A little bit of Jackson Heights

The Veil, Jackson Heights, NY.

The Myths, Jackson Heights, NY.

The Groceries, Jackson Heights, NY.

Walking around and actually looking at my surroundings in Jackson Heights still bring new things to my attention. I'm trying out the diptych format and see if I should make more. I've been back in Queens for about two weeks and have been soaking up all the good ethnic treats NYC has to offer with good friends. I've been lucky enough to have had Japanese three times already! That more than makes up for the drought I experienced this winter. I just need to get some pizza into my system and I'm all set.

Vivian´s Debut Collection

My friend Vivian has been hard at work on her debut collection. I helped her photograph it when she was in town. The photographs were taken in and around my apartment in Jackson Heights. We had a bunch of fun working on this set and I'm so proud of her- go Viv!

On the Spice Trail

While hurrying home one chilly night, we got hit with a warm wave of delicious smelling curry. The next night we were sitting inside Mehfil having a super cozy and delicious meal with Geoff. We ordered saag paneer (my go-to fav comfort Indian dish), Chicken Biryani, Vegetable Jalfrazie, Lamb Kurma, and a naan. Everything was so um um good satisfying. I am relieved to actually find an Indian restaurant two blocks from the new place that I can say is really good.

Candace and Nina, we should have go for the buffet one weekend!

Domestic

As someone whose favorite shelter magazine (Domino) shut down many months ago, I had been saddened and at a loss for a replacement. While reading some older entries of design*sponge yesterday (I'm pretty behind on all of my blog readings and postings), I discovered (or was pointed to) the new online mag, Lonny. While having an online magazine is not nearly as satisfying as a physical one, the content of Lonny in quality is right up there with what Domino used to be (and basically put together by just 4 talented people). Lonny was started by those who worked on Domino and has contributors and interviews from Domino associates, so it has made me one happy reader.

I'm also super psyched that design*sponge is slated to come out with a book later this month with a bunch of DIY ideas and house tours. And all this leads to a minor announcement: I passed the co-op board! I am purchasing a co-op in Jackson Heights next month so I'm super excited to gather ideas and embark on a domestic journey.