Posts Categorized: Brooklyn

January Page: A toast!

This is a little bit belated, but happy January, my darling readers! The holidays came and went so fast—I was home in Massachusetts, relaxing and catching up with family and friends. We even got snow! 🙂 And now, I have some big news for the new year: I’m moving to Brooklyn! It’s definitely an exciting… Read more »

Weekend lunch date

  New Yorkers, save the date: There are only two weekends left this season to check out Smorgasburg, the outdoor flea market in Brooklyn that’s dedicated entirely to food. Matt and I ventured over this past Sunday, and what a treat! I’ve been to the Williamsburg location (open on Saturdays), but this was my first… Read more »

More outdoor space

I’m starting to contemplate a Brooklyn move, and as I do, I can’t help thinking about three words: more outdoor space. When I lived in Boston, my best friend (and neighbor across the street!) had a private deck that was attached to her tiny studio in Beacon Hill. It made all the difference in city… Read more »

Mast Brothers Chocolate Factory Tour

I’m not as obsessed with chocolate as my sister is, but that still didn’t stop me from booking tickets for a behind-the-scenes tour of Mast Brothers Chocolate in Brooklyn over the weekend. Oh, the decadence! This only-in-New York brand produces American craft chocolate that is rich, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth good. I walked out the door… Read more »

I want candy!

Blame my addiction to Sugar Heaven in Boston — when I recently discovered Dewey’s Candy Store in Brooklyn Heights, I was over the moon! This adorable shop, located right next to the Brooklyn Bridge, is stocked with more sugary goodness than you could possible imagine. Choose from chocolate-covered gummy bears (my fave), swedish fish, and… Read more »