Those who read this blog know: I’m a huge fan of a show called Friends. 🙂 That’s why, this past weekend, it was a delight to catch David Schwimmer on Broadway in Detroit. I’ve always known that David got his start on stage, but seeing him in this show, I was quite impressed. It didn’t hurt that he was supported by such a rock star cast. Amy Ryan, Darren Pettie, Sarah Sokolovic—all were great! The show’s run at Playwrights Horizons was just extended so get your tickets now. 

Any other Friends fans out there? More Friends here, here and here.

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I know I said I wasn’t going to blog about my trip to Ireland and Paris until next week, but then Kate posted the image above and I couldn’t resist. What an amazing reminder—in the midst of a chaotic day/week/month—to stop, even for a minute, and appreciate the view. 

The shot directly beneath Kate’s image is one I took through the windshield of our car while driving in Ireland. The speed was 120 kilometers per hour on that road(!), but I got Matt to slow down for a second—long enough for me to take this pic. We were driving just south of Galway, and the natural beauty here (and everywhere in Ireland) was astounding. Just looking at this photo is all the reminder I need to slow down and take a deep breath.

Wishing you a lovely Tuesday—more about my trip next week!

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Happy Birthday October! After traveling for three weddings, I’m officially back in New York (posts about Ireland and Paris to come next week). The best part? Fall arrived while I was away! Sure, I love September, but October is when this season really comes into it’s own. The things I love the most about this month? Costume planning for Halloween, going apple picking, warming up with savory tomato soup and grilled cheese. Oh, and baseball playoffs! I may be a Red Sox fan, but I’m rooting for the SF Giants this year (more Buster Posey, please!).

What do you love most about this month?

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Truthfully, I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a simple, elegant, classic, oh-so-New York wedding. Leave it to the incredibly talented Jamie Beck to accomplish such a feat. Her recent wedding at the Carlyle Hotel is old-school…and beautiful. 

Just a few blocks from my apartment, the Carlyle is a place where I pick and choose the special occasions that bring me there. My arrival in New York, my best friend getting engaged, the chance to see Woody Allen perform. Seeing Jamie’s photos brought me back to those occasions, and reminded me of the sweet charm of doing things the old-fashioned way. 

Congrats to Jamie and her husband — and kudos to her wedding photographer Kate Murphy for taking such stunning pics! The rest of my month is filled with weddings (three, to be exact!) and seeing these pics completely got me in the mood for love. 🙂

(Images via From Me To You)