manhattan was snowing on me

Loved seeing the snow sitting on top of the branches!

OH MANHATTAN! I've finally finished off the second installment of my New York photos. I still can't believe I was there just over a month ago! Seeing New York in all it's snowy-wintery-goodness was magical. And having seen New York in the height of summer only six months prior it was amazing to see the transformation. To me... it's the most amazing place on earth. There is an undeniable buzz - an energy that gets stuck in your veins.

On the day I took these photos it was my last day in New York. We woke to see it was quite hazy and snowy and I actually was worried thinking it wasn't good 'photography' conditions but how I was wrong - I love the naked trees with buildings fading off into the distance. So magical.

If you didn't see the first installment of my photos, check out the Brooklyn edition here.

Kimmy

The Flat Iron building is a must-see!

I popped into the Marimekko New York store which was like a warm and bright-coloured haven from the cold outside! How I miss my Marimekko Melbourne girls. The boss here in New York said I had a job if I wanted one...

Marimekko, New York. 

Madewell - one of my fav clothing shops 

Shop window at Madewell

My favourite building in Manhattan has to be the Chrysler building. It is an amazing testament to Art Deco - here is the lobby. Stunning. (It's almost impossible to photograph the building itself as all the building around it are so tall!)

Inside the Chrysler building - the lobby ceiling.

Grand Central Station. Another must-see in New York. 

The ceiling of the station is a massive painting of the constellations.  

Taking pictures of the snow falling. I was in love.

The New York Public Library - another must-see.

Part of the New York Public Library ceiling.

The Reading Room was spectacular... Ghost Busters anyone?

I then headed to Central Park which was just so beautiful covered in snow. I didn't stay long because my nose and fingers were starting to freeze!!

I think one of my favourite things about Central Park is being able to view the city from afar - the buildings towering over are so beautiful. 

I finished the day with a trip to Lombardi's pizza in Soho. Basically the best pizza EVER!!! I ordered the margarita and finished all but one slice... I think I did pretty well!

After the pizza I stopped off at The Little Cupcake Bakeshop for the most delicious cupcakes I've ever tasted. I visited this place THREE TIMES last time I was in New York! Do yourself a favour and order the 'Dreaming Princess'. It's as fluffy and sweet as it sounds. 

Not the best photo but just had to include it - this was my last glimse of Manhattan before disappearing underground to the subway. My favourite the beautiful Chrysler building was just popping out to say goodbye.

Thank you again little Jessie for taking care of us. How lucky are you... you LIVE here!!

brooklyn, baby

The Brooklyn Flea.

I have SO many photos from my recent trip to New York that it's just a tad too much for one post!

So first let me show you beautiful Brooklyn. Close Aussie friends of ours are lucky enough to call this leafy place home and lucky for us... they have a sofa bed. Brooklyn has an amazing art and food culture and was like a haven to come home to after the mad rush of Manhattan. And best of all it's home to the Brooklyn Flea - something I always read about on design blogs that to me was so out of reach and unfathomable - or perhaps it was just some mythical place? Well I'm happy to report it was definitely real and lived up to every expectation I had of it. The 'Winter Flea' is held in the old Williamsburg Savings Bank which is an incredibly beautiful, giant old building and thankfully a warm saviour to the below freezing temperatures outside.

There are hundreds of vendors selling all sorts of goodies from vintage clothing, art, photography, ceramics, antiques and furniture. We spent two hours wandering through the maze of little stalls (thanks boys for waiting) and I picked up quite a few lovely souvenirs from my Brooklyn Flea experience.

Scroll on to see why I love Brooklyn so much. Next stop - Manhattan!

Hope you enjoy these,
Kimmy

On our way to the Brooklyn Flea.

The Brooklyn 'Winter Flea' is held at One Hanson Place.

My new friend Matt of 'She hit Pause' had the most dreamy and whimsical photography for sale. He even GIFTED me one of his beautiful photo prints! I will have to show you where I have hung it in my home in a future post.

Shane & Jessie found this art print at the Brooklyn Flea! Really though, there is no need to gloat...

Jessie & Nick fossicking through old letter stamps.

The lovely Joan of 'Van Hees Vintage' sold me a gorgeous black and silver vintage mod dress.

Andre from 'A.Vanhoek-Retro-Optics' sold me a cute set of vintage specs... I mean, who wouldn't agree that he looks like an expert at this?!

Some of Andre's range.

Then we hit the streets of Brooklyn again for a walk and explore.

We went into a Steven Alan store and came across a copy of The Smith Journal! Quite cool to see an Aussie magazine stocked here.

If you're in Brooklyn you simply must go to Colonie...

...and get the monkey bread!! (the crazy caramel-topped dish on the right). 

Walking through the freshly fallen snow on the streets of Brooklyn.

Me and my sweetheart, Nick.

Jessie was a little excited to show us One Girl Cookies. Yep, it was as yummy as her face expression leads you to believe.

'By Brooklyn' is one of Jessie & Shane's favourite stores... everything inside is made in Brooklyn! Jessie bought us a jar of salted caramel which we have been happily drizzling over our ice cream since we got home...

Shane, Nick & Jessie doing their best 'Thriller' pose.