Thursday, May 1, 2008

Off to NYC - Kips Bay & Tea at The Plaza

Heading out bright and early tomorrow am on the train to check out the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse and then have tea at The Plaza - the best part is that I'm going with my 9 year old daughter! Friday night it's dinner with fellow DC design aficionados and their daughters. Saturday it's off to see Mary Poppins at the theater and then a Happy Birthday dinner for my cousin's daughter at the American Girl store. Can you tell I'm excited? It's a girly-girl weekend all around.

images via The Plaza, portrait of Eloise by Hilary Knight

What do I plan to read on the train? - Well, luckily this month's Cottage Living arrived today and it's a great issue full of summer inspiration. Hope you have a happy weekend!





images via Cottage Living, photography by Dominque Vorillon
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13 comments:

  1. Marie LouiseMay 1, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    Funny seeing your photo of The Plaza. Years ago a British friend of mine took me to tea there to sooth my soul when my ex had unexpectedly left me. I didn't appreciate my beautiful surroundings at the time but would love to go back with my 9 year old now!

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  2. The House That A-M BuiltMay 2, 2008 at 6:23 AM

    Lovely, lovely, lovely

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  3. lily-gMay 2, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    I love going to tea houses it's such a great way to spend time with your friends and I would especially love to go there! love your blog and if you don't mind I would love to add you to mine

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  4. London CallingMay 2, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Sounds wonderful! Have a cuppa for me.

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  5. Sarah's Fab DayMay 3, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    Sounds lovely have a wonderful time.

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  6. A home far awayMay 3, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    So many wonderful pics! Hav a great weken!

    Hugs from Singapore

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  7. GårdsromantikMay 3, 2008 at 11:21 AM

    Love your Plaza pictures!
    Have a lovely girly-girl weekend!

    Regards Maud

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  8. C+SKMay 4, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    Fabulous! Have a great time!!

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  9. love.boxesMay 5, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    Sounds like so much fun!

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  10. KwanaMay 5, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend! I love all your spots.

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  11. AlkemieMay 6, 2008 at 5:24 PM

    Girly girl weekends are the best! Tea at the Plaza looks positively divine!

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  12. Erin GatesMay 8, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    I agree, this issue of Cottage Living was fantastic. And I loved your story of the tea, as well as that dress display from Kip's. Lovely!

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  13. Alison DuffyMay 9, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    How terrific to take your 9 year old! I'm still trying to make my way in to the show.

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