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The weather is perking up all over… and I think I can speak for the world when I say we are all equally eager to get out and strut our stuff! Or maybe that is just me? Right now I am dreaming of a trip anywhere really, mostly just a fashionable walk through a sunny New York day on Park avenue for even just a ride through Malibu in the car to be honest. Fortunately I did just that during my last trip to NYC in the fall, in a fabulous navy floral suit I am dying to re-wear abso

I fell madly in love…. with this film when I first saw it on the big screen and now again after purchasing it to watch forever at home. The colors, the wit, the absolutely fabulous aesthetics make may heart beat with constant joy throughout this fresh take on Jane Austen’s long loved classic love story, Emma, is everything. I knew right after seeing the trailer for the first time how much I’d enjoy the perfect details that went into making this story come back to life, and ba

I’ve been quarantined… now for two weeks and two days from my husband and dogs after contracting a terrible cold. We don’t believe it to be COVID-19, however, are continuing to take the recommended precautions just in case. Fortunately for me my symptoms are fairly mild in comparison to what most people are experiencing right now and I’m doing my best to look at this time as some forced respite I am privileged to have. Aside from re-watching every Bravo show, reading new book

I ‘ve been cooking… like every other basic millennial who has had to resort to preparing food themselves while in quarantine, I had no other choice. Of course I am continuing to support the restaurant and delivery businesses as much as possible but with a husband in self-isolation for two weeks with our Parvo ridden pup and a brand spanking new kitchen, I have been left with the dutiful responsibility of nourishing both our hungers on my own. And in doing so I have figured ou

Muffy and Pearl, our two new girls… Following our tragic loss of our beloved Frenchie Pierre , Arthur and I did our very best to recover from what was perhaps the saddest moment of my life. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit shortly after, changing life as we know it. And as horrible of a shock it was, it fortunately allowed us some time to stabilize and reflect. With our daily sunset walks, aka happy hour, we soon realized there was light at the end of the long tunnel, our hea

Of all the crazy… new scenarios within the lat year, living out of boxes for 6 months, having no home before our wedding, finishing our condo remodel, etc; everything seems to pale in comparison with these last three weeks.   If you’ve been following along on   Instagram you might already know our new puppy Muffy was quarantined from her mother Pearl for two weeks following her three day stint in the hospital after contracting Parvo. More about that to come in a future post.

Mothers may be spending their day on Zoom… but we’re not going to let that get in the way of appreciating them this year. My mom and I have lived in different cities for a long time now, but that’s never stopped us from celebrating the love. As I always say, a thoughtful card and some beautiful flowers are always a good idea. But going the extra mile has it’s perks and even though most retailers have delayed shipping, it’s just another way to extend the appreciation we have f

Adding edible flowers…will instantly up your cocktail game. I’ve always been one to base my drink choices, and basically all my choices, off aesthetics first. The only problem being that those cocktails tend to be most sugar ridden ones unfortunately. So at this point I just request my simple tequila and soda come with whatever garnish will best compliment my outfit. Sometimes candied fruit, muddled mint, grapefruit wedges; at the very least some limes!  Well I’ve taken that

To my sweet Pierre- bubba love, lover boy, the notorious P.I.G., Today would have been your 13th birthday. Daddy would have made you an organic, naturally sweetened treat. I would have given you a monogrammed gift you’d consider subpar. We all would have played in a park, ran on a beach and after ten whole minutes, schnugged in bed the rest of the day. If only you were still here with us.    Of all the many emotions I feel right now, my strongest for you is absolute gratitude

Puff ,  puff, please don’t pass… these sleeves away! I’ve been obsessed with an exaggerated detail since the beginning of time, whether a bow, a ruffle or giant shoulder sleeve, it’s always upped the style the ante for me. I still remember several outfits in college with a structured shoulder that was controversial amongst my sorority sisters, comparing me to Lady Gaga, a compliment to me nonetheless. But when the puff  started to reemerge in magazines and retail over the las

I’ve been settling in at home… as I expect most of you are too, in this brave new world we now live in. And as much as I am overwhelmed with anxiety about what the future will bring, my at home to-do list still appears endless, keeping me sane as I enter full nesting mode. And now that we have a full working kitchen, two functioning bathrooms and wide open space, I am starting to search for the things that will add more comfort to our humble abode. Fortunately for me, I am fu

I ’dimagine Spring cleaning… is really taking on a new meaning this year. With everyone cooped up inside, exploring the ignored spaces of our homes, I am certain cleaning up shop is a common trend right now. I’m just getting started in terms of unpacking boxes that have been sitting for almost a year in our guest bedroom, the same guest bedroom we lived in for some time amongst all our stuff we brought from our apartment. But given the bigger space I am still in search of som

Spring ,  you’ve saved me… While we all suffer the uncertainty of the world, at least we have you to keep our spirits lifted. I hope everyone has found something as small but powerful right now to look forward too; mine being cute, yet functional walking ensembles for the highlight of my day. This season hasn’t started off so great but I’m still hopeful there’s room for meaningful growth and opportunities. The first one being, a chance to remember what’s really important in l

New York City, my heart goes out to you… right now everywhere in the United States and the world, is suffering from the impact of widespread COVID-19. But NYC in particular, appears to be one of the hardest hit cities in America. New Yorkers have been told to remain inside, which I imagine is much more difficult given the small nature of most homes there. I am sure a walk outside in this brisk Spring air is a privilege for most city dwellers everywhere and I can’t help but re

Well these last few weeks… have been a whirlwind at best and slowly I’ve been settling into this new pandemic lifestyle. Which has proven quite the transition from where I was not too long ago, what now feels like another lifetime, shuffling between my office, therapy sessions and face to face meetings all week. Mornings at Orangetheory , fetching vanilla lattes mid afternoon, time spent out with friends and family on the weekends. Supperclub with the girls, monthly book clu

In the midst of this pandemic, I am attempting to find small moments of peace, in any way possible. Last week truly felt like an avalanche of paranoia, uncertainty and fear that I was in absolutely no way prepared to deal with, but as with everything, we did our best to adjust. I was fortunate enough to still have work I could do remotely and maintain safety from the comfort of my own home, unlike a number of people who were not. And I want to take a moment to acknowledge the

Fair Isle, forever mountain style… Sorry, I just couldn’t resist the rhyme! This classically cold weather pattern truly brings me all the good feels of winter. Whether you are Cameron Diaz sipping tea in Rosehill Cottage or in the midwest about to deice your car’s windshield, you’ll feel the warmth. So of course I had to pack it in with all my other fun ski sweaters for a weekend with friends in the snow. It’s crazy to think that I spent my whole childhood and early adolescen

Dear March, you’e kinda the worst… What the hell, you have always been so great. You’ve blessed us with longer days, pinker sunsets, romance. Excitement about the change in weather, in people, in opportunities. You have always, without a doubt, given me hope. Optimism. The beauty of what’s unknown. This year you presented me with loss, you presented uncertainty, utter chaos. If I were my own therapist, of course I’d reframe it. When life presents, you say thank you. But I am

After my big adventure… mastering the mountain on skis, a day of relaxation and respite was most certainly in order. Fortunately, I wasn’t the only bunny hill member from our group and found two other ladies with the same agenda for this winter weekend. So we crafted a relaxing itinerary off the mountain, one that involved just the same, if not more, scenic views of this quaint little ski town in Steamboat Springs. W e started out morning off with a visit to the Steamboat Gr

We arrived in Denver on a sunny morning, the first stop on our way into Steamboat Springs for a long ski weekend with friends. Per a solid recommendation, we opted for a train ride into the city for a short break before our ride to the mountains as ee were told Denver had a very nice train station, which I will admit, I was quite skeptical about. But given the train was so clean and timely, my hopes increased. And when I walked into this expecting nothing more than an updated