Blue Willow Paradise

I have a slight obsession about blue willow decorative items. Vases, lamps, pillows, couches, teapots, cups, plates, flower pots, sake cups, etc, you get the idea. Every time I see a blue willow piece with Asian motif (not the Dutch blue and white windmills) I have a very irresistible urge to buy it. Can you be a neat freak in life but have hoarding-ish tendencies towards one thing? I'm not sure, but I think that's whats happening to me.

Yesterday I made the most amazing discovery in the middle of Soho. It is a 3 floor megastore that is filled with the most amazing blue and white pottery I have ever seen. And to make matters worse for my wallet, it is priced extremely well. In the first 15 minutes I picked 9 things that I needed to have, unfortunately they are all super sized and are not subway-friendly so I will return on the weekend with my man-friend to help load and carry them.

If you are just as excited as I am about blue willow vases or all things Asian, then head to Pearl River in Soho, 495 Broadway, NYC and let me know which one was your favorite!

PS this is not a paid post and all opinions are my own

A day out of the office!

A few times a year my company creates a variety of projects where employees can volunteer.  Last year i signed up to paint murals for a local elementary school.  This year they did not invite us back....coincidence???? Perhaps we are not an artistic bunch.  This year i decided to change things up and pick a different project.

Animal Haven in NYC is a non-kill shelter that provides home to cats and dogs who have been abandoned and need new homes.  They have 6 people on the payroll and the rest are volunteers who donate time to clean the place, walk the animals, play with the animals, give them baths and socialize with them.  Our group of 10 did all of the above and extra.  I got to take a tiny terrier mix puppy outside for the first time in his life!!! His little heart was beating a gazillion times a minute.  His name was Inchworm (i hope that's not permanent) and he was adopted a few days later. 


Inchworm - terrier/heeler mix

We also got assigned a puppy to walk/socilaze.  His name was Bam Bam and he has amazing ears that are huge and can probably pick up radio signals from the West Coast.  He was very good at walking on the leash but a little afraid of other dogs and some people.  I don't know why or how he ended up in the shelter but he seemed to be in good condition and improving on his fears.  He is still available for adoption at Animal Haven.



Bam Bam

If you are looking to adopt or even sponsor a pet...def consider Animal Haven. 
Here is the link:
Animal Haven in Soho NYC