Sag Harbor Express

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1118574469_vifoe-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1118574434_yxa9L-O.jpg" /></center><br />I <span style="font-style: italic;">love</span> it when I'm walking down the street and run into something like this. The <a href="http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/about">Sag Harbor Express</a> has an adorable building on Main Street in Sag Harbor, New York with the cutest turquoise door and shutters. But right next door is the <a href="http://www.kramorisgallery.com/">Kramoris Gallery</a> with the juiciest lime green door. I wonder if they planned that because my oh my it looked <span style="font-style: italic;">gooood</span>!

Sag Harbor Express

I love it when I'm walking down the street and run into something like this. The Sag Harbor Express has an adorable building on Main S...

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Shinn Estate Farmhouse

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1117270432_hHCnM-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1117270511_5Bn7t-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1117270461_fjdkG-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1117270575_iVQKy-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1117270537_KXuFZ-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1117617101_WZ5En-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1117617168_7NSQF-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1117617129_o3EDp-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1117617202_qmMkF-O.jpg" /><br /></center><br />During part of our 10 day stay in New York, Chris and I spent two nights on Long Island's North Fork, a lovely area filled with vineyards and cute little villages. I discovered the <a href="http://www.shinnfarmhouse.com/" target="_blank">Shinn Estate Farmhouse</a> in Mattituck when researching places to stay. Not your typical bed and breakfast, this place is seriously stylin'. Modern and elegant, I didn't see a granny floral print anywhere! This was our room above. The walls!! Cameras just don't capture how fab the color was. And the wooden floor was painted blue!! <span style="font-style: italic;">How lucky could I get?! </span>Boy was I excited. The bathroom was amazing too. The glass shower, basket weave tile, vessel sink...I wanted it all. And the furnishings were just the beginning. The restored farmhouse is located on a beautiful vineyard, all so peaceful and quiet. As guests, we were given a complimentary tasting of their wines, which were fantastic. And the breakfast...wow...gourmet all the way and made entirely with local ingredients. The owner Barbara was awesome too, really went out of her way to supply us with resources for when we were in NYC. If you guys are ever on Long Island, I definitely recommend touring the <a href="http://www.shinnestatevineyards.com/" target="_blank">vineyard</a> or staying at the <a href="http://www.shinnfarmhouse.com/" target="_blank">B&B</a>. Head <a href="http://www.shinnfarmhouse.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for more info, and to see photos of the other gorgeous rooms!

Shinn Estate Farmhouse

During part of our 10 day stay in New York, Chris and I spent two nights on Long Island's North Fork, a lovely area filled with vineyard...

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One Girl Cookies

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1116673853_xmYYu-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1116673607_8tLk9-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1116673768_nFP2Y-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1116673794_xcF78-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1116673540_LxQwJ-O.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1116673715_EFvCp-O.jpg" /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1116693232_4bU8Z-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1116673728_5LHS3-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1116673556_KvX5V-O.jpg" /></center><br />This week I'm going to be sharing some highlights from my trip to New York, starting off with the culinary highlight: <a href="http://www.onegirlcookies.com/" target="_blank">One Girl Cookies</a>. This adorable artisanal bakery and cafe in Brooklyn was suggested to me by my reader Kara, who happens to be a food writer. Their entire space is filled with just the prettiest shade of turquoise. The cookies, cupcakes and baked goods were displayed so perfectly, everything smelled delicious, but I have to tell you, the chocolate cupcake I ate (with turquoise frosting, of course) was hands-down the BEST cupcake I've ever had. No lie. (And as this was our last day in the city, we'd sampled our share over Manhattan and Long Island!) The whoopie pie we had was DELICIOUS as well, soooo yummy. I highly suggest visiting this place next time you're in New York....well worth the trip to Brooklyn! Check out their website <a href="https://www.onegirlcookies.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for more info and some mouthwatering photos!<br /><br />Also head on over to <a href="http://www.mimiandmegblog.com/2010/12/gift-guide-erin-from-house-of-turquoise.html" target="_blank">Mimi & Meg</a> today where I am sharing a favorite holiday tradition of mine, in addition to a holiday gift guide. (I'm sure you won't be too shocked with some of my picks!) :)

One Girl Cookies

This week I'm going to be sharing some highlights from my trip to New York, starting off with the culinary highlight: One Girl Cookies ....

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