I need this... Sheila Maid Clothes Airer

If you live in a New York City apartment, you are well aware that space is limited and storage is absent. I have an incredibly hard time finding knobs or flat surfaces to dry my stockings/tights or hand wash only goods. Well, to my delight, Daily Candy's weekend guide delivered this gem to my mailbox this morning.

The Sheila Maid Clothes Airer from Ancient Industries. This is genius (if you don't have super high ceilings). It doesn't take up any floor space and is fully functional with a stellar pulley system. I am fully obsessed with so many of Ancient Industries products like this adorable White Coffee Pot, it would be such a  great hostess gift. Enjoy!

(photo from ancient industries)

Friday Finds

Just browsing and searching on a lovely Friday morning. Looking for new finds and inspiration! Enjoy the weekend!

Darling Madewell dress, $138

Beach home with big, beautiful windows.

I walk by this adorable bike shop, Adeline Adeline, everyday.
The store is darling and the bikes are classic.
If you are in NYC on Saturday morning, stop into the store,
then stroll through the Tribeca Farmer's Market.

Holiday Season

Pottery Barn dream house!

For me, the official start to the holiday season is November 1st. The Christmas music plays and the lists of gifts accumulates, for myself and for the ones I love. This is my favorite time of year, a shoppers dream to scour the nooks and crannies of favorite stores looking for perfect presents. I get a nice little rush finding that exact little something for friends and family, sometimes I can't even wait until Christmas to see the recipients face!

In the coming weeks, I will post on holiday finds for everyone from Mom to the Dog; and there will be a special Hanukkah post for the celebration of lights.

This is also a great time of year to help those in need. Donate a present to a child, give an old coat away, purchase holiday cards that help raise funds for charity or simply volunteer at your favorite non-profit!

And now for some holiday movies...
This looks very fun, Disney's version of A Christmas Carol
Funniest Christmas Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Favorite Christmas movie of all time: White Christmas. I saw this on Broadway last year!
Holiday movie I watch on repeat: Love Actually
I laugh just thinking about it: Home for the Holidays

What are your favorites?

Woodland Creatures

My new Pottery Barn catalog arrived and I have been perusing it, looking for decoration inspiration. Last year, I was obsessed with the woodland creatures ornaments, this season they added a raccoon and a fox (too adorable).

They added a new type of woodland creature ornament, the pine cone critter. Now, I have a new set to acquire.

How can one not get into the holiday spirit with these little guys?!

Yesterday, my Restoration Hardware catalog arrived, it is brimming with fun holiday decor. I am really taking to the vintage handblown ornaments.. chic, sexy and oh so festive!

It appears I have created my holiday decor theme, shimmering woodland nights. Now... what to wear... Enjoy!

Jacquard Gala Dress, $228 at Anthropologie