Sorry I haven't been able to post much lately I am worried about my blog turning into a bit of a medical journal ...having recovered beautifully from my surgery, suddenly about a week ago I contracted some weird infection in my facial nerve and woke up last Thu. with the right side of my face completely paralyzed....it was very scary as you can probably imagine, but it turned out to be Bells Palsy,not much can be done, it just passes on it's own. I did take a homeopathic remedy which helped a little and relieved some of the symptoms and now I just have to sit tight and brave it out, there is no pain, and other then burning eyes I don't really feel it.
On a happier note we are all going on vacation to NYC tomorrow, driving down in the morning,staying at a friends house in NJ 30 min. away from town by train, I am so so excited!!
So many things to do, see, watch,taste!!! I still can't run around like crazy but I we have everything planned out and everyone got to choose what they want to do, luckily we all love the museums and the kids all asked to to go to the MOMA to see the Van Gogh's,we will also go to the new Neue Galerie, and the New Museum and if we have time to the Photography Center. Personally I can't wait to go to Anthropologie, Purl soho, and ABC carpet and home...all of my favorites...
While I was spending some time sorting out old photos I found these great photos of my parents from 1953, they met in Paris, my mom just finished college and was spending a year abroad, my dad who is half French half Israeli was spending time there contemplating what to do next in life, they met in a little cafe, traveled in Europe and then got married in NYC in Sept. 1954.
My mom
my dad
so stylish
have a great week xox!!!
Gosh... these pictures are spectacular!
Posted by: Lily | April 30, 2008 at 11:01 PM
What wondeful photos. They look like very chic extras from "Roman Holiday".
Posted by: Kristine | April 25, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Very stylish, and what a beautiful couple they are.
Posted by: tricia | April 22, 2008 at 04:58 PM
I am sorry to hear about your medical difficulties...my father-in-law had Bells. It was pretty bad at first, but disappeared quickly. I hope the same for you.
Oh how I wish I was going to NY...have a lovely time.
The photos of your parents look like an old film. They are so beautiful...romatic!
Posted by: mrs. french | April 22, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Those photos are amazing. You're right - so stylish. Were they taken professionally? Just awesome...
Posted by: Orange Pattern | April 22, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Lovely pictures! And about your health: strange things are happening here. I don't know if you (try to) read my blog, but a month ago I experienced also some strange things in my body, as my skin felt as if I was burned by the sun (but no sun to see at all...) I took this as a sign from my body to tell me to sit down and slow things down a little bit... The pain got away in a week, hope your symptoms go away soon!
Wishing you a wonderfull time in NYC (and I'm curious what you think about the van Gogh's; he's from the Netherlands and so am I!)
Posted by: Anneke | April 22, 2008 at 06:38 AM
Have a cupcake for me from Magnolia Bakery pleeease!!! I think those photos are so beautiful. There really is a magic behind old images.I'm not sure whether it is the black and white or because we assume the history and intimacy behind them, but they always seem to convey so much.Absolute treasures.x
Posted by: clare | April 22, 2008 at 06:26 AM
hey tamar...
you look so much like your dad.... how romantic...meeting in paris and going to venice.... magical.... hope new york will get rid of these nasty symptoms.... love
carole
Posted by: carole davis | April 22, 2008 at 04:04 AM
What great pictures of your parents, so romantic.
Glad you are feeling better. My mom has Bells Palsy and has taken to wearing sleeping mask at night to help with her eye, just fyi!
Posted by: jerusalem | April 21, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Oh sweetie, what a run of bad luck! I had a friend in high school who woke up with that at the tender and self-conscious age of 15. It took a while but she only had the tiniest of effect left. have fun in NYC.
BTW, your parents are so attractive! OMGosh, they look like movie stars!
((hugs)) Rosie
Posted by: Rosie's Whimsy | April 21, 2008 at 06:33 PM
What wonderful photos! Very stylish! They conjure up such romantic and mysterious notions. Poor you having to cope with Bell's Palsy - I hope you recover soon and enjoy your time in NYC
Posted by: lily boot | April 21, 2008 at 05:31 PM