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The First Windpowered Vehicle, Sailboats

The First Windpowered Vehicle, Sailboats

When I moved from St. Louis to NYC I came for three reasons: 1. the art, 2. the people, and 3. the water. Finally, I'm able to say that I...
The Arm Sock

The Arm Sock

While visiting my parents' farm just south of Syracuse, New York this weekend, I noticed my neighbor sporting a fashionable new trend: arm socks. Harry, who's lived on the farm...
Dumpster Diving, Part II

Dumpster Diving, Part II

Can you believe that we found yet another Eames shell chair on the streets of Brooklyn?? Seriously, Williamsburg must be the place where these things retire. This one is in...
Red Velvet Birthday Surprise

Red Velvet Birthday Surprise

Today MSLK surprised me with a sweet little birthday celebration. Ellen made the most delicious and beautiful cupcakes I've ever had. Keeping in line with MSLK's motto Design with Style...
Hello from Pinky

Hello from Pinky

This is Pinky, one of our studio cats. She is lounging on our new studio bench cushion covered with designer fabric.
Philly, the City of Cyst-erly Love

Philly, the City of Cyst-erly Love

This weekend Marc and I went to Philadelphia to catch up with my sister who was looking a colleges (yep, 17 year age difference). Marc went to school in Philly...
The Empire Pays Back

The Empire Pays Back

The other day our MINI's side view mirror cap was stolen from a big box retailer's parking lot. The most frustrating part was that we have reason to believe the...
Eiertütsche – A Swiss Easter Tradition

Eiertütsche – A Swiss Easter Tradition

Thoughts after my first Easter in New York: You can't judge an egg-decorating kit by its cover; the results look different. I just had to introduce the Swiss “Eiertütsche” tradition...
Curling ‘Rocks’

Curling ‘Rocks’

Until today I have to admit I knew nothing about Curling. Every 4 years I'd catch it on the Olympics, wonder what was going on, and then quickly change the...
The Great Durian Challenge

The Great Durian Challenge

The southeast Asian fruit durian has sensory descriptions which range from: "...A rich custard highly flavoured with almonds gives the best general idea of it, but there are occasional wafts...