Good afternoon, kittenheads. it's been a long afternoon here in the hottest city around- had a lovely, long lunch at a friend's gorgeous loft on Rivington and met a million interesting people that are proof positive that there is just no place like New York when it comes to meeting vital, smart, and fantastic people doing great things. There's no shortage of cocktail banter, even at 1 in the afternoon when everyone else is at work (thank goodness for freelance).
Needless to say, it's hot as all get out and all I want to do is lounge around the house. I'm rocking my slip and having a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof/Butterfield 8 full on Liz Taylor moment- it's just too hot for clothes and ultimately, too hot to go outside. I was thinking of rocking you a full on Hamptons five spot, but so many of the places I was digging on you most likely already know about (The Crow's nest, Ruschmeyer's, Sunset Beach) so I give you a fiver that's more homeward bound- for those of us not lucky enough to spend the weekend at the plage but are sequestered to our homes. If you're going to be a shut in, be chic about it will you? Here's five for the homeward bound amongst you, present company included. Loving all of these pieces that make staying home way better than going out:
Crystal bottle stopper- It's Friday night and you know you're about to pop open a bottle of wine and settle in. If there happens to be some left at the end of the evening, this incredibly chic and rough cut crystal stopper is the only way to save a few sips for Saturday. I'm in love with it- absolutely gorgeous.
http://www.calypsostbarth.com/Bottlestopper-p-19258.html?utm_source=Facebook&...
The new monograph "Antonio Lopez: Fashion, Art, Sex, and Disco"- Yea, I know. What else is there besides those four things? I'll tell you what- amazing illustrations by my all time favorite fashion illustrator- his insanely beautiful artwork showcasing the fashion of the 70s and early 80s was simply beyond. If I'm staying home, I want to page through this stunner published by Rizzoli. It's out in September and is a great reason to stay home once the weather gets chilly (pretty please). It will look stuns on your coffee table too.
http://www.rizzoliusa.com/book.php?isbn=9780847837922
Paper placemats- If you plan on entertaining and know you have some messy friends and family, why not go a bit more ephemeral and put out some paper place mats? I spotted these in my local Paper Source and fell madly in love. These are adorable and come in a pack and are a very cute way to keep things simple and easy to clean up. I'm having family in town next weekend and think I will definitely feature these- nothing messier than Jewish Sunday brunch- and not just because there's whitefish salad and Lox. Oy. (Will not need crystal stopper on that day ps- all wine will be consumed, and quickly).
http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Place-Setting-Placemats/3305_0...
Jonathan Adler needlepoint pillow- Sparkle, Neely, sparkle. I'm often amazed how much Mr. Adler and I have in common- sometimes when I go in his boutiques I feel like we grew up in the same house- his reference points are all too familiar in the best of ways (70s Jewish suburbia), and I love this nod to 70s needlepoints with the double whammy of "Valley of the Dolls" thrown in for good measure. It's a nice little addition for that couch as you're potatoing. Fantastic.
http://www.jonathanadler.com/Sparkle-Pillow/?cat=824&initial=
Oh, and don't get the reference? Check it here- GENIUS:
Votivo red currant candle- I've had every candle at home you can possibly have, but this one is my all time favorite classic. I am a sucker for this sweet red currant/vanilla scent and its seductive sweetness is a perfect accompaniment for all things shut in. It's sexy, pretty, and deep- a gorgeous scent for all you boho types out there who like to light up the night, right in your own home.
http://www.votivo.com/Catalog/Catalog.aspx?x=3&DepartmentID=1&Page=&a...
I hope you have a lovely weekend wherever you are- I myself am looking forward to some home time with David and Khan right here in Brooklyn. David has been out of town all week and we need to nest. And that's all I have for you on this hot, sunny afternoon in the BK. There's nowhere else I'd rather be, and may your own home bring you some peace and happiness and personal style this Summer weekend, cause that's what's up this home is where the heart is kind of Friday in the 718. XO