“True love stories never have endings.”

- Unknown

M.I.A, Bad Girls from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

Well well well, we are almost finished with the first month of 2012 and it has already been such a great year. My resolution this year is to travel more than last year and this may be the first resolution I have actually stuck to. A few weeks ago, I took a long-weekend trip to Las Vegas. I had never been and was actually, very pleasantly surprised. The trip started off a little rocky, when I was stopped by security...do NOT wear a thermacare patch through the body scanners.
A few highlights:
The Beatles LOVE Cirque Du Soleil

I was in a strangers wedding... How can you not have fun in a place that welcomes you into the airport with slot machines and where people wear velour jumpsuit like its 2006. We were sad to go but I'm excited for the next adventure. 2012, you're gunna be a good one.

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