Five Things

by Emily

{Window display + cabs at Tiffany and Co.}

I would move to New York simply for the holiday decorations. I was reluctant about such a last-minute trip immediately after Thanksgiving, but it’s been a remarkably productive week and this city truly is magical this time of year. I packed entirely incorrectly (I was bare legged in 35° weather one morning), so I’m looking forward to returning to sunny California for a relaxing weekend.

{Lipstick + coffee on a brisk morning}

{Champagne cork wreath at the Soho Grand}

{Glittery trees + decorated windows}

{Carousel-themed awning}

253 comments

1 Ophelia { 12.02.11 at 1:00 am }: Such a fun post!

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2 Wida { 12.02.11 at 1:00 am }: I want to go to NY one day!

Wida
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3 pushups with polish { 12.02.11 at 1:01 am }: i love reading your 5 things each week! xxo em
4 Anna { 12.02.11 at 1:01 am }: Amazing five things, Em. Love the lipstick on the coffee cup pic. I hope you have a fabulous weekend. xo

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5 Jovian { 12.02.11 at 1:01 am }: the first photo is gorgeous! hope you had fun,

check out my new crystal wraps i just added to the jewelry collection!

xoxo

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6 Inna { 12.02.11 at 1:01 am }: Thanks for a wonderful post. Gorgeous photos as always.

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7 Silvia { 12.02.11 at 1:03 am }: Amazing five things!
Kisses

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8 Josie { 12.02.11 at 1:03 am }: That wreath is brilliant. I’ve never been in New York at Christmastime; this obviously needs to change immediately. Have a safe trip home!
xo Josie
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9 fifi { 12.02.11 at 1:03 am }: love all things holiday! xo
10 Milana { 12.02.11 at 1:06 am }: It’s Christmas-time! Lovely post, as usual!

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11 Styleclouds { 12.02.11 at 1:06 am }: Amazing photos Emily! Just perfect five things again. And I love the christmas decoration in New York as well! Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy sunny California! xo, Christina

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12 Nastassja Petersen { 12.02.11 at 1:06 am }: This is awesome! Best wreath I’ve EVER seen!
Love from South Africa

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13 Katie { 12.02.11 at 1:07 am }: Id love to see NYC during the holidays!

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14 Macarons and Pearls { 12.02.11 at 1:11 am }: I simply love these pictures! They make me miss New York so badly!
Have a wonderful weekend Emily!

xx Ivana

Macarons and Pearls
15 Katarina { 12.02.11 at 1:12 am }: Awesome five things!

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16 Thea { 12.02.11 at 1:17 am }: Oh, I love your pics. So nice…all of them! Nice post, make me smile.

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17 Stacey { 12.02.11 at 1:21 am }: I would love to go to New York and I really want to make my first visit around Christmas time so I can see all the decorations!

xoxo
Stacey

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18 Laura { 12.02.11 at 1:22 am }: It looks magical, I would love to go to New York at Christmas
19 kristina@beancakes ★ { 12.02.11 at 1:28 am }: i love the tiffany & co. display!
xx ~ ks
20 Mundo de Alicia { 12.02.11 at 1:29 am }: Everything in that first photo is a dream!

Mundo de Alicia ❤
21 Chloe { 12.02.11 at 1:32 am }: Gorgeous photos! Wish I was there! Hope you have a great trip! Safe travels!
22 Neris { 12.02.11 at 1:35 am }: amazing five things! glad to hear that you are having fun in NY

Happy Friday!

xxx,

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23 Lisa { 12.02.11 at 1:37 am }: I love NYC. Visited in December a couple of years ago – need to go back asap!
Have a great weekend.

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24 MindofMr.blogspot.com { 12.02.11 at 1:38 am }: That first pic is really cool!

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25 Clochet { 12.02.11 at 1:44 am }: Very cute choices this week!! love the Champagne cork wreath because of it’s originality.
Have a nice weekend!
Clochet.

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26 Darling D { 12.02.11 at 1:45 am }: Great pictures, makes me want to be in NY right now!

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27 mikky { 12.02.11 at 1:45 am }: Oh, I have always wanted to go to NYC before Christmas. Have been a zillion times in the summer, but never in the winter. I think I need to drink more champagne so that I can make that wreath! Great photos. If you took any photos of xmas window displays please post those too if you have a chance.

mikky
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28 Guenda { 12.02.11 at 1:57 am }: i love your “5 things…”

ciao from italy
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29 Lotts { 12.02.11 at 2:03 am }: A great 5 things this week – love the top picture. I was in NYC a few weeks ago and the Tiffany windows were beautiful. Happy Friday x
30 Ayshe Rose { 12.02.11 at 2:04 am }: lovely post!

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31 Andrea { 12.02.11 at 2:04 am }: California is actually extremely windy and ferociously chilly.
32 Ellenor Marie { 12.02.11 at 2:05 am }: Oh I love Tiffanys and Co!!! I cannot wait till if I ever move to New York because my first morning there I am having a coffee and a Danish swirl outside the shop So jealous you are there! Happy Friday! <3

ellenor marie
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33 tinajo { 12.02.11 at 2:09 am }: Love the Champagne cork wreath!
34 Anna Ogilvie { 12.02.11 at 2:17 am }: This post could NOT top off a more exciteable/perfect week for me when it comes to Christmas being well on the way. Our tree is up at our house now and the christmas cheer is well underway so its a perfect 5 things to keep that cheer going. Its odd seeing it being so cold for christmas, I’m used to hot and sweltering days for our chrissy out here in Australia. Have a fantastic weekend Emily.

Anna xo

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35 blahblahbecky.co.uk { 12.02.11 at 2:20 am }: That window display is stunning!

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36 Cathy Anderson { 12.02.11 at 2:24 am }: I am going to visit NYC next week for work and could not be more excited to see the city all done up for the holidays. I lived there for 4 years and there really is no better place to spend the end the year than Manhattan!

xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl

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37 adele { 12.02.11 at 2:27 am }: Love the Tiffany window. It’s funny I always seem to go to NYC in the summer. Would so like to visit this time of year. Happy weekend xoxo
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38 Cassandra { 12.02.11 at 2:30 am }: Awesome, I love NYC. Was there just over a month ago and fall season there is so glam and fun. Love your 5 things, I feel the holiday spirit. The champagne wreath was my fave.

-Cass

MySaneSafeSpot.Blogspot.com
39 Lauren { 12.02.11 at 2:36 am }: Gorgeous, NYC is my favourite
40 Grace Escudero - The Afeminada { 12.02.11 at 2:39 am }: I love Christmas decorations!

-Grace

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41 Doux Rousse { 12.02.11 at 2:42 am }: I LOVE that wreath! And let’s be honest… it wouldn’t take THAT long to accumulate enough corks for it.

xo,
Doux Rousse
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42 MonochromeMagpie { 12.02.11 at 2:54 am }: These pictures are exactly how I imagine New York to be, I would love to go someday!

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43 Eva { 12.02.11 at 3:00 am }: Oh beautiful <3 I'm going to NYC now too and I can't wait for all the real Christmas spirit and all the decorations New York way
44 Niki { 12.02.11 at 3:05 am }: Lovely pictures, have a relaxing weekend! (i’m jealous for the warm weather!)
x, Niki from http://redandpurpleblog.blogspot.com/
45 Fashion Crazy Ball { 12.02.11 at 3:06 am }: Wonderful pictures! I like them!
46 Susie { 12.02.11 at 3:13 am }: Pretty, pretty, pretty – makes me so excited for Christmas
47 Johanna { 12.02.11 at 3:14 am }: I’ve always wanted to visit New York, and your pictures make me want to go even more. have a nice day, Emily. xoxo
48 CupcakeHayatlar { 12.02.11 at 3:23 am }: very cute pictures. loved Champagne cork wreath!
have a Cupcake sweet weekend!
49 M.E { 12.02.11 at 3:38 am }: The wreath is cool

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50 Gabrielle { 12.02.11 at 3:42 am }: Yes, the Champagne cork wreath is really great! I was in New York only once when I was 6 years old….. but I still remember a lot, this City made a big impression to a girl from a small town in Switzerland!
Thank you Emily for all your inspiring posts! Love your blog so much!

xg
51 Seasoned With Youth { 12.02.11 at 3:45 am }: There is something so classy about red lip stick on a white coffee cup. Love it!

Besitos. xx
Samantha

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52 hannah alehandra { 12.02.11 at 3:49 am }: Love the little decorated windows on the apartments/offices! So touching. Hehe lipstick on mugs is cute! Kiss from England.xo http://hannahalehandra.blogspot.com/
53 abisouslife { 12.02.11 at 3:56 am }: the wreath and coffee stained coffee cup are adorable. have an amazing weekend!
54 Leigh { 12.02.11 at 4:05 am }: I love the energy in NYC. And yes, during the holiday it becomes even more amazing. Absolutely my favorite city. Happy to see your trip went well.

-Leigh
http://hunterspruce.tumblr.com
55 Colleen { 12.02.11 at 4:07 am }: yeah, living here during christmas can be the best. and i love that wreath!
56 Tuesday @ 56 to Rivington { 12.02.11 at 4:34 am }: Sigh….New York is my favourite place in the world and this time of year it is beautiful.
57 Tasia of Ruffles & Sequins { 12.02.11 at 4:38 am }: Love that cork wreath – what a fabulous DIY idea for decorating!

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58 Kate { 12.02.11 at 4:41 am }: Beautiful pics this week!

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59 Fisayo { 12.02.11 at 4:45 am }: lovely post.
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60 blue roses { 12.02.11 at 4:48 am }: nyc is a magical city; it can seem so cold and dreary and isolating, but around the holidays, it is sparkling with life.

love love love your lipstick stain…. a shadow of yourself on your coffee mug.

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61 The Fancy Teacup { 12.02.11 at 4:58 am }: So festive, the carousel and window display sure adds to the sparkle of the holidays. x

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62 Missy { 12.02.11 at 5:04 am }: I can’t wait to find out what you were up to in NYC. I’m intrigued by the reds you were testing. It is the best time of year to visit. I’m driving down myself for a few days next week. Oooh…bare legs! You must have been freezing!
63 sarah { 12.02.11 at 5:08 am }: I was staying at the Soho Grand as well this week, also on a last minute trip. Small world! I posted about it here:

http://thedandelionandtheduke.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-york-wardrobe.html
64 Elizabeth { 12.02.11 at 5:09 am }: I love New York! I have only been once but am dying to go back, especially around this time of year. Christmas in New York is on my bucket list for sure! Thanks for the great photos!

xx Elizabeth

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65 Cristina { 12.02.11 at 5:13 am }: The window displays at Tiffany and co. are fantastic this season. I was ogling them last night!

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66 Erika { 12.02.11 at 5:36 am }: NYC is by far muy favorite city

Erika
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67 Heather { 12.02.11 at 5:43 am }: That cork wreath is fabulous!!!

XO
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68 Ally { 12.02.11 at 5:54 am }: I love NY around Christmas time… it’s always so crammed with shoppers and tourists but to see these photos that you took makes it almost seem peaceful!

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69 Lauren { 12.02.11 at 5:56 am }: I love Christmas decor this time of year something so famililar or nostalgic about all the Christmas items!!
70 Cara { 12.02.11 at 5:59 am }: love nyc!
71 Lunapark Queen { 12.02.11 at 5:59 am }: Loved the carousel awning! )

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72 FashionFlirt { 12.02.11 at 6:02 am }: Love the second photo!

Check out my blog if you like:

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kisses, Jasmin
73 Sarah { 12.02.11 at 6:03 am }: Love your pics. New York has such an energy — and it shows through in photos! Safe travels back home!
Sarah
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74 loulou { 12.02.11 at 6:10 am }: Lucky you for being in New York at this time of the year. I was ther during the holiday season a few times and just couldn’t get over the beautifully decorated it was. I have this vivid memory of huge candy canes hanging all around a ridge that went around a building!

Loulou Downtown
75 debbie { 12.02.11 at 6:10 am }: New York is so lovely this time of year!
76 Kendall { 12.02.11 at 6:13 am }: We are heading to NYC for a quick Christmas trip next weekend, and you just made me even more excited! Have a great weekend!

K
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77 Paolita@BerryHaute { 12.02.11 at 6:14 am }: Beautiful pics Emily,
would love to see NY this time of year!
BerryHaute
78 raspberrykitsch { 12.02.11 at 6:22 am }: gorgeous photos, i bet NYC looks even more gorgeous at christmas time

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xx
79 Closet Cravings { 12.02.11 at 6:25 am }: I don’t think any place can really beat the magic of Christmas time in New York City. =)
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80 Samira { 12.02.11 at 6:26 am }: lovely photos!!! love the awning!
81 Hillary { 12.02.11 at 6:31 am }: I love New York this time of year! Pretty photos! The one you got at Tiffany’s is especially cool.

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82 Gina { 12.02.11 at 6:33 am }: cute pictures! Especially love the last one!

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83 Kelli K { 12.02.11 at 6:39 am }: These are great photos, def putting me into a holiday mood

XoXo-Kelli K
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84 Nikki { 12.02.11 at 6:39 am }: There is no place quite like NYC during the holiday season. I just love seeing all the decorations and festiveness displayed throughout the city. Great photos!

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85 K { 12.02.11 at 6:50 am }: Were you sitting at a table at Starbucks yesterday? I thought I recognized you, but figured it couldn’t be you because you’re in CA.
86 Mrs C { 12.02.11 at 6:59 am }: Ahh love NYC!!!! So jealous! I’ve got a collection of fun holiday recipes up for baking!!!!

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87 Vania Hasegawa { 12.02.11 at 6:59 am }: NYC is just great… during Christmas is just magical!!
Xoxo
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88 Jamie { 12.02.11 at 7:10 am }: Magical is a good way to put it. It’s the only time of year when I truly miss being back east. Although it is freezing this morning in LA so I don’t feel all together robbed. LOL

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89 Lisa | La Belle et Le Bentley { 12.02.11 at 7:12 am }: I too love big cities and their holiday decor. I spend Thanksgiving in Chicago, which was beautiful, then returned home to Boston to find it transformed into a winter wonderland! Love this time of year!

xo Lisa
http://belleandbentley.blogspot.com
90 Ana { 12.02.11 at 7:18 am }: Great post! Love the lipstick + coffee picture.
xx
91 Shayne { 12.02.11 at 7:31 am }: NY is so beautiful in the winter
92 Cara { 12.02.11 at 7:31 am }: I absolutely agree, NYC comes even more alive and becomes even more beautiful with the arrival of holiday decorations every year!
93 Jessie { 12.02.11 at 7:33 am }: What a fun and festive post! It’s so bright and colorful.
Xx, http://wordbyjessie.com
94 Caitlin { 12.02.11 at 7:35 am }: Oh, don’t even get me started on New York during the holidays. *swoon*

Caitlin
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95 Julianna { 12.02.11 at 7:35 am }: Lovely photos of NYC right now! I am also in love with all the window displays!

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96 Empire Stilettos { 12.02.11 at 7:37 am }: Great job capturing our wonderful city – I am going to be out and about Christmas shopping all weekend and can’ wait to see all the gorgeous decorations!

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97 Kara { 12.02.11 at 7:42 am }: Emily – I always love your pictures, but that first one of the window at Tiffany and Co. is simply divine. If that were printed and framed, I’d consider buying it. You should consider selling some of your prints on Etsy!
98 Sister Disco { 12.02.11 at 7:44 am }: Yay!! Thank you for featuring such beautiful things in our city! Check out our gift guide on our site!
99 Cherie { 12.02.11 at 7:45 am }: My friend, Jim, and his wife made that wreath last year after collecting wine corks all year. It came out so beautiful! Thanks for the pictures!
- Cher

P.S. Check out our post on holiday gifts for husbands & boyfriends here: http://eyeblinkfashion.wordpress.com/2011/12/02/all-i-want-for-christmas-boyfriendshusbands/
100 Shannon Drake { 12.02.11 at 7:48 am }: The cork Christmas wreath is so unique…I never would have thought to do something like that!

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101 Laurie { 12.02.11 at 7:49 am }: Great pictures from around NYC! Enjoy your trip!
102 Tales of an HBS Wife { 12.02.11 at 7:50 am }: Love these! Christmas is my favorite holiday and the decorations are one of the best parts!
103 sherri lynn @ life of a wife { 12.02.11 at 7:54 am }: I love being in NYC this time of year. These photos make me want to go back!
104 sherri lynn @ life of a wife { 12.02.11 at 7:54 am }: I love being in NYC this time of year. These photos make me want to go back!
105 Hello Friday { 12.02.11 at 7:56 am }: Love Christmas decorations all over the city. I’m going to London and super excited for their decor. xoxo
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106 Linz & Holl { 12.02.11 at 7:56 am }: Just beautiful!!!

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107 Raspberry & Rouge { 12.02.11 at 7:56 am }: Gorgeous pics! Happy friday! XO Rebecca

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108 Rachel { 12.02.11 at 7:56 am }: Can’t wait for Christmas!!!
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Rachel
109 Katy { 12.02.11 at 7:57 am }: Love the wreath! I just did headbands made out of christmas bulbs on my blog!

~Katy
http://thefirstapartment.blogspot.com/
110 B. in the Know { 12.02.11 at 7:58 am }: Great set of five things! I love lipstick on my coffee cup at the office – makes me feel like a lady. Have a wonderful weekend!
Much love,
B
111 Caitlin { 12.02.11 at 8:00 am }: NYC is truly enchanting during the holiday winter season!! Hope you enjoyed your time here on the east coast! Safe travels home!

xo
Caitlin
http://hauteeyes.com
112 191 Orchard { 12.02.11 at 8:04 am }: couldn’t agree more. this is my first holiday season living in NYC and it is absolutely gorgeous!

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113 IRene { 12.02.11 at 8:05 am }: love it.
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114 lulu's life { 12.02.11 at 8:06 am }: woww ! what a nice blog page !! l really appreciate to @cupcakehayatlar to suggest me your blog !!

By the way ; l really love the coffee cup w/lipstick stain & the cork wreath xxx

very cute pictures. loved Champagne cork wreath!
115 Annie { 12.02.11 at 8:09 am }: I just went to new York for thanksgiving! Love it there!
116 Emily { 12.02.11 at 8:09 am }: I’ve seen wine corks used similarly, but I have to say what makes that wreath so great is the sprinkling in of silver painted corks.

-E
http://nosweatsallowed.blogspot.com
117 Wonderful&Marvelous { 12.02.11 at 8:11 am }: God I love the city!! Up to now I’ve been there twice and I’d love to go there for christmas once. Unfortunately that has yet to happen. But looking at your pictures I’m getting really sentimental…
xoxo
Angi
118 Stella { 12.02.11 at 8:11 am }: Oh New York. I need to get back there soon. Also, that cork wreath? I think you’ve just given me an idea of what to do with all the corks at my in-laws. (He’s in a wine fraternity, so you can take a guess at how many corks are lying around!)
119 Shea { 12.02.11 at 8:12 am }: I love all you five picks Emily.

I would love to visit NY during the holidays.

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120 Meena { 12.02.11 at 8:12 am }: Love NYC during the holidays!

Happy friday!
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121 Katy { 12.02.11 at 8:14 am }: The carousel-themed awning is stunning! I have always wanted to make it NY just before Christmas to see all the decorations, but until I finish up law school I’m afraid that won’t be possible. So thank you for posting picture so I can see how beautiful it is this time of year!
122 Jackie {York Avenue} { 12.02.11 at 8:15 am }: Love your photos! Yes NYC is a special place to be around the holidays. But the weather is definitely not as nice as California!
123 Rachel @ Suitcase Secrets { 12.02.11 at 8:19 am }: It’s my favorite time of year here, too. Next time we’ll make sure you’re packed properly – it’s freezing here this week and the perfect time to wrap up in scarves, gloves and cozy-chic layers!
124 MYSTYLELOFT { 12.02.11 at 8:23 am }: beautiful post : ) I love walking around Macy’s on 36th this time of the year
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125 Marina { 12.02.11 at 8:25 am }: 5 Beautiful Things!
126 Ashley { 12.02.11 at 8:27 am }: That Champagne cork wreath is so unique and amazing. I love how different it is! Such beautiful things.

Ashley
http://www.validatemenow.blogspot.com
127 Kate { 12.02.11 at 8:32 am }: I walked properly through midtown the other night and Christmas finally hit me. It’s impossible to not get in the spirit of the holiday with all the decorations

Kate

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128 Christina { 12.02.11 at 8:32 am }: I agree, New York is incredible at Christmas time! I am looking forward to going soon too and I am especially looking forward to seeing Gaga’s Workshop at Barney’s!

Anyways, your pictures are beautiful and really put me in the Christmas spirit some more! I am really loving that carousel awning!

http://christina-at-tiffanys.blogspot.com/
129 Katy { 12.02.11 at 8:34 am }: Here’s the link, I completely forgot to add it in my comment before!
http://thefirstapartment.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-bulb-headbands-or-greatest.html

~Katy
130 Mertxe Hernandez { 12.02.11 at 8:41 am }: Wonderful pictures.
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131 Shellz { 12.02.11 at 8:45 am }: cute pics! check out my faves for November:

http://www.shellzdoll.com/2011/11/28/3757/
132 Daisy { 12.02.11 at 8:59 am }: such a fun post! always so much inspiration
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133 britt { 12.02.11 at 9:03 am }: Happy Friday Emily! xo

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134 Miranda {onestylishdayatatime} { 12.02.11 at 9:05 am }: What a festive post I’ve always wanted to go to NYC for Christmas, or anytime for that matter!
135 Erica { 12.02.11 at 9:08 am }: I LOVE NYC at Christmastime! Nothing else like it!

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136 Katie { 12.02.11 at 9:08 am }: cute roundup! have a great weekend

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137 Honey What's Cooking { 12.02.11 at 9:13 am }: i love nyc.. and i work here, but girl, i know what you mean about sunny california weather. i just came back from san jose and eventhough northern cali gets cold, it was soooooooooo nice and sunny. i’m so scared of this winter.
your pictures are gorgeous as always and i loveee your blog, i think it’s the best fashion blog out there.
138 Caitie { 12.02.11 at 9:13 am }: NYC is always a magical city, but especially this time of year! There’s something so festive and comforting being a part of a place like that…

xxx
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139 amber { 12.02.11 at 9:14 am }: Just returned from a trip to NYC. My little sis. Check out this FAB piece of faux fur I found there: https://www.facebook.com/pages/OBSESSIVISION/223021501066837

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140 jillian { 12.02.11 at 9:18 am }: i love that wreath! what a great DIY project idea. xoxo jillian:: dress giveaway on cornflake dreams
141 191orchard { 12.02.11 at 9:30 am }: lovee NY!!
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142 Jess { 12.02.11 at 9:34 am }: Cute pictures! I love NYC especially during the Christmas season!

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143 jo { 12.02.11 at 9:36 am }: It’d be my dream to visit NYC someday and have a white christmas.
I can imagine how wonderfully festive it must be this time of year!
(: Lucky you!

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144 Chrissy { 12.02.11 at 9:36 am }: Beautiful Picture! The city is so magical this time of year. xo
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145 bevy { 12.02.11 at 9:36 am }: awww, so cute to see how city dwellers decorate for the holidays! thanks for sharing these snapshots every Friday. I really enjoy these posts!
146 Jenna { 12.02.11 at 9:36 am }: i love the Tiffany display and the glittery christmas tree! My biggest dream is to spend the holidays/new year’s in New York City! I think it would be so magical…so unlike LA

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147 Kelly { 12.02.11 at 9:40 am }: I LOVE that wreath!! I really want to go to NYC during the holiday season.
148 birdie { 12.02.11 at 9:44 am }: Lovely photos, the first one is especially whimsical!
149 Christina { 12.02.11 at 9:45 am }: I’ve been saving up wine corks for a future craft project! This could be the one…

xo,
Christina

http://becauseofmadalene.blogspot.com/
150 Ellen { 12.02.11 at 9:52 am }: Your 5 things for Friday is always nice to read — like a mini magazine

xx,
Ellen
http://www.mintgreensubmarine.com/
151 Kate { 12.02.11 at 9:58 am }: This just made me want to be in NYC so badly!!!!
152 The Happygirl { 12.02.11 at 9:59 am }: Oh, how I miss New York! Thanks for the great reminders!

x0-

The Happygirl

http://www.happygirlexperiment.com
153 Maryam Rafa { 12.02.11 at 10:01 am }: Love the champagne cork wreath!

Maryam
http://serialindulgence.com/
154 Sara { 12.02.11 at 10:11 am }: I love NYC at Christmas time! My favorite thing are the window displays! Looking forward to more photos!!

xx
Sara

Sunny Blonde Studio
155 nuha { 12.02.11 at 10:33 am }: that first picture is perfect!
156 Victoria { 12.02.11 at 10:38 am }: I absolutely love New York! Aside from the cold weather in the winter, the decorations and the spirit of the city just come to life. I braved 30 degree weather in bare legs as well when I was interviewing for a job in the month of November. Not fun. Save travels back to California!

xoxo,
Victoria
http://thestylistadiaries.blogspot.com
157 Tini { 12.02.11 at 10:40 am }: Love love love the champagne cork wreaths at the SoHo Grand. Holiday chic. There’s nothing like NYC at Christmas time!
158 Haute { 12.02.11 at 10:48 am }: That Champagne cork wreath is amazing!! I need one of those on my door
xo
V.
159 Katie { 12.02.11 at 10:49 am }: This makes me want to go to New York!
160 SparksInSpring { 12.02.11 at 10:50 am }: Wine cork is such a big hit, I love seeing them around!
161 Lauren & Caprice { 12.02.11 at 11:08 am }: Being from New York, I especially love the holiday decorations! Can’t wait to go back home and see them again ;D Also, love that cork wreath!

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162 mango { 12.02.11 at 11:34 am }: oh to visit NY one day during the holidays would be a dream, you’ve got me excited to plan a visit!

mango
mangotatoes.blogspot.com
163 dragon fruit { 12.02.11 at 11:34 am }: beautiful post! love that champagne cork reef

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164 The Blossom Shed Beauty Blog { 12.02.11 at 11:37 am }: I love big city Xmas window displays! One year when I was little, Harrods did a scene from L’Morte d’Arthur in each window – it was incredible!
165 Gildete Lima { 12.02.11 at 11:46 am }: Ohhh, I am so nostalgic of NYC streets….. I love it anytime, especially this time of the year…. LOVED this post!
166 B. { 12.02.11 at 11:54 am }: Love the champagne cork decoration !
wish I was able to go to NY to see all the christmas lights,..

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fashion & lifestyle in Belgium
167 sarah { 12.02.11 at 12:00 pm }: love the cork wreath! wish i could be in nyc right now.

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http://vanillachic.wordpress.com/
168 grace { 12.02.11 at 12:05 pm }: I always enjoy these posts.

-grace
http://herumbrella.com
169 Erin { 12.02.11 at 12:07 pm }: I really love NY in December, it’s the best time of year for that city. I grew up making a trip there once a season (from NJ) and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! Great pics!

XO,
Erin
http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com/
170 Je Tuan Lavyonne { 12.02.11 at 12:22 pm }: Love the five things! The champagne corked reef was genius and I loved seeing all of the reefs on the windows of the building!

I see that you started your morning out right.. lovely shade of lipstick and coffee.

Je Tuan Lavyonne
http://www.fullfigurednews.com
171 bravoerunway { 12.02.11 at 12:22 pm }: I absolutely agree with you! Chicago has some beautiful window displays for the holidays but it pales in comparison to NYC!
172 Kassey K { 12.02.11 at 12:25 pm }: I’ll be in this glorious city in a couple of weeks for our official honeymoon, and I can’t wait! These pictures made me wish we booked longer than a week
173 the gracious gaze { 12.02.11 at 1:01 pm }: gorgeous photos! this is one of my fav. five things posts, I think.

xo,
Kim
174 BusyWorkingMama { 12.02.11 at 1:04 pm }: Love the wreath!
175 Mr. Taylor and his Lady { 12.02.11 at 1:04 pm }: i love the image of the lipstick and coffee. so adorable! you always have such beautiful things around you!
xo TJ
176 Sorcha { 12.02.11 at 1:07 pm }: It looks beautiful! I would love to visit NYC but so far it hasn’t been on the agenda. I definitely need to remedy that soon!

Sorcha x
Bonfire Brunette
177 Petite and Hungry { 12.02.11 at 1:14 pm }: lovely pictures!

http://www.petiteandhungry.blogspot.com
178 McKenzie { 12.02.11 at 1:16 pm }: Really cute favorites this week!
179 Suzy { 12.02.11 at 1:18 pm }: I’ve never been to NY, but I’d especially like to visit during the holidays to see the lights & window displays.

Suzy
http://www.inspireme-now.blogspot.com
180 McKenzie { 12.02.11 at 1:20 pm }: I love the holiday season!

http://zestofbeauty.blogspot.com
181 Angela De Felice { 12.02.11 at 1:56 pm }: You missed the crazy Santa Anas! Looks like you found time to appreciate the city in all its Holiday splendor!

http://www.inherentstylela.com/
182 Feelgoodlookcute { 12.02.11 at 2:04 pm }: Lovely photos!
Lucky you! I love New York!!! It’s one of the funniest cities i’ve ever visited. I’ve been 2times with my husband and now I’d love to go also with my child )))
xxx
Miriam

feelgoodlookcute.blogspot.com
183 Natalya { 12.02.11 at 2:23 pm }: Such beautiful holiday photos! XOXO, http://www.NatalyasCloset.com
184 Ría { 12.02.11 at 2:49 pm }: I hope you have a great time in NY. Great decorations.

http://www.atitelavoyacontar.blogspot.com
185 Erika { 12.02.11 at 2:49 pm }: I love your photos and your ” five things”! <3
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186 Savannah Beginnings { 12.02.11 at 3:03 pm }: Safe travels back to California, enjoyed the Five Things New York version.

http://savannahbeginnings.wordpress.com/
187 brynn { 12.02.11 at 3:13 pm }: Fabulous list of things this week, Emily. I love New York too! I could easily find 500 things to love about that city. Happy weekend.
188 Hannah { 12.02.11 at 3:40 pm }: new york city is love!

http://wtfwhatthefashion.blogspot.com/
189 Molliee { 12.02.11 at 3:51 pm }: I so long to go to NYC!
190 Yamina { 12.02.11 at 3:58 pm }: love your few things from ny

♡ yamina
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191 wildheartwhispers { 12.02.11 at 4:05 pm }: absolutely love new york during the holidays!!!
xo

wildhearthwhispers.com
192 Charmander { 12.02.11 at 4:07 pm }: Such beautiful photos! I love the way it looks to have lipstick on the edge of a cup.

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193 Pamela { 12.02.11 at 4:29 pm }: New York is so magical this time of year! I wish I was there!!
194 Michelle Lee { 12.02.11 at 4:43 pm }: so pretty

new post: DIY broach
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195 the stylish housewife { 12.02.11 at 4:50 pm }: There is nothing quite like NYC during the holiday season!!! Makes me miss living there!

xoxo, jenn
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196 the stylish housewife { 12.02.11 at 4:55 pm }: There is nothing quite like NYC during the holiday season!!! Makes me miss living there!!!

xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
197 Hannah { 12.02.11 at 5:01 pm }: That is my kind of wreath! So glad you’re enjoying NYC. Happy Friday XO

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198 FashionClout { 12.02.11 at 5:18 pm }: champagne cork wreath..that’s a lot of champers to drink! Love it

http://somefashionclout.blogspot.com
199 Anew { 12.02.11 at 5:45 pm }: I was in NYC for Thanksgiving and took lots of pictures of the Tiffany holiday windows. They were a delight! #bestplaceintheworld!
200 Christina { 12.02.11 at 6:53 pm }: Ah, New York! It seems like you had a whirlwind trip, but I love these pictures you took! I especially like the glittery trees and windows photo – it really captures the spirit of the season for me, in a weird way.

~ Christina

http://lapetitebelle-christina.blogspot.com
201 Jules { 12.02.11 at 7:03 pm }: NY is the best during the holidays!
http://fabulositywithinreach.blogspot.com/
202 zoe { 12.02.11 at 7:30 pm }: stunning!

http://thechicclassmate.blogspot.com
203 Alela Sirah { 12.02.11 at 7:54 pm }: The cork wreath is super cute!
http://fashionablyspeakn.blogspot.com/2011/12/why-pay-more-designer-recreation-diy.html
204 cassandre { 12.02.11 at 8:16 pm }: NYC is definitely beautiful around the holidays.. the energy is amazing.. i think being a resident i sometimes take it for granted.. i walk by Rockefeller Center everyday to go to work and totally ignore the tree and the other day i had to stop myself and take it all in..
205 Sarah { 12.02.11 at 8:17 pm }: I love seeing your posts about New York, I live here and love it, but when I see your outfit posts mid winter, I am admittedly jealous!
206 The Lil Bee { 12.02.11 at 8:20 pm }: Well, well… looks like this came together quite nicely, now didn’t it?! That first photo is actually amazing. I am so glad we had so much time to hang out! Hope you had a relaxing flight back and some pampering time this morning. See you soon, I hope! xoxo
207 Skyismylimit { 12.02.11 at 9:41 pm }: Omg I absolutely love the coffee mug with the pink lipstick stain, it’s so cute, definitely a pinteresting picture, so cute!
208 Amanda { 12.02.11 at 10:11 pm }: loving every.little.bit!

Amanda
209 tiffles { 12.02.11 at 10:40 pm }: Love new york city, so happy I live here despite the fact that I dislike cold weather.

http://justcallmetiffles.blogspot.com/
210 kat @ paper doll theory { 12.03.11 at 12:05 am }: i really love that Champagne cork wreath! my friend has a mirror bordered in corks. very rustic

love kat
http://www.paperdolltheory.com
211 Zoey H { 12.03.11 at 12:37 am }: Love New York! I’m going up there Christmas day..you just got me super psyched!

tictaczo.blogspot.com
212 nikki bohne { 12.03.11 at 3:02 am }: love your blog! easy to see why it’s so popular, cuz you’re so stinkin’ adorable!

xo,

carry-on-couture.blogspot.com
213 The life after { 12.03.11 at 3:03 am }: That’s Christmas!

The Life After
214 miss m { 12.03.11 at 3:48 am }: love soho grand! amazing blog. xxx

http://youngandwildatheart.blogspot.com/
215 Emy Koster { 12.03.11 at 6:54 am }: That looks lovely! I hope New York showed you a good time. Have a wonderful weekend
xx
Emy

http://emykoster.com/
216 Nicole @ Giraffelegs { 12.03.11 at 8:08 am }: Ohh I can’t imagine how cold it feels there.
217 LilFashionista { 12.03.11 at 8:09 am }: love the pics!
~Sarah
http://www.sarahfashionista.blogspot.com
218 Aitana { 12.03.11 at 8:36 am }: fab!!!^^
i love it

http://ladytrendy.blogspot.com
219 ximena schuman { 12.03.11 at 11:25 am }: I love that you captured the carousel awning. beautiful
220 Simone Amorim { 12.03.11 at 1:20 pm }: I love NYC, just arrived from there!Would like to live there!I have a fashion blog here in Italy,

http://www.blogsoulfashion.com

bye, Simo.
221 Ana { 12.03.11 at 2:56 pm }: lovely!

http://redtoyellow.blogspot.com/
222 Skinny Moonstick { 12.03.11 at 7:31 pm }: New York is such an inspirational city! It happened to me too one time where I ended up not quite bare-legged, but I definitely had to run into a closest store to get some scarf&gloves Thank you for pretty pictures!
Good luck!

skinnymoonstick.blogspot.com
223 Larissa J { 12.03.11 at 7:35 pm }: I would move to NYC in a heartbeat, but i’ll always be a CA girl

xoxo,
Larissa

http://www.livingincolorstyle.blogspot.com
224 Jacquelyn { 12.03.11 at 10:30 pm }: Such a fabulous photo of the display!
225 Danielle { 12.03.11 at 11:58 pm }: love that photo of the lipstick, 5 things posts are always my fav

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226 Bettina { 12.04.11 at 3:00 am }: I’ll be in NYC this week and your photos pushed walking around the holiday window displays to the top of my sightseeing list!
227 Kristen { 12.04.11 at 5:17 am }: oh i love NYC! That wreath is so cool.

kristen
mikie and kristen
228 Haley { 12.04.11 at 6:55 am }: I want to be there!
229 Yuka { 12.04.11 at 7:06 am }: the 4th pic is sooooo lovely ♥

http://dontthinkjustfeel-yuka.blogspot.com/
230 takeachicpill { 12.04.11 at 7:23 am }: the carousel theme is adorable!
xx

http://takeachicpill.blogspot.com
231 vee theory { 12.04.11 at 10:38 am }: thanks for the photographs! i love NY

http://thaichilitheory.blogspot.com
232 Meagan { 12.04.11 at 11:29 am }: Hi Emily!
I just wanted to let you know I recently used your blog post on sequins+army green for my inspiration! and linked it back to your blog! If you want to check it out. http://www.caseofcouture.com
xoxo Meagan
233 Frau-Eismann { 12.04.11 at 11:41 am }: So pretty pics!

http://frau-eismann.blogspot.com/
234 Shabby Style { 12.04.11 at 12:47 pm }: Love this city!!! At anytime!
235 Giuseppina { 12.04.11 at 2:37 pm }: These are fantastic pictures! LOVE the one of Tiffanys
236 Ella { 12.04.11 at 4:59 pm }: i love the image of the coffee cup with the lipstick on it, the shade is beautiful!
237 Colleen { 12.04.11 at 5:27 pm }: Bare legs in 35 degrees? How did that happen?! That sounds awful. These pictures are gorgeous. I wish I wouldn’t have canceled my trip to New York this weekend! Too bad it wasn’t snowing, although that probably would have been terrible with your packing situation
238 Christine Barnett { 12.04.11 at 5:30 pm }: I love love love this!!!
239 Lauryn { 12.04.11 at 7:05 pm }: What a cool shot of Tiffany’s!!!

http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com
240 Andi { 12.04.11 at 7:25 pm }: What a cute post! Love the carousel-themed awning.

http://fromnewportwithlove.com
241 Zeynep { 12.04.11 at 8:32 pm }: This post just made me wanna go to NY for Christmas.
242 Nicole { 12.04.11 at 11:08 pm }: Oh how beautiful! I love the cork wreath.
243 Lou { 12.05.11 at 3:46 am }: I love the Christmas themed five things. The first photo is so pretty.

http://thekeypieces.blogspot.com
244 MUFFIN { 12.05.11 at 4:07 am }: cool pics, I like yor blog.
xoxo
245 Jessica { 12.05.11 at 4:52 am }: I’m glad NY showed you a good time! It is quite festive this time of year – if you can get a few moments of solitude to enjoy it all!
246 Erin { 12.05.11 at 8:17 am }: I never comment on your posts but the Tiffany and Co. window display made my heart skip a beat! Good pick for the Five Things list this week.
247 ana {bluebirdkisses} { 12.05.11 at 8:43 am }: I LOVE that champagne cork wreath. I desperately want one, so it looks like I have alot of “celebrating” to do.
248 Lee Anne { 12.06.11 at 7:17 pm }: im super obsessed with the cork wreath. I’ve been looking up all kinds of projects involving corks! so adorable!

http://itsawant.wordpress.com/
249 Alyssa { 12.06.11 at 10:11 pm }: That awning looks surreal, like something straight out of a fairy tale. Lovely photos.

Shop vintage ♥
250 Caroline { 12.07.11 at 11:49 am }: Your photos are so appealing! I’m up to some christmas photos on my blog, hope to see some christmas charm on your blog soon!
http://www.outgoingtaste.wordpress.com
251 Erica { 12.08.11 at 4:44 pm }: I just got back from New York 2 days ago! It just beautiful with all of the decorations!! Did you happen to see the show at Saks Fifth Avenue with the snowflakes and bubbles? It was amazing! Christmas in LA is not like Christmas in NYC!
Keep up the great work; I absolutely love your blog!
252 Annie_VintageDiggs { 12.15.11 at 6:04 pm }: That champagne cork wreath is totally crazy, I’m loving it! After the holidays I just might have enough of them saved up to make one of my own!

xoxo,
annie

I’m hosting a Vintage Dress GIVEAWAY on my blog, stop by!
http://vintagediggs.com/2011/12/holiday-vintage-dress-giveaway/
253 Elyse { 12.30.11 at 4:44 pm }: Love that champagne cork wreath! It’s crazy how many craft ideas there are out there for cork!

-Elyse
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