Recently, I realized that although it was a mere half mile away and free to Long Island City residents and MoMA members (we’re both- so fancy), I had never been inside PS1. So, I checked out the hours, packed up the family and marched over to see what we had been missing. As it turns out, we’ve been missing a lot. We got there shortly before opening (the walk was embarrassingly quick- this happens a lot in my neighborhood as Queens is much smaller and closer than it seems) and joined an eager crowd of young families, hipster types and…

Believe it or not, PDA isn’t my thing. No one wants to see strangers cooing or cuddling unless it involves a baby or puppy (perhaps even a kitten). Sure, sometimes a smooch on the subway is warranted; a hand hold over hot chocolate can be justified, too. But, for the most part, personal space in public is paramount if you want to play with me. At least, that was my steadfast stance up until 10 minutes ago when my fingers found Design Milk’s post on Touchables, a clothing concept created by New York-based designer Drew Stanley. Fashioned to encourage intimacy…

Don’t get me wrong, I love kids. But, for the past 20 something years I haven’t really loved the idea of having my own….err, until now? Mamas and mama-wannabes, have you peeped the Pin Pres? This playful, poppy push shelf was dreamed up by OOO My Design, and oh my is it cool. Like the Pin Point Impression Steel Toy of yesteryear, the life-sized Pin Pres perfectly adapts to the shape of the item(s) placed on it. And, it’s sure to make cleanup time more fun for tots (I know it would for this big kid). Added awesome factor: it can…

Continuing the fun of all that’s “red and green,” I’m happy to introduce the first Caniato Christmas Tree! The festive evergreen has added some holiday cheer to the living room, thus getting the Caniato Clan excited for gingerbread cookies, hanging the stockings and trying out some new recipes (I heard Martha Stewart has a new book–Ooh la la!) How does it feel to have my decorations up in time this year? One word: Hallelujah! Helping me sing my praises are two choirs:     Quick note–I particularly love this second video, produced by the small Yupiz Eskimo village of Quinhagak,…

It’s that time of year again–the season of scarves, mittens, and Peppermint Mochas from Starbucks. In celebration of the upcoming holiday festiveness, I’ve asked my colleagues to share their favorite something that’s “red and green.” Surrounded by beautiful Benjamin Moore hues every day, it’s easy to spend an extra few minutes with the color decks to find your personal faves. For me, Cedar Green and Bullseye Red take the Christmas cake: And speaking of cakes, my all-time favorite thing that’s red and green are, no suprise, Little Debby Christmas Tree Cakes. My grandma used to have these fully in stock…

Last Monday I was lucky enough to attend the Barneys New York opening ceremony of GAGA’s WORKSHOP, a transformative holiday retail experience in collaboration with Lady GAGA.               For the holiday season Barneys teamed up with Lady Gaga to create GAGA’s WORKSHOP, which represents Lady GAGA”S reinterpretation of Santa’s iconic workshop. Under the direction of Nicola Formichettei, with artists Eli Sudbrack and Christophe Hamaide Pierson, the entire fifth floor of Barneys was transformed into GAGA’s playground for her “little monsters”. The entrance was marked by a giant façade of Lady GAGA’s mouth–giving the illusion…

There’s nothing like getting a kick out of seeing your colleagues out of their ‘work wear.’  Check out our pictures below for some great giggles! We have ‘Tickle-Me-Meghan’   Lisa’s Darth Vader Teddy Bear!   And last but not least Kelsey, though she didn’t really dress up, since she already eats enough cheese for all the mice in NYC! 😉   We at VP+C love to go green even with our fashion!  Josh ingeniously recycles his Halloween Strawberry tribal print mini skirt as a scarf! Oh Josh, how posh!     Cheers,    

We just want to give a shout out to our friends at New York Spaces who rocked it out in lots of leather and lace at last week’s NYDC Masquerade Ball. Lookin’ good guys!        

Last night, VP+C participated in an annual tradition: supporting the design industry’s most festive night of the year! Kelsey, Meghan, and Josh represented the team at The New York Design Center’s Masquerade Ball, which gathers some of the city’s most creative minds for a night of costumes, cavorts, and…cheese. The Ball raises money for The Alpha Workshops, which, since 1995, provides training and employment in the interior design arena for those living with HIV/AIDS. This year’s theme, “Roaring 20’s,” brought out lots of flappers, a Charlie Chaplin, and a walking Mondrian painting, among others. Our crew dressed up as some…

Attention New Yorkers: I’m about to let you in on a secret that will change your lives. Since I moved to the city from Connecticut, I’ve been missing out on my favorite food: mashed potato pizza. Pick your jaw up off the floor and wipe that quizzical look off your face. This culinary masterpiece is one that is near and dear to my heart. And in a city with countless pizzerias, I’m flabbergasted that I’ve yet to find one that specializes in my favorite treat. I know what you’re thinking – what the heck is mashed potato pizza?! Allow me…