Untermyer Park and Gardens: a day trip from New York and one of the most overlooked great gardens in the Tri-State area. What if I told you that you could visit a beautiful public garden just outside the City for free and get there in about an hour! It’s true; this exists, and believe it or not, it’s in Yonkers. A visit to Untermyer Park and Gardens will leave you wondering, how did I not ...
Untermyer Park & Gardens: A Day Trip from New York
An Easy Homemade Basil Pesto Pasta Sauce Recipe for Summer
An easy homemade basil pesto pasta sauce recipe for summer that tastes as flavorful and fresh as it actually is. Pesto is one of those things that I remember distinctly the first time I had it. I was in my twenties and we were having dinner with friends who worked with my husband at Surfer Publishing. They had a very cool cottage in Laguna Beach. At the time I probably did not appreciate just ...
How to Hide an Ugly Ceiling Light + Renter-Friendly
When I first heard of Tulip Shades, it was from an Instagram post my 24-year-old son sent. He knows how much I value good lighting, and nothing kills the vibe of a room faster than a lousy ceiling light. A boob light. Or just some ugly light fixture that offers nothing to the room in the way of design and certainly not ambient lighting. Lighting is everything Lighting IS ...
Design and Create an Attic Hangout and Guest Space
Design and create an attic hangout and guest space in your home. A few years ago, I participated in the One Room Challenge contest. For those of you not familiar with the One Room Room Challenge, it's a project that was started by Linda Weinstein back in 2011 as a way of staying focused on one room and finishing it in a set time. She and a few online friends set a goal to finish one ...
10 Things You Might Not Be Buying at Walmart But Should
10 things you might not be buying at Walmart but should. It's the perfect place to stock up on some of your favorite, regular-use items. And they usually have better prices. Restock your pantry, lighten up a dark corner with a strand of twinkle lights, or line your walkway with candles to welcome friends for dinner any time of year! From everyday name-brand purchases to some unique ...
A Lovely Apartment in Copenhagen
I had the chance to chat with our friend Marissa, who recently moved from London to Copenhagen. She is a friend of Madeine's from college. Marissa is from Chicago, went to school in Pennsylvania, and lived in NYC before moving to London. Now, she's happily landed in Copenhagen. You can see here London flat in this post: A Beautiful London Flat with Exquisite Organization I admire Marissa's ...