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A few weeks ago I was surprised to find a new playroom on the ground level had opened up for the kiddies. They threw us a party including juice, cookies and toys galore! I am so amazed by this playroom. We have a playroom on the 3rd floor but it was sta… more »

We have been living in our new digs at The Octagon for 4 months now and we are settling in quite well. The Octagon is a very special place. It is located on Roosevelt Island just across the East River from Manhattan. The Octagon is a former insane asylu… more »

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Grayson and I woke up early to try to catch a glimpse of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from our apartment window. We live on Roosevelt Island and our apartment is just across the East River parallel to about 73rd street… more »

I wish I would have known about the Combi Pod bouncer when Grayson was a little bouncing baby boy. Check it out, its so mod! $59.99 rightstart.com more »

We are home sick with the stomach flu. It is not fun, but Grayson has finally shown an interest in books. He is almost 14 months old now. I say to him "Bring me a book and I will read you a story." Grayson will go to his bookshelf, pick out a book, brin… more »

What tha? I found this cardboard rocket ship at Land of Nod. It is really cute but they want 89 bucks for it. Its made of cardboard. Jeepers! I could make this for free using the recycled boxes in my building. What do you think? more »

Check it out! Old Navy has a whole collection featuring the art of Charley Harper! They have t shirts, puzzles, memory games, coloring and board books. Wow! Charley Harper t shirt $12.50 Old Navy more »

I love this ultra mod dining table and chairs set from Eurway furniture. It is a new take on the classic tulip table and chair set by Eero Saarinen. The Astro Dining Table $476 and Shuttle Chair $224 are on sale. Nice price! more »

I just found out that Isamu Noguchi had an arch-nemesis! Yes he did! Back in the 1930s Robert Moses, then director of public works for NYC, foiled Noguchi's plans for a playground at the United Nations. He thwarted any design Noguchi made for the city o… more »

Last Saturday we went to Central Park. Fall is definitely here, the leaves on the trees are all turning beautiful colors. It was a lovely day. The main attraction was the Chanel Mobile Art exhibition. It is a futuristic pavilion designed by Zaha Had… more »

Sorry it is a few days late, but I thought I would post some photos of Grayson and my Halloween costumes. We decided to celebrate my love of architecture and Grayson's love of monkeys. Grayson dressed as King Kong and I dressed as the Empire State Build… more »

Happy Election Day! My one year old son Grayson Danger was my political adviser today. He went with me inside the voting booth to make sure I pressed the right buttons. For some reason I was very nervous about voting today. I was so disappointed the las… more »