Could Everyone Get Around The Tree?

Another Saturday night, another holiday party. This one found Erin C. and I in Tribeca, in a room lit by an enormous white Christmas tree -- on a table.

Life is all about experimenting with available light.


Arty or just blurry? Hipster album cover?


Erin with the hostess, Roseanne. She put together a great spread -- with tons of Prosecco. Bonus points.


I tried some new things, hair wise. This one is actually inspired by Rhoda on the Mary Tyler Moore show, in an episode where she wins a local beauty pagaent. Long story.


Future versions will be more curly and romantic, and less Jersey prom.

It's Tree-Trimming Season!

It's tree-trimming and party time. This afternoon I went to a sweet little party out in Cobble Hill to trim a tree. Yes, it was freezing outside. It was a strange trip there and back, as the trains were full of very smelly homeless people, trying to stay warm on the subways. Also, and perhaps this is a sign of the recession, a cellist played on the F train to Cobble Hill. Does a bad economy mean that we'll have more live classical music on the trains? If so, let the market crash!

Oh, and my contribution to the tree? A light up Santa, Frosty and penguin. Klassy!

TR et moi. TR was the tall guy at the party who put everything on top of the tree.


Trying different settings on the camera, between gorging on hot chocolate and cheeseball.


My little light up Santa.

I'm Still Around

Christmas Colors, originally uploaded by paper by design.

It's been a few days since I posted anything, and I can only blame myself. I've been a busy gal cleaning out my apartment. (I'm really going minimalist) and last night was karaoke-ing with my Junior League group.

1. Today I am wearing turquoise jeans, because I think it's 1991.

2. I have not written a single Christmas card yet, which is unfortunate because I have some really awesome ones. I will do that soonest!

Back at Syracuse we loved the song "Sweet Caroline," particularly after several hours of drinking. I found this project on Boston.com that not only examines the inspiration for the song, but you can listen to a bunch of random people sing their own version.

It's The Olde Money Holiday Affaire!

...because it's better to have no money than to be new money.

Derrick and Kyler's annual Olde Money Holiday Affaire has become one of my favorite events of the year. Sadly, the two most fabulous guys I know are going west to a crazy place called Los Angeles, and so this was the last affaire in New York City.

The full set can be found here.

SantaCon stragglers in the subway en route to Cobble Hill


The Hosts With The Most


Rootbeer, their amazing Corgie. I'm gonna miss that guy.


Hey, come look at the tree.


Naturally, there was also a champagne tree.


Five fly honeys


...and we're pouty...


Best shot of the night:


The pearl necktie needs to come back into style.


Tiny Fey's doppelganger made an appearance.


A party of taste always ends with goody bags. Derrick's grandma knitted those hats for everyone!

Welcome to The Holly-Daze!

November 30th marked the start of my favorite time of year, the holiday party season. On Friday night my band of merry pranksters and I set off to two parties, where I pretty much saw every person in media that I know.

The full set can be found here.

First, some pre-game shots. I really need to clean out those bookcases.


How much for the bodega cat?


At the package store, because you can't come to a party empty handed.


I don't even know.


One for the road. I kind of look like a berry.


I waited for months to be able to wear these shoes.


Hey look! It's Nichelle!


This photo cracks me up.


Tom is so tall he doesn't fit in the frame.


Who brought the top hat?


To hell with this party. She's going to sleep.