The Apartment by The Line

It's not every day that you find yourself presented with the opportunity to snoop around an incredibly beautiful apartment in SoHo. However, last Wednesday that's just how I spent a perfect hour of my afternoon. The stunning space I visited is located on Greene Street and is home to a very exciting and unique project. 

Created by the talented Vanessa Traina and Morgan Wendelborn, The Line is an online boutique that sells high-end fashion labels and furniture. More recently, however, their online store extended into a dreamy SoHo offline space.

Welcome to The Apartment by The Line. 

The Apartment by The Line is unlike anything I've ever come across before. Not only is this apartment truly inspiring from an interior design perspective, but it also happens to be shoppable. 

Everything that you see in the apartment is available to purchase, from the shoes in bedroom to the pictures hanging on the wall. Even the toothpaste on the bathroom cabinet is up for sale. This place is truly unique and very cool.

On top of being a showroom and a store, The Apartment also plays host to workshops, dinners, screenings and talks. If you're lucky enough to be living nearby, keep an eye out for upcoming events. 

The Apartment by The Line is open Wednesdays noon to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment.

Location:

76 Greene Street

3rd Floor

New York City, NY 10012

Photos all my own.

Doggy Halloween in NY..

Yes, you read the title right. This blog post is coming to you from NY.. and it features dogs in Halloween costumes. 

Moving to NY has been a huge dream of mine for quite some time, and a few weeks ago it became a very exciting reality. The past few weeks have been a surreal and hectic blur of apartment hunting, Ikea trips, assembling furniture and learning how to find my way around this amazing city (Google Maps is my savior!).

In between all of the chaos, I was especially excited to experience New York in the Fall. The weather in October was absolutely perfect - lots of sunshine and the loveliest warm weather. This, mixed with the leaves changing colour, made for the most stunning scenes in Central Park. 

Of course, being in New York in October also meant that I got to experience Halloween here... and it did not disappoint. 

Cue the 24th Annual Halloween Dog Parade in Tompkins Square Park - the ultimate in dog fashion events. 

Brace yourselves....

Photos all my own.

The Camel Coat

We are in the midst of the autumn season and that means a reappearance of the eternal autumnal colour - CAMEL. 

For me, the camel coat will always receive a definite yes. It makes for an nice alternative to the ubiquitous sea of black and navy that dominates the winter months and will brighten up a pretty dark A/W wardrobe. It's a classic, timeless piece, and I am currently on the hunt for the perfect high-street (budget-friendly) option. 

Right now I'm loving the following..

1. Asos 
2. Topshop 
3. & Other Stories 
4. Zara 
5. Mango 

Recipe: Crumpets

Crumpets have got the be the most quintessential British afternoon tea time treat. I, however, think that they definitely deserve a spot at a breakfast or brunch table. They're typically much smaller than their American pancake cousins but they share lots of the same ingredients and make for an equally, if not tastier, breakfast-time treat.

In recent years the traditional crumpet has undergone a bit of a makeover. Nowadays, the crumpets that you come across in supermarkets tend to have a spongey, chewy consistency with lots of holes on the surface. These crumpets come from the Victorian era and use extra yeast in the recipe (which explains their holey appearance).

The recipe I'm using makes the traditional crumpet, often known as flat griddle cakes or Scottish crumpets, and is the type of crumpet that you'll typically come across if you're ever lucky enough to visit a Scottish tea room.

This recipe definitely beats the Victorian one in terms of taste and ease of making. The fact that there's no yeast in this recipe means that you can pop the batter straight onto the pan as soon as you've mixed it up.  

These amazingly tasty creations are usually served warm, straight off the griddle pan, and are typically eaten with a little spread of butter and sprinkle of sugar. Absolutely delicious.

Here's all you need:

•  4 oz flour
•  1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
•  1 teaspoon cream of tartar
•  1 tablespoon sugar
•  2 teaspoons cooking oil
•  1 egg, beaten
•  approx. 1/4 pint milk

Method:

1. Sift the flour with the bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar into a mixing bowl.

2. Stir in the sugar, oil and the beaten eggs. Gradually add the milk and beat until everything is combined. You should be left with a fairly thick batter.

3. Heat the griddle or frying pan until hot. Grease it with some sunflower oil. 

4. Drop the batter onto the pan, a spoonful at a time, leaving space for the batter to expand. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the underside is golden. Then flip them over and cook the other side.


Serve with butter, sugar, maple syrup, yoghurt.. or whatever takes your fancy!

Photos all my own.

Delicacies...

If there is one thing in particular that's fun to browse and shop for on Etsy, it's got to be jewellery. There are so many amazing jewellers on the site and it's the perfect place to find unique and beautiful pieces. 

I am an especially big fan of simple, delicate pieces of jewellery that can be just as easily worn alone as stacked together. 

Below is a treasury of some of my favourite shops and pieces that I've come across. Everything is beautifully dainty, reasonably priced, and supports very talented jewellers.

If anyone is looking to buy me a present... please, feel free ;)

Tiny Gold Hexagon Necklace -... SPARKLEFARM $23	Two Tier Gold Necklace, Eleg... JunamJewelry $92	Raw Diamond Necklace, Gold N... ravitschwartz $46
Gemstone Necklace / Rose Qua... crownandleaf $14.99	Gold Circle Necklace // Br... ShibusaStudio $28	Halo necklace - gold filled ... edor $26
Wishbone charm necklace -Gol... dadahandmade $10	Silver necklace, flower neck... Motekk $35	Triangle and dot necklace - ... edor $23
Tiny Disc Necklace, Delicate... SongYeeDesigns $26	Wire Wrapped Simple Necklace... ravitschwartz $40	Oda necklace - sideways oval... edor $24
Turquoise necklace, gold nec... Motekk $25	Heart necklace / Gold neckla... salomea100 $55	Gold Bar Necklace, Vertical ... CharmingMetals $24
Small Gold Circle Necklace i... roundabout $29

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