Christmas in Chicago
I was so happy to be home again for the holidays after spending last Christmas on the West Coast! And our family had two extra stockings by the chimney this […]
Christmas Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is celebrating the holidays with a festive afternoon tea with my girlfriends. We’ve done it the last two years (read about those here and here) […]
Thanksgiving in Connecticut
Happy Thanksgiving! This year I have so many people and things to be thankful for, and you are one of them! I’m grateful for all of the support you’ve given […]
Boat Basin
Even though it’s only September, the Quadrille season has officially begun! Months of preparation go into every Quadrille Ball, with events each week through the winter. And it’s tradition to kick […]
Camping in the Sahara Desert
During my last post, I gushed about how amazing Morocco Active Adventures is. Among the many wonderful things we did with the company, my favorite activity was the night we […]
2016 British Bash
You know how much of an anglophile I am, so it should come as no surprise that every year I attend GEORGE’s British Bash in New York City. GEORGE is […]
Military Ball
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in New York City! No not the holidays: ball season! This year it’s my goal to attend different balls than the ones that […]
Sleepy Hollow
“A drowsy, dreamy influence seems to hang over the land, and to pervade the very atmosphere.” So Washington Irving describes Sleepy Hollow in his famous story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. […]
Fall Apple Picking
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Every autumn, I hang this Anne of Green Gables quote on my wall. Fall truly is the best […]
Budapest Bars & Ruin Pubs
It goes without saying that Budapest’s nightlife is fabulous (there’s a reason why thousands of bachelor parties head to the city every year)! But before I talk about where to go out, […]
Lawry’s Prime Rib
Whenever I go home to Chicago for Christmas, I always insist that my family schedules one thing: dinner at Lawry’s. Lawry’s is known around the world for its delicious prime rib. My stomach […]
Afternoon Tea at the St. Regis
I started a new tradition last weekend! I wanted to celebrate the holidays with my girlfriends before we all went home for Christmas, so I hosted a festive afternoon tea […]
Lehnertz Ave Christmas Display
Lehnertz Ave in Aurora, Illinois (just outside of Chicago) has a special place in my heart. Not just because my dad grew up on that street, but because every year […]
Jazz Age Lawn Party
A few weekends ago, I headed down to Governors Island and back in time about 100 years. I had been looking forward to the Jazz Age Lawn Party since I moved […]
Christmas Kiss Cookies
Ever since I was little, these have been my absolute favorite Christmas cookies! I’ve tasted a few other recipes, and they just don’t compare. Throw out your old recipe, you […]