Delicious!

1. How yummy does this Lottie + Doof pear sorbet sound? I think I must keep that recipe in mind for when it really starts heating up here in Phoenix.

And 2. Have you ever been to Sweet Revenge in NYC? I had the chance to go when last in the city and I have to say really AMAZING cupcakes! Plus wine and beer pairings to go with them, what more can you want? Seriously the best ones I have had...beats Sprinkles, Magnolia and any others I have tried...you must go there.

Maybe open a year, the shop began when the owner was let go from her corporate job in 2007. And now her wonderful shop has been seen on the likes of Marta Stewart. With cupcake names like Pure and Dirty, I promise you will not be disappointed.

Areaware

Have you seen Areaware? They are based out of NYC and manufacture and distribute design products. They have everything from kitchen to baby to office to just plain cool things that you will think "I must have that". I have seen them before (see the radios I posted earlier) and below are some of my new favorite items from them.

Forget me knot ring. $50.

Elongated rattle. $70

Mechano chair. $500.

Pod Hotel

The last time I went to New York City right before the holiday I stayed at the Pod Hotel. It was a great time, a little hotel in Midtown East with wonderfully designed accommodations that have quite a minimalist approach...and all for a great price. There were community type rooms as well as private rooms, great patios and views, helpful staff, and at a very central location. I would definitely recommend it!