some mint lemonade and take it easy...
pics via sophie

I could have told you...

*pull out a pen, draw some lines, fill in the shapes, make some space
*snaps via sabino

Every night...

*mango coconut water...two lilies on the counter in a little cup of water...red diablo on my lips and beads from my boy around my neck...
*snaps from she hit pause studios

Step up...

*my husband's dream room...can you believe all of these books? do you think this is someone's house? wow....
*early morning walk in a black dress and silver sandals...bagels, coffee and oj with my boys...crisp air and sun starting to shine...ripe nyc day...
pics via the wonderful daydreamlily

Hang it on the wall...

*blueberry pancakes and kickflips...enjoy the weekend...
pics via the selby

Connect the dots...

*the city is heating up...it's only 83 but feels much much warmer....
*coconut water and crunchy green grapes...
*watching the last season of weeds...
found this pic in interview magazine a few months ago...

Bowl of cherries...

*sleepy eyes, take a stroll, dust it off, yoga in the kitchen...a few lions to relax the face (have you tried?)...feels good and might make you laugh...
pics via lolita

His shirt fits best...

*black currant scone and decaf coffee from cafe grumpy...windows open, crisp air, blue sky, bob dylan singing and my son dancing...
pics via thoughtfulday

Grape Cruncher...

*happy friday...have a great weekend :)
*pics via this is naive...

White wash...

*saw this on the english muse...not a bad spot to sit and sip an afternoon cup of tea...it has the come in/open your sketchbook get comfy/hang out vibe...love the tiles above the stove too!
*love this inspiration board via shanna murray...there is nothing like a few strips of color on a white sheet of paper...

Look away...

*i need to draw this girl...
*breakfast with a friend at pastis...brioche french toast, bacon, fruit, oj and a latte....what a delicious way to start the day...i'm still full
*little braid in the back of my hair, bright orange peeling away on my nails...
pics via garance dore and hidden in france

Sidewalk sleeper...

*these yummy blooms were almost as delicious as the treats inside of balthazar this morning! i sat with a lemonade and chocolate croissant (divine!) on the bench outside and enjoyed a bit of sun and people watching...
*later in the morning...i was cruising down lafayette street and turned on to a little side street because of this mattress/graffiti combo...it's kind of great right?!

Open Studio...

*windows open...sunny morning...yoga and a stroll are a must...
*craving a little painting...maybe i'll make a few small pieces this weekend...haven't pushed the paint around for months...
pics via rvca

Dive in daydreamer...

*ahhh...if only this was the weather in nyc. i'm waking up to another cloudy/drizzzzzly morning...hmm...at least my breakfast is tropical...mangos, blueberries, greek yogurt and coconut water...
pic via refinery29

Call it what it is...

*i pass this pink wall on most days and i'm always thinking "what a random pink wall...kinda great...but kinda empty"...well now this little dude has found a home on the pink wall thanks to braia...whoever that is...?
*morning stroll through the farmers market in union square...
*lovely luscious lettuce...yum.
*a peeked at a few flowers and then headed around the corner for breakfast and a bit of writing...

Drip on this...

*drip drip rainy day
*il buco with my man, yum...
*strumming my guitar...steaming dumplings for lunch...
pics via the selby

Strawberry Jam...

*a little late morning breakfast...fresh oj, oeuf maison (with spinach) and a seat by the window...
*i was too busy looking out the window to get any writing/drawing done...oh well...
*took a lovely stroll home...wet sidewalks from the morning drizzle...happy friday :) enjoy the weekend!

Just like yesterday...

*he poured honey tea into my tea and dripped white chocolate on my cake
*move your pen/hand/mind around...make something...
*pomegranate/black currant juice...seltzer...
*smiling eyes
pics via rvca artists section

Let it go...

*what a place to sleep...yes please...
*sorting it all out...hanging on and letting it go...
*staying in the moment...not a bad place to be...
pics via here

Tulip...

*i'm loving the beautiful pink tulips that are popping up all over the city....what yummy eye candy!

Cloud hopper...

*slowing down a bit...7 months pregnant and feeling it...
*watercolors on the floor with my son...flowers from the corner deli...ginger lemonade outside at the cafe...
*movies and mexican food...
*sleep
pics via hedi

Love her...

*happy earth day...
pics via here and here

Sit and Lick...

*sit and look...my son always sits on the floor when we go into galleries...makes sense...always nice to relax and take it all in...maybe the view is better from a bench, or not...
*i don't know what the story is with the map...there wasn't any info but it made me look...
*this cake is rad...how amazing is that icing?! beauty!
-top two pics via rvca and cake via ruby

Wait an hour...

*a few snaps from 22nd between 10th and 11th ave...
*mango/tangerine juice...yoga...walking in the rain...
*yellow and orange star balloons floating up to the ceiling...leftovers from a perfect party
*lemon salt scrub...and a bit of guava body butter..

Sun Licker...

*...enjoy the rest of your friday and have a relaxing/happy weekend!
pic via here

Smiling eyes...

*levis with doodles on the thigh
*white flowers falling from the trees (yay spring!)
*red lips that taste like lemons
*afternoon naps
*blackberries in a white bowl
*drawing while dreaming
pic via lolita