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Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve been busy decking the halls, and today I’m sharing my parents holiday home tour. I’ve been decorating their home for years and it’s something I look forward to every year. I like to make it look the same each year and have become very efficient. I start with the Santas…
Continue reading ➞ Decorating my Parents’ Home for Christmas – 2023
Hi friends, welcome back to my last What's Up post of the year! Whew, November sure flew by! I was on the move again starting with a trip to Michigan to decorate my parent’s home and attend my best friend Beth’s baby shower. We've been friends since preschool so it's cool to be there for…
Hi friends, welcome back and come on in! I'm kicking off the holiday season from home. This post pairs well with a pine or cinnamon scented candle, warm beverage, and “It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas” playing in the background. I started decorating on November 7th and it took me two days this…
Hi friends, welcome back! It’s probably no surprise my holiday season starts the first week of November, but I resisted posting about it as long as I could. I just love this time of year, especially in NYC! Everything seems so magical and the air feels filled with holiday cheer and anticipation. The season always…
Hi friends, welcome back to the final installment of our time in the Catskills. On our last full day we had an early wakeup call to ride the Rail Explorers. I was very excited for this activity because I’d always wanted to try them. It looked like a fun and relaxing time, but I didn’t…
Hi friends, welcome back to my Catskills series. Our second full day started with some rain so we hung out and enjoyed our coffee before heading to Kaaterskill Falls. This waterfall is the tallest cascading waterfall in New York and has been on my list for a few years. The guidebook in our Airbnb suggested…
Hi friends, welcome back! Before diving into the holiday season on my blog, I'm heading back in time to my Fourth of July trip to the Catskills. When Jon and I were deciding what to do for the Fourth of July, we struggled to pick a location but wanted something easily drivable and relaxing. We…
Continue reading ➞ Catskills Part One -Giant’s Ledge & Panther Mountain Hike
Hi friends, welcome back! The third day of my parents visit was a sunny Saturday with temperatures near 80 degrees. A rare forecast for late October, but perfect for a full day of sight-seeing. We started the day at the lively Washington Square Arch and stumbled upon the organization of a Halloween dog parade. We…
Hi friends, welcome back! My parents came to visit us last month, and in true Lyssy in the City fashion, the visit included the perfect mix of sights and delicious food. They got pretty lucky because it was the first weekend in seven weeks that it wasn’t predicted to rain every day. I crafted an…
Hi friends, welcome back to another edition of my monthly series showcasing all my delicious eats during the month. As you know, one of my favorite parts of living in NYC is the abundance of incredible food, and I’ve been on a mission to try all the best places and share my finds along the…
