Lifestyle

New York City Helicopter Tour

This year for Greg’s birthday and my birthday, my parents wanted to gift us a unique NYC experience. After all, what else do you get the people who have everything? […]

Lifestyle

2018 Military Ball

Of all the charity galas we attend in New York City, the Military Ball always feels the most purposeful. Not only do the funds raised go towards supporting our troops, […]

Lifestyle

Private New York City Red Double-Decker Bus Tour

On a chilly fall Saturday, Greg and I headed down to Midtown to board a red double-decker bus. But it wasn’t a typical touristy excursion. Instead, this was a private […]

Dining

Cupcake Decorating at Georgetown Cupcake

One of my favorite New Yorkers is moving away! And while I’m being slightly dramatic (she’s only moving slightly north to Stamford, Connecticut!) it won’t be the same not having […]

Dining

Dear Irving

At 55 Irving Place in Union Square, there’s a series of steps leading up to an unmarked door. Behind the door is a succession of dimly-lit rooms, each uniquely decorated […]

Dining

Duane Park Burlesque Show

While Jenny and Amber were visiting me, their trip wasn’t all just good, clean fun. On Saturday night we headed to Duane Park for a scandalous burlesque show… all in […]

Lifestyle

Bachelorette Party at the Long Island Vineyards

Ann, one of my favorite NYC friends, is getting married next month. As her friends, we have a very important job: sending her off to married life in style! On […]

Beauty & Fashion

The Met Cloisters

Last month Greg and I spent a magical 10 days in France, which you can read about here. When we got back from our trip, we didn’t want to let […]

Lifestyle

Manhattan by Sail

After dinner and birthday cake at Merchants River House, my birthday celebration continued in the best possible way: with a sunset sail on Manhattan by Sail‘s Shearwater Classic Schooner. As […]

Lifestyle

Quadrille High

The Quadrille season doesn’t end with the formal Quadrille Ball. Rather it officially concludes months later, when the Quadrille dancers get together to host a party to thank the Junior […]

Lifestyle

2018 Spring Soirée

After the Quadrille Ball ends, everyone in the organization needs a break (dare I say from each other?). So a few months pass with very little activity until enough time […]

Lifestyle

2018 SSMAC Kentucky Derby Party

It may have been pouring rain in Kentucky for this year’s derby, but it was all sunshine in NYC where we had our annual SSMAC Kentucky Derby Brunch and Viewing […]

Lifestyle

Anastasia

Once upon a December March, I saw Anastasia on Broadway. I was aware of the history of the real Anastasia, of course, but I had never seen the animated movie. So […]

Dining

Afternoon Tea at The Plaza

There’s nothing more quintessentially New York City than having afternoon tea at The Plaza Hotel, so when my mom was in town I had to take her there. Afternoon tea […]

Beauty & Fashion

Downton Abbey: The Exhibition

With my love of history, my love of England and my love of drama (ha), it’s no surprise Downton Abbey is one of my all-time favorite shows. I couldn’t wait […]

Lifestyle

SSMAC St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We celebrated early this year with a Happy Hour hosted by SSMAC’s Junior Committee at St. James Gate on the Upper West Side. As you know from […]

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Wanderlust in the City

A curated guide for elegant New Yorkers.

Lifestyle

New York City Helicopter Tour

2018 Military Ball

Private New York City Red Double-Decker Bus Tour

Cupcake Decorating at Georgetown Cupcake

Dear Irving

Duane Park Burlesque Show

Bachelorette Party at the Long Island Vineyards

The Met Cloisters

Manhattan by Sail

Quadrille High

2018 Spring Soirée

2018 SSMAC Kentucky Derby Party

Anastasia

Afternoon Tea at The Plaza

Downton Abbey: The Exhibition

SSMAC St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour