Ladies Who Brunch (AKA, Blogs & Sites You Should Check Out ASAP)

Hey there. How've you been?

Things are a bit busy around these parts. I did manage, however, to have time for a lovely brunch at the charming Ted & Honey in Cobble Hill this weekend. Joining me were some mighty fine and supremely cool ladies. And you know how you know I'm telling you the truth about their fineness/coolness? Because you see the photos below and understand that I am seriously being real with you.

(I mean, stop it with the cute shoes!)

The fab autumn footwear you're witnessing is modeled by Kate Thorman of Ideeli, Hana Choi of Style Fare and the newly launched (and super buzzy) Pantry Confidential, Kristin Appenbrink of RealSimple.com (also a frequent M-Dashing co-star), and Christine Han, also of Pantry Confidential. But not in that order. I'll just let you guess who is who. (Ten points if you can! Either way, pay a visit to their sites, y'all--good stuff all around.)

Kristin's Magic Kitchen

There are lots of things I like about being friends with my girl (and neighbor) Kristin. And this summer, one of the things I PARTICULARLY like is the fact that, because she is at the helm of a delicious monthlong ice-cream blog over at RealSimple.com, when you are her friend (and neighbor), you get to taste all the magic she's brewing up in her amazing kitchen. Here's just a small peek.

P.S. Go over and visit her blog ASAP--tell her I sent you!