Autumn in New York...

Each time I have visited New York, it has always been in the spring. Don’t get me wrong, the spring is lovely in New York, cherry blossoms and all, but Autumn in the New York…. well that is something special to see.

I just returned from a visit to the stylish city and hung out with some of my favorite ladies and favorite places.....and as usual instagram documented it all.

 From left to right:
 

autumn in new york | a lovely building in chelsea | my bodyguards | viewing kandinsky at the neue gallery | pretty ues topiary | the cozy setting at jessika’s apartment | nyc chic | a sea of orange | the guggenheim

 brunch with katie armour + lauren caron | chilly late night subway commute | lynn yeager sighting | central park in the fall | coffee break at lafayette | oh hello alexa! | my new york city girls | the diana vreeland memos window at bergdorfs | lunch in the west village

the ceiling of grand central station gets me every time | sweet stop at sant ambroeus with the ladies- katie, jane, jessika, robyn, iva +  briony | malachite goodness at bergdorfs  (thanks to lauren!) | a lifetime in nyc, captured at the station | the commute | the view looking down on fifth avenue from bergdorfs bar| robyn + lauren in deep conversations | jessika’s beautiful mantle | headed home


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xo~syd

I left my heart in San Francisco….

As cliche as it sounds, it's always true. It was perfect to be there towards the end of July. While the weather back home in Arizona was in triple digits, I was completely spoiled and soaked up every bit of perfect weather and city life before heading home to the desert. San Francisco is such a vibrant city so full of diverse beauty + art, architecture, culture, style, treasure hunting and yummy food. All of the things I love to experience in one place. We decided to take the family road trip all the way up the California coast, through Big Sur and it was every bit of beautiful as I remembered from a childhood trip. I enjoyed every minute of it, and especially watching Romeo soak it all in and passing down the memories of family road trips and travel destinations to him.

I loved every minute of it, so I just had to share it with you. What are some of your favorite places in the city by the bay?

all images captured with none other than instagram of course....

xx~syd

Insta Life

I can’t believe its been almost two months (since January), that I posted my instagram happenings! Man time flies when your having fun, or so they say…..

1. My favorite leopard pin | 2. Kate Spade circa 2000 | 3. My boy is growing like a weed | 4. Fancy vintage shoe clips | 5. Our newest addition, Benny | 6. Downtime | 7. Late night makeup shopping | 8. The best birthday prezzie from Mom | 8. Prepping for spring 2013 with our Las Vegas shoot

 

1. Off to Los Angeles for the LA Frock stars event | 2. Taking in the views | 3. Planning accessories | 4. Claudine of BCV, Lauren of Timeless Vixen and myself. | 5. Shoes for the Las Vegas shoot | 6. Vintage Vegas | 7. Las Vegas editorial sneak peek | 8. Stocking chandeliers in LV | 7. 

xo~Syd

insta-life

hey guys! just catching up with you all and sharing some bits + pieces of what’s been going on in my world, for the month of January on instagram!

my new years eve dress | my nye accessory options | coveted schiaparelli shoes | newest art piece by friend valerie galloway | nyc upper east side topiary, visiting again in may | paris vs. new york | black cat vintage february editorial coming soon! |

 jewels on set | studio shoot location

so, how was your january?

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xo~syd

a time to relax. a time to begin.

Today is the first day back on my blog in about a month long hiatus. Two thousand twelve was a wonderful year for family, new friendships, growth, opportunities, accomplishments, experiences, and dreams that really came true. I am beyond blessed and grateful to look back and reflect on those things. I feel as though if that wasn’t enough, 2012 was just the beginning. After this very busy adrenalizing year, I took some much needed time away to really rest, re-energize and be re-inspired. Also, to just savor and enjoy the holidays in full force. I’m talking decorating, cooking + baking, gift shopping, wrapping, and just curling up with a good book on my cozy sofa. Or staying in my pajamas until noon with nowhere to run off to! Really taking the time to do things that I had missed for so long, with no agenda or schedule to work around. Believe me, my to-do list will be right where I left it beginning…..well the day after tomorrow I suppose. Until then, I intend to use up every bit of my vacation.

When life gets so busy, sometimes it does the mind wonders to step away and regain focus and inspiration. It is easy to loose your thoughts in the chaos of trying to balance everyone and everything that is important to you. So indeed, time away, is the only way to a better beginning. I have many plans and some amazing opportunities to look forward to in the New Year and I hope that you will all be along for the ride! I also hope your holiday season was filled with joy + happiness + laughter + peace + loved ones. I did manage to shed a little light, with some snippets of my holiday happenings via instagram.

Feeling refreshed, excited and anxious. Cheers to a new year and hew beginnings!

xo~syd

1. making the house a little merrier | 2. christmas collard spirit | 3. christmas doodles 

 4. holiday shopping = comfortable shoes | 5. my favorite ornament | 6. on a mission to buy wine and baking goods | 7. an all day baking marathon | 8. pretty presents wrapped in gold | 9. much deserved

1. mamas little helper | 2. houndstooth + red boots | 3. a pretty little corner | 4. christmas earrings
5. forming mamas shoe habits | 6. from my boys | 7. black + red | 8. dapper young gent | 9. christmas dinner attire 

insta-life

The latest happenings in my life captured through the genius filters of instagram! Not once, but twice.

Round No 1.

{from left to right}

morning coffee with dorothy draper/the perfect lbd/my beautiful grandparents/a greek salad for lunch/new hangers=organize studio/my green polka dot sheath/dreaming of paris in color/my coveted vera print blouse/the morning view from my bedroom

Round No 2.

{from left to right}

a surprise gift from my hubby: another piece of my friend valerie's artwork/a simple white t-shirt/macaroons for breakfast/my desert shoes/the black dress rack at bcv/our first edition book for bcv/one for each occasion of four eyes/picking out oilcloth for diy projects/my boys and their baseballs.

xo~syd

Insta-Life {summer edition} so far....

Just another round of recent musings captured through Instagram! 

The summer is definitely in full effect....

Summer nights, Arizona style...

The top goes down...

The red guts are exposed.

All day, everyday.

Ready for a dip.

It's not summer without indulging in your favorite flavor, mine is pistachio almond!

Summer evenings spent out on the baseball field, my little is #1.

My "it's already 102 degrees outside at 11:00am", Sunday morning brunch face.

French pancakes from La Grande Orange.

A new pair of summer sandals.

Sherbert colored tops and straw bags.

A night out on the town and a messy bedroom to boot.

Morning coffee in pretty cups.

My favorite summer snack, strawberries + sugar.

The projects that were supposed to get worked on this summer, it's a slow moving process...

The highlight of my summer trip to New York. It was so beautiful, I wanted to cry....

Insta-Life!

Just another peek into the current happenings of my life, through the eyes of none other than Instagram!

Pre-showtime drinks!

Proudly wearing my dancing shoes for a night of frolicking around with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros!

A little spring gardening date with my Mom, I do well with succulents.

Food truck time.

A dweller of the desert. Can you believe it's already up to the late 90's here in Tucson, AZ. I have no problem wearing sandals!

Just a little kitchen shelving and painting project I started. Looking forward to the organization in my life.

Comes home from baseball practice and then whips out his guitar, what a stud.

The beautiful garden location for one of my recent style editorials.

Shoot day organization.

Sneakie peakie.

Another shooting day and my awesome, dedicated crew of talents. 

Taking a break at home with the hubby, then maybe a siesta.

It's that time of year again!

A car in the shop that I wish was in my possession.

{a 1969 Barracuda with a mod rag top}

Easter Sunday 2012.

Ready for a thrifting date with Mom.

A stop at the local Parisian Cafe.

Well lookie what I found thrifting! A WWII era occupied "Free France" silk scarf.