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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Tunesday with George: Doublemint

For True is a very solid follow-up to Trombone Shorty's excellent debut album from 2010, Backatown. Their are a few elements to this sophomore release, most of which seem to have been forced on him by his new major label Universal, that will keep this off my year-end favorite list (i.e. guest appearances by Kid Rock and Lenny Kravitz, and a couple packaged attempts at radio singles)....but a very enjoyable album all the same.

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Deer Tick -- Divine Providence

Deer Tick's fourth album, Divine Providence, doesn't hold a candle in my book to their first two albums, or to John McCauley's recent collaboration Middle Brother...but that's not to say that I don't like it. I think they could have taken some more time with this one, it feels maybe a little rushed, but it also captures the essence of the band's current live show (which is definitely a good thing). Deer Tick has grown into a rockin' five-piece band, a far cry from the first time I saw them play in '07 when there were only three members. Overall, if you're already a fan you can expect to like this one, and if you're new to the group this album is a great example of the current state of Deer Tick.

Friday, December 9, 2011

The City That Never Sleeps

Wishing for a White Christmas

Mr. Fonty and I are headed to the Big Apple today! Did you hear that?! THE BIG APPLE! At Christmas time!

Along with his little brother and honorary little brother, Mr. Fonty is putting on a concert at the Gramercy Theater (Tickets Still Available). We will be rocking out to Buxton, Futurebirds, Ponderosa, and Jonny Corndawg. All Fonty family favorites.

We will only be taking van-cabs in the hopes of being on Cash Cab. with my ridiculous pop culture knowledge and Mr. Fonty's absurd photographic memory and love of nature shows, we would be UNSTOPPABLE!!

Picture me rollin' Cash Cab style

I have of course filled up every available second - but am still willing to take recommendations (and if anyone is traveling to NYC, I have the ultimate insider's guide from former New Yorker, Katie K.)

We are staying at the Ace Hotel, and I plan on people-watching in their perfectly eclectic lobby whilst drinking fabulous cocktails that cost more than my cleaning lady. Tonight, we have a very late (as in so late it is usually when I am tucked in bed and have been in my pj's for at least 5 hours) dinner reservation at The Dutch (per my brother's recommendation).

Ace Hotel

Saturday morning we are visiting The New Museum which I saw on Cup of Jo. It features a 102-foot slide, yep, SOLD!

My very best friend in the whole wide world, Glynnie, just happens to be in town from LA for the weekend, so when the boys break off to do load-in,sound check, and all those things that sound more fun and glamorous than they are, we will be traipsing around the city Christmas shopping and eating everything delicious the city has to offer. Glynn is the hippest and knows all the cool NYC spots too, so I feel I will be very well taken care of.

The New Museum Slide through 4 stories

I'm very interested in dining at Freeman's on Saturday. Any place that is described by KK as: "It's at the end of an alley in the LES, but don't be scared, this place is legit". Is okay with me!

Also per Katie's recommendation (and everyone else who has taste buds) I am really hoping to make it to Momofuku Milk Bar. I might even be able to convince Mr. Fonty seeing that David Chang has been on Treme. (Cookie, I promise to bring you some compost cookies)

Freeman's

Glynnie and I have a knack for getting into trouble together, especially when in New York. We once woke up in Patrick Bateman's apartment. True story. I hope this weekend is no different...

Best Buds NYC circa 2005
When I wore tube tops and glynn wore pale pink and we both drank Rose - at noon.

Friday Sales!

I'm starting weekly post - Friday Sales. I love me some sales, so every Friday I am going to feature the best sales & deals of the week - and make them into an outfit if possible.
(and you may have noticed, FontyFest has ads now. Don't be afraid to click through, they will not taint your computer.)
I've had my eye on many of these items for months, and they have finally gone on sale!
If I go to Heery's to try on the Tibi shoes one more time, they are going to charge me admission. (Size 6, Santa!)

See by Chloe crepe dress
$375 - net-a-porter.com

See by Chloe cream cardigan
$184 - coggles.com

TopShop short coat
$150 - topshop.com

TIBI mary jane leather shoes
$305 - tibi.com

Satchel bag
$150 - anthropologie.com

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Hot Off The {Parkway} Press

MERRY CHRISTMAS! FROM, THE FONTYS!

We used PARKWAY PRESS to create our Christmas cards this year. The genius behind Parkway Press is Lauren Cook, and she is as adorable as she is talented. Lauren always had the cutest cards & party favors, and it was finally revealed that she created everything herself! I am so glad that she finally started her own business, so we don't wait for a wedding or bachelorette party to steal up her goodies.

Lauren is the Koozie Queen. She can some up with the wittiest ideas for you:

Bachelortte Party Koozies

Invitations & Cards:

Baby Shower for my friends Evan & Abby

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Lauren's cute pie, Wright

Adorable Custom Cups:

Great idea for a bridal shower. Each guest brings a recipe for the new bride:

And my most favorite - Lauren designed the logo for my popsicle company Hip Pops! She was able to perfectly extract what I had in my head. I LOVE it! (And she created this in about 2 hours. Yeah, cer-azy talented)