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Monday, March 5, 2012

Morning Beauty

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Happy Monday, loves! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

I didn't have much on the agenda so the weekend was mine for the taking. Had a lovely Saturday playing tourist in the city again. Walked around the Flatiron district, went to Eataly, ate some amazing Italian food and then headed on over to my favorite place, The Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel, for some Ginger Fig martinis. Yeah you heard that right. Ginger Fig martini. It's heaven on earth. Trust me. :) A perfect day all around.

Sunday was more about getting things accomplished around the apartment. After a lovely brunch that J prepared, cooking and cleaning took up most of the rest of the day. Ended up finishing out the weekend cuddled up by candlelight on the couch with a bottle of wine.

All in all I'm feeling mighty fine on this Monday morning and I hope you all feel the same.

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

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50 comments:

  1. OMarch 5, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Hmmm, ginger fig martinis?! That sound like heaven! Hope you enjoyed them! Happy Monday :)xoxo

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  2. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    sounds like you enjoyed a wonderful weekend ... Italian food is always a good idea and a bottle of wine too ;-)

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  3. The Dainty Dolls HouseMarch 5, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Stunning pictures!! Glad you had a great weekend, I hope the week will be fantastic!! xx

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  4. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Ginger fig martini? That sounds interesting. So glad you had a nice weekend. xo

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  5. lorenabrMarch 5, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    interesting martini.... I sure would like to try!

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  6. Pratishtha DurgaMarch 5, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Am glad you are bright and happy on Monday. My weekend went off fine enough, but Monday morning was the Annual Medical check up, so 4 hours of being poked and probed. now waiting for reports.... Ughh!!! hope the week is much better.

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  7. The Golden GirlsMarch 5, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    what an amazing and relaxing weekend! sounds perfect <3 ps... obsessed with the first image, totally pinterest pinned it ;)

    xx,
    The Golden Girls

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  8. classiqMarch 5, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    All the ingredients for a lovely weekend. Happy Monday, Dawn! xo
    Ada

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  9. Helena - A Diary of LovelyMarch 5, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    perfect weekend if you ask me! Have a great week Dawn!

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  10. Bodil Loïs HuismanMarch 5, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    sounds like a lovely weekend, i like the pictures!

    xoxo

    PurePreciousPerfection.blogspot.com

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  11. Laura TreveyMarch 5, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Beautiful and romantic photos ~ love these!!

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  12. Priscilla JoyMarch 5, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Have a great week. I hope it is filled with loads of smiles and laughter. xx

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  13. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    You are the biggest fan of dusty pink! I love that! I love Italian food, I could eat only pasta all day long :))) Have a lovely Monday and week, dear Dawn :*

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  14. Rowena @ rolala lovesMarch 5, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Playing tourist in NYC is always fun! I really must get up to the Rose Bar and try this Ginger Fig martini :)

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  15. TestMarch 5, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    you need to take me there to figure out that recipe! happy monday!

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  16. AlexaMarch 5, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I am intrigued by the Ginger Fig martini. Next time I'm in NY!!

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  17. Sandy a la ModeMarch 5, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    ginger fig martini!? sounds interesting! oy vey... i need a drink!!

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  18. Tiffany KadaniMarch 5, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Sounds like a beautiful weekend! You always make mondays a bit more beautiful.

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  19. StyleabaadMarch 5, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Sounds like the perfect relaxed weekend! I've had a great one as well... with tons of good food, friends and many naps :)

    xoxo
    Elsa

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  20. Sandy at Ooh La Frou FrouMarch 5, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Sounds like the perfect weekend ... time for fun and coming away from it with the feeling of having accomplished something too! Love being a part of your weekends on Instagram, Dawn! I noticed that martini looked divine! ~xoSM

    Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
    http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com

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  21. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Oh, how I love the Rose Bar! Grant and I stayed at the Grammercy for a "city getaway" a couple of years ago...and partly b/c I wanted to take in the Rose Bar. So glam.

    Love it when a weekend is so relaxing! Hope your new week is off to as good a start!

    xo Elizabeth

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  22. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    I saw your martini pics on Instagram - they looked delish!

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  23. Christine @Fancy FunctionMarch 5, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Ah, the Gramercy is a special place and the martini sounds yummy! We also got loads of cleaning done yesterday so I'm feeling good about myself today. ;-)

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  24. kristinaMarch 5, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    a ginger fig martini sounds just perfect, i have got to try one of those! loving your photos dawn, as usual - dusty pink + noir = so pretty!!
    xoxo

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  25. B. in the KnowMarch 5, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Sounds like a lovely weekend! The Rose Bar sounds fabulous and I may have to add it to my list of places to check out while I am in the city.
    Much love,
    B

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  26. DanaMarch 5, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    cuddled up with a glass of wine sounds simply divine!!! xo,dana

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  27. Chicago Chic March 5, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    It really sounds like the absolute perfect weekend - a little getting out & playing tourist, a little cleaning and accomplishing, and a little cuddling with candles & wine...I can't think of a better way to spend it! :) I got to try out my new beautiful kimono robe especially this weekend, and I'm just adoring lounging around in it's softness! Hope this Monday is an amazing one, sweet friend.

    xo
    Rachel

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  28. JessiMarch 5, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Sounds like a perfect weekend!

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  29. Christel @ Captivated by imageMarch 5, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    The way you tell about your weekends always seems like they were really great :) I'd love to try out that martini.

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  30. NuhaMarch 5, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    that bed is gorgeous! love it :-) and ginger and fig sounds good together...my mind is reeling with ways to incorporate it into a meal now :-)

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  31. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    It sounds like you had a heavenly weekend Dawn! I can't complain either. I saw friends, family, and took the first saturday off in ages. Thank you for your sweet bday wishes. I hope we can meet up at the Rose Bar when I come to town next month!

    xo mary jo

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  32. LauraMarch 5, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Wow, dis youe weekend ever sound relaxing! I love a good days housework on the weekend only to have a completely clean house in the night and one-on-one time with the boyfriend...although this weekend was spent at his parent's house who spoil us rotten!

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  33. TheWhitListMarch 5, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Sounds like the perfect weekend! And the pictures here are beautiful as always!

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  34. Melissa BlakeMarch 5, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    SO many pretty pinks! I always love these posts.

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  35. LeslieMarch 5, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    OK, I must try one of those ginger fig martini's YUM! Sounds like a lush-ish weekend and perfect in every way :)

    xx
    leslie

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  36. Draffin BearsMarch 5, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Hi Dawn

    Sounds like a fun weekend, dear friend and now I am wishing you a happy new week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  37. SabinePsynopsisMarch 5, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    I want to try Ginger Fig Martini - Sounds delicious! Happy Week Beginning, Dawn... xoxo

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  38. stylenuggetsMarch 5, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Sounds yummy. I love innovative cocktails

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  39. Lonely Wife ProjectMarch 5, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Best kind of weekends! Also, I would kill for the thighs on that beauty.

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  40. Elle SeesMarch 5, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    the next time i'm in NYC, I'm going there and will have one.

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  41. Mrs. PancakesMarch 5, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    So dreamy! Your weekend sounds sublime!

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  42. BigAppleNoshMarch 5, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend! :)

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  43. ValMarch 5, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Fig Martini - sign me up!

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  44. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Your weekends always sound so good!

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  45. Margarita BloomMarch 5, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Sounds oh, so lovely!! Ooh, ginger fig martini's...decadent!

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  46. Rachel {little bits of lovely}March 5, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    What a wonderfully relaxing weekend Dawn+ those fig martini's sound delicious! xx

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  47. Splendid SassMarch 5, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Such beautiful images! I love the gray! May have to try this myself.
    Hope that your week is off to a fabulous start.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  48. The Wild FleurMarch 6, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Such dreamy photos, as per usual. I wish I could crawl into that bed in the last image. Looks like heaven!

    XOXO Camille @ The Wild Fleur

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  49. Tamra {ever swoon}March 6, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Sounds like the perfect weekend! I hope to have one of those soon! Ginger Fig Martinis at rose bar, hello! That is a good time. But J cooking brunch is my fav. Honestly, I would pigs would be flying if Michael turned out a stove!

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  50. Lindsey Regan Thorne @ be prettyMarch 6, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Oh wow! Ginge Fig martinis?? Heaven on Earth is right! :) Sounds like the best weekend! Seriously your Saturday sounds perfect. THere's nothing better than cuddling on the sofa and enjoying a night in with a clean condo... best feeling! xo

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