I just spent a month in our house by a lake for the holidays. Glorious! I barely checked my email (pretty daunting but slowing answering them now!) and I took a little break from painting.
When I’m there, I like to live in the moment and I don’t think much about life in NYC. BUT, when I got back on Monday and just started walking around, it was pure EXHILARATION! I forgot how much I missed the guy who walks up and down my street with a ukulele and a chihuahua, or how I can walk one block and pick up a dozen pink roses with my New York Times. I also forgot how quickly things change. Suddenly there is a Pret just steps away, but the tiny Japanese wings place on my block closed. This is New York.
I am not going to lie and tell you I walked past City Bakery yesterday and did NOT purchase a hot chocolate. Of course I did! It occupied about 57% of my brain while I was away for the month. Could be because it is winter and it is just SO.GOOD when it’s cold outside. Or it could be because I am pregnant with a BOY and when he wants something, he has to have it. So, while I enjoy coming back to NYC for the art, fashion, etc., etc., I have to say that the first thing on my mind was a Murray’s bagel with lox (doctor approved!) and what I was going to order for dinner. Enough home cooked food! I need thai, ramen, sushi, and everything else in this great city! It’s good to be back.
congratulations caitlin! such happy news
i was just dreaming about murray’s bagels last night! it was
one of my break out nyc moments, putting on my boots and long coat over my pj’s (who would know?)
and crossing the street for a fresh bagel and coffee. the simplest things are the best memories.
happy monday to you,
xo, m
Congrats, congrats!!!! I also have an older girl and a little boy…! Boys are so adorable!!!! Enjoy the pregnancy!!! And don’t forge to visit Ladurée for something delicious!
Congrats on your little boy, so exciting!! xo
Congrats to you!! I’m due 7/1 with our second but we have not found out what we’re having so we will see. And good for you for taking some time off – it always feels good.
Congrats!! Boy or girl it’s all great!!
Hi Caitlin! Your blog is beyond sweet – I love the illustrations. I live in NYC, too and completely agree with your thoughts on it
There’s no place like home – in nyc!
x Kelsey
tortoiseinthesun.blogspot.com
Thanks Kelsey! There’s no place like NYC!
Congrats on the boy! I’m also pregnant with my first baby (boy due Feb 1st) and have been craving hot chocolate. I’m a huge fan of your work and was so excited to see you have a blog. Enjoy the lox – yum!
Congrats!
Congratulations! How lovely you will have a boy and a girl. I follow your blog and enjoy and admire your painting.
Jeannie
Thanks!
PLEASE release this sketch for purchase! It’s beautiful! I love all your stuff!
Congratulations on your month by the lake. How wonderful to spend that time recharging so that when you get home you are truly energized.
Happy New Year!
Carrie
carrie@neatsmart.com
Thanks Carrie!
Congratulations on having a boy! I have two boys and two girls, and boys (in my wee opinion) were easier. As adults they still are! Hard to pass bye a good hot chocolate so bravo to you. May tons of thai, ramen, and sushi be in your near future.
Cheers!
Don’t know how you do it!! Thanks!
CONGRATS!!! How exciting!!!
Caitlin – Congratulations to you, hubby and “big sista” on your baby boy! Feed him what he wants…you deserve it.
Happy New Year!
Linda
P.S. Your porcelain trays are beautiful – wow.
Thanks so much Linda!
Great illustration. Glad you are back in NYC!