life : give some thanks

cindy's bro & charlie's sis. aren't they awesome?

life isn't always easy. there are ups and downs. i suppose we wouldn't recognize one without the other? one thing i'm thankful for is having a nice husband who buys me flowers even though i say 'no, thank you.' he couldn't resist the color. so sweet.

and, thanks to all of you for joining us over here on quaint. it means the world to us and we're grateful. pj sent us the nicest award about blog friendship and i'd like to share it with all of you. thank you, pj!

we're getting our small posse together for thanksgiving. i wish more family members would have visited charlie this year. oh well, there's always christmas. hope you all have a wonderful holiday and weekend. see you next week!

xo, cindy

ps we're going to train show at the new york botanical garden this weekend, which is really neat. of course i'll show you photos. try and stop me ;).

pics : long island city

hope you enjoyed your weekend! the weather was gorgeous here and although brooklyn is swell, we live in queens so let's share the love. gantry plaza state park in long island city is so nice and the view can't be beat. is thanksgiving really just a few days away? this year is flying.

xo, cindy

ps if you love vintage toys and sweet songs, the video fireflies by owl city is for you. and, the movie mary and max about two unlikely long distance penpals looks so dear.

pps i've started a new collection - vintage stamps, oy!


we've had a lot of warm weather this fall.


the shadow knows.


so do the chains.


and hoops, which might do with some chained nets.

pics : brooklyn flea

manhattan bridge & brooklyn bridge.

our last day for we love brooklyn week takes place at the brooklyn flea in dumbo, which is an an acronym for down under the manhattan bridge overpass. the flea market is actually located just below the brooklyn bridge and such an incredible setting. you'll find food, antiques, handmade items and a farmer's market. it was overcast that day, but unseasonably warm. enjoy your weekend, everyone!

xo, cindy

ps i've been working on a little shop, but have two more butterfly garlands and a purple box to add, plus organize a giveaway of a garland to be held after thanksgiving. at this point, i'd love it if you would make our shop one of your Etsy favorites.


cobblestones might look charming, but walking & driving on them, not so much.


such a good boy & the dog is sweet, too.


this folding chair was gorgeous & so were the onions. i love photographing produce.


leaning tower of PIZZA. i'm sorry.


pizza & fish tacos. couldn't choose one, so we had both.


the captions for this one are limitless. there were actually two weddings at the same time. oy!

life : brunch & a stroll

delicately designed metal work reminiscent of lace.

jess had a post on friday that included a quote from esther hicks about only doing things that make you feel good. if we could live that way life would be simpler. our choices would be obvious. i'm clear about my values - knowledge, love & authenticity, but sometimes i go along with things that don't make me feel good. it's frustrating and maybe the hardest part is changing my mind about those situations? if it were only so simple.

well, until i sort it out, here are some photos of a few things that do make me feel good. a delicious brunch in dressler and a stroll with the husband in williamsburg, brooklyn for we love brooklyn week. hope you have a feel good day!

xo, cindy

ps we fell in love with the show cake boss this weekend and stayed up way past our bedtime. fourth generation baker buddy and his awesome (he uses that word, a lot) italian familia from hoboken, nj make some pretty incredible looking cakes. there was a moving robot cake and one for dylan's candy bar that was fuggetaboutit! we think yous might love it, too.


the chandeliers are cool.


yum + yum = yum.


marlow's tiny haystack & morning glory covered barbed wire.


would you like those shoes in black or black? scott pointed out the shadow of people going over the williamsburg bridge. thank you!

pics : rock collector

hope you all had a nice weekend! we had one stormy day and one unseasonably warm one, yesterday. it was divine. i don't usually photograph other people's kids, but this cutie by the brooklyn bridge was irresistible. andy goldsworthy would be proud. i wish i would have photographed those rocks from the side, though. oh well, i guess i'll have to go back and try it myself if they're gone. hope they're not.

it's we love brooklyn week here on quaint so get ready for some sights and yums. happy monday!

xo, cindy

ps oh, and here's a beautiful song and video to go with it from the avett brothers called i and love and you. it's a beauty and dedicated to our lovely readers.

life : bits & bobs

bits & bobs saved for a rainy day, which it was when these pics were taken.

this week we -

1. saw the movie an education and it was very good. quite intense and beautiful. i love london and paris, especially back in the 1960s when people dressed so well. however, style does not automatically equal substance - mad men is good example. the movie was perfectly cast with carey mulligan in the title role who is such a dream. she should become a big star as she's reminiscent of audrey hepburn and audrey tatou. love her new short hair, too.
2. enjoyed a lovely belated anniversary brunch & stroll (pics from that next week) and made plans for thanksgiving, which is very stressful after the loss of scott's mom earlier this year. we feel relieved to have our plans in place, but christmas is just around the corner.
3. lost 50 pounds by going through over four years of magazines and pulling out favorite articles before discarding the rest - yes, i weighed them. probably another 150 pounds to go and then organizing those tear sheets. it will be worth, though!
4. kicked butt on the jeopardy teen tournament as long as we could play as a team and give multiple answers. bring on the fifth graders ;)!
   
5. decided that a trip to sanibel island early next year might be very nice. if you've been there, recommendations are most welcome!
   

this weekend, who knows. maybe brooklyn flea? haven't been there in a while and the segment on martha's show this week was great. what are you doing? feel free to give us some ideas. anything in nyc you'd like us to photograph?

xo, cindy

ps it's friday the 13th! are your superstitious?

pics : central park

fall foliage.

if things aren't working out indoors, go outdoors. run, jump and play in the park. ok, walk, rest and take photos, which involves lots of squinting, stretching and squating. don't break a hip. happy wednesday!

xo, cindy

ps we just picked up a copy of keri smith's book how to be an explorer of the world. it looks like a fun way to see your everyday world with new eyes! there are also many terrific projects on her site that would be great for kids of all ages, including us.


two types of playing.


more fall foliage.


there's a sign from young arts that reads 'a tree house for dreaming'.


and, more fall foliage.


brick & mortar & bench.


penthouse & tree tops.


old tree & the sun.