CHRISTMAS IN GOTHAM

Yes I did almost get hit! But I loved the street vibe and feel of this capture. Last week was one of the best trips in some time to NYC that I really enjoyed. It wasn't rushed, and it was a "see where we end up" kind of time. Thought the clan was kind enough to take me into the village one night to make it rain with some go-go boys. Nothing says Christmas cheer like holding a nice South American 9"er in your hands or getting a private lap dance! I love to support starving artiste. But I digress. Some of the snaps and time I enjoyed....

Words to live by.

While in the West Village we came upon a stunning home furnishings shop, John Derian Company...I was smitten. Everything in the space was aged to look as if it had been there since the building was built in the 19th century, instead of being freshly installed. John Derian, the owner and designer had fell in love with the building almost 20 years ago. The shops sell everything for the home from actual furniture and antiques, his decoupage collection on everything from art, dishes, glassware, linens, pillows, and other decorative home items, in addition to seasonal decorations and lovely candles, some that even look like life like desserts!! I came home with a nice little bag of treasures. I haven't been so excited over a new store like this in an age.

Had to take this picture just for Melanie!!!

The Rockefeller Center tree was one of the most gorgeous in years in my opinion.

Just had to make a pit stop to Marie Belle, for the best hot chocolate. And a few giftables.

Can't lie, even the tree on Wall Street was pretty spectacular.

And you know I came home with some sweeties. A chestnut cream torte and a Pistachio cream torte, along with a vanilla Millefeille, just for good measure.

If anyone is wondering, I'll be wearing stretchy pants and a jock strap the rest of the week.