Post - NYC Breakfast

So after getting back from New York yesterday and enjoying an amazing 14 hours sleep last night, this afternoon I got up to enjoy coffee from my new mug and have a good read of the September Issue. Although I am often disappointed by Vogue I can't seem to stop myself from buying it. The release of the film earlier this month has made it so much more intriguing, and as it was Fashion Week it seemed a necessary purchase.

I have plenty more NY stuff to come but I am quite disorganised today so just bear with me.

-Catherine

New Favourites

Lately I am all about new favourites-new favourite people, music, pubs and as of yesterday my new favourite jeweller. I was down in Kilkenny visiting a friend and popped into the Castlecomer Craft Centre just outside the city. It's a really nice little place where the workshops are combined with a small front of house shop where you can have a browse but chat away to the different jewellers while they are making their pieces.

There was one in particular that really stood out. I have a weakness for pearls, i find them endlessly fascinating and pretty so when i saw that Carl Parker specialises in tahitian (black) pearls i got very excited indeed. He has one a number of competitions, one of which being the Tahitian Pearl Trophy by Perles de Tahiti in 2006 and 2008. His style is quite modern while also maintaining a classical edge, so it's just modern enough. Many of the pieces are also very affordable as he uses 9ct gold to keep the price down.

-Catherine

Bright Lights, Big City

Photo of H&H Bagels from the New York Times.

I am off to New York for a few days in September and as it's my first time i welcome any suggestions on places to shop, eat (i am so excited about the food, loads of bagels and pancakes-yum yum) and hang out. I'm not too bothered about the usual stuff like the Empire State Building, but if any you guys have any suggestions for things to do that are a little bit different, it would be much appreciated.

-Catherine