The Harvest

When the spirit moves me, which usually happens in the spring when the earth begins to smell really good and the nature wakes up from its winter hibernation, I just love to dig the ground and plant stuff. Unfortunately, I admit it, I am a really bad gardener, because inevitably, I forget about tending the stuff that I planted. But wonderfully nature still works its magic and provides some harvest. My little daughter pointed out these tomatoes that were growing in our little patch. Some had already fallen to the earth, but these beautiful fruit were still attached to the plants. Can't wait to slice these babies up and enjoy them with some fresh mozzarella and a nice cold sauvignon blanc.

Running Errands in Wedges

Here's my outfit from last Saturday's errand run. J Crew denim shirt, an old loose knit vest, H&M skinny jeans, Nancy Gonzalez croc and pony hair bag, wedge sneakers. My daughter took the photos and she's turning out pretty good with the camera, or what do you think? A word about the wedge sneakers - I had bought this really cheap pair a few years ago when the trend just first hit, and I thought that it would be a very short lived one. Had I known how long this trend was going to be around, I would have invested on a little better pair of wedges...the real Isabel Marant version.  However, since I heard what Isabel Marant thinks of the "other" wedges (vulgar), and people who wear them (supposedly they look bitchy), I probably would have reconsidered. And anyway, how long will this trend keep going? In conclusion, it's too late for the Marants now. That being what it is, have you ever been "a first mover" on a trend, and then wanted to upgrade?

The Usual

I don't get a chance to photograph my work outfits that often, because my mornings are too busy, and when I get back home after work it's already dark. But here's a pretty typical office outfit. A Zara jacket, Ann Taylor Skirt, Ellen Tracy shirt, Balenciaga bag, Franco Sarto shoes. 

Pumpkin Decor Fun

Pumpkin painting was big hit at the Birthday Party. A great activity for kids of varying ages and skill levels. The kids loved getting creative, and the pumpkins made great party favors for the kids to take back home. 

Icy Cool Beauty

Fellow Finn, Suvi Koponen, was on the cover of the New York Times T Magazine Travel Issue that was delivered with last Sunday's paper. I'm always happy when I see her in my mags! She is the only Finnish model that I recognize. I've been paying attention since many years ago when she had just recently won the Finnish Top Model competition, and started to make a name for herself in New York. At that time we had a nice chat at the airport when the Helsinki - New York flight that we were both getting on was delayed for a couple of hours. Of course at the time I had no idea who she was. It only dawned on me later, when some young girls wanted to be photographed with her, and asked me to take the picture.. I actually have my daughter to thank for getting to chat with Suvi. She had a broken nail, and I was looking for something in my bag, a nail file or something, to fix the nail. Suvi, who was sitting at our table in the cafeteria offered to use her nail scissors. I was amazed that she had gotten those things through security. And a nice chat ensued... And since then, I've been a fan.

For the T Magazine Suvi was photographed in Iceland, and clearly was a great choice for her icy cool beauty, perfect for the rough icelandic scenery. You can check out the T Magazine HERE.

Roses

I love statement necklaces. Maybe because I'm big, and a small little dainty thing is completely lost on me and just looks kind of ridiculous. The same goes for small bags by the way - they're just not my thing... Anyway, for the little girl's birthday party I snapped up this flower power necklace at a quick run that I had to do right before the party to get some supplies. I tell you, if you have the right mind, i.e. open, you can find good stuff anywhere!

Debut

My beautiful au pair is a very stylish young lady. Her style is a mix of latest trends, preppy and classic, mixed up in a cool and personal way. At Saturday's party she wore black and white with a statement necklace. Isn't she gorgeous?