My grandmother Jane on my dad’s side was always incredibly artistic. She did a lot of oil paintings—mostly of the pretty beaches in Maine—but she was also a calligraphy pro. Her illustrated, hand-written poems hang on so many walls in my home. I’ve always had an interest in it, but had never really pursued it…. Read more »
My love of Brooklyn pizza has gotten very serious over the last year and a half since moving to my new ‘hood. Even better, I’ve gone on many a pizza taste test with my pizza-loving pals Dominic and Shannon. This weekend, our efforts will continue with a visit to a relatively new joint called Emily’s in… Read more »
Matt and I count ourselves lucky that Brooklyn Bridge Park is a short walk from our apartment. But we’re even luckier that we are close to Smorgasburg, too! It’s a summer ritual of ours to wake up, have a leisurely morning at home, and then head over and see what’s cooking for lunch. This past weekend,… Read more »
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been closely monitoring this Cherry Blossom map, updated daily by the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. I noticed Friday that the trees lining the Cherry Esplanade had gone from “pre-bloom” to a combination of “pre-” and “peak-bloom.” My Saturday plans were made! We couldn’t have picked a more gorgeous day to… Read more »
Tulips are always my favorite part of the change in seasons from winter to spring. This week, I popped by my local florist in Brooklyn to pick up an arrangement for my new vase. Usually, she works her magic and puts together a beautiful assortment of whatever blooms are in season at the time. But when… Read more »
