Museum of Fine Arts: Exhibit A

as in Avedon, Richard Avedon.  One of the most iconic fashion photographers of the 20th century, Avedon's career spanned from the 40s to the early 2000s.  He began his career at Harper's Bazaar and later moved onto Vogue where he produced most of its covers during the 70s and 80s.  His edgy photographs pushed fashion the world over, while at the same time documenting the ever evolving world of celebrity and glamor.  I was amazed the entire time I was touring the Avedon Fashion: 1944-2000 exhibit.  Here are some of my favorites, starting with the picture that towered over me, which literally made my jaw drop.

 I admire any woman willing to make that jump in heels.

 Love the eyeliner and the beehive...

 This lady means business; I wish casinos were still this glamorous.  Did I just come up with my next party theme?

I highly recommend checking out some of the other pictures highlighted at this exhibit at the Boston Phoenix's website, http://thephoenix.com/boston/arts/106507-photos-richard-avedon-at-the-mfa/ .

Leeeeaves

So I'm pretty bummed that I didn't make it out of the city to see the peak of the New England leaves this year, but I did manage to find some awesome landscapes on my walk to the Museum of Fine Arts last weekend (more to come on that later). I felt like I was taking a stroll through Sleepy Hollow.... too bad Johnny Depp couldn't join me.

I love the way the leaves scatter on the path.

 

The yellow is so bright!

I usually don't like squirrels, but this one was pretty cute hehe

 The cutest park.....

This was my view when I was walking to work one morning, it's my background on my work computer.

Now I can look forward to the winter wonderland :)

Zaftigs - the only name in brunch

I have quite possibly found theee best brunch place I have ever patronized.  Zaftigs Delicatessen, I know we just met, but I have a crush.  Please don't mind my ogling eyes or the dribble slowly leaking from my mouth.  The thought of your Banana Stuffed French Toast made with boubon-vanilla batter topped with date butter and berries sends my heart soaring.

Of course, the view of across the table might play a part in that as well ;)

Turkey hash, potato pancakes, fried matzo, challah B.L.T..... with so many new and interesting flavors to add to my palate, I am willing to bet Zaftigs will be a weekend staple from now on :)

And really, where else does your busboy have on a t-shirt that says "Knish Me I'm Irish"? 

Holy Cannoli

What better way to break the silence from my long hiatus from blogging (and almost all other leisurely activities) than to dabble in the indulgence that is Mike's Pastry cannoli.

This was the first time I had seen Mike's without a line around the block! I felt so justified refusing to wait in line all of those other times... 

 

Of course once Meredith and I got inside there was no refuting there was a crowd. Ahhhh so many pastries so little time.

There is a big battle in the North End on who has the best cannoli. It basically comes down to Modern and Mike's, and after that night all I can say is, mike's Mike's MIKE'S! After giving up on cannoli from Modern, I thought I would give it one last chance... I will never doubt my instincts again ;)

 Ricotta filled chocolate dipped with chocolate chips = heaven