Research and Development....LRM Style

What do you do when you get restless....when you need a creative kick start....or when you need a little inspiration?
New York is the perfect place for a burst of energy, a creative kick in the pants, and enough excitement to rock any ones world! We were feeling the need to get out of dodge, so we booked our flight and hit the road.

We researched and developed for 3 Glorious Days....here's what we found


ABC Home & Carpet, 888 Broadway. The most incredible selection of Chandeliers, Home and Personal Accessories and just about anything you could imagine housed in a 1897,
10 story building.

Picture #1 Display Window outside of ABC
Picture #2 Stack of Vintage Chairs
Picture #3 Religious Statuary, Stacks of Pink
Dishes and Groovy Vintage Mirrors






ABC can be a little overwhelming....good thing they have to prettiest tapas bar in Manhattan

Start with a Cava Sangria. Then try the Goat Cheese Croquettes, Asparagus with Aioli dipping Sauce and Fig with Sauteed Spinach.

One of the best restaurants in New York is Balthazar...SoHo on the corner of Spring and Crosby. Reservations required, no matter what day it is, the restaurant is always buzzing. Even in my favorite city, you can't help feeling like you're in a beautiful French restaurant in middle of Paris...which wouldn't be bad either!


Day 2 Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It is a 20 minute subway ride from Midtown. Williamsburg is an up and coming neighborhood for young designers and retailers. We found lots of great vintage shops, the best one is owned by Malin Landaeus. She specializes in vintage European boots and shoes in all sizes....8s, 9s, and 10s perfect for the American foot size.

When you need a break from walking stop at Fiore Restaurant...284 Grand Street...it is absolutely darling!
After you walk some more stop at Marlow and Sons for a bite or like us a refreshment on a hot day



Day 3 Shopping in Soho, lunch in Nolita...btw there is no shortage eye candy with all of the Italian men around. After another delicious lunch at Bread 20 Spring Street we jumped in a cab and headed to 5th Avenue.

We walked and window shopped all the way to Bergdorf Goodman just in time to try on some fabulous shoes!

And last but absolutely not least we finished our research and development at Tao...42 E 58th with a great meal and an even better Dirty Martini! After staying out way too late we had to say our sad farewell to the city that I love so much.

.....until next time Manhattan xoxo

Technorati Links:  ♦Facebook

Summer Clearance at La Rue Marche....come one come all

Technorati Links:  ♦Facebook