Happy weekend, dear readers! What do you have planned? It’s Matt’s birthday(!) and I have lots of surprises planned. But before all that, I’m hoping to catch Safety Not Guaranteed starring Aubrey Plaza from Parks and Recreation. Have you seen it? I know it’s been out a few weeks already. I’m behind on movies, as you can see. Wishing each of you a wonderful weekend ahead. Here, to get it started right, a few happy posts from around the web:

In Mad Men withdrawal already. 

Be you.

A wish list for June.

Exploring the Guggenheim.

Just like Grace Kelly.

A bow in your hair.

Take your cue from this wedding.

Go nautical.

Let’s move in.

Tips for a good wake up call. 

(Image via Pinterest)

I was on Pinterest recently and came across these gorgeous (and detailed!) sketches from California-based artist Suhita. She visited New York with her family last year, and documented every moment in pen, ink and watercolor. The result? Breathtaking snapshots of city life. I love how she captures the movement of the city with accuracy and energy all at once.

What do you think? Does she get New York City right?

PS—Check out Suhita’s Etsy shop here. 

(Images via Sketch Away)

Happy first day of summer, my dear readers! What’s on your wish list for the next three months? This week’s already getting steamy in NYC, a surefire sign that summer has arrived!

I’m looking forward to outdoor movies, evening walks on the High Line, and Amy Adams doing Shakespeare in the Park.

Now you go: what’s on your list? 🙂

(Image via Pinterest) 

As I mentioned Friday, Matt and I took the ferry out to Governor’s Island to have a mini-picnic, get some sun, and kick back. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. It was a breezy 80 degrees — the perfect day to rent bikes and explore. 🙂 My favorite part of “Picnic Point” (the official name for the park on the island) is the variety of red hammocks sprinkled throughout. You can literally put your feet up and relax!

Have you been to Governor’s Island before? What did you do while you were there?

Last week, I read this fantastic interview with Kate Arends, the woman behind Wit & Delight, a must-read blog of mine. She talks about how the kitchen is her favorite space in her home to play. She says: “It’s small, but works great for culinary adventures. Many messes and memories have been made there.”

This got me thinking about favorite spaces in my life. In college (a campus I used to consider home), there was this amazing balcony that overlooked the whole student union, and the only people who had access to it were those who worked for the newspaper and the Student Government Association. I used to spend hours sitting there, editing, and people-watching, too. It was a true comfort zone for creativity — a place where I could center my thoughts, and take in the view, too.

What about you — do you have a room, space, or place that makes you feel at home?

PS—Kate’s recipe for the French Toast pictured above! 

(Images via The Glitter Guide)