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life painting
Erin has been so diligent at posting about her amazing watercolour class, so I thought it was about time I did a post on my class too. I am learning about the wonderful art of oil painting, it’s so much fun. It’s so nice to try a new medium after painting in watercolour for such a long time – I feel like I have learnt so much in such a short amount of time…
by kathryn 
Haven’s Kitchen
Erin told us about Haven’s Kitchen, a cooking school just down the street. Not only is it a cooking school but it’s also a specialty food shop and event space. It’s so beautifully done- it’s in a quaint carriage house with an elegant and inviting atmosphere. They have a wide variety of classes from Meatless Mondays to tea tastings- I want to take them all! The classes specialize in delicious, sustainable and seasonal food. Good for you, good for our world!
by kirby sur les bicyclettes
Whilst we were in Paris we rented Velib bicycles and had a marvellous time cycling through the beautiful streets, humming along to Yves Montand songs. I enjoyed it so much that I pulled out and dusted off my bike. Although I love cycling in New York, I do get a little scared of those crazy taxi drivers so I’m excited to try out www.ridethecity.com - where you can find the safest routes through nyc! And for those of you in London, I just stumbled across Bobbin Bicycles. They have a fabulous array of beautiful wheels and it’s where I found these great photographs – Ride on…
by kathryn live the language
These are some screen shots taken from four short films created by EF International Language Centres. One for: Paris, London, Barcelona and Beijing. Each film is beautifully directed and the typographic design is just exquisite. It makes me want to run of to Paris with my french books in tow and find my own bel homme!
Found via Black Eiffel
by kathryn Terrariums
A friend of mine was given a Terrarium yesterday for her birthday and it remined me how much I love them. They’re tiny little gardens, which is great for those of us who live in tiny new york apartments! This one was lovingly cultivated at Sprout in Williamsburg, one of my absolute favourite plant stores.
by kathryn Petite plates
It’s no secret that we go ga-ga for anything that’s itsy bitsy or teeny tiny… so when I stumbled across PetitPlat recently I was thrilled! Stephanie Kilgast has a masters degree in architecture, and is using her super duper skills to create super tiny food art! It’s times like these I wish I was a couple of inches high…
by erin Colour your world
Aussie company Jellybean Bikes has launched these totally customisable and totally adorable bicycles. Imagine cruising down the Hudson River on one of these colourful little gems with a basket of yummy treats and the wind in your hair… the ultimate weekend getaway. I want one i want one i want one.
by erin Easter Eggs
by kathryn Little Animals
by kathryn Recipes and resolutions
My mother always used to tell me that if you can read, you can cook. I never really believed her, as I have been able to read for many years now and still am not any closer to achieving chef-dom. I was recently inspired to learn, however, by an Australian recipe blog called Trotski & Ash. The photographs are really beautiful, the recipes are easy to follow, and each one comes with a lovely backstory that will make you feel both hungry and nostalgic. Wish me luck! Oh, and Happy New Year!
by erin YOGA
by kirby PURL
I am not a knitter or a sewer, but each time I walk by Purl’s lovely little storefronts, I wish that I was. They have two charming stores in SoHo- Purl and Purl Patchwork- just down the street from one another. They also offer classes in knitting, crocheting, sewing and quilting.
by kirby 