Dessert – Wanderlust in the City

High Street on Hudson with Tasting Collective

A couple of weeks ago, Jess invited me to a food tasting at High Street on Hudson with Tasting Collective. She had me at “food,” of course, and I immediately […]

Dining

Cafe Luxembourg

It was stiflingly hot in New York City last weekend, with a heat index of about 110 degrees. And that’s nowhere near the intense temperature on the subway platforms! A […]

Recipes

Ice Cream Sundae Cake

Lately, ice cream sundaes have been my go-to dessert. So I figured why not spice things up with an ice cream sundae cake?! The recipe is obviously no-bake, and is […]

Lifestyle

My Birthday at the Color Factory

The weekend before my birthday, I had a memorable birthday dinner with Greg! Then on my actual birthday, I surrounded myself with colors… And friends! We met up at the Color […]

Dining

Birthday Dinner at The River Café

I’ve celebrated my last three birthdays abroad, a tradition I very much enjoy, as you can imagine! But since this is one of the busiest summers of my life, I […]

Dining

A New York City Bridal Tea

Greg and I decided to get married almost two years ago, but we didn’t formally announce our engagement until February of this year. While it was fun planning the wedding […]

Connecticut

A New England Easter

Last year we celebrated a New England Thanksgiving, so this year it seemed only fitting to also celebrate a New England Easter! We took the train from NYC to Connecticut […]

Dining

Afternoon Tea at Tiffany’s

On one of my early trips to New York City, back when I was in high school, my friend and I woke up early, bought croissants at a local bakery, […]

Dining

Ladurée Soho

When I told my friend Lauren that Greg proposed, her immediate response was, “When can we celebrate?!” It was incredibly sweet, and I was honored she wanted to share in […]

Dining

A New York City Engagement

I didn’t believe in love at first sight. Then on Halloween in 2015, I met Greg when he was dressed as half Caitlyn Jenner and half Bruce Jenner. And I […]

Dining

Christmas in St. Augustine

Greg and I spent Christmas Day in Chicago, and although it wasn’t as cold this year as it is most years, we were still excited a few days later to escape […]

Dining

Christmas Afternoon Tea at The Lowell Hotel

Every year before going our separate ways for the holidays, I host my friends at a festive Christmas afternoon tea. This year we celebrated at The Lowell Hotel on the […]

Lifestyle

2018 Scandinavian Christmas Ball

Picking my favorite New York City holiday tradition is like picking a favorite song. I immediately think of one activity that I love, but then another pops into my head… […]

Dining

Afternoon Tea at Kings’ Carriage House

I’ve always loved afternoon tea. From the tiny sandwiches to the cute desserts to the hours spent sitting around a table chatting with your friends, there’s just something so relaxing, […]

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 […]

Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats

I could go on forever listing all of the wonderful things about autumn. From the changing leaves to the crisp air to the delicious pumpkin-spiced food, it truly is the […]

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