Warby Parker - New Collaboration

Hi Guys,

Have you heard of the fabulous brand Warby Parker? 

source: http://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses

If so, you know that this fantastic brand offers stylish, quality sunglasses and eyeglasses at extremely reasonable prices! If not, you should know that they have fresh picked styles, and play off of classic ones too. You can order multiple frames, try them on in your own home (what!? love that!), and pick your favorite to purchase! The best part of this company though, in my opinion, is that for every pair of glasses sold, the company distributes a pair to someone in need. Fantastic!

My recent crush frame, if I HAD to pick just one, is the Chamberlain, which can be seen here: 

http://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses/women/chamberlain#saddle-sage

But, more importantly...Today they launched a collaboration with Leith Clark on 5 new frames that I think you'll adore! According to Warby Parker, this collaboration is inspired by smart-looking and smart-thinking individualists, like writer and actress Zoe Kazan, photographed in the collection by noted fashion photographer Pamela Hanson. Each distinct shape features heaps of charm and whimsy. And just like Leith, the collection is ultra-ladylike and spirited.

Here are a few images to get you excited! 

Check out all their styles at:

http://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses

and

http://www.warbyparker.com/sunglasses

I know you'll love them just as much as I do! 

xo, kara

All images courtesy of Warby Parker.

Product Spotlight: Chemex Coffee Maker

I love coffee. Love it. I make it at home and buy it to treat myself a few times a week. I'm no coffee expert, but I know what I like. I've been seeing this type of coffee maker on the market for a while, and I knew they were big/normal in parts of Europe, so I decided to check it out for myself. I got this lovely one, made by Chemex.

This is the information provided by the company I purchased it from:

Get back to coffee-brewing basics with the Chemex classic, originally designed by a chemist and inventor and found in the collections of several major museums. Simple engineering in wood and glass (no corrosive elements) produces pure drip coffee with less bitterness—to the extent that the coffee can be refrigerated and reheated without sacrificing flavor. Polished wood color with insulating leather tie is removable for cleaning. May also be used for tea, iced coffee and 

beverage infusions.

So far I've tried it once (pictures below) and I know that it will get easier/smoother once I get the hang of it.

Isn't she pretty! I've decided it's a she by the way.

You start by boiling the amount of water you want to brew. The instructions said to bring the water to a boil and then let cool slightly so that it isn't boiling "vigorously." Then, slightly soak the coffee grounds and let drain. Then soak the grounds again, without overflowing the water.

(Grounds, pre-soak)

 The first slight soak... I see some coffee!

 Second round of soaking. I believe I soaked the grounds about 6 times for 7 cups of coffee.

(Grounds, soaking)

My perfect cup of coffee! (with a little steamed milk and foam. yum!)

I have to say, it was the best coffee I've ever had (that I've made)! Although it took a little while (about 20min start to finish) it was really smooth, and I'm looking forward to doing it again. I also am excited for the iced coffee potential for the summer!

-kara