Spinach and Popeye
I was rejuvenated by the thick Coconut Chai Milkshake.
Ready to take on the world! Or our next destination, at least. I’d found this one the night before, while mapping out a rough itinerary. What did we do before google? Does anyone remember?
A new favorite store.
And it is called… Fishs Eddy???
Weird name, awesome place! Seriously, why did no one tell me such a store existed outside of my dreams? Imagine a room of wall-to-wall dishware in every shape, size, and color of the rainbow. What you’re imagining is called Fishs Eddy.
When I first got into photography, I thought one was supposed to use patterned dishware in flashy colors and shapes. But I’ve learned it’s actually better to work with plain dishes so that they don’t steal the thunder from your main subject—the food, itself.
However, plain need not equal boring.
I stuck to monochromatic dishes: a few baby bowls (shown in the above photo, under the sign that says “the little bowl that could”), a pink mug (top-right of the photo), and a little white plate. Oh, and I also found the cutest straws!
The best part about Fishs Eddy is that they will ship to your home. And because my home is in Texas, that meant no tax (which almost cancels out the shipping fee)! Plus it meant I didn’t have to carry the purchases through the city. On the other hand, this made it more difficult to restrain myself from buying out the store. But I’m proud of the job I did in treating myself—because, after all, I’m on vacation—yet not going overboard.
(By the way, my friend Jessica was not at all interested in Fishs Eddy. She did her own shopping at nearby stores, and we met up afterwards.)
Later in the evening, we got a quick bite to eat, courtesy of the Whole Foods hot bar.
The above picture is actually from last year, as I didn’t bother to take a photo this time. Yesterday’s dinner consisted of the following: okra gumbo, chana masala (I love their chana masala!), quinoa, and a raw kale salad with blueberries and strawberries.
Two favorite stores in one day!
Then we walked to the Harry Potter exhibit, which honestly was not worth the money. But I made up for it by coming back to the hotel and eating chocolate. Chocolate makes everything better ;).
What are your favorite types of shops?
When I was a kid, my favorite was obviously Toys R Us. As a teenager, I liked stores such as American Eagle and Gap. But after a while, there are only so many t-shirts, tanks, and jeans a girl can buy–especially when she’s not growing anymore. Now, my favorite stores are places like Barnes and Nobles, Crate and Barrel, and Whole Foods. Or even SuperTarget!
Totally adding a visit to that store to my bucket list!! I heart dishware.
My favorite stores are Williams Sonoma and Crate & Barrel.
I love shopping period, but I must say, bowl shopping sounds like something I could get into.
Hey KATIE
I love that you are basically providing me with a guide on where to eat in NY, because I am going to be there for the entire month of Sept! Im from Austria and already soo excited about all the delicious vegan/vegetarian restaurants I will find on my way. Please go to one lucky duck and tell me how it is there, if it is worth going or simply totally overpriced.
Greetings from Vienna,
Dorissimaaaa 🙂
P.s.: just froze a pineapple & coconut milk to make your yummy pineapple floats for my bf when he comes home on Monday =)
Hey Doris!! Thanks so much for the sweet comemnts… and it’s so exciting to hear from someone in Austria. I’ve always wanted to go!
As for OLD, I did do a post about their desserts last year (put “one lucky duck” into my search bar and you’ll find the post). It wasn’t my favorite place :(. But I know a lot of other people like it, so don’t write it off just because of me ;).
Have a ton of fun in NY! I wish I could be there with you!
I just finished your chocolate chip blondie dip, it was delicious. I managed to spread it out for 3 days…sad it’s gone though :/ Glad you are having fun in New York City!
I’m so happy you liked it!!! 🙂
P.p.s.: don’t forget to stop by my blog, I am pretty new to this and just got started but I love it .. you are my inspiration on eating healthy, Katie 🙂
(except – and this most come as a big shocker for u – I shouldn’t eat chocolate because it most likely triggers my major migraines) 🙁
As much as I enjoy Whole Foods, my true love lies with Central Market. I can spend hours there! I love Trader Joe’s too, and it’s too bad we don’t have one in Texas. 🙁
West Elm is another big one for me. I can spend ages in there planning the decor of my future home. Hey, a girl can dream!
I can’t wait to find this gem of a place!
what CUTE PLACE!!! and loveeeeeee a good WF salad barrr!!!! I LOVEE MAKEUP and clothing shopss!! and shoe shops!
I MISSED YOU KATIE!!! Aaah the minute I got back home I pretty much ran straight to my computer to catch up! I LOVE that you’re doing 2 posts a day because more Katie is always a good thing 🙂
SO JEALOUS of you in New York! That store looks amaaazing! I LOVE pretty plates and bowls, especially ones with Peter Rabbit on it 😉
P.S. You look so BEAUTIFUL and that blue is so gorgeous on you!
Loooove Fishs Eddy 🙂 Could wander around there for hours.