Are you knee deep in the winter blues? I’ve got just the pick me up to get you out of your wintry funk…a fun night of indoor camping anyone? First: You'll need some warmth to thaw those blues of yours. If you've got a fireplace then that's just perfect! If not, get creative, you're a resourceful gal, light some candles or use an indoor heater. Next: Gather all the … [Read more...]

I just love this intellectual look! Who knew a pair of over-sized glasses could be so fashionable? These ladies make being a geek a goal to strive for. … [Read more...]

I had dinner at Footprints the other day, a Caribbean restaurant in Brooklyn. While the service left a lot to be desired, the food was really yummy! Their famous Rasta Pasta was of the finger licking good variety. The Entrance My plate: Rasta Pasta with Jerk Chicken! My drink: Carrot juice. I was expecting plain old carrot juice but their version was … [Read more...]

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I began to think about picturesque settings for an unabashedly romantic proposal. I ran through my personal list of romantic little corners of the city, the Top of the Empire State Building, the Ice Skating Rink at Rockefeller Center, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and so forth. But, Central Park is by far … [Read more...]

A love letter is such a timeless way to express your emotions. I genuinely envy the courtships of long ago, the friendship, the conversation, the commitment, the gallantry...(sigh). Anyway my darlings, I hope the treasured love letters below will inspire you to put pen to paper. From Abigail Adams to John Adams (December 23, 1782) My Dearest … [Read more...]

I love the simplicity of the Valentine's Day cards on the Tiny Prints website. It’s so neat that they allow you to personalize your choice for your sweetheart.  Start your Valentine's Day morning with the sweet sentiment above, Breakfast Bliss  Show him how desirable you find him with some Fine Print  Send him a naughty message with … [Read more...]

It sure seems like it sometimes doesn’t it? New Yorkers have certainly mastered the bored, forlorn look with an air of superiority. We don’t make eye contact with anyone walking down the street in order to avoid meaningless chatter, we have no qualms about correcting anyone when they’re wrong and thanks to that infamous New York attitude, we do not retreat from … [Read more...]

Happy birthday Alex, you’ve been the best little brother and companion a girl could ever ask for. I’m so incredibly lucky to be your sister. I love you, always! Oh, please stop growing, I don’t think I like it very much. … [Read more...]