tree = smile

hola, on 11/19 /2011 i saw this christmas tree in my
friends building lobby.....at first i thought way
to early to be up? but the tree made me smile and
then i thought, i guess it's never to early for something
that will make you smile.

shop {marimekko}

hola!  hooray the finnish company marimekko has finally
opened a store in nyc.
click here to read more about the company.

 colorful notebooks and notepads......

 linens and things....

table top accessories.....

and tons of brightly-colored printed fabric.
oh, and by the way they also sell apparel for
 women and kids.

feeling frida



"i tried to drown my sorrows, but the bastards learned how
to swim" -frida kahlo-
(photo by fritz henie)

mercado {sunrise market-japanese}

hola! today we land in japan via the sunrise market in soho.
sunrise is small mart that sells japanese treats, condiments, beverages,
produce, magazines and food to stay and go.

soy sauce & citrus dressing.

miso paste.

rice seasoning.

sardines.

chips..yes shrimp chips.

my sunrise treats.

                                                                               
                                                                              

h&m kids = cute

hola! how cute is h&m's all for children collection for
unicef.

seriously how adorable is this outfit?

wish they all came in my size.
great fashion +great cause.

art {ahn duong}

hola! model /actress ahn duong is exhibiting a collection
of her self portraits at the sonnabend gallery.

i personally love her killer collection of frocks and accessories.

book {food rules}

hola! are you familiar with the book food rules: an
eaters manual by michael pollan?
well it you have or not, it has been re-released as an illustrated
 guide with additional food rules and in hardcover.

 the fabulous colorful illustrations are by maira kalman.
take a peak of some the rules below.

#76. place a bouquet of flowers on the table and everything
will taste twice as good.
(i agree)

#56. eat when you are hungry, not when you are bored.

#45. eat all the junk food you want as long as you cook
it yourself.

#25. eat mostly plants,especially leaves.
i think this book is adorable and would make a great host/hostess gift,
holiday parties are around the corner:)