Cold and Hungry

It's a wintery 36 degrees (feels like 33) outside today in NYC, but it feels even colder than that in my office. The vent right above my desk has been blowing cold air on me all morning as I stare at this obnoxious shade of blue all over my computer screen.

So I'm going to go out and get some ramen to warm me up. At first I thought of going to Pro Bagel for some kimchi ramen, but then I remembered that they use the instant kind and just put a few slices of kimchi in it and charge $8.

I am exploring better japanese options right now:

Ippudo NY
Famous Japanese chain - supposed to be the best. But too far from me.

Minca
Sounds good, but also too far.

Menchanko Tei
Was going to go here until I read it was closed by DOH once. Yuck. Oh wait, that was the other location. Still...

Menkui Tei
I've been to the one in East Village and like it - should I try this one?

Sapporo
Tried Sapporo before and wasn't that impressed, but then again, I didn't get the ramen. Maybe should give it another chance.

Today I will go to Menkui Tei, as it is already late and it's closest to me. But I will try all of these - I'm sure I'll have many ramen cravings this winter.

I'm a ramaniac.

Bring the checkbook!

I have found the most perfect Eames Rocker in Boston at a store called Reside:

Ooh cool

I bet Matt would like this:















Microphone Light Pendant

Ooh awesome

From bludot


Wouldn't this be perfect for our guestroom?

Sorry, I'm obsessed with gray sofas now.

Decorate

I've been scouring design blogs for the past month, getting inspired to decorate our future apartment. There is so much you can do with a space, it's a bit overwhelming trying to decide on a style or not going overboard with too much stuff.

Matt and I have similar yet different tastes. He likes art prints, toys, underground style, and custom furniture. I like chandeliers, antique French signs, contemporary style, and mid-century furniture. It will be interesting to see what we come up with as a compromise.

While we decide (and wait for our contract), I will post pictures and links to stuff I like. Most of these things are unrealistic for our space and wallets but a girl can dream...















White Chandelier















Glass Star















Retro Wall Clock
















Beautiful Wallpaper


















Eames Rocker




















Cool Couch

more later...

Waiting

I hate waiting. We're so close to closing, so close to moving in to our dream apartment. But there are a million little things that need to get done before we can. And the people who need to do them keep us waiting.

I hate lawyers.
I hate co-op boards.
I hate banks.

I also hate wedding photographers.

I'm waiting...