3.02.2012
happy friday! @ 11:11 AM
Happy Friday - hopefully it's pay day where you are because every store I've been in this week has been exploding with bright colors, it has me so giddy for spring!
I am loving the bold colors & stripes (and prices) on these gorgeous dresses from Nordstrom.
Anyways, have a great weekend! I will be super busy this weekend helping out at Blogshop, but I can't wait! I'll be posting about it on Monday :)
Labels: fashion, personal, weekend
2.29.2012
keds for madewell @ 10:19 AM
I just picked up a pair of these adorable keds for Madewell yesterday. They have me excited for warm weather & shorts!
Labels: accessories, gift idea, personal, shoes, style
2.24.2012
Happy Friday! Meet Tommy! @ 10:06 AM
Happy Friday! This weekend two of our friends are coming to visit from Boston! They are getting in late tonight so we are going to share a fancy bottle of wine. Hopefully I can put together a platter that looks as good as this to go with it!
Top picture found on Sprouted Kitchen
Fostering update! Our sweet first foster cat Maya was adopted last Friday! It was great news but Tim & I were very sad to see her go. Tim even said that when they picked her up and put her in the carrier on the couch, she seemed to be rocking it back and forth like she was planning a stealth escape. Anyways, we're on to the next one - meet Tommy!
When we first met Tommy he was quite the stinker, but after two baths he's cuddle approved. He's so cute with his little mustache and loves to be held like a baby. He's definitely growing on us. If you are interested in meeting Tommy, please feel free to email me at favorablemention@gmail.com. Thanks and happy weekend!!
Labels: cat, personal, weekend
2.14.2012
Happy Valentine's Day! @ 9:59 AM
Happy Valentine's Day!! Tonight, Tim & I are going to try to catch a movie - maybe The Artist or Hugo? (same thing, right?) We went to the movies last year for Valentine's Day and really enjoyed it because most couples are cooking dinner or going out - so it's pretty deserted!
Anyways, here is an adorable Valentine's Day video from the Rauch Brothers - I love these little animated love stories!
Image from Life Magazine found via Miss Moss
PS Click here to see what I got Tim for Valentine's Day!
2.13.2012
birthday weekend! @ 9:41 AM
This past Saturday was my birthday! I celebrated with a couple friends & a lot of wine, while Tim cooked up a yummy feast for us all. Here are some photos from the night.
Homemade Bruschetta
Kale Salad with toasted almonds
Chicken Parm
Birthday cake!
Labels: personal
2.08.2012
you and me and the cat @ 10:31 AM
// one. sombrero cat mug. // two. ring. // three. mono cat. // four. iphone cover. // five. doormat. // six. glass. // seven. mog plate. // eight. tank. // nine. print. //
A post for what has been taking up our lives for the past week!
Labels: accessories, art, gift guide, gift idea, giggle, personal
2.07.2012
One Year!! @ 9:38 AM
I can't believe Favorable Mention is just a little over a year old! Thanks for checking out the site & letting me share my latest favorites with you! xx
Above photo found here.
2.06.2012
Food Coma @ 11:47 AM
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After this weekend, I don't really want to think about food. Between the feast we had Saturday night & the Superbowl party we went to - I'm ready to fast for the day.
Thanks Andrew for the above photo!
Labels: good things, nyc, personal
2.03.2012
Happy Friday // Meet Maya @ 10:54 AM
Happy Friday! This weekend is action packed - birthday party, a friend coming to visit, haircut, & Superbowl! Have a good one!
Above image by Tim Gibson
P.S. Meet Maya!
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She's a super sweet kitty! She's been through a lot, her previous owner died and when they found her she was pregnant. They aborted her babies, so she still misses them a bit.
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She loves being pet and has a gorgeous black coat. She uses the litter box like a champ & just started to play.
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If you are interested in meeting/adopting her (we're just fostering) or know someone, please email me at favorablemention@gmail.com. Maya would do best with another cat because she loves company!
Labels: city life, nyc, personal
2.01.2012
Fancy Drawers @ 10:18 AM
If you exchange gifts with a friend frequently (holidays/birthdays), you'll find it gets tricky sometimes. You need to remember what you got them last and what they got you - what's going on in their life, what they recently bought, what they need, etc. It's a tedious (but fun!) task.
A few months before Christmas, I saw these gorgeous Chevron drawer liners from Hammocks & High Teas. I knew as soon as I laid eyes on them, they'd be perfect for my friend Melissa. She just recently moved, loves gold, & probably wouldn't buy them for herself. I paired it with a super cute Anthropologie candle (also white & gold) and was very eager for her to open it. Christmas came and not only did she love it, but Melissa had picked out the same exact drawer liners for me! I've really never had that happen to me, but was so happy because you usually end up really liking what you gift. Plus she paired it with some gorgeous Rifle Paper Co. Cards & stationary.
Anyways, I've been meaning to share these gorgeous liners with you for awhile! Unfortunately, the Gold chevron liners are sold out - but they now offer them in Silver & Pink.
Labels: accessories, gift idea, giggle, gold, home, personal, pink, pretty
1.30.2012
Cat Woman. @ 2:32 PM
If you asked me 10 years, 5 years, 5 months ago if I would ever have a cat - I'd probably say no. I'm a dog person but it seems 2012 is about the unexpected. I've been dying for a pet lately. And with the 3 different apartments in less than a year, I'm not sure one can fit into my lifestyle. So I decided to foster a cat with the blessing of my roommate & boyfriend. It makes sense right? New York City, small spaces, mice, easy to take care of (fingers crossed!). So last night, little Maya was dropped off. She's a bit shy and very vocal but you can tell she secretly wants to hang out. I haven't got a good picture of her yet, but I'll try to get one tonight.
Above photo is from a 1961 black cat audition for a black cat.
Labels: city life, do good, nyc, personal
1.27.2012
Peter Guttman @ 10:27 AM
Last night, I had the privilege (thanks, Emily!) of attending a slideshow of travel photographer, Peter Guttman. The event was thrown in his Upper West Side kitschy apartment by Peter, his wife - Lori and son Chase. They were definitely the most well traveled family I've ever met but also one of the friendliest & happiest families I've ever met. The slideshow included over 1,000 photos with music & sound effects of their past adventures from the year including visits to New Zealand, Costa Rica, Dubai & even Connecticut. The night was a lot of fun and inspiring - the slideshow started out (26 years ago!) as a way to share his photos with friends and has turned into a yearly event with multiple showings to crowds of over 60 people. Below are some photos from the night. Thanks Emily for inviting us!
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Their apartment is covered with tons of trinkets from their travels including these marionettes & the lion.
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The view behind me.
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Marionettes & masks.
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Peter prepping for the slideshow.
Labels: inspiration, personal, photography, travel
1.17.2012
Silk Scarf Photography @ 9:53 AM
Labels: accessories, art, gift idea, personal, photography
1.13.2012
New Year's Resolution #2 @ 8:57 AM
Just ordered one of these adorable 2012 planners from Julia. The design is fun, clean - plus it's perfect for my endless to do lists & won't look embarrassing on the subway.
PS - Happy Friday (the 13th!!) and a long weekend (hopefully)! We have had our first official mouse sighting in the apt since we moved in, so I'm sure the next couple days will be all about setting traps and a little less sleep for me. Wish us luck!
Labels: accessories, city life, etsy, gift idea, good things, inspiration, personal, pretty
1.04.2012
New Year's Resolution #4 @ 9:56 AM
Top on my Resolution list is to finally get glasses. I've had a prescription lying around, but just haven't decided to go an pick out a pair at Warby Parker. I'm determined to make an appointment today!
Above cartoon made me laugh. Found here.
UPDATE: Checked off the list! I got these cute glasses. Can't wait to wear them!
Labels: giggle, glasses, personal
1.03.2012
2011 Favorites @ 4:27 PM
A few Instagrams from 2011.
Labels: good things, holidays, nyc, personal, photography
12.28.2011
on to the next holiday @ 9:57 AM
A few shots from Christmas. My gifts this year definitely had a theme - will post some photos early next week! Happy we all have the new year to look forward to because Christmas is really the best time of the year. I'm so sad to see it go!
Labels: good things, holidays, personal, photography
12.23.2011
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!! @ 10:43 AM
Just a few more hours of work then I'm home free (with a little scrambling for some last minute gifts!). But have a very Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!! I'll be heading home to PA for some Christmas festivities with family & friends, can't wait :)
First photo is of our festive apt and the second is Tim walking down the street with the tree (he almost hit two different people)!
Labels: holidays, personal, weekend
12.22.2011
chinese gift exchange / white elephant exchange @ 9:51 AM
This year we threw a Chinese / White Elephant gift exchange with friends. The spending limit was $15 and it turned out to be a lot of fun! Tim luckily picked the very last number and I picked the 2nd to last number - I swear it was not rigged!. He ended up stealing some Stumptown coffee & a coffee mug and I stole 15 lottery tickets, which won me $27!
Here's some more examples of the gifts in case you need to throw a gift together last minute (like we all did):
-miniature colander, pasta, & some spices
-disposable flasks (on sale now!)
-snow hat
-plaid scarf
-a bottle of wine
-olive oil & balsamic vinegar
-soaps
-a Playboy (lol this was the most hated gift)
Above image by Alexandra Grablweski for Sweet Paul
Labels: entertaining, gift idea, giggle, holidays, party, personal
12.12.2011
to grandpa's house @ 10:00 AM
This past weekend we went up to visit Tim's grandpa, who is 91 & probably one of the funniest people I have ever met. The visit was filled with stories, potato soup, card games & a raid of his closet. Here are some things that he insisted we take home.
gorgeous ties
probably the coolest sweater ever (it's so dave coulier)
the sweater pile (two of these sweaters are mine!)
Labels: antique, fashion, good things, personal, vintage