Astoria Appreciation

I've been in a love-hate relationship with Astoria for 7 years now. Currently, we are in a love phase. This is due, in part, to Astoria's parks. One in particular- the Socrates Sculpture Park is just a short walk away, and it's really cool. Located along the East River, it is quite a peaceful little nook of Queens, complete with a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. And of course, art!

Where else can you find a full size Camaro trophy? Come on now.
Or...this?
Looks like a package of multi-colored rubber bands exploded.
How did they make this ginormous structure??

I believe this exhibit is over now. I wonder what's coming next?
Makes me feel lucky to live in Astoria.

Li'l feature

Look whoooo's featured in Pregnancy Magazine this month... my li'l Owl onesie!!
It's a suggested gift for an owl-themed baby shower!
(or any baby shower, I say!)

Thanks Pregnancy magazine!! Yaaayyy for press!!

happy li'l customers

I love, love seeing happy kids in wonder threads! It really makes my day. Here's a few cuties...

clara & amelia rockin' unicorns

look how excited zoe is to wear her custom grover onesie!

emily and ryan well coordinated in skull tees.

baby kian in a snail tee, cuddling with cooper

whooo's that cutie? it's mia!

zoe!

Thank you for sharing, and keep the photos comin'.
I really do love to see them.

Date of birth.

Today is my birthday. Usually, I love my birthday and celebrate with a party, drinks, cupcakes, etc. I will be celebrating tonight, but honestly, this birthday is kind of a tough one to embrace right now. Well, instead of feeling all waaah waaah about it, I will look back on some of my favorite birthday memories...

B-day #3. This must have been a kick-ass party. Just look at my cousin Karen's hat!
And Carvel cake! Come on now.

B-day #5. Check out Pin the Tail on the Donkey in the background.
Someone was a bit off, but we had sooo much fun!
Hey, there's Carvel again.

Look how excited my brother is! He's even wearing a birthday sweater.
Birthday hats always make for a good party.

B-day #27. We had a blizzard, and my brother Chris and I built
the best 7ft snowman ever!! Then we went sledding at
Hauppauge High School. Awesome birthday!!

B-day #30. My Willie Wonka party. Nuff said.

B-day #34. After a trip to Magnolia Bakery for cupcakes with
some of my best girl friends, we had our photo taken
with a skunk at the Marc Jacobs store!
It felt like it was there just for me-- looked just like the Magic Garden!!

And tonight there will be a photo of a new birthday memory,
with margaritas, cupcakes and good friends. Yay! Feeling better
about this birthday already.

It's nice to say hello...

Carole, Paula, Sherlock and I would like to welcome you to my blog.
Hello and how are you?