sad story

so zack and i were making some pretty important life decisions over the past few days.  we had to decide if we wanted to break our lease and leave our noise ridden crazy apartment (and possibly get taken to court for doing so), if we wanted to sign a new lease to another apartment, if we wanted to help a girl get into the old apartment (to avoid the possible legal ramifications), if we wanted to scrap the whole new york thing totally and become hobos, etc.  we happened to be on the street while discussing some of these things for a few minutes when all of the sudden...

we were pooped on.  quite literally.  what was that liquidy splash?  we looked up only to see the pigeon's tail peeking over the edge of the building.  i started immediately sobbing and shaking with disgust while zack took my hand and led me to the target bathroom a couple blocks away.  at least zack can keep a cool head with poo in his hair.

more homemade goodness

i started making these button gift tags.  what do you think?  to purchase click here.

i made these

and then ate them.  

here's the recipe:

2 cups all purpose flour (slightly more if dough seems too wet)

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1 tbsp vanilla extract (cause my grandma taught me to always put a little extra, it makes the dough taste better)

1 egg

1 egg yolk

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup dark chocolate bar chopped into small pieces

directions:

1. preheat the oven to 325 degrees.  line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

2. sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside

3. in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown and white sugar until well blended.  beat in the vanilla, egg, and yolk until light and creamy.  

4. mix in the dry ingredients until just blended.  stir in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bar by hand using a wooden spoon.  

5. drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto prepared cookie sheets and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.  cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

more from photo shoot with gaby

paris arcades relics.  all one euro each.  i could have purchased a whole suitcase full of stuff.

i sort of liked that one in black and white too.  

photo shoot with gaby

i shot a bunch of still lives with my friend gaby today.  hope you like them, cause there are lots more to come.

Early Thursday

My sister Mip and I have started to get our Etsy shop (Early Thursday) going, for real this time. We named it Early Thursday because when we were in elementary school, we got out early on Thursdays.  It was our favorite day of the week.   Anyway, take a look at our Valentine's cards and other cards.  We'll be posting other things shortly.  Stay tuned.

then the next day

i photographed them on the windowsill.

turns out i liked the windowsill on it's own just as well.   oh well, i gave the flowers a chance.