capture: twa terminal

in honor of our group halloween costume this year, some modernized shots by benedict redgrove of the classic icon of flight's glamorous heyday - saarinen's twa terminal at jfk

[images via ads of the world]

adore: mirrors, mice, and crystal

this intrigues and frightens me at the same time...

Kaleido Collection by Val Saint Lambert

[image via daily icon]

capture: brooklyn bridge

savor: sausage, white bean, and kale soup

On an unseasonably warm week, what do I make but a hearty kale soup. That's me wishing the weather would act like autumn...

2 (32-ounce) boxes low sodium chicken broth, divided
1 (12-ounce) package The Original Brat Hans Chicken Sausage, such as Roasted Artichokes and Olives or Spinach & Feta, sliced
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
7 cups cooked white beans (cannellini, navy or great northern), divided
1 bunch organic kale, stems and tough ribs removed, leaves roughly chopped

Heat 1/4 cup broth in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and sausage is just browned, about 10 minutes. Add onions, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes more. (Add a generous splash of broth to the pot if onions begin to stick.)


Meanwhile, put 3 cups beans and 2 cups broth into a blender and purée until smooth; set aside. Add remaining broth to sausage mixture in pot and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add kale, reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until wilted and softened, about 5 minutes. Uncover, add remaining 4 cups beans, bean puree, salt and pepper and simmer until hot throughout, about 5 minutes more.

[recipe and photo via whole foods]

adore: wearable runway makeup

derek lam

dior

miu miu

[photos via marie claire]

create: casey

adore: the island of rota

stunning coffee table book capturing the pattern, shadow, and textures of botanicals from a small Micronesian island...for a mere $3000

these are a few of my favorite things...

I've decided to give a home to the things that I find inspiring, beautiful, noteworthy, exciting, delicious, and too good to keep to myself. I hope you enjoy!

The title of this blog is based on one of my favorite songs from The Sound of Music. Although I'm not that fond of roses, I do count peonies among my most favorite!

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things

When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad