10 Things We’re Doing Besides Getting Pumped for Barbara’s Day

May 5

erica’s things

Double-dating to the so-major new Russ & Daughters Cafe (opening officially on Orchard Street on Wednesday!). The space and its vibe are—SOMEHOW!—even as good as the food.
Appreciating the review of the film reviewers from Vocativ—and bookmarking the author page of the Chicago Reader’s J.R. Jones for future reference.
Looking for an excuse to buy this Craig & Karl print titled “Brainz.” I mean, everything about it.
Turning sub-par strawberries into something really wonderful, thanks to this roasting tip ℅ Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Every Day. (Pssst: I skipped the port and didn’t miss it for a sec.)
Realizing that I’ve been using GoodReads for five-plus years...and really hearting the fact that I have log of my book-consumption habits for half a decade.

Brunching on the oh-so-beautiful roof of The McKittrick Hotel with bottomless food and booze and a fantastic band. A+ idea for birthdays, team outings, or just because it’s nice outside.
Loving this MAKE bronzer—it’s subtle enough that I don’t end up looking like an Oompa Loompa, no matter how heavy-handed I get with it.
Enlisting the help of Fancy Hands to help me bang out all of my last-minute wedding tasks.
Getting a whole lot better at bringing my lunch to work, thanks to these three-compartment containers that keep everything in its place, bento-style.
Applauding Fathom’s series on forbidden places—which includes a fascinating tour of North Korea via their instagram.