I Love You Berry Much Pink Saturday

I Love You Berry Much!

I was just about ready to write my Pink Saturday post for this week. I'd taken the pictures, cropped them and had them downloaded. As soon as I got back from the library I was going to write my post and it wasn't about meringues. But on the way to the library I passed Mokum, a local restaurant, and saw these amazing meringues. It took every ounce of willpower to keep walking to the library. The meringues were definitely calling my name. 

I liked the look of the berry meringues, but I'm not a fan of strawberry flavored sweets. I'd much rather treat myself to the chocolate variety I saw in the next window, and I'd like a touch of the chocolate sauce, too.

My choice for sweet treat of the week!

However, it was the third window that got my vote. I'm a fan of almond and butter pecan and best of all, pralines and cream, in ice cream flavors and in meringues, too. I still made my way to the library without a detour, but one day I will definitely return. I think I will save my treat here for a birthday outing for a friend or a visit with an out of town guest. Come and visit soon, my friends! 

I enjoyed my walk and my coffee treat on the way home. It's cold but clear and sunny and a great day for February. Looking forward to blog visits and catching up on the news in BlogLand. 

As ever, thanks for visiting and have a pretty in pink Saturday. 

East Side, West Side

Florist window, Upper East Side of Manhattan

When most of us think of Christmas in New York our thoughts go to Macy's and Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and the windows on Fifth Avenue. I love the big spectacular decorations, but for me this season is all around, whether it's down the block at the Christmas tree stand or in a shop window that I see while I'm out walking. I saw this window and the one in the picture below while walking on Park Avenue on Friday night. It's a neighborhood florist -- thankful we still have them -- and not famous. But the forest scene in the middle of brick and concrete was a wonderful discovery. 

The joys of window shopping

My west side finds are very simple, but I appreciate every simple and pretty note in the otherwise leafless winter landscape. I found this window walking home from the library last week, just a few blocks from home. 

I discovered this tree stand on my way to the movies. It's on the very far west side, 

not quite a block from the Hudson River. 

It's treat time again and we're back at Bouchon Bakery at Columbus Circle. Tonight we have an assortment of yummies. It's a tough choice, but I'm leaning towards an eclair for my virtual treat. 

What's your pick? Remember, that there are no calories in virtual treats. 

I've been listening to a medley of seasonal music tonight. I've got YouTube in the background on automatic and I've listened to Elvis and Bing Crosby and now Perry Como has just started singing Silver Bells. What a perfect choice for this post. 

As ever, thanks for visiting and have a sweet week!

It's Christmas Time at Columbus Circle

The view from (the Time Warner Center at) Columbus Circle looking east. You can see the faint remains of snowflakes from yesterday's storm.

I gauge my winter activities by the weather conditions. Today was cold, but clear and the sidewalks and street crossings, a big challenge in bad weather, were fine.  I made it to Yoga class, to the post office and to Columbus Circle. Actually, this was not a big challenge. It's three stops on the subway to Yoga and then four more blocks to the post office and Columbus Circle. I'm going to share a secret, New York friends, the nicest post office in Manhattan is only a block from this view. 

Love the decorations at the Time Warner Center. The atrium is filled with Moravian stars that

 change color. They're especially pretty at night, with holiday music playing in the background.   

Chocolate or not-chocolate croissant? What's your pleasure?

While I was exploring the Time Warner Center this afternoon I took a quick detour at Bouchon Bakery, one of my favorite spots for a snack or lunch in the area. The food is great and the view of Columbus Circle -- as shown in the top picture -- never disappoints. I was only planning a cup of coffee, but the line discouraged me and happily, kept me from any pastry temptation. I did take a few photographs of my favorite goodies and decided to share them with Buttercupland. Aren't these the flakiest, most delicious-looking croissants? The only problem is choosing chocolate or not-chocolate. Of course we don't have to choose. Let's get both and split them between us, with a nice cafe latte.     

The croissants inaugurate a new feature in Buttercupland, New York Yummies. At least once a week I'm going to feature a yummy New York food. Since it's December I'm going to be on the lookout for holiday favorites. I hope you'll enjoy this sweet new feature. 

Next time in Buttercupland our focus is on romance. Intrigued? Please stop by for the fun!

As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care.