What a wonderful year it was. Can't wait for the next one.

I love new calenders and here is a sweet little way to welcome 2012 - calender by Moxee with Laura Dart.

Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites...how perfect for this time of year?! Get the recipe here.

Last night, I worked the most amazing wedding and one woman's clutch caught my eye. Pandora by Charlotte Olympia is an elegant clear perspex clutch box, with intricate enamel and gold spider clasp.

Murmuration from Sophie Windsor Clive on Vimeo.

Cupcake Push Pops...mmmmm

Pumpkin Cake Apple Turbans with an Apple Cider and Pineapple Vanilla Bean Sauce...mmmmmmmm

Amazing photos

Its so good. Its sooooo gooooood.

Jacque Torres absolutely, no questions asked makes the best chocolate chip cookies in New York City, if not the word. Little crispy, little chewy. And I have the recipe. Just in time for fall weather and holiday get-togethers.

Jacques Torres’ Secret Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Makes twenty-six 5-inch cookies or 8 1/2 dozen 1 1/4-inch cookies

Ingredients
1 pound unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons pastry flour
3 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 pounds bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugars.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Reduce speed to low and add both flours, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, and chocolate; mix until well combined.
- Using a 4-ounce scoop for larger cookies or a 1-ounce scoop for smaller cookies, scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake until lightly browned, but still soft, about 20 minutes for larger cookies and about 15 minutes for smaller cookies.
- Cool slightly on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Last night, I was invited to the premiere "Like Crazy." The story follows a young, long distance relationship over a few years. Similar to Blue Valentine, it isn't a feel good movie but was so wonderful and real and I cant wait to see it again. In theaters October 28th.

So cool, gold leaf ring.

Oreo Marshmallow from Raspberri Cupcakes

Music Video Genome is a really cool site, like pandora for music videos. How fun.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Bon Bons

Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.

Using an ice cream scoop, scoop ice cream out of the container and place onto the parchmented baking sheet, leaving room in between each scoop.

Once all of the ice cream is scooped onto the baking sheet, place a toothpick or wooden skewer into the center of each scoop, about halfway through the scoop.

Place the pan in the freezer for at least an hour, overnight if possible.

Combine the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a small metal bowl, and set this atop a saucepan with about an inch or so of water in the bottom.

Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir the chocolate mixture frequently until melted and smooth. remove from the heat.

Remove the frozen ice cream scoops from the freezer. holding the scoops by the wooden skewer and over the bowl of melted chocolate, spoon melted chocolate over the top and sides of the ice cream scoop, coating completely. Dip the bottom of each scoop into the chocolate quickly, then place back on the parchmented baking sheet.

Repeat until all scoops are coated in chocolate. Remove the skewers from the top of each bon bon, and freeze for 30 minutes before enjoying.

Love this Sinatra necklace by Dannijo

Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers (Director: Tarik Saleh) from Lykke Li on Vimeo.

Turn your boring boxed brownies into cookie dough browniesEgg Free Cookie Dough:

3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
3 Tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips

Spread cookie dough over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until the dough is quite firm.

Woodkid - Iron from WOODKID on Vimeo.

The first collection of LoveLove cards are now on sale!!! I am so excited!www.etsy.com/shop/lovelovedesign

I'm crazy for these geometric necklaces from Emedemarta. Based out of Barcelona, each piece is hand-made and I am dying to get my hands on one. Their etsy will be open soon.

I love Margaret Marrison's work and her large oil paintings glow in person. How lovely.

Tomato Tarts 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
8-9 Fresh basil leaves
Puff pastry

Roll out puff pastry and cut circles just slightly larger than the tomato slices. Arrange pastry rounds on prepared cookie sheet, top with a basil leaf. Top all rounds with a tomato slice, bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes, until just slightly brown.

Today, I went to the Warby Parker show room and picked out my new glasses. I ordered the Sinclair frames. Warby Parker, named after two Jack Kerouac characters, donates a pair of glasses for every pair you buy.

Fig and Goat Cheese Crostinis

3 tbsp minced shallot

2 (3-inch) fresh thyme sprigs + 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

1/4 bay leaf

1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter

3/4 cup dried black mission figs, finely chopped

3/4 cup port

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

12 (1/2-inch-thick) baguette slices

1 tbsp olive oil

6 oz soft mild goat cheese at room temperature

2 fresh ripe figs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Savory Fig Jam

Cook shallot, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf in butter in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until shallot is softened, about 2 minutes. add dried figs, port, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. simmer, covered, until figs are soft, about 10 minutes. If there is still liquid in saucepan, remove lid and simmer, stirring, until most of liquid is evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes more. Discard bay leaf and thyme sprigs and transfer jam to a bowl. Cool, then stir in minced thyme and salt and pepper to taste.

Toasts

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 350°F. Halve each baguette slice diagonally, then arrange on a baking sheet and brush tops lightly with oil. Bake until lightly toasted, about 7 minutes. cool on baking sheet on a rack.

Crostini

Spread each toast with 1 tsp fig jam, 1 1/2 tsp goat cheese, and 1-2 pieces fresh fig.

S'mores are one of my top 10 favorite foods. Here are a few s'more s'more recipes.

Summer photos of rooftop nights, pups, and stick 'n poke tattoos by Jon and Shan.

Meet Kismet. The wonderful and inspiring handmade line, sprinkled with vintage one-of-a-kinds, was created by the lovely and talented Meriam Ahari. This fashion designer gone jewlery craftsman has just launched her fall collection which includes some very interesting and unique pieces. Here are a few of my favorites.Dainty Box Pendant Necklace
Gold Tiered Chain Vest
Vintage Afternoon Tea Earrings