Having been vegetarians for over 17 years we have done our part to help the environment in addition to recycling, using public transportation and buying local as much as we can. We know it's hard for some people to give up meat, but by just eating vegetarian one day a week you can make a difference.
There is a new restaurant that has opened in New York that we are very excited about because it combines a veggie diet with being green. Otarian is going to become our new go-to place when ever we eat out. So excited to have this new place to go!
22 April 2010
27 March 2010
i change shapes
I'm totally obsessed with this version of this song. I just can't get enough!
--Katie
--Katie
21 March 2010
yes, we look exactly alike
I haven't really been in the mood to contribute to this little blog that maybe 20 people read, but I'm going to be better about this and even try to write something everyday!
So, to start I have a twin story that happened a few weeks ago. Some find it amusing so here it is for you to decide.
Here is some background info first. Heidi and I are really into music and we really love to go gigs as often as possible and we have no problems with traveling to see a band (The Man mostly, but others too). Well, back in February a band I'm totally into was doing a tour of the US and we decided to do a weekend of three shows starting in NYC, then to Philadelphia, then to Washington DC. Three shows in three days may sound nuts to some but its what we like to do. Winter had been bringing us down and we needed this little pick me up. Since Heidi is a master at finding cheap travel deals, I left her to do all the planning while I enjoy her hard work and go along with it.
So, we were in Washington DC to see this band at the 9:30 club and here is the twin part to the story.
There weren't a lot of people outside when we got to the venue and I walked up to this girl (boring and conservative looking-not really relevant but it has to be said anyway) and this is how it went down:
Me: "Is this the line to go in?"
Her: "Who's playing tonight?" (Errrrr thanks for answering my question)
Me: "Band 1, Band 2, Band 3."
Her: "Oh, do they have bangs and glasses?"
A moment of silence since Heidi and I had no idea how to respond since we didn't know what she was talking about.
Heidi: " I don't know, since I don't know what you mean." She thinks a bit and says "Noooooo, no one in any of the bands wear glasses." And they were a bunch of guys, so no bangs either.
Her: "Oh, well I thought you were emulating someone in the band"
Heidi then gives this girl a death stare that only she can give and says rather firmly. "We are identical twins, we were born this way,I'm just being me."
Her: Stammering and backing up away from us since she knew she was an idiot and simpering "oh, I'm sorry I didn't mean to offend" repeatedly. Then she disappeared and we didn't see her again. I totally lost it and kept laughing over Heidi's "just being me" comment. I kept teasing Heidi about it and her look to the girl and how she must have thought we were going to kick her ass. Heidi can get pretty tough and NY on you when she needs to. She's protected me at many a gig when people have been rough on me. Not that I can't defend myself-I did palm a guy in the nose once who grabbed me inappropriately. We've decided to start a girls gang (like the Pink Ladies) called "Sweet and Vicious". So far it's just the two of us.
I guess if I'd thought about it a little bit more I would have picked up on her stupid question but I guess I was just a little annoyed that she wasn't answering my original question. And really our look isn't that unique-girls with bangs and nerd glasses are a dime a dozen in Brooklyn. We think we're different enough but I guess we could do something more about looking so much alike. Yet, neither of us really wants to change our styles so I guess we'll just have to put up with the constant staring, questions, and my favourite-when some people find out we are twins and say to us "god bless you". Um, thanks? I really don't have any special powers because I was born with someone else that looks just like me but that's sweet.
The final gig was great but I think Philly was my favourite since I spent a lot of time during the DC show feeling self conscious about being so bloody identical. While we were waiting for the final band to play I was tapped on the shoulder and a girl said she's seen us at all the shows. I think she thought we were "cute".
--Katie
19 March 2010
happy birthday katie!
Happy Birthday Katie! Forever my best friend. No matter what happens good or bad I always have my twin sister. Everyday someone notices that we are twins and they either stare at us, ask us to confirm their suspicions or just plain call out "TWIN"! As annoying as it can be sometimes I'm so thankful to be able to live in NY with you. Happy Happy Birthday!!!!
17 March 2010
how's it goin?
To celebrate St.Patrick's Day we give you Bernie. The best Irish nurse you'll ever find....errrrr maybe not.
16 March 2010
24 February 2010
joyeux anniversaire!
It's our dear sweet mum's birthday today. Thank you a million times over for your love and patience.
We love love love you!!!
11 February 2010
a true original
We are shocked and saddened with the news of (Lee) Alexander McQueen's passing. He was a an amazingly talented designer that inspired and influenced so many. His designs were uniquely his own and he was a much needed bit of spice in the world of fashion. He will be greatly missed.
08 January 2010
the king
Happy Birthday to the King of Rock n Roll!
Today he would have been 75. That voice, that hair, those hips..oh my! In memory of this special day please enjoy my favortie song by the King.
--heidi
Today he would have been 75. That voice, that hair, those hips..oh my! In memory of this special day please enjoy my favortie song by the King.
--heidi
23 December 2009
'tis the season
Happy Holidays from New York! We will be here for the first time for Christmas and New Years Eve. There was a big snow storm here last week so we will still get a white Christmas. Favorite part of the holidays here as always is the tree vendors.
10 December 2009
new york love
I really can't help it since I hear it at least twice (sometimes seven) times a day. I really love this song. It gives me that NYC pride.
04 November 2009
believe
We are so bummed that we missed Eddie Izzard's documentary when it played in NY. But in our defense it was only here for a week-the week of CMJ. AAHHH the conflicts. Here's hoping that if we wish hard enough it will come back. Eddie is THE funniest comedian out there and as we are prone to do, we quote him often in our daily lives. His story is touching and makes you love him even more (as if that was possible).
18 October 2009
kings of convenience
Kings of Convenience played Bowery Ballroom on the 10th of September and we were fortunate enough to be there. This show was a HOT ticket!
When I first moved to New York they played two nights there. It was the first time I saw them and the first time I had ever been to the Bowery Ballroom. Both nights were fantastic. After the second night I met Erland (who I have a massive crush on) which made me love them even more. Erland is so charming and funny it's impossible not to like him. Plus he is a very talented musician and songwriter. swoon!
This time Katie and I were able to go together along with a friend of hers from work. The show was so magical-it was just the two them with their acoustic guitars (just like last time).
The crowd was so quiet, taking it all in. They played a lot of their news songs from the new album Declaration of Dependence. (it is released on October 20--we highly recommend everyone run out and BUY it!! You won't regret it) At one point you could hear a professional camera snapping pictures which when it's oh-so quiet it can be a bit distracting. After the song was finished Erland said "Dear professional photographer, please refrain from taking pictures." Then Erik offered to pose for a few photos so they could get their shots and be quiet. The poses that they gave were perfect "musician" stances, with a bit of tongue in cheek to them of course. They also did a cover of "It's My Party" and moved into their classics.
The encore was so fantastic. They came out and stood at the edge of the stage and just sang out to the audience without their guitars a favorite of ours "The Build Up" and near the end of the song when Feist joins in we all were wondering if she was there when from above us on the balcony she started singing and everyone freaked out a bit. It was so beautiful and raw.
Found this video of the encore on youtube. It was a fantastic way to end the evening.
15 October 2009
chesterfield
I've been thinking of what furniture I want on my must have list. No place for it to go but I am always thinking of what I would like to get for that "someday" when I have my own home and more money to splurge with. I have always wanted a chesterfield sofa, I love grey so chances are very good that when I am able to get my Chesterfield it will be in a soft luxurious grey felt to snuggle up on and take long naps.
--heidi
--heidi
02 October 2009
25 September 2009
we are the people
We've been busy with lots of visitors lately and then working and going to some amazing gigs, so no time for updates, but I wanted to share some new things that I can't stop listening to lately.
First a duo called Empire Of The Sun who sound a little bit like MGMT . They have some great videos but the one I really like has the embedding disabled so just go here instead. Here's a YouTube post for another of their songs.
I'm also loving this song by Telepathe.
I'll be dancing all over work tonight with these on my ipod.
--Katie
First a duo called Empire Of The Sun who sound a little bit like MGMT . They have some great videos but the one I really like has the embedding disabled so just go here instead. Here's a YouTube post for another of their songs.
I'm also loving this song by Telepathe.
I'll be dancing all over work tonight with these on my ipod.
--Katie
24 August 2009
j'taime phoenix
21 August 2009
marimekko love
I am a a textile junkie and when it comes comes to Marimekko I am on a textile high. I could stare and plot ways to use their fabrics for hours. The new fall line is killing me. I want. I need. Now who wants to help a girl out and give her the funds to feed this addiction?
Plus some of my all-time favorites...
and the most classic of all Unikko. Love it in every colorway there is.
The clothes this season are to die for. The fall lines always kill me.
--heidi
Plus some of my all-time favorites...
and the most classic of all Unikko. Love it in every colorway there is.
The clothes this season are to die for. The fall lines always kill me.
--heidi
06 August 2009
redfish here we come
It's our favorite time of year. The annual family trip to Redfish Lake outside Stanley, Idaho. We love living in a big city where there is always something going on but it's always nice to go home and see the mountains and spend some time with our family (haven't seen them since Christmas). This summer we've been looking forward to this trip even more than usual it seems with us gathering "Redfish type" music for a playlist on the ipod.
Back in a few weeks!
04 August 2009
reach out and touch faith
We have been trying for the last few weeks to get tickets for Depeche Mode in NY. Shouldn't be hard but when you have a very small amount of money to spend it is tricky. By the the night of the show (last night) we still didn't have anything but we figured if we went maybe we could find something cheap from someone who just wanted to make some of their money back instead of loosing out on all of it. We weren't even going to be picky about the seats, we just wanted to go. It got down to 15 to 10 minutes before the show and by then all the touts knew that we were not interested in buying from them.
We finally started to accept defeat when we saw a lady who looked like she maybe had some spares to sell so we were about to go ask her when one of the nicer touts that we had spoken to earlier started calling out "where are those two girls, give 'em to them!" He had asked her if she was selling and she was, or so we thought...she then gave us the tickets for free! We offered to pay her what little money we could afford to pay but she insisted we take them. We rushed in with BIG smiles on our faces to find our seats and right when we got to them Depeche Mode came out.
It was fantastic to see them live again and sing and dance to all our old favorites and hear some of their new songs live. As always the visuals were incredible, really adding to the entire experience. Dave was in fine form doing all our favorite moves, Martin looked great in a silver suit and Fletch was so charming as always. It was worth all the stress that we went through to get there.
"Never Let Me Down Again" is one of our favorites live. When Dave has us all put our arms in the air and you look out and see the crowd it's magical. The best part of the show! Below is a clip from Berlin this year. Wonderful.
If you have never seen Depeche Mode 101, you must! Our sweet mother who indulged all our musical obsessions got it for us when we turned 15. We must have watched it every afternoon for months. It is a classic that we still quote to this day.
The video of "Enjoy the Silence" reminds us of our junior high and high school days when we would watch 120 mintues. ahhh....good times
We finally started to accept defeat when we saw a lady who looked like she maybe had some spares to sell so we were about to go ask her when one of the nicer touts that we had spoken to earlier started calling out "where are those two girls, give 'em to them!" He had asked her if she was selling and she was, or so we thought...she then gave us the tickets for free! We offered to pay her what little money we could afford to pay but she insisted we take them. We rushed in with BIG smiles on our faces to find our seats and right when we got to them Depeche Mode came out.
It was fantastic to see them live again and sing and dance to all our old favorites and hear some of their new songs live. As always the visuals were incredible, really adding to the entire experience. Dave was in fine form doing all our favorite moves, Martin looked great in a silver suit and Fletch was so charming as always. It was worth all the stress that we went through to get there.
"Never Let Me Down Again" is one of our favorites live. When Dave has us all put our arms in the air and you look out and see the crowd it's magical. The best part of the show! Below is a clip from Berlin this year. Wonderful.
If you have never seen Depeche Mode 101, you must! Our sweet mother who indulged all our musical obsessions got it for us when we turned 15. We must have watched it every afternoon for months. It is a classic that we still quote to this day.
The video of "Enjoy the Silence" reminds us of our junior high and high school days when we would watch 120 mintues. ahhh....good times
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