CAMPBELL’S À LA WARHOL

Did you know that in 2004 Campbell's Soup issued a limited edition set of Andy Warhol inspired tomato soup cans? I had no idea! They exclusively sold them at Giant Eagle supermarkets...which only has locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and West Virginia. Not that that would have been a problem if I had known they existed. I mean...Pennsylvania is only a few hours away. I would have happily driven to ALASKA to buy some.

But, alas, I found out about them 6 years too late. I scoured the internet for more info...but all of my google research led me to believe I would never get my hands on a set of my own. Until...lo and behold...what is this in my search results? A craigslist post? Somebody in Dallas selling several sets of the Warhol cans?!

To make a long story short...I bought them. Justin's parents live in Dallas and the seller was nice enough to drop them off on their doorstep. Now we just have to get them up to New York. I can't wait to see them in person!

PORCELAIN BERRY BASKETS

Every Saturday I come home from the farmers market with a slew of berries. I always have intentions of baking some kind of pretty little tartlets...but I usually just end up making fresh whipped cream and eating them as is. Simple AND delicious. Can't beat that.

Unless, of course, you are eating them out of these adorable porcelain berry baskets from Jayson Home and Garden. I mean...I NEED these. Right?

image from Jayson Home and Garden via Oh Joy

ANIMAL FAMILY

Meet the newest member of the Kitterson clan -- little Julian.

On Sunday Justin and I stopped by the Beacon Cat Sanctuary on a whim...and obviously didn't leave empty handed. (Can you blame us?!)

We've always kind of wanted another cat but we weren't even supposed to have ONE cat in our apartment let alone TWO. (When our landlords found out about Steve they freaked out...yelled at me in Polish...threatened to evict us...and convinced me to pay them $50 more a month and an extra $1,000 (!!) security deposit. Needless to say, Steve was worth every penny...and I DO NOT miss my landlords.) But now that we have our own house my dreams of becoming a crazy cat lady can finally come true. Just kidding. I only want two cats. Two is enough. For now.

OVERLOOK DRIVE-IN

Last night we went to see Inception at the Overlook Drive-In in Poughkeepsie. So fun! And cheap! Monday is bargain night -- $5 for TWO features.

Unfortunately, we don't own a sweet old convertible...but we made due with Justin's hatchback by putting the seats down and throwing an air matress in the back. It worked surprisingly well.

At some point we want to check out the other drive-in near us in Hyde Park. And next time we'll know to bring blankets and bug spray. Live and learn.

CECI N'EST PAS UNE CHURCH

Well...it WAS a church...but NOW it's a house. Right around the corner from us...and it's for sale!

You should definitely watch the virtual tour.

I want it! Or at least I want someone I know to get it and do something awesome with it! I mean...those windows, those floors, that hand carved front door! Huge spaces, high ceilings, perfectly weathered walls! It's basically an Anthropologie shoot waiting to happen. And there's nothing overtly churchy about it. No cross on the steeple...no religious stained glass. It's just a perfect airy loft space with character and age. Love it.

It's listed at $299,000! And apparently it not only has a big beautiful old performance space...but also a recording studio?!

Full listing details here. I'm gonna go die now.

THE QUARRY

I know...I know. ANOTHER swimming hole post?!

I can't help it! The last 6 summers I spent living in Brooklyn I barely ever saw water...and did very little frolicking outdoors...so when I find all of these amazing natural wonders up here I get REALLY excited and HAVE to share them with you.

These pictures are of an old quarry turned swimming hole. It is fed by a natural spring and the water is clear and beautiful. And it's right in Kingston...super close to our house. I have a feeling Justin and I will be seeing a LOT of this place this summer.

ANOTHER CHARMING FARMHOUSE

Did my post about Kaaterskill Creek make you want to move up here? Well, if so...you're in luck. Look at the lovely country farmhouse that just came on the market. Circa 1890, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 2.4 acres with seasonal Hudson River views. It has 2 fireplaces, original wood floors, ornate plaster ceilings, a big old porch, and a saltwater pool (what?!!). It's in Saugerties which is an adorable town with lots of vintage and antique stores, some cute eateries, two amazing chocolate shops, the BEST used book store, and a tiny movie theater. And it's also where Justin and I got our bikes.

This could all be yours for $279,000 or LESS. Get on it kids!