tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89138029451746939472024-03-19T00:47:51.089-04:00My Cup of TeHave you had Yours?Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.comBlogger1127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-61245103935953751712014-01-25T21:52:00.000-05:002014-01-25T21:57:10.987-05:00I'm giving away a custom sofa! A $1200 value!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi friends! 2014 is off to a running start! The <a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/pages/look-books">2nd Annual Project Sofa</a> launched. </div>
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It was so fun to work with 10 amazing women who contributed their time and talent to the project. <a href="http://www.thecollegeprepster.com/">Carly</a>, <a href="http://sara-kate-studios.myshopify.com/">Sara</a>, <a href="http://poplinandqueen.com/">Lindsey & Shannon</a>, <a href="http://www.huntedinterior.com/">Kristin</a>, <a href="http://janabek.com/">Jana</a>, <a href="http://www.thepursuitofstyle.com/">Lindsay</a>, <a href="http://www.greyandscout.com/">Liz</a>, <a href="http://inslee.net/">Inslee</a>, <a href="http://www.sohautestyle.com/">Nicole</a>, and <a href="http://mlovesmblog.com/">Mara</a> I can't thank you enough. Y'all all have effortless style and brought it all and more to the table, err sofa!<br />
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A new Society Social website went live in the same week and I'm so proud of all the hard work the team: <a href="http://zoerooney.com/">Zoe</a>, <a href="http://notetoself.typepad.com/">Sarah</a>, <a href="http://blog.therecomesayes.com/">Colleen</a>, <a href="http://www.thesisstudios.com/">Lawrence</a> put into it. I think it's spectacular! What do you think?</div>
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<a href="http://www.thesisstudios.com/">My brother</a> flew up for two fun photo shoots. First with <a href="http://www.octavia-brown.com/">Liz</a>...</div>
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Then with <a href="http://www.collegeprepster.com/">Carly</a> and Theodore Fitzpatrick. We had the most fun with those two and their beautiful spaces.</div>
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Somewhere in between I came down with a severe case of the flu, but everyone's excitement about the former pushed me through :) Here's a little photoshoot aftermath...whooped, but happy to always have the best support!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">And finally-- drumroll--I'm excited to help one lucky winner design a custom Society Social sofa of their dreams!! This giveaway is the biggest one I've ever done worth $1200! Head over to </span><a href="http://bit.ly/LU4LbW" style="text-align: left;">SMP Living</a><span style="text-align: left;"> to enter-- good luck!</span><span style="text-align: left;"> xoxo, Roxy *All products shown are exclusive SS designs!*</span></div>
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Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-67995395856021010162014-01-09T06:48:00.001-05:002014-01-09T06:53:42.766-05:00Happy Birthday Princess Kate!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Princess Kate Middleton turns 32 today. Like we all need another excuse to be in awe of her statuesque beauty, Alexander McQueen-y-ness, and millinery marvelousness. How do you think a princess celebrates? I bet she has her <a href="http://cupofte.blogspot.com/2013/12/30-things-every-woman-should-have-and.html">30 list</a> on lock! </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">p.s. This <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/morusita/british-monarchy/">pinterest board</a> of black and white photos of the Royal family is captivating.</span></div>
Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-3385730596546535562014-01-07T14:05:00.001-05:002014-01-07T14:09:07.753-05:00 3 Polar Vortex Activities This morning a friend emailed me explaining her London town friends are stranded in New York one more day, "What's to do in the city when it's this cold?" Well my darlings, for one who loses her marbles when sitting still for too long, I was ready with 3 cabin fever fighting/cold avoidance activities.<br />
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1. Great Jones Spa. $50 gets you a day pass to enjoy the soothing sounds of a 3 story waterfall and all access to <i><a href="http://gjspa.com/index.php?parent_element_id=14&page_id=31">a healing water lounge</a></i>. Luxuriate in the toasty thermal hot tub, river rock sauna, or chakra light steam room, dip in the cold plunge pool then kick back with your favorite glossies and a complimentary cup of green tea... à la Alan Dale. You will forget it is 11 degrees out. I promise.<br />
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2. Two words...Hot Toddies. Out of the <a href="http://guestofaguest.com/new-york/nyc/our-favorite-nyc-spots-serving-up-hot-cocktails-this-season&slide=1"><i>8 listed</i></a>, I think I would go for The Marrow's Black Forest Fire, a spicy hot chocolate with mezcal, cherry heering, and cayenne pepper. Gloves off, hot chocolate down!<br />
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3. <a href="http://www.comedycellar.com/"><i>Comedy Cellar</i></a> to end the day. It's mine and Alan's favorite club in the city. <a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/cash-cab"><i>Ben Bailey</i></a> made a surprise appearance last time we were there! Located literally in the basement of a building which means small and cozy. Laugh your tukas off while keeping it warm at the same time.<br />
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Who's ready to come out of hibernation with me? Do you have any cold weather avoidance activities to suggest? I would love to hear what you do to stay warm and entertained! </div>
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{Last two pics via <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/02/27/dining/20130227-REST-2.html">The New York Times</a>}Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-80078208672098927672014-01-06T11:56:00.001-05:002014-01-06T12:01:11.062-05:003 Super Cool Sofas & My Latest Color CrushEver since touring <a href="http://www.domainehome.com/dallas-bungalow-design-cynthia-collins/?ps=hp&m=top">this fabulously eclectic bungalow</a>, I haven't been able to get cool blue sofas (and a bigger apartment!) off my mind. We live <a href="http://cupofte.blogspot.com/2013/03/our-apartment-hgtv-little-spots-big.html">here</a> now, and while I love how cozy we've managed to make it, what girl doesn't dream of a little redecorated upgrade ;) and at the very least some natural light! If we ever happen to meet and I'm over-bronzed, you'll know why. I get ready in a cave.<br />
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For now I will daydream of a sprawling light-filled apartment and hopefully one day soon one of these heavenly sky blue sofas floating amongst the rays of radiant sunshine!<br />
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Sofia Coppola's Nolita Apartment in House and Garden</div>
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Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-79479276685218036222014-01-03T08:48:00.004-05:002014-01-03T08:48:46.217-05:00Spiked Hot Chocolate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: start;">Y'all. I am not bred for this type of weather. I'm an Asian Pacific Islander raised in North Carolina and a good ol' southern winter means lows in the 30s and 40s. </span>I woke up on this glorious morning to the effects of an Arctic air mass named Hercules: dainty, gorgeous snowflakes, snow what <i>looks</i> like would be up to my knees, and a windchill of -4. Rude. </div>
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Why does it seem like life is going on as normal outside? Who are these people? And why are they purposely making me feel bad about myself? As I bury my head as far as physically possible into my furry snood and continue to question myself as a functioning human being, survival mode begins to kick in.<br />
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Obviously chocolate and booze top my list of necessary provisions. In these conditions, really there is nothing else to do but to lure friends over (for company and body heat) for spiked hot chocolate, a snuggle palette, and a movie marathon. Who's in?<br />
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{<a href="http://snippetandink.com/signature-cocktail-spiked-hot-chocolate-bar/">Spiked Hot Chocolate Bar</a>}Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-91952903612885534632013-12-31T13:28:00.001-05:002013-12-31T13:28:07.192-05:0030 Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the spirit of the New Year (and a new decade for me-- the year of 30!!), I would like to share 30 things every woman should have and should know by the time she's 30. Not to worry, if you still need to check a few things off the list, we all get a fresh start for bigger and better things tomorrow :) And for you twenty somethings, get on it, girls! Bring it on 2014!<br />
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By 30, you should have:<br />
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<li>One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come.</li>
<li>A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.</li>
<li>Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour.</li>
<li>A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying.</li>
<li>A youth you’re content to move beyond.</li>
<li>A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age.</li>
<li>The realization that you are actually going to have an old age—and some money set aside to help fund it.</li>
<li>An e-mail address, a voice mailbox and a bank account—all of which nobody has access to but you.</li>
<li>A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded.</li>
<li>One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.</li>
<li>A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra.</li>
<li>Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.</li>
<li>The belief that you deserve it.</li>
<li>A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don’t get better after 30.</li>
<li>A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship and all those other facets of life that do get better.</li>
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By 30, you should know:<br />
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<li>How to fall in love without losing yourself.</li>
<li>How you feel about having kids.</li>
<li>How to quit a job, break up with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.</li>
<li>When to try harder and when to walk away.</li>
<li>How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next.</li>
<li>The names of: the secretary of state, your great-grandmother and the best tailor in town.</li>
<li>How to live alone, even if you don’t like to.</li>
<li>How to take control of your own birthday.</li>
<li>That you can’t change the length of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents.</li>
<li>That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over.</li>
<li>What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love.</li>
<li>That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long.</li>
<li>Who you can trust, who you can’t and why you shouldn’t take it personally.</li>
<li>Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault.</li>
<li>Why they say life begins at 30.</li>
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{An excerpt from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Woman-Should-Have/dp/1401324142">this</a> by the editors of Glamour and gifted to me by Mom's sweet best friend!}</div>
Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-55704289470867620312013-12-29T11:51:00.002-05:002013-12-29T11:51:19.838-05:00New Year's Eve Babe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6a3LoJZZPNi_41SSD2MCFPcoqnPbPtukRZXg5ogPiOi_JMyODj5pkdhx8-5V6ZTlXUH_8g7S2ya6_v_ShJBrCLr7oE_3M8jeiFB9F16T-fhfAKMf8HjsypdNyHPcUrvEvd5je1sj7TI/s1600/022-022-refinery29121313-2-3929-copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6a3LoJZZPNi_41SSD2MCFPcoqnPbPtukRZXg5ogPiOi_JMyODj5pkdhx8-5V6ZTlXUH_8g7S2ya6_v_ShJBrCLr7oE_3M8jeiFB9F16T-fhfAKMf8HjsypdNyHPcUrvEvd5je1sj7TI/s1600/022-022-refinery29121313-2-3929-copy.jpg" /></a><br />
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Do you have big party plans for New Year's Eve? It's a fine night to try something new! I would love to put my hair up in this flirty braided take on a French twist, pucker up for a midnight kiss with fiery two-toned lips, and twirl around in <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/193303008980028493/">these fantastical pink feathers</a>. What do you think? Pass the champers, I say!<br />
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{<a href="http://www.refinery29.com/2013/12/59705/new-years-eve-beauty?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post#slide-19">Refinery 29 Beauty</a>}Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-43612750638880084152013-12-27T09:09:00.003-05:002013-12-27T09:09:44.603-05:00Cheesy Shrimp and Grits for Brunch!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Christmas morning we stayed in our pajamas a little too long, drank just the right amount of champagne, and made cheesy shrimp and grits for brunch. We tried to start a few <a href="http://cupofte.blogspot.com/2013/12/our-new-kind-of-christmas-eve-at-sons.html">new traditions</a> of our own this year and according to Alan this one's a keeper! For the recipe, visit <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/food/kitchen-assistant/seafood-comfort-food-recipes-00414000068524/page12.html">Coastal Living</a>. Happy brunching!Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-4218957552060482482013-12-26T14:51:00.000-05:002013-12-26T14:51:40.810-05:00Our New Kind of Christmas Eve at Sons of Essex<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Alan and I weren't able to spend the Christmas holiday with our families this year so instead and to avoid feeling blue from missed traditions, we thought that we would do something completely different than what we're used to. I threw on my <a href="http://www.asos.com/Jack-Wills/Jack-Wills-Faux-Fur-Snood/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3465620&r=2">Jack Wills furry snood</a> and Alan his Antarctica-grade jacket and we headed to the Lower East Side for a little adventure!<br />
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<a href="http://sonsofessexnyc.com/">Sons of Essex</a> with its cool old school New York vibe promised a screening of The Christmas Story along with a special Chinese menu that paid homage to the restaurant's past life as a Jewish eatery. <br />
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Apparently the owners, the Bernsteins, had an annual tradition of eating Chinese food during the Christmas holiday. If you're not celebrating Christmas, what else is open after all?<br />
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Seated at a cozy corner table, buzzed from too many champagne cocktails, we enjoyed duck confit fried rice, steamed pork belly buns, egg rolls, and beef and broccoli while a Christmas movie played on a projector. <br />
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Silent Night on the playlist? Think Big Pun and various 90s rappers. How is that for a Christmas Eve? Even though we missed our usual traditions, it was really fun trying something new, and perhaps we even made a few new traditions of our own! I hope y'all had an amazing holiday, however you chose to celebrate it :)<br />
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How did y'all spend your weekend? Alan and I dressed up, he as a reindeer and I as santa's elf, for mom and dad's Christmas costume party! </div>
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I donned a conveniently elf-like dress and Alan was such a good sport and sewed jingle bells on to a pair of suspenders to serve as a merry reindeer harness, obviously. You could hear him all throughout the house and I couldn't help but laugh every time I heard him coming.<br />
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Dad was Santa, naturally as host of the house, and mom was his little helper. They were so cute! The Grinch even came and cracked a smile :) Cindy Lou Who wasn't far behind. <br />
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I made a sparkly photo backdrop and placed it by the front door so as soon as our guests arrived they could snap a silly pic or two to get them in the party spirit. At random times throughout the night, you would hear laughter coming from the foyer!<br />
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Guests came in a variety of Christmas sweaters and this darlin' little guy insisted out of all the reindeer, he of course, was Rudolph. We ate...we drank...we sang Christmas carols.<br />
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Even though we're all grown up, Mom never skimps on the holiday decor. It is quite the opposite of the mil, who don't get me wrong is as sweet as can be, declared she will bring the Christmas tree back once I procure a grandchild! No pressure.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Mom very much subscribes to a tree for every room and always transforms the house into a cozy, festive holiday haven.</span></div>
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Over the years she's collected so many Santas and you can find him in almost every corner or tabletop. The march of the Santas!</div>
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Along with every garland, bow, or ornament she can get her hands on, she puts everyone's favorite treats out, too. </div>
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It seems like the whole house glows with holiday spirit, especially the "red room." </div>
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Ahhh! Don't you just love this time of year? Happy Christmas week, friends! </div>
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Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-44621999300421502992013-12-20T07:30:00.000-05:002013-12-20T07:30:03.622-05:00The World Is Your Oyster<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When your home is the same place as your workspace...</div>
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It brings it home a little to see my small biz <a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/">Society Social</a> designs that were once just a dream, the <a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/collections/chairs">Ming chair</a> and the <a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/collections/pillows">Albert Hadley Fireworks pillow</a>, perched up beside "The world is your oyster!" See the full room makeover at <a href="http://theeverygirl.com/fizz56-dream-room-makeover-winners-home-tour">The Everygirl</a>! </div>
Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-68856831953268336772013-12-19T18:34:00.001-05:002013-12-19T18:34:09.994-05:00My Best Friend's WeddingMy best friend got married last weekend and she looked like a princess. It was a beautiful Christmas wedding. The church was aglow with the soft light of candles and a great twinkly tree.<br />
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A forest of poinsettias in vibrant holiday red lined the aisles and altar steps. Throughout the ceremony a choir played celestial music with shiny brass handbells...Josh could hardly hold it together as Kelly walked towards him.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">At the end of the service, the sound of jingle bells filled the church as we each shook the bell we were given to ring the new bride and groom down the aisle. </span></div>
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On his way out of the church, Dad stopped to hug Kelly and said, "This is one of my dreams come true." She is very loved by our family and so many!<br />
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Kel and I have known each other since high school and have been sisters ever since. She's queen of the dance floor. Always up for an adventure. Hilarious. A passionate doctor. Striking and tall.<br />
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She has golden God-given highlights. Never wears make-up and is stunning nonetheless. She fiercely loves her family and friends and holds strong to her high values. I think we get each other so well because we operate on the same level of crazy :)<br />
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We've stood by each for through so many milestones. She stood beside me on my wedding day, too. My parents, not so secretly, wish she could officially be a part of our family, but she is.<br />
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Alan and I have never let our small city apartment get in the way of the holiday spirit. Last year we found <a href="http://cupofte.blogspot.com/2012/11/november-its-been-circus.html">our little tree</a> in Soho and I carried it all the way home after a failed attempt to board the 6 train. A Christmas tree, hoards of commuting New Yorkers, and rush hour do not make for a merry mix! </div>
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This year we stumbled upon the chosen one on our walk home from the gym. I squealed on the sidewalk when I spotted a huddle of the most darling two foot tall trees at "Trees Amigos" on 3rd Avenue.</div>
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We were sold when we were told that they were North Carolina Frasier firs. A city tree with southern roots, (well, kinda on the roots :) -- he sounded just like us! </div>
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That same night we cleared off our bar cart where a lamp usually sits, placed our little tree on top, wrapped one string of twinkly lights from top to bottom, and hung the daintiest ball ornaments. It took all of 5 minutes. Maybe one day we'll have room for a larger tree, but for right now, it is just perfect :) Have you decked the halls?</div>
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p.s. Our holiday card from <a href="http://www.peartreegreetings.com/">Pear Tree Greetings</a> last year! We live so far from our friends and families these days that we thought it would be a fun way to share the small moments that make life big. We got so many sweet notes about it that we're making it a tradition!</div>
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Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-59040135471847532512013-11-28T09:44:00.003-05:002013-11-28T09:49:25.527-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Happy Thanksgiving friends! How are y'all celebrating? Alan and I are staying in the city this year and even though we can't be with our families we are so grateful to have been invited to a generous family friend's home. I've been told there is not only turkey but ham and prime rib, too. Alan will probably wear his elastic waist band jeans. I still cannot believe he bought them. Have the best day!</span></div>
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p.s. A festive <a href="http://blog.shopsocietysocial.com/2013/11/a-festive-cranapple-martini.html">cranapple cocktail</a> perfect for holiday socials. Bottoms up!</div>
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{<a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/collections/bar-carts">My Worth Bar Cart</a> at <a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2013/11/12/an-elegant-diy-thanksgiving-tablescape/">Glitter Guide's Elegant Thanksgiving</a>}</div>
Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-72497693716098992832013-10-30T11:54:00.001-04:002013-10-30T11:54:40.685-04:00Chain Mail! Q & A<br />
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My friend <i><a href="http://www.notetoselfblog.com/note_to_self/2013/10/chain-mail-qa.html">Sarah</a></i> who I'm so thankful to know as a fellow blogger and real life friend tagged me in a fun Q&A...I got entirely too excited. I love how these little questionnaires shed a little light on the girls behind my favorite blogs. Here are my answers to Sarah's questions:<br />
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It would be a close call between anything by the Backstreet Boys (I am not ashamed) and Alicia Keys "This Girl is on Fire." She's my hype girl when I'm feeling scared, down, or need any kind of courage/encouragement. </div>
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I love seeing my designs in real homes and it's even better when customers send me sweet notes! Ashley was my very first customer and recently posted <a href="http://instagram.com/p/gDjfYburhw/">this pic</a> of the very first Sedgewick bar cart to go out into the world in her living room!</div>
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City! The energy here in New York is unstoppable. "These streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will inspire you."</div>
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<b>4. What is your coping mechanism after a really bad day?</b><br />
I can drink a whole bottle of wine in one sitting. But if the day is bad but not that bad, and I don't feel paralyzed with anxiety, I like to kickbox it out. My weighted gloves make me <i>feel</i> like I can kick ass ;)</div>
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<b>5. Favorite item in your closet right now? (Pictures welcome.)</b></div>
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A really simple, <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/knitwear/sweaters/silk-and-cotton-sweater-c498028p1295109.html">basic sweater</a> from Zara (above)-- it's a cotton silk blend which makes it super comfy and it goes great with everything. Denim, skirts, and black cigarette pants for an Audrey look. It's so classic that I bought it in grey, too.<br />
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I minored in French in college and studied abroad along the Cote d'Azur. I can squeak a little bit out now, but I would love to take classes again and get back to where my language skills used to be.<br />
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My mom and dad had a bench custom made for our Catholic wedding since there is a lot of kneeling, sitting, standing. It's since been used at their 30 year vow renewal and my brother's wedding. All our names and dates are hand-carved into the side. It's such a special piece that I hope is treasured in our family for generations to come. You can see it <a href="http://cupofte.blogspot.com/2013/10/life-latelyas-in-past-5-months.html">here</a>-- scroll!</div>
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This is terrible...I am at a total loss! If I have to name something, <a href="http://www.inslee.net/">Inslee</a> just scooped up one of the last <a href="http://mansurgavriel.com/bucket-bag-brandy/">Mansur Gavriel bucket bags</a> in all of Manhattan (cue the frenzy), and trust me when I say it is <i>stunning</i>. Pictures do not do it justice-- impeccable Italian craftsmanship and rich, buttery leather that is going to age so elegantly overtime.<br />
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<b>9. What's your favorite spot in the town/city/state you live in?</b><br />
Alan and I love dining in the West Village. The restaurants are quaint and candle lit and then after dinner you can take a slow walkabout the cobblestone streets. I wrote about one of our favorite West Village restaurants <a href="http://cupofte.blogspot.com/2011/10/hudson-clearwater.html">here</a>.<br />
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Now for my turn, I'm tagging <a href="http://www.inslee.net/blog/">Inslee</a>, <a href="http://www.yoursouthernpeach.com/">Amy</a>, <a href="http://fificheek.blogspot.com/">Lindsey</a>, and to mix it up my brother <a href="http://lawrencete.wordpress.com/">Lawrence</a> and (SS photographer!) who is probably going to kill me :). If you want to participate, I would love to see your answers in the comments, too!</div>
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4. In my next life I am going to be a famous singer, obviously (and possibly Beyonce status), what about you?</div>
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5. Favorite holiday recipe that you think everyone should serve?</div>
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6. Secret small joy? </div>
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7. One item on your bucket list?</div>
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8. Girl crush?</div>
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9. Boy crush?</div>
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Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-11162743572369660872013-10-27T19:14:00.004-04:002013-10-28T12:49:42.141-04:00Brooklyn Popcorn<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Update: Brooklyn Popcorn is kindly offering 20% off to all My Cup of Te readers with code "cupofte"-- Enjoy!</i>
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Today was a beautiful day to be out and about in the city. While casually walking around downtown Alan and I stumbled upon a food truck called <a href="http://www.brooklynpopcorn.com/">Brooklyn Popcorn</a>. The delicious buttery smells literally led us right to it.<br />
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The truck was serving up gourmet popcorn in such interesting flavors like Jalapeno, Bacon (!) Cheddar, Parmesan Garlic-- we couldn't resist. The two men working the truck were so friendly and let us taste test a few before deciding on our bag.<br />
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We couldn't agree on just one so Mr.Brooklyn Popcorn offered that we pick two. We decided on a happy mix of Bacon Cheddar (me) and Jalapeno (Alan) and before too long we both had telltale cheesy fingers. Finger lickin' good :) </div>
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The local small biz has whipped up <i><a href="http://www.brooklynpopcorn.com/gourmet-popcorn-flavors">16 unique flavors</a></i> a few more including coconut and caramel, ketchup (?!), sour cream and chives, and bbq. With the holidays coming up, I will definitely be keeping their customizable tins in mind, you can pick up to three different flavors and shipping is only $2.95 on all orders, for hostess and thank you gifts!</div>
Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-1537227002932905592013-10-25T15:38:00.001-04:002013-10-25T17:34:52.880-04:00Tea in a Greenwich Village Brownstone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My talented friend, <i><a href="http://www.1440nyc.com/">Patricia</a></i>, recently invited me over for tea. We had the most lovely time sipping our hot beverages out of vintage teacups and indulging in salted chocolate chip cookies, golden apple tarts, and cheesy scones.<br />
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Patricia lives in a charming Greenwich Village brownstone complete with beautiful pre-war details from gorgeous crown molding to worn hardwood floors, dreamy high ceilings, even a cozy fireplace and good gracious an outdoor space perfectly strung up with twinkly lights.<br />
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Have you passed out yet? She's filled it with sentimental memorabilia like antique chairs she discovered while on holiday in Paris, nostalgic sepia-toned polaroids from her wedding day, and a unique mix of furniture from classic bentwood chairs to rustic wooden furniture and itsy bitsy ball and claw foot stools. Can you spot it tucked away in the pic?<br />
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These details are the makings of my dream residence. (Remember <i><a href="http://cupofte.blogspot.com/2010/11/birthday-countdown-wish-list-house-in.html">this book</a></i> I keep on my desk for motivational purposes?) Thanks for being the ultimate hostess, Patricia! If you ever tire of your amazing apartment, you know who to call first ;)<br />
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{All pics by me, <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/08/07/summer-clambake-in-the-city/">except no. 3</a>}Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-9783523725787754192013-10-23T10:48:00.002-04:002013-10-23T10:48:03.073-04:00Ball Caps & Brothers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My little brother came to town last weekend on his way back out of the country. He lives overseas these days and I was so grateful to be able to spend some big sis/lil bro QT together :) We matched all weekend in sweatshirts and sneakers, and if you didn't know, camo ball caps from Wal-mart are so in. I will be sharing a few of our NYC excursions in the next few days. I miss you already, San!<br />
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p.s. While I do believe you get what you pay for, sometimes this girl has to shop the trends on a budget: </div>
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a ball cap <a href="http://www.walmart.com/">from here</a> (don't be scared) vs <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/darien-camo-baseball-cap-eugenia/vp/v=1/1575531153.htm?folderID=2534374302062819&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=11833">here</a></div>
<br />Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-12942860132571722872013-10-22T12:51:00.000-04:002013-10-22T12:51:01.573-04:00My 5 Tips for Starting Your Own Biz at Style Me Pretty Living<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dreams don't work unless you do! Excited to be sharing my 5 tips on starting your own business as well as a little behind why and how I launched <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/www.shopsocietysocial.com">Society Social</a> over at Style Me Pretty Living. Click <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/10/22/5-tips-to-starting-your-own-business-with-society-social/">here</a> for a little business 101!<br />
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{Photo by <a href="http://www.thesisstudios.com/">Lawrence Te</a>}Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-49876537867988928972013-10-21T17:13:00.002-04:002013-10-21T17:15:30.670-04:00Plum Pretty Sugar Robes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My beautiful best friend got married over the summer and sweetly gifted all the bridesmaids <a href="http://store.plumprettysugar.com/">Plum Pretty Sugar robes</a> at the bridesmaid luncheon. We spent the morning of the wedding in our fancy floral attire, primping and laughing with our mimosas held high! The thoughtful gifts made for the prettiest photo opps and made our pre-wedding girl time that much more fun and special.</div>
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p.s. The company also recently came out with a bedding line that I love. Wouldn't the soft floral and fauna prints be perfect for a cozy bedroom?<br />
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<br />Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-15251940026281256282013-10-20T10:34:00.002-04:002013-10-20T11:54:44.097-04:00Life Lately...As in the Past 5 monthsI took some personal time this summer to spend with family and friends. (Can you believe it's already October?) There were so many happy celebrations and SS happenings that I knew if I tried to do it all I would end up crazed, dazed, and all of us would be extremely confused.<br />
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My brother, and Society Social photographer, is a married man. First in Seoul...</div>
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Alan and I tried airBNB for the first time and I highly rec. We stayed <a href="http://cupofte.blogspot.com/2013/05/vacation-planning-gangam-style.html">here</a> and saved so much money and still got to stay in the heart of Gangnam, one of Seoul's most upscale neighbs. Yes, like "Gangam Style," the song. It is a place! We relished being tourists, and did things we would never ever do in New York. We are locals and too proud, duh.<br />
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After the reception which ended early,we did something different, the fam picked up beer, wine, and snacks and had a picnic on the gorgeous Han River. It was a beautiful breezy summer night with twinkly city lights and stars serving as the backdrop!</div>
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...then they got married (again!) in the Philippines. Go bro and my sweet new SIL!</div>
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My sis and I designed our bridesmaids gowns and an up and coming Filipino designer brought them to life. We like to call it a "modern hanbok." The flowers are hand-painted directly on the gown! Mom wore a traditional Filipinia gown. I hope one day I have a fantastic excuse to do the same. </div>
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My brothers, sister, new SIL, Mr. and I hosted my mom and dad's 30th wedding anniversary and I cried my eyes out giving my speech.</div>
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Mom and Dad renewed their vows on a bench that has now served in me and Alan's wedding, my brother and SIL's wedding, and hopefully my younger brother's and sis' weddings one day too! </div>
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Dad serenaded mom and then they danced like no one was watching. They work so hard, to see them let loose and enjoy the most important things in life makes my heart swell. </div>
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Alan Dale was forced to participate in our family's ballroom dancing craze but between breaks I danced with my brothers. He is thankful for them I am sure.<br />
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There was so much family time and I was the happiest. Pablo, the newest member to the Te family, was too. His tongue, his cute tongue. He also owns the biggest ferns of any puppy I have ever met.</div>
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MOH duties included planning a Palm Beach Chic bachelorette. (Alan took the same weekend for the groom's bachelor's trip!) The trip wouldn't have been complete without lots of Lily and cocktails at the Breakers. All in all, it was a weekend for the books!</div>
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The hotel Eau Palm, formerly the Ritz Carlton, upgraded us to the royal suite so all 8 of us got to stay together. We had cookies, french fries, and creme brûlée out of coconuts (?) late night. Needless to say, the grounds and service were A++.</div>
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The weekend after a NYC bachelorette, my best cousin friend and crew took to the streets of Manhattan on a mission. We stayed at the <a href="http://www.eventihotel.com/">Eventi</a> even though we are all local. #yolo The weekend ended in watching the sunrise and somehow we made it to brunch after literally dancing ALL night BOTH nights. We are champions, but I did not feel like a champ come Monday. I felt like death and far from my early twenties.</div>
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In between there, SS celebrated it's 2nd birthday by moving into a new studio space in...(drum roll) Manhattan y'all! My studio mates gave me the sweetest welcome including cupcakes and champagne.<br />
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...Alan and my family helped me move in when all the furniture finally arrived. I am nearly 30 but having my family around makes me so relieved and calm. Are you supposed to grow out of that? I am not sure. </div>
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Then Palm Beach bach got married in the most darling mountain town. The backdrops were <i>stunning</i>. It feels like <a href="http://cupofte.blogspot.com/2013/02/weekend-picture-book-engagement-edition.html">their engagement</a> weekend was just yesterday!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">...and throughout the year we've had a wonderful time hanging with the bridal party. It really was such a fun group. I miss everyone already! (The wedding pictures which turned out so beautiful are by <a href="http://www.buffydekmar.com/">Buffy Dekmar</a>!)</span></div>
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New York bach got married at the fanciest wedding I have ever been too. An intimate wedding in the Yale Club library followed by cocktail hour on a rooftop overlooking Manhattan and dancing all night in the grand ball room. </div>
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My cousin Anna and I grew up together and I can't explain how happy I am for her. We waltzed around Grand Central in our fancy dresses and became a NYC tourist attraction. I am positive we are in random tourists' vaca albums.<br />
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I made my way to Charleston for a cocktail social thrown just for SS and had to pinch myself. The space had so much SS I died. Yes, that is all <a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/">Society Social</a>!<br />
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My family and I made a road trip of it and I got to meet so many sweet customers of mine including <a href="http://ilovetheglassonion.com/">Sarah</a> who you should def visit and my stylish friend <a href="http://www.looklingerlove.com/blog/fashion/society-social-comes-to-charleston/">Chassity</a> who helped me pick out my oufit! I can't thank Laurie and Charleston enough for the warm welcome. Here are <a href="http://blog.shopsocietysocial.com/2013/09/society-social-in-charleston.html">more pics</a> from the party if you want to see!</div>
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SS NYC officially launched. (!!!) It is one of the biggest things to happen in my professional life, and adult life in general, and for those of you who have been following along since the beginning I'm sending big hugs! My sweet family came all the way from NC for the event to celebrate and to help pitch in for the prep. Don't they always? Gosh I love them so much! My studio mates and I threw one heck of a party. The turn out made us feel like lucky ducks. Here are <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.622430391128418.1073741835.196845550353573&type=3">more party pics</a> if you want to see!</div>
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I'm so excited to be back and I'm definitely looking forward to more regular posts! (and can a girl get some down time?! Maybe one day. phew.) I hope y'all have been so wonderful! Talk soon!</div>
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I'm really so excited to introduce y'all to the man behind Society Social and My Cup of Te! Head over to Victoria's to see Alan in her popular series, "<a href="http://vmacandcheese.com/2013/07/24/the-man-behind-society-social/#more-23590">The Man Behind the Blog</a>." He is characteristically quite reserved and not the biggest sharer (yes, we are complete opposites!!), so I relished reading his answers :) He has been unconditionally supportive in all my Society Social endeavors and 100% gives me entirely too much credit in the interview so only believe half of what he says.<br />
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The series is one of my favorites because you get to meet the significant others of so many talented women, many of who (whom??! I can never get it) I admire. Here are other interviews to check out while you're over:<br />
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Hi long lost friends! I thought I'd make my return with a little Monday giveaway. My amazing friend Grace is hosting and she's giving one lucky reader a chance to win a set of all four of the Society Social booze totes. Head to the end of the post for the link!</div>
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I'd love to share our family vacation pictures soon (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=413354095369383&set=a.270175596353901.62912.196845550353573&type=3&theater">my brother</a> is married!) but work has been a doozy with a ton of catch up so first thing's first! Meanwhile here are a few scenes from our first weekend back in the states.<br />
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Alan and I went on such a fun date! First to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-boil-new-york-2">The Boil</a> (yum yum) which I believe opened earlier this year in the LES. The word is definitely getting out because the wait was forev so we headed next door to the nearby dirty dirty dive <a href="http://nymag.com/listings/bar/home-sweet-home/">Home Sweet Home</a>. I'll do anything for ice cold beer when it's 90+ degrees out. (Watch out for the plethora of taxidermy! Yikes.) Back at The Boil I was bib ready. Can you tell I love love love shellfish? Extremely excited.<br />
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After dinner we did a little meandering and stumbled upon a delicious cocktail bar. Turns out <a href="http://selrrose.com/">Sel Rrose</a> opened just last month and is owned by the same management as Home Sweet Home and <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/fashion/fig-19-opens-in-the-lower-east-side.html?_r=0">Fig 19</a>. The champagne cocktails are so carefully crafted and their playlist pumps out 60s and 70s French pop. My idea of heaven. The Lavender Piscine below is my new obsession. I've had my share of awful Negronis, (one slight of the hand and to me it tastes like cough syrup!), but Alan's was perfect. The bartender was informative and friendly, too!<br />
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Alan's been working 14 hour days since our return including the weekend so I made sure to welcome him home Saturday and Sunday night with his favorite foods. This <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/daves-low-country-boil/">low country boil</a> reminds us of frolicking on the banks of Shackleford (think the backdrop of a Nicholas Sparks novel, for real) with our dear friends. It made us laugh a little to enjoy it in our mini Manhattan apartment :)<br />
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Anyways, you can enter the giveaway <a href="http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/07/giveaway-society-social.html#more-13530">here</a> and I'll be back soon. Missed y'all!!Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-39062510350823996772013-07-03T07:21:00.002-04:002013-07-03T07:25:21.203-04:00Society Social in House Beautiful's "The Best" <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My sweet friend <a href="http://mimosalaneblog.blogspot.com/">Albertina's</a> gorgeous Pagoda Trim Pillows, an exclusive for <a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/">Society Social</a>, are in this month's House Beautiful "The Best!" Alan, who is finally leaving the states to join my family and I in Asia (gosh, I miss him!), is hand carrying my issue so I can see this in person sooner rather than later. I am that. excited.<br />
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We've gone on a House Beautiful hunt before (<i><a href="http://cupofte.blogspot.com/2011/11/house-beautiful-hunting.html">you can read about how Alan and I found it in a little bodega in NYC</a></i> :) and the thrill will never ever get old. I'm so humbled and honored! To celebrate, I'm offering 20% off <a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/collections/featured-in-house-beautiful-july-august-2013"><i>the collection</i></a> with code "housebeautiful20"-- happy shopping and happy 4th!Roxy Tehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14612847869599572120noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913802945174693947.post-77432324795971150952013-07-02T21:22:00.000-04:002013-07-02T21:22:34.528-04:00The Damsel in Dior's Mad Men Inspired Bar Cart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is my most absolute delight to see my designs in real homes, stylish ones at that, aiding and abetting in the revival of cocktail hour and the increased consumption of the classic martini. Jacey (isn't she the cutest?) who pens one of my favorite style blogs, <a href="http://www.damselindior.com/">The Damsel in Dior</a>, drew inspiration from Mad Men when styling her very own Sedgewick bar cart. I'm so honored to have such fabulous customers!<div>
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p.s. I'll take a gin martini. What will it be for you? :)<div>
p.s.s. If you would like a bar cart of your own, you can sign up for the <a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/products/the-sedgewick">Sedgewick waitlist</a>!</div>
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{Images via T<a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/pages/manifesto-magalog">he Society Social Manifesto Magalog</a>, <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/jacey-grants-house-tour-189189#_">Apartment Therapy</a> & t<a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2013/07/02/style-at-home-jacey-duprie-of-damsel-in-dior/?slide=9#content">he Glitter Guide</a> | Photography by <a href="http://www.monicawangphotography.com/">Monica Wang</a>}</div>
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