From Cider Country to The Big Apple: June 2013

29.6.13

A Beautiful Evening...

I couldn't keep away...back on the roof again with a Gin & Tonic!!

28.6.13

So, last night I learnt the hard way that it is possible to drink too much gin! I thought I was invincible but sadly not. I will not embarrass myself any further but needless to say I had a bit of a sore head this morning.

Anyway moving on.....the few days have been busy so I haven't been out and about with my camera since my morning with the milliner. However, before I go off to bed to rest my head (I'm a poet and I didn't know it!), I will leave you this, which I took last night in downtown Manhattan (pre-gin!). ;)

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Night night x

26.6.13

My Morning at a Milliners

Behind an unsuspecting grey door, located off a back street in Gowanus, lies the bustling studio of milliner Tracy Watts. The second floor studio was full to the rafters of hats, all at different stages of their life. It was a sensory delight as there was so much to see and touch, from the bright colours of the hat ribbons to the smooth texture of the wooden hat blocks. There was also the background noise of the machinery, which to me, now being in the industry that I’m in, indicates that something beautiful is being created. On a normal day the hum of a sewing machine would signal the emergence of a handbag but today it was a lovely straw hat, perfect for summer.

It was really interesting and I felt very grateful to be able to visit the studio with my camera. Thank you Tracy!

25.6.13

Wiltshire, Plymouth & Key Limes Pies

This morning I donned my new, awesome birthday prezzie, The Wiltshire Bag, and set off to explore Carroll Gardens.

The Wiltshire Bag

A friend suggested that I checked out the Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain and I'm glad I made the visit!

Don't you just love perspective.

I'd just like to add that I haven't increased the saturation on this photo, it really was this vivid!

Getting creative with today's Snapple!

Back in Red Hook....

(Bottom left hand corner....)

I took lots more pics but I fear you may be getting photography fatigue, so I will leave you with just one last photo in order to confirm that my gin supplies have been replenished! Phew!

A gin close to home.

Cheers and goodnight.

24.6.13

Birthday Blog

I am now a member of the 25 Club! Thank you so much to everyone that sent me a card, text or email yesterday. It was so lovely to hear from you all and it helped make my day extra special.

Let me show you what I got up to....

6.30am: Woke up and opened my cards and prezzies.

Beaufitul flowers from my beautiul Sister.

7.00am: Skype call with Daddykins

7.30am: Went for a run and got a birthday hug from the doorman on my way out!

8.30am: Birthday breakfast on the roof and Facetime with the Rogers Crew.

Porridge Royale!

9.00am: Facetime with Jen but battery died so had to head inside to charge up. (Incidiently this was perfect timing as my glass was empty!)

9.30am: Round two of Facetime wiht Jen and a refill!

11.15am: Viber chat with the Silver Fox (well done on your triathalon!)

11.45am: Viber chat with my Swedish Sweetie!

12.30pm: Left the apartment to catch the subway into Manhattan

1.30pm: Lunch at The Fig and Olive Restaurant in the Meatpacking district. The food was delicious and they gave me a free birthday cocktail!

My Birthday Cocktail: Raspberry Mojito

2.30pm: I had a mooch around the Meatpacking District.

Interesting article about this building in The New York Times

3.00pm: I stumbled upon Chelsea Market.

Did I mention that I like Gin?

3.30pm: Time for a spot of pampering. I treated myself to a spa pedicure which included a leg and foot massage.

4.45pm: Went to Bleeker St make my special birthday purchase, a lovely watch from Micheal Kors on Bleeker St.

5.00pm: At the subway en route to the Brooklyn Bridge.