25 Is Going To Be A Fabulous Year!!

Balloons, top hats, extravagance, bows, macrons and pink martini's... what more could a girl ask for?

xoxo,
Fallon

{pics via: here}

They Say Its My Birthday...

Every year on November 14th at sometime during the day, whether I am in the same state or across the country my mom finds some way to sing me happy birthday Beatles Style "They Say Its Your Birthday" by the Beatles has become somewhat of a tradition for my family, as in we sing it for every birthday for everyone (even my pup Frankie). The tradition started when I was in 5th grade. The school bell had rang I was so excited to run home and get ready for my birthday dinner. I was one of the last kids out of the classroom that day, probably because I was busy chatting with some friends or my teacher, as I was known to do. When I finally walked out I was in for a big surprise. My mom was standing there with a huge crowd of at least 20 people (some kids from my class, so I had no idea who they were). She had a huge bouquet of balloons and then started sing "They Say Its Your Birthday....da nana nana na...." along with all of the other 20 kids she had gathered together. To think back on it now, how she got this group of kids to sing along to a Beatles song is beyond me, but I am sure glad she did. At the time I was a little embarrassed, but now at 25 yrs, I cherish that moment and will remember it always. I have an amazing mother who still makes me feel like the luckiest kid in 5th grade!

Thanks Mom for putting up with me for 25 years!!!

xoxo,
Fallon

My favorite time of year...

Last weekend was opening day at the ice skating rink at Bryant Park and I was lucky enough to attend. I had a fabulous time with a special someone and though I would share some of my favorite ice skating images with all of you. Ice skating is one of my favorite Winter pastimes and one of the many reason I love the Holiday season in NYC. Ice skating in Bryant park, central park... The window displays at Bergdrof's, the apple cider at the flea market, snow in mid-town and THE tree in Rockefeller Center. Aww Christmas time in the city really is the most wonderful time of the year.

xoxo,
Fallon

Over the Moon for Sara Moon

"Melanie"

Today I learned of a lovely new artist, well actually an artist that has been around for quite sometime so not EXACTLY new but NEW to me. Sara Moon. A dear friend of mine A.Zimm who has a fabulous etsy shop, AnthroPovertie, where she sell wonderful "unearthed treasures" had this beautiful print featured on her site for a while now. Honestly, I had just figured it sold. But then today to my surprise as I mentioned that I absolutely love it and was thinking about purchase, my friend said it's yours! =) YAY!!! I'm beyond excited and can't wait to hang it on the wall in my bedroom.


Bel0w are a few other prints I found on the Sara Moon website, but I still think "Melanie" is the fairest of them all...

"Jennifer"

"Rocker Girl"

xoxo,
Fallon

{photos via: A.Zimm and Sara Moon}

P.S. Be sure to click here to see more of AnthroPovertie's Unearthed Treasures. Believe me, you wont be disappointed!

Sunday Morning Bloom's 11/1/09

Nothing says Fall more than Pumpkin's! ...via Martha Stewart

I hope you all have a fabulous Sunday. I'm heading out to watch the NY Marathon and cheer the runners while enjoying the wonderful choir from the local Baptist church. I (heart) fall, the NY Marathon, Brooklyn and above all Sundays!

xoxo,
Fallon

Sea (or tree) of Shoes...

Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes has done it again with her new holiday collection for Urban Outfitters. While once again I am not overwhelmed... I will have to say I found the below oxford style wedge very enticing.

Available for $128 at Urban Outfitters, I know these shoes are not for everyone, but as for me it was love at first sight. Below is a quick little outfit I put together inspired by the shoes themselves. Perfect for a crisp weekend day!

Click on the about image for item details...

Happy Halloween everyone!

xoxo,
Fallon

{above images via: urban outfitters & sea of shoes}

Tis' The Season To Knit

Illustration by Bella Pilar

Friday evening I started crocheting again... (I can both knit & crochet but lately I prefer the one needle approach). I wish I was better at it so I could make things like this & this, but for now its square and rectangular projects for me. This year I think I would like to make a nice throw for my bedroom.

Quote(s) of the Moment:

via here

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Sunday Morning Bloom's 10/25/09

Flowers in the Window
via Just be Splendid

xoxo,
Fallon

What's Cookin' Good Lookin' ?

Lately I have really been enjoying a nice home cooked meal. Actually I have always enjoyed one but I guess what has changed is that its actually ME doing the cooking. With my new found hobby comes a new found wish-list filled with kitchen supplies, aprons and cookbooks galore. While in North Carolina this past week I made a little stop at Anthro and came across The Illustrated Kitchen Bible, which I HAD to have. Give me anything with good visuals and I'm sold! With over 1,000 pictures of every recipe featured you can actually visualize what it is that you are about to make as apposed to just hoping it comes out the way its supposed to look.

The first would be great for any good Martha Stewart in training, but the second is a must! The Illustrated Quick Cookbook featured below specializing in quick, after work cheap eats will be in heavy rotation in my place. I didn't purchase either of the books just yet, as I had to fly back to NYC and they were rather heavy, but I have requested both for my birthday (fingers crossed I get them).




{photo credit: Anthropologie.com}