Posts Categorized: New York

The weekend is here!

Happy Friday, dear readers! What do you have planned for the weekend? I’m actually off on a solo trip to Maine for a mini family reunion with my cousins — one of whom is visiting all the way from Memphis. This week has been so hot, I might actually dip my toe in the frigid Atlantic Ocean…. Read more »

Like rain on your wedding day

You guys! I’m so sorry for the radio silence — I really fell off the wagon with blogging in the six weeks leading up to getting married. Here’s the thing that no one really warned me about: If you don’t hire a wedding planner, you will be drowning in wedding to do’s and logistics and peony color… Read more »

The nicest New York thing

Recently, some very close friends invited us over for a home-cooked dinner on the Upper East Side. It was after work on a Friday night and they told us to bring….absolutely nothing. (We brought wine.) As I strolled up there from work–it used to be my old ‘hood so I welcomed the walk–I couldn’t help… Read more »

Books Page: Spring Reading

Lately, I’ve been getting so much reading done on the subway. (There’s nothing better than spotting an empty seat on the F train.) These three books are on my spring reading list: The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. This title was endorsed by Amy Poehler, but the story is what caught my eye: It’s about a… Read more »

Happy NYC anniversary to me!

Hello! I’m back — had to take a brief hiatus from blogging due to major time constraints. I’m hoping to return to a regular rhythm starting now. I miss you guys! So, this past week, I celebrated a major milestone: 8 years in New York! Yep, it’s funny what an important anniversary this is for… Read more »