stuck in my head

These legs

This exhibit

This bike

This dress

This vacation

Image of the Day

It's not every day that I run across an image I love enough to post both here and on my other blog, but this one was just too good not to share twice. Please excuse the redundancy ;)

Originally from sholgk's photostream, via Tralalere.

Duet

Joanna emailed me a link to this beautiful video and it absolutely made my day. Goosebumps, smiles and tears: it's not every day a four-minute-twenty-one-second clip can induce all three of those things, but this one did it for me. What a display of unabashed joy and love. Fantastic.

What We're Dancing To

My mom bought this for Taro for Christmas, and it's been on heavy rotation at our house ever since. We all start dancing every time we hit "play". It is seriously hot.

Made My Day

I found this via Capucha's Tumblr and we couldn't stop dancing along!

How To Upstage Kanye, J-Z, Lil Wayne and T.I.

Be MIA.  And rock your polka-dotted pregnant belly all over that stage while you sing the hook.

Love that she wore sneakers on the red carpet.  

Photos, NY Times.

Dancing At the Museum

Well, it might not be snowing here, but it is cold and rainy.  The kind of depressing weather that makes me so thankful to live close to great museums, where we can spend the winter days warm and dry and having tons of fun.  Here's a little clip from our recent visit to the Children's Museum of Manhattan, a toddler's paradise.

Find of the Day

Limited Edition "La La Girls" notecards, featuring fabulous 1920's chorus girl costume illustrations by the legendary Bonnie Cashin.

Karaoke Kiddo

Last night the official Camp Our Time activity was Karaoke, and while the hosts were getting things set up the Kiddo and his dad took the stage for a little impromptu beat-boxing.  I can't resist posting the footage:


Karaoke Kiddo from Marvelous Kiddo on Vimeo.

groovin

He loves his Stevie Wonder...

Feist on Sesame Street

Who knew that counting to four could make your heart soar?

Midsummer Swing Dresses

Dear Vintage-Fashion-Loving Reader,

I just discovered a New Orleans company that makes these sweet little updates on classic dresses from the 30's, 40's, and 50's. I would love to wear them when I go here.

xo,
Leigh

PS: The red one is only 34 bucks!

Note To Self

If I have more kids, perhaps this would be a good way to pack 'em in to my NYC apartment. After they've outgrown the family bed they can just transition to the family bunk. Meanwhile, we won't have room for a big comfy chair like that, but it'll be all the more cozy, ship-like!

Via Absolutely Beautiful Things.

Fun. Goofy. Inspiring. Beautiful.

I know that this video has already become an internet sensation, but I only just became aware of it when I read this article in today's New York Times. Intrigued, I went to Youtube to check it out and it totally made my day. Of course, that means I want to share it with you!

I think this piece is a wonderful example of the simple power of art (in this case, dance and music) to reveal the common bonds that we all share as human beings. Enjoy!

Scenes from the ParTAY!

Photos by Liz, Riki, Erin and Me!

Jazz Age Inspiration

You must check out the gorgeous photos taken by The Sartorialist at the Jazz-Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island this past weekend!
And how fabulous is this poster advertising the annual event? T, the Kiddo and I are SO there next year!

Blogging the 2008 Our Time Gala: What a Night!

Finally, thanks to my talented and entirely awesome photographer friend Mikiodo, I have some incredible highlights from the Our Time Theatre Company benefit gala to share with you:

Our Time company member, Victoria, with my husband, T

Company member Danielle, with Jesse L. Martin

Company members Andre, Keith, and JonathanCompany member and host of the show, JosephMandy Patinkin and company member, DorjeeCompany members Julianna and Victoria with Daphne Rubin VegaJohn Slattery with company member NickCompany member Michael, with Ramon RodriguezCompany members Dorjee, Naudia, and Adam
Ned Eisenberg and Lauren AmbroseMary Testa and Tiffany McElroyMy niece, Isabelle Moon and company member Nina, twirling in pink! The cast of Spring AwakeningThe evening's honoree, music legend Bill Withers, and company member Andre performing Lean on MeDaryl Hall singing Lean on Me, joined by the entire cast
Me and the Kiddo on stage moments after the climactic finale of the show (Note to Chelsea: I want the picture you're taking of us!) T on stage with Rosie PerezMe, the exhausted Kiddo, and our friend Andrew, who Stage Managed the productionAll photos by Mikiodo