wondrous weekend, nov.09

the new weekend is almost here but thought i'd share some pics from the last one...happy friday!

friday night cute french din in the hood


halloween from start to finish!









the aftermath...

the cutest little house on the cutest little street

mr. potato head pumpkins

leafy view from the roof



applesauce chocolate chip cookies!

a slew of spooky soirees, oct.09

not up for baking ghoulish goodies and serving spooky cocktails? there are soooo many halloween parties happening, it's hard to choose:

Flavorpill's Gods and Heroes party: Secret location, live music, open bar with purchase of ticket, $35 (proceeds benefit charity: water)

The Danger's 3-stop Soiree: 3 Bushwick lots converted into The Chapel, The Sanctuary and The Ever After host live music, art and costume contest, $20

Brooklyn Monster's Ball: 1 Front Street, live tunes, Brooklyn fashion photo shoot, prizes, free with RSVP!

Vice Magazine $250,000 party: Jesus Lizard, Bad Brains, rave DJs , skate ramps, glow sticks and 1994 dress code...yikes, free!

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treats, no tricks, oct.09

trade in your snack size kit kats for some homemade sweets! here are a few recipes i've found that sound soo deelish....

candy corn

aunt bill's brown candy

homemade gummy bears

million dollar fudge

or turn your trick'or'treats into leftover halloween candy cookies

host a spoooky soiree, oct.09

throw a party, invite all of your friends
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turn out the lights and have your guests feel their way through bowls full of peeled grapes, cold spaghetti, flour tortillas...ewwwww
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set up a rousing game of squash bowling
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concoct some creepy cocktails like the vampiro and witch's brew (image)

bob for apples
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play donuts on a string
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these party games and goodies are sure to keep goblins and candy corn toothaches at bay!

...but if you're not up for hosting, stay tuned for some nyc spook-tivities not to be missed...

a great pumpkin feast, oct.09

take advantage of the punkins aplenty and make yourself a feast! it's getting cold out there, start working on your winter layer with some of these recipes:

toasted pumpkin seeds, 3 ways

roasted squash salad with warm cider vinaigrette

pumpkin and crispy pancetta risotto

pumpkin chocolate tart!

Celebrate: National Beard Month

it's no secret that i have a bit of an affinity for the furry faced menfolk. thanks to my papa i am now aware that november is officially national beard month!!!!! an entire month to celebrate the follicle-endowed faces of the world? please and thank you. take a moment to reflect on the facial hair in your life- or to plan how you will observe this national holiday.

on a halloween note, let these be your inspiration

happy hallo-week!

are any of you as excited and spooked as i am??? halloween miiight be my fave holiday and i honestly don't give a thought to how i'll be spending the eve until the finishing touches on my costume are complete- it's the most important part! for the next few days i will be obsessing over punkins, goblins, faux spider webs on brownstone railings and the making of baberaham lincoln.

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