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Hi friends, welcome back! Last weekend we took our annual excursion to the New York Botanical Garden to see the holiday train show. Jon and I went last year, and it was our last activity before Violet was born. We were in the giftshop and Jon noticed that someone had spelled out “Violet” with the…
Continue reading ➞ New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show 2025
Hi friends, welcome back! Today I’m sharing Bergdorf’s holiday windows, and I always think they have the most unique and artistic displays of all the department stores. This years theme is “The Bergdorf Soiree” depicting “an ode to the city's one-of-a-kind glamour during the festive season. Designed with clients in mind, the campaign embraces the…
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Hi friends, welcome back! I’m starting my NYC holiday tour at the first spot I visited this season, Bloomingdales! They are collaborating with Burberry this year for a “Happy Together” campaign showcasing “a heartfelt celebration of connection, tradition, and the wonder of shared moments.”. The windows are also consistent with Burberrys “Twas the Knight Before”…
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Hi friends, welcome back and come on in! I’ve got a holly jolly home tour for you today. Babyproofing my decorations has been in the back of my mind for months and I think I succeeded. I did most of the decorations while Violet was napping and she came out and started clapping so I…
Hi friends, welcome back! I am officially kicking off the holiday season on my blog with my annual Christmas Bucket List. I’m starting early because there’s a lot to cover. Last year I didn’t make it to any decorations except those within walking distance of my apartment, so I’m excited to make my regular rounds…
Hi friends, welcome back! This past weekend we finally made it back to Central Park for the first time since our maternity pictures a year ago. It was a warm, sunny day and we made it just in time to see all the beautiful fall colors. We weren’t sure how much of the park we’d…
Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve got my final neighborhood tour of the Halloween season for you, the Upper West Side. The vibe of this neighborhood seems to be spooky with cobwebs, skeletons, and zombies. There was great participation in the neighborhood and some very creative displays. I always enjoy seeing the giant skeletons while I'm…
Hi friends, welcome back to part two of my Upper East Side Halloween decor tour! If you missed part one you can catch up here. In this post I’m picking up the tour on 76th Street and concluding at 95th Street. 👻76th between Fifth and Madison Ave 🎃 👻78th between Park and Lexington 🎃 👻78th…
Continue reading ➞ NYC Upper East Side Halloween Decor 2025 – Part Two
Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve got part one of my Upper East Side Halloween Décor tour for you today. The Upper East Side is my favorite neighborhood for Halloween decorations, and they really go all out. It's a different vibe compared to the West Village decorations. The Upper East Siders seem to prefer creepier displays,…
Continue reading ➞ NYC Upper East Side Halloween Decor 2025 – Part One
Hi friends, welcome back! Halloween is quickly approaching and I’m making my way through my Fall Bucket List. Last week I enjoyed strolling through the West Village to find the best Halloween decorations. It seems the West Village decorations are less over the top and more “fall” themed than the neighborhoods uptown. I do appreciate…