Just Wanna Get Nailed

Ebony and I cannot stop talking about gel nails.  Last time we were in Tokyo, we got our nails did at Peek-a-boo in Harajuku and got totally addicted to nail art.  Now I am staying in Bed Stuy in Brooklyn and every block is home to a nail salon.  Ghetto nails, blinging nails, flower nails....every kind of nail.  I want them all!!!

Mine and Ebony's Japanese gel nails

Perhaps a somewhat different extreme of gel nails in Japan

Totally gorgeous AND totally practical!

While trying to decide where to go in New York for our first set of USA nails, we know where we would go in London...Wah Nails.  Some of my old friends in London are running this new nail salon in Dalston and it looks to be one of the best salons I have seen!

Some of the selection at Wah Nails

420 Kingsland Road, London E8 4AA

But until we make our way over to London, it is time to decide on where to get my American nails...

The Droog at the End of the Tunnel

Just when the cold winter weather and all the colorless clothing shops start to make you think that vibrancy and exciting design no longer exists, Droog comes along, reaches out a hand and takes you off into the land of wonder.  Thank you Dutch design for saving us from the army of black, white and grey!

A genius bookshelf made of the oddest things...ski boots, globes, chairs, etc.

A house made of blue foam!

Sitting on a log

This is my kind of scattered organization!

Is this thing on?

Lego my relaxation!

Rolling on balls...hehe!  Best seat in the house!

Lucky money cat musical pinball fun!$¥$¥$¥

The perfect little cubbyhole!

Can't climb this!  Intricate lace chainlink fencing....insane!

One of the best stores in NYC for me thus far!

Droog - 76 Greene Street, NY.  Between Spring and Broome

Freezing Our Twinkies Off

So we arrived safe and sound in New York last week, despite the freezing cold temperatures and snowbanks everywhere.  Ebony had her first Twinkie, the sun came out and now the exploration has begun...

 Freezing my buns off, but ready to take to Manhattan...

The fine streets of Chelsea

Ebony and Oli, just before they stumble upon the best winter coat sale in the world.

 An old train track turned into a park...Oh NYC, you are so green!

The toughest parking attendant ever

The first and last twinkie

Sure, I'd love to live here

Look up, look way up...intricate detail is everywhere

I think ebony loves food haikus

Tom's, the best American food in town....

And some gorgeous decore....

but beware, you may leave with a food hangover, even if you are not in the lease bit hung over at all!

classic!

One Last Breath

 

A kangie with a baby a little too large for carying in her pocket

intimates on the line

The front yard of the farm house

The flooding begins....and so the fun begins!

  

  

Anytime one is required to put on rubber boots, one is bound to have some fun!

The sheep in the sunshine after the rains

This could possibly be the best place on earth

Fresh & wild mushrooms and rosemary cooked on the open fire

  

  

  

  

Fresh rocket & asparagus from the garden

One last swim before heading back to civilization

Even on the last night in Sydney, we found a cute and cuddly furry friend!

Until next time...
xoxo