laura letinsky

I was quite impressed recently when I saw in the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living to find their beautiful gelatin story shot by the fine art photographer Laura Letinsky. Something so delicate and off about her work...

happy easter

glittered fingers and bunny trails

the crisp cold spring air

as the morning song dances in my ears

one egg here another in the wood

slumber back into warm sheets

crack of dawn their feet follow out the door

oohs and ahhs

the excitement only a child knows

one two three

I have found them all

sun sparkling on chocolate smiles

jan is soon two

working on the invite for Jan's birthday party on april 18th... he is such a joy in my life, my little man, so loving, full of life, so delicious, messy and fun.

Tsukushi love

Kai and I celebrated our 7th anniversary last night... it is one of those numbers which has weight to it. Seven years of adventure, two children, bold experiments and lots of lessons learned. We craved an evening of something quiet and unexpected, sensual and exotic and the path lead us to Tsukushi. On an unmarked black door tucked away on east 41st and 2nd ave, near the united nations, it is not the kind of japanese place you seek out for sushi and uber gourmet. This is a secret little passage into home-style cooking japanese style. There is no menu, everyone is japanese, and so you just sit there quietly as they bring out, one by one, the most amazing little dishes of pleasure as you get more and more buzzed on Dassai Sake. Eating a small bowl of sesame tofu in miso broth was almost an experience in perfection. Little pieces of fish, a dish of potato stem, topped off with tea and black sesame ice cream.... I can't wait to go again one day.

spring has finally arrived

And what a beautiful way to spend it among new friends, at Pauline's 6th birthday in Brooklyn. Her father the jazz musican Francis Jacob made the most incredible molten chocolate cake and his sister the lovely french actress Irene Jacob (of Red and The double life of Veronique) played french games with the children.... the warmth of the sun, the young spirits, the delicate light green sprouts give one hope, once again that winter doesn't last forever.

where the wild things are

I'm counting the days till Spike Jonze's film comes out in October... I'm not missing this one with Jan and Aya at my side it will be amazing!

fa fa fashion

Since I'm getting all glittery and all that, I might as well post two films that I'm curious to see. "Valentino: the last emperor", and "Lagerfield confidential". Even though fashion is not my trade, how can I not say that it hasn't been a great influence in my life. My mother being an amazing fashion designer herself, well that should say it all.