Anyone who lives in New York City experiences the highs and lows of the MTA. I had my lows this weekend, as the L train shut down again, between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Since I live right outside the L, I felt beyond frustrated when I had to look for other ways to leave Williamsburg. As annoying as the trains can be, there is a certain amount of creative atmosphere that I have always admired in public transportation. You can see different nationalities, professions, ages and personalities congregating in the same space, all sharing one way to travel. I have always thought…

Self-professed food snob and organic junkie Steven here to share my latest dining adventure…. I decided to take advantage of Restaurant Week (on the last night, of course) and try out a new spot downtown.  When a friend and I stumbled upon Kutsher’s Tribeca, and I saw the menu and I “Yes, I want this.”  Little did I know it was one of the “new” must-check-out spots, having recently been reviewed by The New York Times. I arrived early with my friend and were going to grab drinks at the bar, but they were able to seat us  at a…

February, a month commonly known for its frigid temperatures and short days, could use a bit of citrus infusion. While winter in New York has been unseasonably warm this year, the city lacks the vibrancy and color of spring and fall. But who’s to say we can’t brighten things up ourselves? This month, the VP+C team shares tips and tricks on how to incorporate color into your life…orange you glad? Julianne’s Fruitful Fashion: Last week I attended a fashion show that inspired me to liven-up my wardrobe with juicy colors. Joy Cioci presented a stunning collection at Lincoln Center and…

  Rice is nice — or, so I’ve learned — for those who’ve accidentally dropped their iPhones in the toilet or were unaware it went through a full wash cycle when doing household laundry. Plunging the device in a bag of uncooked rice for a period of time is recommended because it absorbs the water and may reverse the damage incurred by its inadvertent liquid plunge. Mind you…tech Luddite that I am, I’m the last person on the face of the earth who should be doling out advice about iPhones. But, I have it on good authority that this is…

Color of the month: Summer Peach #2167-70               Tis the season to not be jolly, and endure  ho-ho-horrific weather. In an ignited resilience I summon all VP+C colleagues to ignore their chattering teeth and frostbitten toes and instead embrace blissful denial! We shall not succumb to the miseries of New York winter! With that in mind, I choose  Benjamin Moore’s “Summer Peach” as the color of January .   Lisa Likes “Barbie feet”- For me, this color evokes one of my all time fashion favorites- the nude patent leather shoe. The right pair is…

Anyone who has been to the VP+C office knows that at any given time, at least 3 team members have some sort of music playing. It’s what makes this office go ‘round some days, whether it’s top 40, country or indie rock…with the indie rock normally coming from my little corner. A few years ago, indie rock experienced a Scandinavian invasion, with a host of bands exported to the US. Luckily, Norwegian songwriter Sondre Lerche was a part of that migration.  Released this June, his latest self-titled album has been gaining attention for his unique melodies and lyrics. The latest…

Since VP+C worked closely with the incredibly fun and talented Studios GO on the paint and color selections for the Kardashians’ Soho Dash store , we were especially moved by the touching vigil taking place there for the soon-to-be-defunct marriage of Kim and Husband Kris (not to be confused with Mother Kris). Who would have thought it would end so soon?   More here! See how many “Kardashians” your relationship has endured here… the old ball and chain and I have been together for 21.06 Kardashians!      

Color of the Month: Deep Royal #2061-10 I love navy blue. To me, it’s a warmer-than-black wardrobe staple, a nautical nod, and a decor “do,” no matter the season. After months of prodding, my beleaguered husband finally agreed to let me have our bedroom painted this rich, inky Benjamin Moore hue that knocks out pretty much anyone who sees it. Margaux says “Oh, Navy” Our torrid affair is never ending – one riddled with both admiration of your classic cool  elegance and angst over your formality at times.  You were my dream bedroom shade – voted against by the Italian…

If there is one thing I consider my obsession, it’s television. I know it’s not something that people usually brag about, but I tend to pride myself on my depth of television knowledge and the passion that I have for all things on the small screen. Since I started at VP+C, I have found a new passion – interior design. All of a sudden, I’m stashing last month’s House Beautiful in my bag as I leave work, and planning redecorating weekends with my roommates. And while I’m certainly not the resident expert on interior design at this office, it’s safe…

The term bohemian is traditionally defined as: In that case, it is the perfect name for this secret little spot I enjoyed eating at this past weekend – an exclusive restaurant with an unconventional restaurant operation: It may not look like much on the outside, but once you make it through those doors and into the quaint space, you instantly feel as if you were in your own home. “Bohemian is a secret Japanese dining room located in NoHo in a property formerly owned by Andy Warhol. The restaurant gets its name from the fact that is considers itself  “a…