Squirrely Squirrels

Last weekend we ventured far, far away to the New York Botanical Garden and discovered not only the pleasures of the gardens themselves but also their wonderful little gift shop. We pick up these fabulous 3D animul cards! Can't wait to send one off to our squirrel loving Aunt!!

The Pram King

This morning we woke up to a huge surprise. At 6:30 and fresh off the Chinatown bus from Virginia, our favorite hipster Michael Blain delivered the most perfect (very large) white and British racing green 1959 Pedigree stroller. We couldn't be more excited about this fabulous addition! Thank you Mike Blain! We always knew you had perfect taste -- but had no idea that it goes into the realm of strollers, too. Check back for photos! While the Pedigree looks perfect for the English nanny set (or stylish Williamsburg moms), this Italian job, a 1950s Giordani Brevetatto, would look perfect in front of Judy Jetson...or Murray Moss. Cincinnati Modern was selling this one for $2,200 back in '06.

Things We Loathed: Thank You Notes

The moment all the wrappings hit the floor on Christmas and birthdays, we faced the harsh reality that 12 present-free months lay ahead. To make things worse, an even greater evil lurked: Thank You Notes. Sadly, they are the way to go. Emily Post, the grande dame of Etiquette, believes one can never start this painful process early enough. The Emily Post Guide to Good Manners, advises parents to strap a pencil to their three year-old’s hand and have the kid force some grateful thoughts onto paper. Pain for the child, delight for the gift giver.