How to Decorate a Long Hallway, Part Three

I wanted to decorate my long hallway with photographs, but I didn't to spend a lot having them enlarged and printed. So, I did it myself using my plain ol' black and white printer. I just enlarged the photos on the computer and printed them in 8.5 by 11 inch segments. I used green painter's tape to add some color and a nice graphic element to the theme.

Eyebrow Threading in New York

Got my eyebrows threaded for the first time the other day. I had never heard of it in Cincinnati, but perhaps that's just because I wasn't looking. It seems like every beauty salon offers it here and not just for your eyebrows, but for your entire face!

I did my eyebrows, but she asked me twice if I wanted my upper lip done! Uh, no and no.

Sanctuary's New Rooftop Restaurant and Bar

The Sanctuary Hotel boasts a brand new rooftop restaurant on the 20th floor. The view is outstanding, but the decor was just as pleasing. The restaurant wasn't open when we got there, so the front desk folks said we could wait in the lobby, an intimate and gorgeous space that truly was a sanctuary from the sidewalks of Times Square. 

The Perfect Pint Rooftop

The weather has been perfect for outdoor dining these last few weeks. If you want to dine and/or drink at a New York rooftop bar, I suggest you look for a place that offers tables in the shade. There is not much of a breeze if the rooftop is in-between very tall buildings. Fans placed throughout the space, though, can make a big difference, so look around for those, too.

The best part about rooftop bars is being outdoors, the second best thing is enjoying the view. Some offer very little in terms of views, and that was the case here because it was only four floors up, but it did overlook a busy street for people-watching. The best view at The Perfect Pint Rooftop was up.

Would you take this job?

Happy Music on the Subway

I try to always have a dollar or two handy to give people who choose to entertain in the subway. These guys are usually on the 7 train going between Long Island City and Grand Central Station on Saturdays. It's happy music!

Le Cirque Restaurant

I had lunch at the famous restaurant, Le Cirque yesterday; the patrons were dressed in their Sunday best even though it was a Thursday afternoon. Men wore jackets and women were dressed smartly in dresses and suits. I was in slacks, but not looking too shabby. I guessed I passed muster, because I was seated quickly and in the same room as the well-dressed patrons.

Notice the tent-style decor, the pretty china, the silver salt and pepper shakers, and fresh yellow flowers. The food was very good, and the waiter fell all over himself. Especially good was the bread platter of three small, warm, fresh croissants served tucked in white linen served with a pad of at least two tablespoons of butter. I had cod served over a puree of something green with three baby tomatoes topped with three roasted olives and seven tiny onion strips! (If you can count each separate item on your plate, apparently you're in a fancy restaurant. Ha ha!)

I loved the cheery framed wire sculptures of circus scenes that lined the back wall.

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