Birthday Brunching

Mr. V's birthday was this past Friday, and we celebrated on Sunday with friends over brunch at August in the West Village. It was a low-key and delicious way to ring in a new year for him, and we all really enjoyed it. He even got a candle with his french toast! 

The baked eggs with mozzarella were also delectable, and the Staub cocotte they came in had me dreaming of our wedding registry (cocottes are definitely making the list!). I'm so lucky to be marrying Mr. V,  the most handsome, kind, supportive man in the world. Happy birthday to my dear fiancé, and I can't wait for a lifetime of celebrations together!!

Images taken by me, with my iPhone. 

Simple Elegance

There's nothing I love more than an all black outfit with a printed scarf and tortoiseshell sunglasses...A perfect combination in my book.

This week has been rolling along, and I'm looking forward to a lovely weekend ahead filled with birthday celebrations for my best friend...Two days until champagne!

Image via Left My Heart in Paris.

Enjoying Life

Happy weekend, everyone! Last night, Mr. V very sweetly organized a belated birthday dinner and drinks for me, which was so much fun and really meant a lot. We were joined by our great friends and went to Highlands, a gastropub in the West Village that serves the most delicious food. I had the Scottish salmon with corn purée, sautéed rocket and roasted red pepper, while Mr. V and a few others devoured the truffle risotto with spring onion and parmesan. Yum!

Today I'm lying low after a (long) night out, and dreaming of relaxing in a tranquil setting like the one above, designed by Ruthie Sommers. How beautiful is this walled backyard? The variations in the brick add fantastic texture and color to the space. I'd love to hop on to that hammock and swing the day away...

Image from Lonny July/August 2011, Photographer: Patrick Cline.

Birthday Time!

Pop the bubbly, it's time to celebrate...Today I turn 26!

Sometimes, the best thing about having your birthday over the holidays is that you get to celebrate several times, each with a set of people you love (no one is ever in one place on Christmas Eve!).

Thank you to all of my family, friends, and colleagues for the amazing wishes, and to all those who inspire me everyday. I can honestly say that I have never been happier or more blessed than I have been lately. It's a peacefulness that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world...And on that note, I'm off to go enjoy today! And tomorrow is Christmas, hooray!

Image one via Confetti System; Image two by Tim Walker.