Monthly Archives: May 2013

‘Handwritten’ thank you notes

As anyone who reads my blog knows, I love sending handwritten notes. But when Swiss-Miss shared this video about Felt, a cool new iPad app, I had to check it out. What a clever solution for digitizing thank you notes, birthday cards, and more. I love the efficiency, but also the fact that these ‘handwritten’… Read more »

Best beaches in New York

What is your favorite beach spot in New York? With summer fast approaching—and the hot, hot weather, too—I want to map out a few sandy destinations well in advance. I’ve been to Montauk, the North Fork and all the way to Long Branch in New Jersey (they’re all gorgeous!), but I’m looking for something that’s… Read more »

Emma Stone, Meet Woody Allen

As a huge Woody Allen, Emma Stone, and Colin Firth fan, you can only imagine my delight when I read the news that this trio would be uniting to film Allen’s next project—in the South of France. The same cinematographer that shot Midnight in Paris is confirmed as well. Oh la la! Fingers crossed that… Read more »

How to hail a cab

This article from Travel & Leisure about how to hail a cab in New York made me smile. Did you know that you’re supposed to flap your arms like a bird if you want to signal a cabbie that you need a lift to the airport? Hilarious. There are more tips—and fun illustrations by Michael… Read more »

The weekend is here!

Happy weekend—and happy Mother’s Day—my darling readers! I’m sending love and huge hugs to my mom, and to all my friends who are mothers. What would this world be without the unconditional support, energy and compassion you provide day after day? 🙂 Wishing all of you an extra special day, and everyone else, a wonderful… Read more »