away i go

I'm off my friends, to Vieques, Puerto Rico for a much needed week of R&R. If you're not familiar with Vieques, it's a small island off of Puerto Rico and is also known as an unequivocal Heaven on Earth. The beaches are so seemingly untouched, horses roam freely all over the island, and the only traffic obstruction are mangoes falling into the streets. And even more inspiring is the house in which we're staying which belongs to the fabulously talented, Donna Gorman. The home was featured on the cover of Metropolitan Home last summer and the pictures below are from that spread. Donna along with architect, John Hix, designed the house to be completely off the grid which means all the power for the house is drawn from solar panels on the roof. The fabrics shown are a combination of Donna's line, see, as well as Marimekko prints.

I mean, it's drop dead, is it not? Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait.

I'm sure as heck bringing my camera to snap about a zillion or more photographs as well as my laptop but Internet connection will be an interesting feat. I will try my absolute hardest to check in when I can. I'm already planning out meals filled with coconut rice, cilantro, mangoes, and mojitos.

I'll be tweeting regularly (no surprise there), so follow me on Twitter.

xo

happy birthday mom

If you know me even a little bit, you know how close I am with my Mom. She's one of my best buds and I feel ridiculously lucky to have the relationship with her that I do and that she's only an hour train ride away. A privilege that I abuse. Way too often. But there's also the kitchen. I can't stay away from that kitchen for too long. Or my little nugget, Molly.

But back to my Mom. Her Birthday was this past Sunday and her best friend, Donna, decided to throw a celebratory dinner for her. Donna is not only a famed textile designer but a phenomenal cook and hostess. No one ever turns down a night a meal at her place. No one. Ya hear?

You'll understand. Especially after you check out this spread.

Beyond Fabulous Table Thanks to the Beyond Talented Donna Gorman

Birthday Girl with Eve

Tuna Tartar with Wasabi Cream

Grilled Swordfish, Lemons, Fennel, and Onions

Baby Arugula with Radishes, Peppers, Cucumber, Olives, and Feta

Lilly with The Cake

Happy Birthday!!

Coconut Cake from Sono Baking Company

I woke up the next morning at around 6:30am with a serious craving for leftover swordfish dipped in tzatziki and wrapped in warm, slightly charred pita. In fact, three days later and I'm still longing for a bite. Yet another incredible meal had at Donna's celebrating one of the most talented, inspiring, loving, and fabulous people I know. Mom, I love you and really, truly don't know what I'd do without ya. Here's to you.