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Hi friends, welcome back! We had the best weather in NYC last week and I took full advantage by heading to Central Park in search of the cherry blossoms. I wish you could jump inside these pictures and experience them in real life because it was the perfect day in Central Park. The sun was…
Continue reading ➞ Central Park Spring Tour 2023 – Part One
Hi friends, welcome back! I’m working on my NYC Spring Bucket List, and the first thing I’m crossing off is the 48th Annual 2023 Macy’s Flower Show. The show ran from March 26th through April 10th at the 34th Street Herald Square location. It's free to checkout and open during store hours. The flowers are…
Hi friends, welcome back to the conclusion of our long weekend in Montreal! I saved the best for last, especially if you are reading this on a drab winter day. The following morning was a Monday, so Jon headed into his office and I grabbed coffee from La Finca and headed to the Montreal Botanical…
Continue reading ➞ Montreal, Canada – Montreal Botanical Garden
Hi friends, welcome back! January is usually a slower month for me, so I thought it would be fun to make a seasonal collage of all my favorite Central Park spots. I always try, but it’s impossible for me to pick a favorite season because each looks so beautiful in its own way. However, I…
Hi friends, welcome back! It seems like forever since I’ve posted about NYC. It’s been a busy summer of traveling, plus it’s been so HOT, so I patiently waited in the a/c until it got cool enough for a trek to Central Park for my summer tour. I took the subway to 110th Street and…
Hi friends, welcome back to my Paris and London Anniversary series 🙂 In case you missed the first post, you can check out our time visiting Saint Chapelle, the Concierge, and Notre Dame here, and the tour of the Palace of Versailles here. After Jon and I had walked through the palace twice, we headed…
Continue reading ➞ Paris – Exploring the Gardens of Versailles
Hi friends, welcome back! I ventured to Long Island City back in April in search of the cherry blossoms, but I ended up discovering so much more than some beautiful trees. Long Island City (aka LIC) is across the East River from Manhattan, and one subway stop away from Grand Central. This area used to…
Continue reading ➞ Hunter’s Point South Park and Gantry State Park
Hi friends, welcome back! As you know, I’m making my way through my Spring Bucket List and today I’m sharing the beautiful cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. My friend Liz and I went on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon and it seemed everyone had the same idea as us. The garden was PACKED with…
Hi friends, welcome back! I’m sharing another NYC Spring Bucket List item today, a spring tour of Little Island. I previously shared about the history and creation of this unique park in this post, so be sure to check that out for more details. There’s not much new to say about Little Island since my…
Hi friends, welcome back! I have a colorful tulip extravaganza post for you today. Jon and I recently visited Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge, NJ about an hour and a half drive from NYC. This is largest U-Pick farm in the US and it spans 300 acres with over eight million tulips in the…