tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27201831944977608332024-03-13T08:55:38.953-04:00ND to NYk.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.comBlogger393125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-91185618798477116942012-02-10T12:00:00.002-05:002012-02-19T20:59:24.713-05:00Good-ByeIt's been a year, and now it's complete. <br /><br />Thank you for reading. It's been wonderful sharing.<br /><br />Much love,<br />k.o<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfm_nt5ZXSNS4VkeKOzTUw1oNAcOI7X5p4V2yvE-IM1yOr_QfJo9ECo6d44x28nnrQFRNw_FJBQpvT6pFdEEYqkzcovxuteeWIAqw1LJcUy6j5PiMk_nKQoxn4Gw0M_xKe-PPbYGongQAw/s1600/178807047674975720_WcktcOWK_f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfm_nt5ZXSNS4VkeKOzTUw1oNAcOI7X5p4V2yvE-IM1yOr_QfJo9ECo6d44x28nnrQFRNw_FJBQpvT6pFdEEYqkzcovxuteeWIAqw1LJcUy6j5PiMk_nKQoxn4Gw0M_xKe-PPbYGongQAw/s400/178807047674975720_WcktcOWK_f.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711031070525752754" /></a><br />{<a href="http://www.artnet.com/galleries/">photo via artnet.com</a>}k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-33800828649689273332012-02-10T06:00:00.003-05:002012-02-11T11:20:24.945-05:00Worst Babysitter EverI've been laughing at this the entire month. Why haven't I shared this? <br /><br />Done.<br /><br /><iframe width="460" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Pv1Q_Nc-rtg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Happy Friday!<br />k.ok.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-71140578718687488532012-02-09T12:00:00.001-05:002012-02-09T12:00:10.323-05:00Happy AnniversaryHappy Anniversary ND to NY.<br />xoxo<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSptyuKo8FMS-U3WisTch3qkHAG2MUzk4bj-9xeATfdxSYC1ppCySpEONO4YxOGrHvIvvLcN7lG34CDLQAsNqPh9OjM08HY6SOg4YSaVwcd3AWmI_b_njuz2N0TG0W5pFCGyzNxpaXiba-/s1600/paper3_1-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSptyuKo8FMS-U3WisTch3qkHAG2MUzk4bj-9xeATfdxSYC1ppCySpEONO4YxOGrHvIvvLcN7lG34CDLQAsNqPh9OjM08HY6SOg4YSaVwcd3AWmI_b_njuz2N0TG0W5pFCGyzNxpaXiba-/s400/paper3_1-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706976147316251570" /></a><br />{photo via <a href="http://assets4.designsponge.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/paper3_1.jpg">assest</a>}k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-39330176914061836082012-02-09T06:00:00.000-05:002012-02-09T06:00:04.252-05:00What I Love Today<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JkMXMmeomaOTwke5tiRHyTeb_2AX6sgSBIWd1-_B53SQSRp4wO9DQ_D_OT5Nna-vPNECog_0BGKkwb__4S7AnqHY6GCS94ph3kBkHjI-6Pi-_8l1TjeFjQS03n46Mcy7_EJc7pkKcoSG/s1600/il_570xN.274126195.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JkMXMmeomaOTwke5tiRHyTeb_2AX6sgSBIWd1-_B53SQSRp4wO9DQ_D_OT5Nna-vPNECog_0BGKkwb__4S7AnqHY6GCS94ph3kBkHjI-6Pi-_8l1TjeFjQS03n46Mcy7_EJc7pkKcoSG/s400/il_570xN.274126195.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706972973292108690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvry90eSkW4f_EhZ38-PTx_j4IyMYNH_rm_5aNV8O8G5wKT94OCuToZRu95ugwbnZAafxYmu5U4SOa_N-cLF5tYuD6io5oflFBj0lR2TsguhnLn7nQmb5dJqvOPG_yw8gyx5sqIrCWrNU/s1600/212724782368912892_45alHt6o_f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvry90eSkW4f_EhZ38-PTx_j4IyMYNH_rm_5aNV8O8G5wKT94OCuToZRu95ugwbnZAafxYmu5U4SOa_N-cLF5tYuD6io5oflFBj0lR2TsguhnLn7nQmb5dJqvOPG_yw8gyx5sqIrCWrNU/s400/212724782368912892_45alHt6o_f.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706971663331069218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecNrGhwx6dWDg5GVsvkkTa44i0-j1S-RMzqVD4kMuHJm2VWSbddXQhJHcM9cN-ohfse4zwCfQhMp9cK8TGnUNe-5A7ItQMq-ouYN2EvFxg8AxjmehS8xcw8Zi7GN5lLC_8mbadzxjAAkK/s1600/212724782368913215_2RlH8JLY_f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecNrGhwx6dWDg5GVsvkkTa44i0-j1S-RMzqVD4kMuHJm2VWSbddXQhJHcM9cN-ohfse4zwCfQhMp9cK8TGnUNe-5A7ItQMq-ouYN2EvFxg8AxjmehS8xcw8Zi7GN5lLC_8mbadzxjAAkK/s400/212724782368913215_2RlH8JLY_f.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706971651819827058" /></a><br />{photo via <a href="http://pinterest.com/caramelitoyuky/my-style/">pinterest</a>}k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-76780607341761684052012-02-08T12:00:00.000-05:002012-02-08T12:00:01.433-05:00Wednesday WisdomJust a little reminder...<br /><br />(i love this)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegMP7iX_vm-4otWMuSMKfEeFaedWaUFq_bW-79NW2Npi0sd0FMUSScb2k_itDKdQ2i_XAmMe3cGNv9G1O-1NTV4mMExsL7bni6zWn96jmwUSBDNKsBMNAn0D5bgek36GaPtF5tvxv5fI8/s1600/80783387035798822_mrHRZuXS_f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegMP7iX_vm-4otWMuSMKfEeFaedWaUFq_bW-79NW2Npi0sd0FMUSScb2k_itDKdQ2i_XAmMe3cGNv9G1O-1NTV4mMExsL7bni6zWn96jmwUSBDNKsBMNAn0D5bgek36GaPtF5tvxv5fI8/s400/80783387035798822_mrHRZuXS_f.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705820063173370850" /></a><br />{photo via <a href="http://vi.sualize.us/view/746a6e7d79dfdb7e78d271f56c4970e1/">visualizeus</a>}k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-69524548527560785122012-02-08T06:00:00.001-05:002012-02-08T06:00:03.133-05:00Swoon Worthy Nail Trends For SpringI'm one of those. I'm one of those who get a manicure every Saturday. I love it. I love looking down and seeing that splash of color. <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/nail-trends-spring-2012?page=1">I love these new trends!</a><br />xoxo<br />k.o<br /><br />"2012 is all about the color green," says Essie founder Essie Weingarten. "There’s something really special about it, so you’re going to see a lot of it."<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyq_c3GWZOmZUwDNBJpqUTy-D1AJwp_9HbKJUW3m07a3RhQXMpHHuNXS2AKSTh82Bg74IkpnUxPS9V9PBJTRQHES7tMDLjFxEjgonqy-I0jamQYRQrbpq8XMaB2DV7uMk22gAbwchTIv-/s1600/2012-nail-trends-green.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyq_c3GWZOmZUwDNBJpqUTy-D1AJwp_9HbKJUW3m07a3RhQXMpHHuNXS2AKSTh82Bg74IkpnUxPS9V9PBJTRQHES7tMDLjFxEjgonqy-I0jamQYRQrbpq8XMaB2DV7uMk22gAbwchTIv-/s400/2012-nail-trends-green.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706217461836851474" /></a><br /><br /><br />"The glitter craze is continuing, but will be transforming into new variations — the latest versions are 3D holographics, but shiny shimmers still continue to rule," says celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57Ktg8FmQYD7Eo75AZPzN-QW8iaVVeU_N0bqcZY1bB2PjDGtwjS9ft3EFgs67whdk3N_zJOCxbih5FQ2BQSWknvQB_mOWZJyHB4wy-9EqB42-3Xtk11PpQMSG_NwznrfR5CkOXr2nXdES/s1600/2012-nail-trends-glitter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57Ktg8FmQYD7Eo75AZPzN-QW8iaVVeU_N0bqcZY1bB2PjDGtwjS9ft3EFgs67whdk3N_zJOCxbih5FQ2BQSWknvQB_mOWZJyHB4wy-9EqB42-3Xtk11PpQMSG_NwznrfR5CkOXr2nXdES/s400/2012-nail-trends-glitter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706217456830227842" /></a><br /><br />"This isn’t old-school, '80s neon," says Butter London creative director Nonie Creme. "It's a grown-up, modern interpretation"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYC_d0WP8a7K_YNU1wrxQxFAWJWhM-KSP_Q_S-0QFSyUe6Sz0SduJTAL5KQ3yT_FVwZs07nKbAEWMyOwL1OWoDfFyeV9zRJsEf85CkQdsKRd3cG6cZSECuX_kbrUCZ55r-QJ9UWYnnmT6/s1600/2012-nail-trends-neon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYC_d0WP8a7K_YNU1wrxQxFAWJWhM-KSP_Q_S-0QFSyUe6Sz0SduJTAL5KQ3yT_FVwZs07nKbAEWMyOwL1OWoDfFyeV9zRJsEf85CkQdsKRd3cG6cZSECuX_kbrUCZ55r-QJ9UWYnnmT6/s400/2012-nail-trends-neon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706219492266705794" /></a>k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-37040923151041273682012-02-07T06:00:00.000-05:002012-02-07T06:00:12.043-05:00Cinnamon Sugar Chips and Raspberry Yogurt DipI love the simplicity of this.<br /><br />Hint of waiting for springtime.<br />k.o<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IcUfEFl8VqS6LXOUC2B1y0YNmD7mvUX8TEkkJsluxIB19i6uN-X2oSVz5j_f_KuX5Esdj3HCyqYvuWlT8OCTX6FFQYeJLqNwTsTgyGg7Okqcnj1S0_pwfod8Lp3Nk5yJp1HLWp4N6p9L/s1600/DSC01074-1024x768.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IcUfEFl8VqS6LXOUC2B1y0YNmD7mvUX8TEkkJsluxIB19i6uN-X2oSVz5j_f_KuX5Esdj3HCyqYvuWlT8OCTX6FFQYeJLqNwTsTgyGg7Okqcnj1S0_pwfod8Lp3Nk5yJp1HLWp4N6p9L/s400/DSC01074-1024x768.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705817428880708450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2UA9j0N4Z_qmQywUd7AH_v9bExZG41zwbJzPLISI6wdUAUEchcnSy1UmOQBzJ3rCJCcZ7P7WUK5jfVZti8sOf2yVF13nOcFF-s8CRK1luMelU5edYIWaHK1kGBES67FeY5zRWT94GemS/s1600/DSC01059-1024x828.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2UA9j0N4Z_qmQywUd7AH_v9bExZG41zwbJzPLISI6wdUAUEchcnSy1UmOQBzJ3rCJCcZ7P7WUK5jfVZti8sOf2yVF13nOcFF-s8CRK1luMelU5edYIWaHK1kGBES67FeY5zRWT94GemS/s400/DSC01059-1024x828.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705817425148910802" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cinnamon Sugar Chips</span><br />10 (6 inch) high quality flour tortillas<br />1 cup sugar<br />1-2 tablespoons cinnamon (depending on how cinnamon-y you want it. I used the full 2 tablespoons)<br />Butter-flavored cooking spray<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Raspberry Yogurt Dip</span><br />1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (Greek yogurt would work as well)<br />1 teaspoon almond extract<br />1 tablespoon raspberry preserves<br />Fresh raspberries, optional<br /><br />Find full recipe <a href="http://www.bakerita.com/?p=646">here.</a>k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-54510555936146433352012-02-06T06:00:00.003-05:002012-02-06T21:19:02.317-05:00Successful SaturdayIt was a blur of red everywhere I went this Saturday. <br /><br />I'm not the biggest fan of Valentine's Day, but any holiday that embraces love, chocolate, and flowers can't be that bad.<br /><br /><a href="http://newyork.timeout.com/">Time Out New York</a> will help you plan your special night.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vmQu1XUOpnYeiU9d4Qm1TNQFA33Mgcq2Y-CyAl0CjzAWi5K6RBuy__mU0UjyVCW_SoY6vKVjZCWWN18aP9Wld08FGhHhPTdom_57iXTDpu-e_sm6VgoR-w8madnoixaWCcL-C4DKfVbx/s1600/IMG_3928.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vmQu1XUOpnYeiU9d4Qm1TNQFA33Mgcq2Y-CyAl0CjzAWi5K6RBuy__mU0UjyVCW_SoY6vKVjZCWWN18aP9Wld08FGhHhPTdom_57iXTDpu-e_sm6VgoR-w8madnoixaWCcL-C4DKfVbx/s400/IMG_3928.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705807175977117266" /></a><br /><br />While walking down the Valentines isle at CVS I couldn't help but get lost in the memory of Valentines past.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4qesSa9bMvaygrFXPiX5yoH7j7xWwfF_JKFsZb2PNboeZ0woIPuKKU_odkp7Kq0qcyyU7GCSWCAWxGA9Y3cakX1s3dQRqi_wn_0VfiWxbGSbUWeC5OIv89QAm9BQ2c5Mt1LobXaWq9S1/s1600/IMG_3929.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4qesSa9bMvaygrFXPiX5yoH7j7xWwfF_JKFsZb2PNboeZ0woIPuKKU_odkp7Kq0qcyyU7GCSWCAWxGA9Y3cakX1s3dQRqi_wn_0VfiWxbGSbUWeC5OIv89QAm9BQ2c5Mt1LobXaWq9S1/s400/IMG_3929.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705806816538804066" /></a><br /><br />I almost didn't do it. But, totally in love with this <a href="http://www.opi.com/">OPI </a>green nail polish - Don't Mess With OPI.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4IwhF_At5EdM9_CHKU3vjBE8nDSVn3qpV0WRLWugwITODy2HiqXsRkIy95-wy_lqgx20cqSqLiOw3uz44YBi-O2HmBDHe3AOaLyxKOq97iAbgwTaOaMYZTQo7S2YClqeemhxAg9T9cPg9/s1600/IMG_3934.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4IwhF_At5EdM9_CHKU3vjBE8nDSVn3qpV0WRLWugwITODy2HiqXsRkIy95-wy_lqgx20cqSqLiOw3uz44YBi-O2HmBDHe3AOaLyxKOq97iAbgwTaOaMYZTQo7S2YClqeemhxAg9T9cPg9/s400/IMG_3934.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705806805861412050" /></a>k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-4073628024375954212012-02-03T06:00:00.001-05:002012-02-05T18:58:44.686-05:00New Year 2.0January is over, now its time to reset the new year and look ahead once again! New Year 2.0 :)<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend.<br />k.o<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mhlFYCJCvRLOHVcNa6eZZBRElJgXDyxW5ZQ0jFyXvQbj-8dbTt7eBTGfi6mnemAc6EnB-AXaU11_hChawCfYGy6kMESt42N_2deFW6hD8ZcHi-GKFfkQ7S_F_ZE4FTq5XugF5K5eQLnD/s1600/tumblr_lx25tqxPGP1qads7do1_500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 219px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mhlFYCJCvRLOHVcNa6eZZBRElJgXDyxW5ZQ0jFyXvQbj-8dbTt7eBTGfi6mnemAc6EnB-AXaU11_hChawCfYGy6kMESt42N_2deFW6hD8ZcHi-GKFfkQ7S_F_ZE4FTq5XugF5K5eQLnD/s400/tumblr_lx25tqxPGP1qads7do1_500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704354433254497058" /></a><br />{photo via <a href="http://libraryporn.tumblr.com/">libraryporn</a>}k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-69751081053798548882012-02-02T06:00:00.001-05:002012-02-05T18:59:03.505-05:00Chic LibrariesI love these chic libraries.<br />k.o<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RVgYgBnGXIqA0_09qllsaMxtQwMH3dCmzEpC1bklaOaVdgkGbaRxRRukMDDmKxjDE_IPfq-Q2j0glzAuiE0Ey44Amcp6vf0tVZK5UHuUGRloOmlHPSvKwgCfjJRo1dDLkIOKI95oDXe6/s1600/tumblr_lxsm61i63N1qj2u1wo1_500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RVgYgBnGXIqA0_09qllsaMxtQwMH3dCmzEpC1bklaOaVdgkGbaRxRRukMDDmKxjDE_IPfq-Q2j0glzAuiE0Ey44Amcp6vf0tVZK5UHuUGRloOmlHPSvKwgCfjJRo1dDLkIOKI95oDXe6/s400/tumblr_lxsm61i63N1qj2u1wo1_500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704352905223831410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShSj8ftinaSOUpgSv7pZFy4sCdLW2iHHsoU2P-6XQlvjARAlDYT4TBVndrde66LPinYhOhj-o6h3rP7uqJWE41TEhyVGicAiZbZG8zd7mevYtqVsmr_ADvJ3QI39nZHq_ZeDDliMaT1S6/s1600/tumblr_lxkfwqzyjJ1qzhokmo1_500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShSj8ftinaSOUpgSv7pZFy4sCdLW2iHHsoU2P-6XQlvjARAlDYT4TBVndrde66LPinYhOhj-o6h3rP7uqJWE41TEhyVGicAiZbZG8zd7mevYtqVsmr_ADvJ3QI39nZHq_ZeDDliMaT1S6/s400/tumblr_lxkfwqzyjJ1qzhokmo1_500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704352884935091442" /></a><br />{photo via <a href="http://libraryporn.tumblr.com/">libraryporn</a>}k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-21919901412108603572012-02-01T12:00:00.000-05:002012-02-01T12:00:01.221-05:00Wednesday WisdomJust a little reminder...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-CdRyS7gUiGvCF0w69_jQL4cW4SaVuLiWY8nwT1hngLFAvcZ_fAQnilKss6GQ7qeQY7lTaY4oTXh43pRPN5jbpExPkHT9EqYhJVDxEen-jDSc08w1GUF8_yXLDgp_Syt42yOulWHNxtY/s1600/177118197814830546_pTJ3F1EE_c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-CdRyS7gUiGvCF0w69_jQL4cW4SaVuLiWY8nwT1hngLFAvcZ_fAQnilKss6GQ7qeQY7lTaY4oTXh43pRPN5jbpExPkHT9EqYhJVDxEen-jDSc08w1GUF8_yXLDgp_Syt42yOulWHNxtY/s400/177118197814830546_pTJ3F1EE_c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703135772822737730" /></a><br />{photo via<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/78320480989411850/"> pinterest</a>}k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-85850900417768502862012-02-01T06:00:00.000-05:002012-02-01T06:00:05.378-05:00How to Throw a Proper Pity Party<a href="http://katearends.com/blog/2012/01/how-to-throw-yourself-a-pity-party/">I love this.</a><br /><br />______________________________________________________<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtekz1hqyBbrp_D-4Ji5zmqxYvB4_r7lpzRoZM-kyNalI5JAUMUtxUP77jM2WJiX0SBjJqcWbKTKtAp-Jgy5B4BhEZ_dRs1LFBapUz_kKN26XGB7YMUbjCU5dPs3vi-a7A19bQnUcORzwN/s1600/pityparty_wd.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtekz1hqyBbrp_D-4Ji5zmqxYvB4_r7lpzRoZM-kyNalI5JAUMUtxUP77jM2WJiX0SBjJqcWbKTKtAp-Jgy5B4BhEZ_dRs1LFBapUz_kKN26XGB7YMUbjCU5dPs3vi-a7A19bQnUcORzwN/s400/pityparty_wd.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702847229842125298" /></a><br /><br />Provisions:<br /><br />1. Alcohol. Whatever floats your boat.<br />2. Lounging gear. Opt for cozy knits and a warm water bottle to hug.<br />3. Food. Sometimes only ice cream will do the trick.<br />4. Music, Movies & Journaling. I’ve watched Casablanca since high school and it still does the trick. I also posted my weepiest tunes on 8tracks and Spotify. Totally subjective and personal, but yeah, Radiohead makes me bawl.<br />______________________________________________________<br /><br />You only get a day of pity, why not make the most of it;)<br />k.0k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-45230810840306094242012-01-31T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-31T06:00:08.571-05:00The Bo Ssam MiracleIf you haven't been to <a href="http://www.momofuku.com/restaurants/noodle-bar/">Momofuku</a> in the East Village and had their Bo Ssam, you need to. Its so freaking good.<br /><br />Did I seriously just find a recipe for it? Yes, I seriously did. Oh, and here's an <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/magazine/the-bo-ssam-miracle.html?_r=1">article</a> on it as well.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7TfJaoqu-3-BaBFuqPzWPWVx9p14cq5uRRtGczY3ySKp1CAxXi8zpssZUY-abTJ1wPwdlgnWw3x8nBI1yRNW3UJLM-ivacUVxDVQ50lgIcNujo9vOjd6mEtlNqqtWO-gwrCAWRXFGpC9/s1600/bo-ssam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7TfJaoqu-3-BaBFuqPzWPWVx9p14cq5uRRtGczY3ySKp1CAxXi8zpssZUY-abTJ1wPwdlgnWw3x8nBI1yRNW3UJLM-ivacUVxDVQ50lgIcNujo9vOjd6mEtlNqqtWO-gwrCAWRXFGpC9/s400/bo-ssam.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702851108694354498" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bo Ssam: Slow-Roasted Lacquered Pork with Ginger, Scallions and Chile Sauce</span><br /><br />Makes about 8 servings.<br /><br />For the pork:<br />4 pounds pork butt (shoulder)<br />1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />1/2 cup kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling<br />1/4 cup brown sugar<br /><br />For the ginger-scallion sauce:<br />1 bunch scallions, about 8, white and green parts, thinly sliced<br />1/4 cup freshly grated ginger<br />2 tablespoons grapeseed oil<br />1 teaspoon light soy sauce<br />1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar<br />1/4 teaspoon kosher salt<br /><br />For the red chili sauce:<br />1 tablespoon fermented bean and chili paste<br />1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce<br />2 tablespoons sherry vinegar<br />2 tablespoons grapeseed oil<br /><br />Find full recipe <a href="http://tastefoodblog.com/2012/01/24/momofuku-bo-ssam-lacquered-pork-in-lettuce-leaves/">here</a>k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-35804876076051989902012-01-30T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-30T06:00:11.122-05:00Successful SaturdayHow is it possible the weather is so gorgeous? And how is it possible January is almost over?<br /><br />This <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1679277&categoryId=cat1701068">Versailles Domed Burlap chair from Restoration Hardware</a> is cozy and perfect.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC6g1Y1miQlTCHux_DGvwPfuf2aWjhKr524TuoPGOHBa0eUex6SCW31Sc8zzXhEvy0-r5Lv_pb3VD2twiYczRxwr9jw2R-667ykJItKGWaDO9Um-fBToKh1Io2vbA3hcGj-irXoZuuCGDB/s1600/IMG_3888.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC6g1Y1miQlTCHux_DGvwPfuf2aWjhKr524TuoPGOHBa0eUex6SCW31Sc8zzXhEvy0-r5Lv_pb3VD2twiYczRxwr9jw2R-667ykJItKGWaDO9Um-fBToKh1Io2vbA3hcGj-irXoZuuCGDB/s400/IMG_3888.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703131044628443410" /></a><br /><br />It arrived! I ordered <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68581025/get-naked-bathtub-bathroom-vinyl-decal">this decal</a> for my bathtub. Loves.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcW7-HVRTmCxpLs7T6207JqTS-nlj1E5zvXbSYZeYSy4F-sM1tnP_YhJIBJ6zxHtVJ7WHyfevL8rQbJJPGY1Ee42MwMn9h07LJmO4UvPU-wHg2PUbGnP6hTdb3Rc_PVsGyY9BKtDxFYAi3/s1600/IMG_3915.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcW7-HVRTmCxpLs7T6207JqTS-nlj1E5zvXbSYZeYSy4F-sM1tnP_YhJIBJ6zxHtVJ7WHyfevL8rQbJJPGY1Ee42MwMn9h07LJmO4UvPU-wHg2PUbGnP6hTdb3Rc_PVsGyY9BKtDxFYAi3/s400/IMG_3915.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703131026268220562" /></a><br /><br />Every time I wander, I end up on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canal_Street_(Manhattan)">Canal Street</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisucCyEG4BxHwPHhaGIgIjLvNH-W1J-59zzOler08X95LjJvG5CUAJ0wKaOmBNnnefawbZkvL8uaNXbakSgsTnWl6SG5xlA7dDPGdea10VNG9wXimgGyK7Wlb6IuslxASC02gP9WtJIvfW/s1600/IMG_3912.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisucCyEG4BxHwPHhaGIgIjLvNH-W1J-59zzOler08X95LjJvG5CUAJ0wKaOmBNnnefawbZkvL8uaNXbakSgsTnWl6SG5xlA7dDPGdea10VNG9wXimgGyK7Wlb6IuslxASC02gP9WtJIvfW/s400/IMG_3912.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703131020363047890" /></a><br /><br />Cheers to another start of the week!<br />k.ok.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-7112762623733815332012-01-27T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-27T06:00:01.105-05:00John Steinbeck on Falling in LoveThis is perfect- the Nobel Prize winner and author of The Grapes of Wrath on the importance of waiting for love. Read full article <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/01/john-steinbeck-on-falling-in-love-a-1958-letter/251375/#.TxlnR4QYRO8.facebook">here</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvWCuvrV_n8CWBFZTUvUeudGO0vOkUhmPkmFoZ4xsXWgbbdf8y6AdSR9sg0DzafhiL9kBL3JOshpDruHE9bxlhTF-Zror1iSEqCoAGMnHN32ar7de8Xo3x-wK6pye2yMTCIZ036hvIp1W/s1600/steinbeckAPTHISONE_CROP.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvWCuvrV_n8CWBFZTUvUeudGO0vOkUhmPkmFoZ4xsXWgbbdf8y6AdSR9sg0DzafhiL9kBL3JOshpDruHE9bxlhTF-Zror1iSEqCoAGMnHN32ar7de8Xo3x-wK6pye2yMTCIZ036hvIp1W/s400/steinbeckAPTHISONE_CROP.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702154012700625810" /></a><br /><br />I love how he writes "And don't worry about losing. If it is right, it happens -- The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away."<br /><br />I wish everyone a lovely weekend.<br />k.ok.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-43042335112538434592012-01-26T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-26T07:53:51.118-05:00This is What Madeline DidBeautiful film made by a young girl who documented a snippet of every day of her life last year. <br /><br />Loves it.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34874881?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="220" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/34874881">2011</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user440578">hey_rabbit</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />xoxo<br />k.ok.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-20546248708681667702012-01-25T12:00:00.000-05:002012-01-25T12:00:00.699-05:00Wednesday WisdomJust a little reminder...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXVkhO5l4bT-YDz1u7KWnIhjlo-HnkRbSS2y7ZzteBxGVqie-Mtix8T99OgSEerS2Bp4SVPASIx0GUlcMBo07je63Kx3RDEWKQ8U0k3deeK8fVfdVh5LCBRnxexmjlNS6tJzcXki6XtOE/s1600/48835977179063859_ludSgHTq_c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXVkhO5l4bT-YDz1u7KWnIhjlo-HnkRbSS2y7ZzteBxGVqie-Mtix8T99OgSEerS2Bp4SVPASIx0GUlcMBo07je63Kx3RDEWKQ8U0k3deeK8fVfdVh5LCBRnxexmjlNS6tJzcXki6XtOE/s400/48835977179063859_ludSgHTq_c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701023753500636098" /></a><br />{photo via c<a href="http://caybroendumsparetime.blogspot.com/">aybroendumsparetime</a>}k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-36293827867027509472012-01-25T06:00:00.006-05:002012-01-25T06:00:04.251-05:00Passive Aggressive NotesI love reading through <a href="http://www.passiveaggressivenotes.com/">Passive Aggressive Notes</a>. I'm a pretty direct gal and passive aggression makes me shake my head. (Except when children do it, then its super cute.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmyQHt392QME56xvnu7-6ak7wQZ2B5DT6urhzlrXEQyd5g2l54GDeqeFOEmeZ8etiTW1aKYFVKkz5gLFK-mt4hNHS340h8vh0DGSPE8F7HAJDKCi8FriKSdfCUz2Z55Teb57BL6YPUeC4V/s1600/6709428777_0edafa21b0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmyQHt392QME56xvnu7-6ak7wQZ2B5DT6urhzlrXEQyd5g2l54GDeqeFOEmeZ8etiTW1aKYFVKkz5gLFK-mt4hNHS340h8vh0DGSPE8F7HAJDKCi8FriKSdfCUz2Z55Teb57BL6YPUeC4V/s400/6709428777_0edafa21b0.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701017952938585474" /></a><br />"You should spend more time with me but I love you anyway. Happy Birthday Dad."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwOFqnQjDeWRMnveN5z2mGXBM9J0hLNAc7gTqrqmIYapYDD2yI9koEklDs2qIZFyXqn2RWiqRbAkwzyXUqtOX-HrSDvH2AYH7m1ZMCGujR-EffGF_8qiM3GN6YT7UhIU0joFynG6sQN18/s1600/6607548191_7515f1a65c_b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwOFqnQjDeWRMnveN5z2mGXBM9J0hLNAc7gTqrqmIYapYDD2yI9koEklDs2qIZFyXqn2RWiqRbAkwzyXUqtOX-HrSDvH2AYH7m1ZMCGujR-EffGF_8qiM3GN6YT7UhIU0joFynG6sQN18/s400/6607548191_7515f1a65c_b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701018877713705858" /></a><br />"Mom, Dad I love you but you can't cut my hair. If you do I will never forgive you. I love my hair and guess you don't love me enough to do what I want for a change. My heart. Buckets of my tears."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8P9p8czkQlim06KADeKWt3kvsydZSO_tKQUeUdDqjrV1a5ZuYWvclfbbGC4TCgHOsf-S4_EBl6eAVYaqjlRtv8NlGTnO-tXcK2F0q1_5mt-JOLKWJ0EbuafcOWNeQTO5dmNW7J78iV8z4/s1600/6290509116_545a23bb34.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8P9p8czkQlim06KADeKWt3kvsydZSO_tKQUeUdDqjrV1a5ZuYWvclfbbGC4TCgHOsf-S4_EBl6eAVYaqjlRtv8NlGTnO-tXcK2F0q1_5mt-JOLKWJ0EbuafcOWNeQTO5dmNW7J78iV8z4/s400/6290509116_545a23bb34.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701020686448741170" /></a><br />"Dear Mrs. McMahon, Your a good teacher but not my most favorite."<br /><br />Have a great day!<br />k.ok.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-66811411578146151892012-01-24T06:00:00.002-05:002012-01-24T06:00:07.307-05:00Salted Carmel SquaresWith my new obsession with <a href="http://ndtony.blogspot.com/2012/01/salted-carmel-sauce.html">salted carmel</a>, I can't keep my eyes off the <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/food/petites/salted-caramel-sweet-square">Salted Carmel Squares at Starbucks</a>. They sound delicious.<br /><br />Let's see if they taste delicious; homemade style.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-WXhsdCelN8Zfp7TGnD1vK3D3NZnDYEB1W11uuEbux8hRUIgAtSGFzAwDacQdjr-RjhxqEf-1x-pSNv7ZSvwX0hMmAqbti5w1fibE-BizVfQLpPqCSMPOe5I7ffjcDL-28xSISRjBO920/s1600/283234264034872905_MOlmFiFx_c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-WXhsdCelN8Zfp7TGnD1vK3D3NZnDYEB1W11uuEbux8hRUIgAtSGFzAwDacQdjr-RjhxqEf-1x-pSNv7ZSvwX0hMmAqbti5w1fibE-BizVfQLpPqCSMPOe5I7ffjcDL-28xSISRjBO920/s400/283234264034872905_MOlmFiFx_c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700858549204062562" /></a><br /><br /><strong>salted caramel squares</strong><br />1 1/2 sticks butter (12 tablespoons)<br />1/2 cup sugar<br />1/2 teaspoon kosher salt<br />1 1/2 cups flour<br />salted caramel (recipe follows)<br />1 1/2 cups small pretzels broken into small pieces<br />ganache (recipe follows)<br /><br />Find full recipe <a href="http://www.sophistimom.com/salted-caramel-squares/">here</a>.k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-72542995815706604932012-01-23T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-23T06:00:02.040-05:00Successful SaturdayHave you ever had one of those really productive Saturdays that makes you wonder how different your life would be like if EVERY Saturday were like that?<br /><br />I had one of those. <br /><br />Whatever. I love lazy Saturdays too.<br />xoxo<br />k.o<br /><br />Finally installed the bar <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10031140&N=&Ntt=wine+holder">accessories</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Knbt0V4ZfjRwUsbzDx6b1nomsxYHYypSOzdyqT9Vf2ObguIaGf5uQPHoG0tQUtYsfRfUsGPyGV7WeZtbhVuVbIbVVOOrE4uKw6rirF_NR78NPwkTzkKi9DGY0ahkfUU2yNe_8Ps8Niap/s1600/photo-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Knbt0V4ZfjRwUsbzDx6b1nomsxYHYypSOzdyqT9Vf2ObguIaGf5uQPHoG0tQUtYsfRfUsGPyGV7WeZtbhVuVbIbVVOOrE4uKw6rirF_NR78NPwkTzkKi9DGY0ahkfUU2yNe_8Ps8Niap/s400/photo-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700663218347550690" /></a><br /><br />Finally installed the <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10001027&N=&Ntt=clear+shelf">shelf</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIoCIaOkhudbq_NhMkJYRgY6SMMEzVtdwA6Js6XY8FsEMgKeIB4U2z8KEKmJgBGejrRsQCo4mc1bWybMzGuFUlo2W5Rn-aUYTw5mGmLYUoMlf6QeB-4i0VXFEFOvT_Kkyqm9gem7DYQk39/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIoCIaOkhudbq_NhMkJYRgY6SMMEzVtdwA6Js6XY8FsEMgKeIB4U2z8KEKmJgBGejrRsQCo4mc1bWybMzGuFUlo2W5Rn-aUYTw5mGmLYUoMlf6QeB-4i0VXFEFOvT_Kkyqm9gem7DYQk39/s400/photo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700663213079968562" /></a><br /><br />Finally put the loveliest note ever on my fridge.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipynO05v13A6moaMCYYVilv5s8OAmHTcxDIPKKUK5Luovde-Qmt4udykOZ2Us-Q5_6Ujin6cPjOd0gNMZ73Ogq15bsX9mLjB1lRVf2XABIvJnFRGnHxpkuX4v5AKIqeuWf-obXbRXJyIq/s1600/photo-2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipynO05v13A6moaMCYYVilv5s8OAmHTcxDIPKKUK5Luovde-Qmt4udykOZ2Us-Q5_6Ujin6cPjOd0gNMZ73Ogq15bsX9mLjB1lRVf2XABIvJnFRGnHxpkuX4v5AKIqeuWf-obXbRXJyIq/s400/photo-2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700663210468509986" /></a>k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-29084681606272457642012-01-20T06:00:00.002-05:002012-01-20T06:00:11.517-05:00Stuff New Yorkers SayI love this for many reasons, but also had a hard realization I'm not very original.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend.<br />k.o<br /><br /><iframe width="460" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yRvJylbSg7o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-50159791990921299742012-01-19T06:00:00.001-05:002012-01-19T08:05:20.841-05:00CES Photo AccessoriesThere was much talk about <a href="http://www.cesweb.org/">CES</a> last week and I'm a little exited.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/iphone-photo-accessories-ces.php">Here are some</a> cool iPhone accessories.<br />k.o<br /><br />Mosy Mount, a tripod-mountable adapter that offers stability without being too clunky. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLMIE3zV7SsG0XmtWqPmZNeXepp1GSwqAwpv3A6fl-pjutfv6nOwEqAmq0IpXEyEWhz_TbDelROp-mun8xgioVQttSd65hXz_6WuzKUZtm8-w2yBwk7H5QwMAObrYSaqAeRTKRMg3-X76/s1600/Mosy-Mount-cases.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLMIE3zV7SsG0XmtWqPmZNeXepp1GSwqAwpv3A6fl-pjutfv6nOwEqAmq0IpXEyEWhz_TbDelROp-mun8xgioVQttSd65hXz_6WuzKUZtm8-w2yBwk7H5QwMAObrYSaqAeRTKRMg3-X76/s400/Mosy-Mount-cases.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699161352983024754" /></a><br /><br />Olloclip for iPhone equips the camera to shoot in one of three modes—fisheye, wide angle and macro. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyfTnj-EV7-qxcISmOQFD0UEzuwK2nsjzWClZDygL76fm_O2nb3hNHGzptrWn80v9An9dtp0CluAsWMpDRWht-OZyt7RrtO5ifXhbJCBebBMaKkpXkJAmgNyuRQRGcchrWz61M11Tf6l5/s1600/olloclip-lens.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyfTnj-EV7-qxcISmOQFD0UEzuwK2nsjzWClZDygL76fm_O2nb3hNHGzptrWn80v9An9dtp0CluAsWMpDRWht-OZyt7RrtO5ifXhbJCBebBMaKkpXkJAmgNyuRQRGcchrWz61M11Tf6l5/s400/olloclip-lens.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699161353748825266" /></a><br /><br />Apex Series of goggles with a built-in HD camera. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0YspYE6sUObyb8psciDl7SAPPcbLK5HBZa2iCv-4mROT9AxjoH6bM3THO2nqQOs9f06wudfeczpPGfIOAdOahudxQtXVFa1ZAuNMpU3ABn0eoMraHJV1uPD35COPF5UD5IZk3lv0JGsB1/s1600/Liquid-image-Apex.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0YspYE6sUObyb8psciDl7SAPPcbLK5HBZa2iCv-4mROT9AxjoH6bM3THO2nqQOs9f06wudfeczpPGfIOAdOahudxQtXVFa1ZAuNMpU3ABn0eoMraHJV1uPD35COPF5UD5IZk3lv0JGsB1/s400/Liquid-image-Apex.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699161348894223154" /></a>k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-36982592088252038202012-01-18T12:00:00.000-05:002012-01-18T20:55:16.444-05:00Wednesday WisdomJust a little reminder...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-VeXMaSLqSfJKoGe0BpMdK6_qJlkXID15ombUUXPA8GP7tnLxE3xSeNQURkCQ9o8Ssf6KUTazoPSiencoNrRJRolmSe-g72O67pTamk9mehW4CWb4zLhz5Y-7EGTWe5cvt-LUR3WQMuN/s1600/67694800618639824_BwXb75xz_c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-VeXMaSLqSfJKoGe0BpMdK6_qJlkXID15ombUUXPA8GP7tnLxE3xSeNQURkCQ9o8Ssf6KUTazoPSiencoNrRJRolmSe-g72O67pTamk9mehW4CWb4zLhz5Y-7EGTWe5cvt-LUR3WQMuN/s400/67694800618639824_BwXb75xz_c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699155335307605250" /></a><br />{photo via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/67905906851187816/">pinterest</a>}k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-67450004366345312012012-01-18T06:00:00.001-05:002012-01-18T10:05:57.866-05:00Old LoveI think it's kinda magic how some people connect. Some love stories are long, some are short; it's still love and it's still magic.<br /><br />k.o<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZ4YarwQ5jsufGMGRUx6aRSQiKbFeL46cb2JM9atp8U2MXzCsdOW-2r1W6K4-L2Tb8g_xzPyyj4J3dd7wSGIFkxclcIaJvjwkyZrqnf9KHcj5FppPa5dgTr0Vq3KEsw3O1QTDm2Vznwbf/s1600/tumblr_lxt2cgVQQ01r5xsw9o1_400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZ4YarwQ5jsufGMGRUx6aRSQiKbFeL46cb2JM9atp8U2MXzCsdOW-2r1W6K4-L2Tb8g_xzPyyj4J3dd7wSGIFkxclcIaJvjwkyZrqnf9KHcj5FppPa5dgTr0Vq3KEsw3O1QTDm2Vznwbf/s400/tumblr_lxt2cgVQQ01r5xsw9o1_400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698985402023419330" /></a><br />Cat Stevens & Carly Simon, 1970<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVU9BqnfFp1KRiYFPoh2i3NkMXgU3ecPRHp9iLZKQYInQjQ-vRWxyLHA6KiqnZuEdTd_8nBHUQg0PbmO8F-HZmFUtA4aomGdRasSp0PUz7SDouA2Dhg5ItX16nHF7zrm2RRpQBT-zkz4I/s1600/tumblr_lxm5pzCpwO1r5xsw9o1_400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVU9BqnfFp1KRiYFPoh2i3NkMXgU3ecPRHp9iLZKQYInQjQ-vRWxyLHA6KiqnZuEdTd_8nBHUQg0PbmO8F-HZmFUtA4aomGdRasSp0PUz7SDouA2Dhg5ItX16nHF7zrm2RRpQBT-zkz4I/s400/tumblr_lxm5pzCpwO1r5xsw9o1_400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698985894300457138" /></a><br />Lana Turner & Artie Shaw, 1940<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiX5Kpakg3Mbv3zqmyC_SJRbQ1qmRmj-2X4SB6fr00Mk4c6Hksjs7Jo-FNbhWGIMnL-bA4KxhEiQPs-DdEvsFmyWwt9hxJ5jYc3gFxRkAlQBbI5_JYSVgkd8irzHy26e2DWWrZ4qkIbOl/s1600/tumblr_lxm7qcbVwZ1r5xsw9o1_400.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiX5Kpakg3Mbv3zqmyC_SJRbQ1qmRmj-2X4SB6fr00Mk4c6Hksjs7Jo-FNbhWGIMnL-bA4KxhEiQPs-DdEvsFmyWwt9hxJ5jYc3gFxRkAlQBbI5_JYSVgkd8irzHy26e2DWWrZ4qkIbOl/s400/tumblr_lxm7qcbVwZ1r5xsw9o1_400.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698986206085543410" /></a><br />Kathy Griffin & Jack Black<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsQmo-XO7Y2WEy5GRDlIM2uegBVtaeV9vFCQAzdxX9QprR41dejpNSJ9xe71QT_Kd8MHnjAcIMoTw3hRsCo3WfcyyTThdei7i87dabSLN4LIZ6eIjFYIIVYBrAOPIS4LAEG6uovGEyry3/s1600/tumblr_lx3i69EBnc1r5xsw9o1_400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsQmo-XO7Y2WEy5GRDlIM2uegBVtaeV9vFCQAzdxX9QprR41dejpNSJ9xe71QT_Kd8MHnjAcIMoTw3hRsCo3WfcyyTThdei7i87dabSLN4LIZ6eIjFYIIVYBrAOPIS4LAEG6uovGEyry3/s400/tumblr_lx3i69EBnc1r5xsw9o1_400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698986967962189602" /></a><br />Bill Murray & Gilda Radner, 1978<br /><br />See more Old Love's <a href="http://oldloves.tumblr.com/">here</a>.k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720183194497760833.post-91424894450212003722012-01-17T06:00:00.002-05:002012-01-17T09:13:28.688-05:00Eight-Layer Mediterranean DipSometimes I like forgetting things. When you remember, it's a new discovery all over again.<br /><br />I used to make this recipe all the time in 2009. It's time to bring it back.<br /><br />stay warm<br />k.o<br /><br />Eight-Layer Mediterranean Dip<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvX3tD22P-0yv-vWuUkg1W__96DCAZE-LPXxeAu7XxP6Gv1rxInyAc1NHWuoBkf_bg-9d5zTCPbJEdS_w9_fsAAIydoC3LVmsqQPNUsG2tiaUZ_ITODsePbXWV8WvLGoLzqJDNrSp2i2s/s1600/2439_mediterranean_dip.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvX3tD22P-0yv-vWuUkg1W__96DCAZE-LPXxeAu7XxP6Gv1rxInyAc1NHWuoBkf_bg-9d5zTCPbJEdS_w9_fsAAIydoC3LVmsqQPNUsG2tiaUZ_ITODsePbXWV8WvLGoLzqJDNrSp2i2s/s400/2439_mediterranean_dip.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698338653789051154" /></a><br /><br />Ingredients<br />1 (8-ounce) container hummus <br />1 cup firmly packed baby spinach, roughly chopped <br />1 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers, drained <br />1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped <br />1 cup plain lowfat or nonfat Greek-style yogurt <br />1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives, such as Kalamata <br />1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions <br />1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese <br />Pita chips<br /><br />Find full recipe <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2439">here</a><br /><br />P.S - <a href="http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/mediterranean-eight-layer-dip/">This one</a> is a little different, and looks good too!k.ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00432818270595900526noreply@blogger.com0