get ready... L-Train Collection droppin REAL soon!

hey all... happy day after thanksgiving!--hope yours was full of food, family and fun... the playground rockstar thanksgiving involved a serious dessert table and the fambam rockin out to taylor swift and journey on band hero and rock band... (that only scratches the surface)... crazy good times!

and get ready... for the new collection droppin 12/6! dubbed the L-Train Collection... 3 designs: 'scarf it down', 'thunder, love & care' and 'baby, you're a star!'

CCC mission... accomplished.

it's all kat's fault, my fellow dessert-tripper ;). upon 1st glance at the levain bakery website, i was immediately obsessed. i needed to fill this chocolate chip cookie void fast, so we embarked on a mission to the UWS... to seek possibly the holy grail of chocolate chip cookies: the chocolate chip walnut cookie from levain bakery.

notice the massive size. i bought 4 total (not all for me) and swear my left arm is stronger now just from carrying the bag.

the golden brown color and the wonderfully crispy texture perfectly complement and contrast the inner warm, soft, buttery, doughy goodness and the gooey-ness of the chocolate chips. the walnuts added a nice extra crunch and richness. notice the nice shine of the melted chocolate.

almost 2 hours into my cookie--yes, it's that big, and i'm a bit of a slow eater. i was multitasking at the time--typing and mouse click efficiency is significantly reduced when i have to keep wiping my hands with a napkin, so i had to finish it off with a fork.

OMG. a life-changing chocolate chip cookie experience. all i have to say is that the bar is set, PRETTY FREAKIN HIGH. possibly the best chocolate chip cookie. ever.

also, notice my apple in the background. unfortunately it didn't do too well this week vs. other desserts with a record of 1-4. poor guy.

so my final verdict: A++++++++++++++++++. and there will be a return visit to levain. MOST DEFINITELY.

check it out. you might see us there.

Levain Bakery
167 West 74th St.
NYC 10023
http://www.levainbakery.com/

a haiku for friday...

colors in my head

red, orange, yellow, green, blue

vibrant and vivid

hope for the holidays!... 12/6/09... bklyn.

mark your calendars... grab that holiday shopping list... and help support a great cause!

Playground Rockstar will be a part of Hope For the Holidays, a fabulous holiday shopping bazaar benefitting the American Cancer Society. along w/ playground rockstar, you're bound to find something for everyone on your list from local brooklyn and nyc boutiques, designers and artists! it's your one-stop-shop for holiday awesomeness. partake in complimentary yummy treats, delicious beverages, and an exciting raffle...

here's the basic info:

American Cancer Society's Hope for the Holidays
Sunday, December 6th
11am - 7pm
17 Eastern Parkway, 3rd floor
Brooklyn, NY 11238
$25 in advance, $30 at the door
(price includes all-day entry, complimentary food & drink, 3 free raffle tickets)

for advance tickets, click here!

hope to see you there!

:)

big apple showdown... the recap...

so here's a pictorial recap of the huge non-pay-per-view match that took place right here on the biggest stage in the world... in times square nyc...

on my desk.

APPLE... vs... APPLE COBBLER CUPCAKE. get ready to rumble.

ROUND #1

ROUND #2

ROUND #3

ROUND #4

ROUND #5

ROUND #6

DING DING... and the winner in the 7th round... by decision... APPLE... COBBLER... CUPCAKE!

simply... simple. even for a quick second.

i love the simple things. as we know, life doesn't fall into that category.


we often get so consumed and involved in the daily task of our everyday lives--the constant movement and the go-go-go mentality than continually pushes us, so much to the sad notion that we cant even take a second to breathe. it's those precious seconds that are worth an eternity, to take a step back, see and appreciate what's around you and where you are. i suggest that in those seconds, BE A KID.


kids are so lucky and have it so easy--the care-free and play-all-day mentality is part of their mission objective: TO HAVE FUN.

so.. marshmallows in your hot chocolate, a knock knock joke, sprinkles on your cupcake, a high-five in the middle of the day, or making a paper airplane and throwing it...  for a few seconds, give it a try.


your world becomes a little playground... and like the jar of peanut butter on my desk. simple.


ingredients: peanuts, salt.


hmm.. how about a PB&J with the crusts cut off? i know someone who makes them the best. :)

sneak peek: another fresh design...

here's another sneak peek of an upcoming design...


i've been hard at work in the idea lab and factory (aka my apt) churning out samples of the new threads. the launch date for the 2nd collection is set for just after thanksgiving! so stay tuned!

hoboken handmade collective.... check it out!

if you're in the hoboken, nj area, come check out Hoboken Handmade Collective! you'll find some of the coolest, hippest, unique and fashion-forward goods--all handmade by amazing local designers! come say hi to megan & devon--they're awesome... and tell 'em playground rockstar sent ya!


Hoboken Handmade Collective
266 7th St. (corner of Willow)
Hoboken, NJ 07030
www.hobokenhandmadecollective.com/

so they ask...

easy. with cute smiles, fresh tees and some attitude.... DUH!!!

dear kingston james: 11.04.09

dear kingston james,

you are by far one of the coolest kids in the universe and have the awesomest parents. my question to you, kind sir: WHEN ARE YOU GONNA WEAR YOUR PLAYGROUND ROCKSTAR T-SHIRT? it's the PERFECT shirt to wear underneath your dinosaur costume! :)

your friend,
playground rockstar


via celebuzz

space.... invaded.

one of several we spotted this past weekend.

i started noticing these during my LA design school days... and then started noticing these everywhere i went--seattle, vancouver, vegas, philly, nyc and everywhere in between. the beautifully designed colored tiles depicting the simple pixelated aliens from the classic late 70's video game always seemed to catch my eye, even with all the visual clutter of the urban landscape. it was like playing a game of I SPY...  and i would sometimes win.

so keep on the lookout. he just might sneak up on you.

space invader is his name... invading spaces is his game.

space invader

public service announcement... from a ninja.

sent from my sis. a special public service announcement....

or an ultimatum?

don't be fooled by the sassy side ponytail, cute button eyes or fingerless hands... she's likely to give you 99 beatings before you hit the ground! HI-YAH!

please recycle.