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Hi friends, welcome back! I made my first trip back to NYC this past weekend to see all the Halloween decorations on the Upper East Side. I took the Metro North and had an easy ride in. I got off at 125th Street and hopped on the subway to 96th Street to begin my tour.…
Continue reading ➞ Upper East Side NYC Halloween Decor 2026 – Part 1
Hi friends, welcome back and come on in! Our new place is coming together and I enjoyed the challenge of decorating for Halloween. I do miss my deep windowsills that I used to be able to decorate, but I like how it turned out this year. In our entryway I have my usual styled table.…
Hi friends, welcome back to the conclusion of my holiday series! I’m wrapping up my Christmas Master List with the sights below 42nd Street not quite worthy of their own post, but worth seeing. If you missed part one you can check it out here. Starting at the beautiful New York Public Library guarded by…
Continue reading ➞ NYC Christmas Decor Master List – Part Two
Hi friends, welcome back! Christmas is almost here and I’m wrapping up the season on my blog with part one of my Master List. These are decorations worth seeing, but not quite deserving of their own post. This post will cover everything at 42nd Street and above. I’ll start on the Upper East Side, more…
Hi friends, welcome back! Today I’ve got the display with the highest electricity bill: Shine Bright at Hudson Yards. This high-end mall gets transformed every year with over two million lights (115 miles worth), 725 evergreen trees, and a 32-foot hot air balloon that changes color. They keep the decorations the same each year, but…
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”…
Continue reading ➞ Bloomingdales & Burberry Holiday Windows NYC 2025
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 and come on in for a festive apartment tour! I had to be extra efficient decorating this year now that Violet is on the move and into everything. I'm already worried for my Christmas tree ha! I resisted getting any new decorations, but the tour looks slightly different this year. The…
Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve missed you all and this little blog so much. I thought I’d be back a lot sooner, but I’ve had less free time than I expected and time is flying by too fast! I figured fall would be the perfect time to make my comeback because it’s my favorite time…
Hi friends, welcome back and come on in for a not so spooky Halloween apartment tour 🙂 I’ve got a few new things, but until we get a house with a basement, I’m trying to resist the temptation to add to my collection. I usually decorate right after Labor Day so I can enjoy the…