Slumdog Millionaire

We saw this last night. Very cute. Mum, you would love it so you have to see it. I did a quick search and it looks like its playing at Chermside. About a kid from the streets who gets to go on 'Who wants to be a millionaire'. Won't give more than that away.
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Tasmania

I seem to have holidays on the mind at the moment. We got back from BA yesterday. Great time, amazing place, but bloody hot. Will fill you in on that trip when I down load some pictures. I have always wanted to go to Tasmania but have been put off because we don't seem to have the time when in Oz and also it is meant to be sooooo polluted. I was just reading something in G magazine (love it, stole it from the Qantas lounge) about staying in Tasmania, saying its beautiful but it was ruined by the 30 + logging trucks that zoomed by their house. On a positive note, this place looks a treat, and a serious contender for our next trip Down Under. 3 bed, sleeps 6 (but no kids) and around 700 a night which seems reasonable to me. Likey?

More info here

Merry Christmas!!!

From Nick and me. Have a great day everyone!!!!

(caro took this photo, and I think it's not half bad. I have lots of great ones from that night - our last night in Sydney - that I will post).

Pen And Phoebe

In their new swimmers. I have so many photos from Oz. Not sure where to begin. I guess here. More to come in the new year.

Liam and Hamish

How cute is this picture? Anna just sent it recently. Too lovely.

Pen

This is a photo of Pen doing a bit of ballet for me. Looks like a little angel. She's not looking at me because she was looking at her own reflection in the glass door in front of her!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. We are off to BA tonight and I am so excited. Just can't wait. Awful weather here. Raining and snowing earlier, so hopefully that wont cause us problems later. Promise to take lots of photos for posting in Jan.

Images are from Time Warner Center, just by Central Park. We went for lunch at a great place called Bar Boulud and popped in for a bit of a shop. It's where the Mandarin Oriental hotel is too.

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Only in Dubai

It's hot in Dubai, averaging 40C (104F) and often hitting 50C (122F) in summer. Perhaps tourists visiting this desert locale don't check this out before they book their junket (or the rules about what you can do on the beach Green bikinis are okay, right?). Or perhaps if you can afford to stay at the new Palazzo Versace you expect nature to be bent to your will. You expect cool sand. That is what Soheil Abedian, founder of the hotel, thinks:
“We will suck the heat out of the sand to keep it cool enough to lie on,” he said. “This is the kind of luxury that top people want.”

According to Times Online, Abedian is seriously planning ways to cool the sand to try and keep visitors from burning their feet:

The beach will have a network of pipes beneath the sand containing a coolant that will absorb heat from the surface.
The swimming pool will be refrigerated and there are also proposals to install giant blowers to waft a gentle breeze over the beach.

The scheme is likely to infuriate environmentalists

Pearl Edie Thompson

I'm a bit late with this post, but better late than never. Here is Miss Pearl Thompson. What a cutie and what a great name. She's with Lyndsay (mom) and Grace (big sis - look at her eyelashes!). We saw them on the weekend at a party and Pearl slept like a champion while people were talking loudly around. And she's even cuter in the flesh. Think I am going for a play date tomorrow - if i get all my house keeping done - can't wait.

Wilfie and Nell

We don't really get pubs here, unfortunately. This one is cute. New and Irish. In the West Village. Looks like it might be good to pop in for a nibble if we are shopping that way.

Wilfie & Nell
Address: 228 W. 4th St. nr. Seventh Ave. S.; 212-242-2990
Prices: $3 to $11.
Hours: Seven days 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.; food served until 2 a.m.

A review from NY Mag here

Floods in Venice

Happening at the moment. I had no idea. Apparently rather routine, but looks mighty odd and I'm sure glad I'm not there on holiday. Be a bit annoying, wouldn't it?

Sorella

Another restaurant. This time Italian.
95 Allen St, near Delancey; 212.274.9595

full article here

Vinegar Hill House

For when I need a place to eat in Brooklyn. This looks rather nice. And wintery-cosy.

Bedspread

Ok. I'm back and thought it was time I started to post again. Lot's to post on Oz, but before I download the photos I thought I would share this gorgeous bedspread I am desperate for. It was in the new Domino magazine and I love it. Now I just have to find it. The stockist they listed said its an old one, so if anyone see's anything like this, let me know ASAP.

Flight to Sydney

Sat, 22 Nov 2008


Flight JQ 783
Sunshine Coast
09:45
Sydney
12:20

Phoebe's Birthday

I love this photo. Gosh she is getting big. Can't wait to see them.

Woo Hoo

My Flight Info (417vvw)

Depart Nov 6 JFK 1840 Arrive 2155
Depart Nov 6 LAX 2355 Arrive 0745 *brissy*

Home:

Depart Syd Nov 30 qf107 1200 Arrive NYC 1650

East Hampton - Feast

So quite a treat for us on Saturday. Ginnie had arranged for Violet (an ever so sweet lady they befriended thru their local laundry/dry cleaners who got fired and they found a job for with one of their friends) to come out for the weekend. She is also a fantastic cook and spent the day preparing a feast. I took photos of everything but only the fish came out ok. There is one shot of half the feast, but its not a very good one - just helps give you an idea. Violet is with Ginnie, Al and Connor in the photo. How adorable does Connor look?

East Hampton - Pumpkin Patch

It's pumpkin season over here so there are pumpkins everywhere. We went to Ginnie and Al's house in East Hampton for the weekend and one of our little outings was to this kids pumpkin playground. Very sweet.

New Purchase

I've mentioned this earlier but haven't managed to photograph it yet and saw Caroline's comment asking for a picture. we love it. Base is cork if you can't tell. Found in a second hand shop - great price and in great condition. Got a great lucite chandelier too but it's in the box. Will photograph when we hang it (eventually!).

Apple Galette

All about apples here at the moment. So many different kinds available at the farmer's market. Yesterday I made this galette and yesterday, I pretty much ate it all. Have a tiny sliver left for afternoon tea. Yum. Bit of apricot jam glaze on top. Looks bad in the picture but looks good in real life!

What's in the Box

This morning, the door bell rings and Mr UPS is there with this huge box. 'What can it be?' i thought. Anyway, imagine my horror when i saw the contents. What a big box for such a tiny hat - wasteful packaging drives me insane. (Love the hat though).

I sat next to a lady on a plane who was reading of her books and laughing like a hyena. Literally crying. She said I had to get the book and I did. I didn't find it quite so funny. I was in the book store yesterday and I saw her new one. Thought the title was funny. What say you?

Liam and Hamish

Anna just sent this photo to us - it's from our Bangkok visit in 2007 - pretty much this time last year (Nov). Aren't they delightful. I think that's Liam on my lap but not 100% sure (difficult as you can imagine).

Endless Sofa

A bit of fun. Apparently sections zip together so it can be as long (or short) as you like. Me like. You like?

It's miserable here today. Properly cold. Can't wait for Oz. I'm liking the look of this coat though. Would be nice and cheerful in winter. From J.Crew. Will have to keep my recessionista eye's peeled for when it -inevitably -goes on sale. OOh they have a divine cashmere coat too. But not recessionista chic at $2000!

Fire Fire

So, we were watching TV last night and i saw a fire ball from the corner of my eye. Thought it was just an eye thing, but Nick saw it too. So, we went to the window to investigate and saw the apt across the road on fire. Quite horrifically scary. And there were people in the apartment directly to the west of it. Don't know if they didn't realise how bad it was or just wanted to stay. That was so scary I had to ring 911 to tell someone that they were there. Anyway, it went on for ages, and it makes you realise how brave firemen are. They were in the apt and directly above it as bits of building were literally flying off. The buildings look so robust but you can see from the 'after' photo, the extent of the damage.

Photos really don't capture what it was like but still worth sharing.

Apple and Pear Pie

I made this the other day and it was quite delish. Well, i didn't make the crust, so really just the filling but pretty yum. Ate the whole thing myself in 2 days. In fact on Wednesday, I had pie for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And then some Indian around 11pm. I wonder why I don't lose weight.
I am on a pie kick, and now have to do a savory one so Nick can also eat. Not sure if I will make the shell as the one I use is pretty good, but maybe I should given I have food processor and all. We will see.

I just saw this online and after that photo of Hunter covered in food, immediately thought this might be a good thing for him. Seems like a good idea to me. just wash it down and you're on your way. Not super stylish, but does the trick.

Found here in a bunch of colors/styles. Cheaps as chips. If anyone wants one, let me know and I can purchase.

Hunter Bergh

Boy, how they grow! I think Nick has that cardy. Looks pretty cosy.

Another lovely bedroom

Lovely I think. and again love the way the blanket hangs. Really want a bed with no end. Love the cupboard handles. Nice splash of color. Think i found it on Stylefiles.
(i know no one reads this but as i get a lot of my stuff from other sites and things i feel guilty not giving credit - esp if someone accidently found this blog)

Virgin Trans-Atlantic Sailing Record

For those of you who know Chris Coulson, he is actually part of the crew attempting to break the record. The boat belongs to a friend of his and Branson has come in to sponsor it. Exciting stuff. Go here for the story.

Holy Moly!

From curbed - a real estate blog:

(note that the address isn't even in Manhattan!!!)

What/Where: A $550/month room that's available on November 1 and is at the center of the hipster universe: Bedford Avenue & N. 7 Street.
Looks Good, Right? Uh...er...well...What's that line about a picture being worth a thousand words? No, that's not a Photoshop job. It's a motherfreaking bed and a dresser in a mid-sized bathroom. All right, we're summarizing and editorializing. Here's what the Craiglist ad says: "Room is approx. 10x8 (no windows). Room has private bathroom. There is no separation between bathroom and bedroom. Room is in basement. Private, no roommates. No kitchen access but you do have a mini fridge and microwave. Utilities are included. Located less than one block from L train, Bedford Ave and B61 bus. Please email some info about yourself along with how long you are looking to sublet for. (Optional semi-furnished)" For the record, we wrote the dude for more info and haven't heard back, but we'll definitely update if the landlord writes back, It is a short trip to the toilet if you need to hurl after a long night at Supreme Trading, and if it's projectile and your aim is good, you might not even have to get out of bed.
The Catch: Holy. Mother. Of. God. There's no kitchen!
· $550 BEDFORD AVE/L TRAIN (Williamsburg) [Curbed]

Kitchen

So, this is what we are thinking doing with our kitchen except we would have a marble counter rather than white. I love it. Would love to hear any thoughts or suggestions though.

Adorable

Love these. Found here and that sends you to the link. Too cute.