Tournament of Champions

The J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions was last weekend in NYC. JCW made the journey to the tournament for the weekend.

The tournament was held Grand Central Terminal.

The iconic Grand Central glass court.

You can find more images and videos on the ToC website.

He didn't leave Grand Central before having some oysters at The historic Grand Central Oyster Bar.

He stayed at the the New York Athletic Club. The club consists of 24 floors with everything from fencing facilities to a card room.

This was the view of Central Park from the NYAC.

He managed to squeeze in a little squash at The Racquets and Tennis Club.

Special thanks to JCW for watching The Other Guys with me even though he was completely exhausted after a long weekend in NYC. xx

Bell by Alicia Bell

The clothing company Bell by Alicia Bell was founded in 2000. I fell in love with Bell's signature crisp shirts the moment I laid eyes on them.

The website allows you to design your own blouses by choosing the fabric and buttons. There are lots of great plaids, seersuckers, ginghams, and solids to pick from.

Custom blouses take between 4-6 weeks to ship.

The Madison blouse is very unique because of the full sleeve pleated fan cuff...it's my favorite and currently on my lust list!

Spade Abode

Andy and Kate Spade's home in NYC, November 21st 2010

These photographs were shot by Todd Selby and posted on his project The Selby. The Selby is a creative view inside inspiring individuals personal spaces. Browsing the website is pure pleasure or shall I say snooping around in stranger's homes is pure pleasure.

To Do List

Eagerly anticipate the Kayce Hughes Spring 2011 line.

Shop Patagonia's sale and look for a new winter hat...

CK Bradley's Apres Pom Pom Hat is also a contender.

Look for new stationary.

Try dry shampoo. I have heard Oscar Blandi's dry shampoo is great for adding volume but I am open to any other suggestions.

Go to Tutti Frutti a self serve frozen yogurt shop that is new to my area.

Pick up a new Rosebud Salve...I am running low.

Pre-order the Lilly Pulitzer Sunglass Strap aka croakies from the Preppy Princess.

What is on your to-do list?

Kiel James Patrick

Kiel James Patrick started designing bracelets and belts in prep school after falling in love with tartans, regimental stripes, woven wool and jacquard woven silk ties. His creations were just what he needed to express his individuality in a world of blazers and button downs.

The making of the "Grungy Gentleman" bracelet by KJP.

The finished product is a wool herringbone bracelet backed with KJP's signature plaid.

"Skillfully Crafted Products Hand-Made in the Ocean State"

KJP Ivy League Bracelets

One of the rooms at the KJP headquarters...must be nice to have a bar at work!

As a child one of the best parts about Summer vacation was breaking in your rope bracelet, but come September it had to be cut off for school. The beauty of the KJP rope bracelet is you can simply unbutton it.

A Gluttonous 1st

After making it through some rather intense Mummers Parade traffic we had a delicious brunch at Honey's Sit-N-Eat.

Lawyer Liz and her Beau, JCW, EAS

We emerged later that evening for another meal at Continental Mid-town.

The restaurant had a hip atmosphere with funky decor.

I loved how they served individual shakers with each cocktail.

The boys favorite were the cheesesteak egg rolls...when in Philly.

Top of the list for us girls was the S'more.

We even had a Real Housewives moment when we ordered the Cotton Candy. I wish more restaurants had Cotton Candy on their dessert menus!

Welcome 2011

Our destination for New Years Eve was The Philadelphia Racquet Club. JCW and I had a wonderful time there last year, so we got a group together to ring in 2011.

When the girls arrived we found the boys on the doubles court. After getting cleaned up we all gathered for drinks and a little LRC before dinner.

Then it was off to The Prime Rib.

Creamed Spinach and Bearnaise Sauce are the best part about steakhouses. As for the steak...I could take it or leave it.

Happy 2011!

JCW & EAS

After dinner we went back to the club and there was a party in full swing. We may have slipped in for a few dances!

Special thanks to the group (Lawyer Liz and her Beau, A&T, Dixie's Parents, Mr. & Mrs. B) for ringing in the New Year with us! Best wishes to everyone for a happy and healthy 2011. xx