2nd Annual Girls Trip to NYC, originally uploaded by sewtrashy.

Does it feel like the end of 2009 flew by in record time? Now we are already almost a week into the New Year! Incredible. Hope everyone’s had a fabulous (and safe!) holiday season filled with deep love and amazing food.

I’ve been up to a lot over the last few months and will be updating you with photos soon! Took another trip to NYC, made a pair of Superhero Capes from old sheets, baked dozens of tasty cookies, took a road trip to see my wonderful family, enjoyed lots of fires, happily endured a few feet of snow, went ice skating in the Sculpture Garden, entertained house guests, updated our bedroom on the cheap and have been baking, baking, baking from my Martha Stewart Baking Handbook. ( I just love her!)

The photo above is one of my favorites taken in New York City. I imagine myself riding this little number around a tiny European village in a lovely dress and flowing scarf. And, of course, the basket contains pretty spring flowers, a freshly baked french baguette and some amazing cheeses for our midday lunch by our window overlooking the cobblestone streets below.

Ahh…. maybe one day.

Happy New Year!! Can’t wait to see what this year brings.

Hello to anyone out there who is still checking SewTrashy! Bill, my most loyal fan, this post is for you.

I can’t believe it’s been (almost) three months since I posted last. Does anyone else feel the year flying by? Sheesh! Life has been good, busy and full of fun things. Although, not much time for making and creativity. Hopefully that will change soon.

Most recently, Dustin and I went to New York City for a quick 2.5 day weekend trip along with some of my family. We took the bus, which was super fun and only cost $4.50 roundtrip TOTAL for both of us. I mean, you can’t beat that! We had a blast while we were there. Dustin took all of these photos. Enjoy!

Grimaldi’s Pizza was amazing! Totally worth the wait. We walked across the Brooklyn Bridge which certainly worked up our appetite for pizza! I would recommend trying Grimaldi’s (and walking the Bridge!). The space is quite small and a little noisy, but it’s also cozy and fun. You can watch them cranking out the pizzas in the back. Super thin crust, baked in a coal brick oven. YUM!

Amazing cupcakes. Well, at least they look amazing! We tried the Mini Pumplin Whoopie Pies and Coconut Nutella Macaroons which were both pretty spectacular. These baked goodies come from Street Sweets. A blue lunch wagon bakery on wheels! Try it if you see it. Bring cash, unless you want to buy $10 worth of goodies on your debit card.

Here’s my lovely Mom and super cool brother. We went through craziness trying to get tickets to see West Side Story. Finally, we lucked out and paid $35 for balcony seats and ended up with center orchestra seats! Amazing. Great show. Super fun. Made me want to dance!

The only photo of Dustin the entire trip.

Wrong stop. Lots of extra walking.
Definitely earned all the yummy food we ate during the trip.

Do you have a favorite New York City restaurant or activity? I’m going back in a couple weeks, and would love your input!

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Angel Statue on Maui, originally uploaded by sewtrashy.

I can’t believe I let Christmas pass without a post. Ah well, it gets crazy! This was my first Christmas at home with my family in four years. Did I mention Christmas Day is also my mom’s birthday? Well, it was a good one. Now it’s time for another New Year. Where did this year run off to? I’ve yet to decide if I will make any resolutions. I still have a few more hours to decide, right?

Have a fabulous (and SAFE) night while you ring in the New Year! Here’s to YOU in 2009!