Archive for the ‘Inspiration’ Category

happy new year!

Friday, January 6th, 2012

image courtesy of theinquisitr.com

happy new year! bidding goodbye to 2011 and saying hello to 2012, i’m excited to start off the new year on a clean, fresh slate. as much as 2011 was an eventful and action-packed year, i’m looking forward to 2012 and all that this year has in store for me.

welcoming in a new year always involves resolutions – many of which we end up keeping, and many of which, we don’t. according to a study i recently read, the probability of someone failing to keep all of their new year’s resolutions is 80%! that means that there’s only a 20% chance that someone will succeed in keeping all of their goals. despite this daunting statistic (whether it’s completely true or not), i’m willing to still take the risk and make some new year’s resolutions.

my top 5 resolutions:

- don’t exercise

- don’t eat healthy

- don’t organize the house on a regular basis

- don’t find time for myself or any hobbies

- don’t stay positive no matter what the situation may be

with an 80% chance of failing to keep my goals, i think my new year’s resolutions are looking pretty good, wouldn’t you agree? what are some of your new year’s resolutions for 2012?

~irin

christmas: the most wonderful time of the year

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

image courtesy of 39thandbroadway.com

“it’s the most wonderful time of the year
with the kids jingle belling
and everyone telling you “be of good cheer”
it’s the most wonderful time of the year
it’s  the hap-happiest season of all”
~andy williams

christmas is definitely one of my favorite holidays. just something about it is completely magical, and everyone around you is in good cheer. it’s as if fairies stopped by and sprinkled enchanted pixie dust across the town, making all things seem a little rosier, cozier, and simply just delightful.  even in new york, when things are bustling and hustling most of the time, things seem to slow down. people stroll the streets enjoying the city’s night skyline or slowly peruse through outdoor farmer’s markets in union square, stopping to, literally, smell the roses, lovely inspiring scented-candles, and perhaps the occasional whiff of hot chocolate brewing in a nearby stand.

one of the things i love to do during the holiday season is to go to a nearby cafe or bakery and sit by the window with a toasty latte in my hands and people watch. the perfect place to do this? bryant park. located between 40th and 42nd streets & fifth and sixth avenues, bryant park is an amazing place to catch up with friends over a cup of coffee, do some last minute holiday shopping at one of over 100 cute boutiques and gift shops, or even ice skate (for free!). there’s also plenty of benches and places to sit and take in the oasis-like winter wonderland curiously situated in the middle of a large and busy city. where will you be enjoying the holidays?

~irin

you’re invited: meet designer hester van eeghen & view her new collection!

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

we’re thrilled to be hosting famed dutch designer, hester van eeghen, during her whirlwind visit to the states at vosges haut-chocolate soho (132 spring street), from 6 to 8pm.

get festive and kick off the (almost) weekend with us as we celebrate the one year anniversary of hveus.com, the incredible and newly launched fall/winter collection, and meet the designer herself. her stories will leave you breathless and the designs on offer will lift your spirits. believe us when we say, you won’t want to miss it.

looking forward to seeing you all there!


eat.shop guide sale on one kings lane

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

have you ever visited a city and wanted to get a true feel for it above and beyond the standard tourist experience? kaie wellman has put an end to this struggle with her fabulous, stylish, expertly curated and supremely helpful eat.shop guides. these guides spill all the local secrets, packaged in convenient travel-friendly sized books and packed with an eclectic combination of things to do, where to go, what to buy and beyond. on monday, july 25, you can get special eat.shop guide collections for an even better price during the very special “travel” themed sale going on only at one kings lane.

on offer:

- the cool(literally) pacific northwest: portland, seattle, and vancouver

the moist landscape of the pacific northwest is home to three of the most exciting cities in north america when it comes to unique independent eating and shopping.

- the “third” cities: portland, austin, and the twin cities

these cities embrace a small town attitude, bringing a fresh perspective and verve to mom + pop culture.

- yes, historical cities can be fun: boston, philidelphia, and washington dc

where american heritage meets modern independent.

- new england road trip: boston and new england

while gazing at the blazing colors of nature, experience the vibrant flavors and unique local retail of this region.

- midwest foray: chicago and twin cities

what could be better than exploring two of the most exciting cities in the midwest? both burst with local goodness.

- transcontinental “l” cities: london and los angeles

who can deny the glamorous, eclectic appeal of two of the most famous “l” cities in the world?

- multi-course prix fixe: austin, boston, chicago, london, los angeles, miami, and new england

the ultimate independent eating and shopping compendium. whether you’re an armchair traveler or have 1k status, your journey through these 16 incredible cities will be memorable.

- new orleans, nyc, paris, philadelphia, portland, seattle, twin cities, vancouver bc, and washington dc

a collection of some of the coolest travel destinations