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Hi friends, welcome back! Third time’s a charm for Jon and I to visit Newport, Rhode Island and we had the best, most relaxing weekend. Originally we were going to go in May 2020, then Labor Day 2020, and we finally made it for Fourth of July 2022. We stayed at the Marshall Slocum Inn…
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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! June was a fun, busy month for us. We got back into a routine after our trip abroad, spent a long weekend in Montreal, made new friends, and celebrated Jon’s birthday! We also saw Billy Joel perform at Madison Square Garden after buying tickets last November. I was incredibly excited to…
Hi friends, welcome back! Yesterday marked the official first day of summer and that means it’s time to make my NYC Summer Bucket List 🙂 On the first day of spring this year it still felt like winter, but it definitely feels like summer now in NYC! It’s getting hot and muggy but everyone seems…
Hi friends, welcome back! The Meatpacking District was recently filled with gorgeous flowers for the annual L.E.A.F. flower show. The event was held from June 10th – 12th and I went on a beautiful Friday mid-morning when it wasn’t too crowded. I still had to be patient to get the perfect picture, but last year…
Hi friends, welcome back! It’s hard to believe that this is my last week in NYC before the wedding! Jon and I fly out Saturday to spend a week in Michigan before our wedding, and then head out west for our honeymoon! Summer will be in full swing when we return to the city and…
Hi friends, welcome back! I’m not sure about you all, but when I envision summer, I see all things Red, White & Blue, and today I’ve got the perfect summer cocktail to share with you all. I was scouring Pinterest one day and stumbled upon this festive drink recipe here, and I knew it would…
Hi friends, I hope you had a great holiday weekend! I spent my Fourth of July in Michigan and had the best time! Jon and I had an easy flight Wednesday night, we got to the airport in record time too. On Thursday, the actual Fourth of July, we headed to my cottage and it…