When we unexpectedly sold our house, we had about six weeks where we would need to live temporarily before our new home was ready. We had renters for the last two years and the timing was close, but not perfect. And since even a Marriott Residence Inn does not come cheap in these parts (greater NYC area), we thought why not take at least a couple of weeks and go on vacation. So we went to one of ...
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Amazon Prime Day + Deals on simple art supplies for summer projects
DIY art supplies for card making & other projects When my kids were little, we used to set aside one morning in the summer to make birthday cards for everyone in the coming year. Back then I actually had a birthday book. We would go through the book month-by-month and make cards for every person. We would put them in a folder with addresses and about a week before the birthday, we would ...
Little Canal on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
We love the Lower East Side of Manhattan. It's quieter than other neighborhoods, there always seems to be available street parking, and there is no shortage of coffee shops and cafes. Little Canal is one of those coffee shops that is effortlessly cool. Whether you're in the mood for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, Little Canal has got you covered. The cafe's cool, casual vibe somehow ...
Inès + The Perfect Upper East Side Cafe
Inès on the Upper East Side Our latest coffee shop adventure took us to Inès on the Upper East Side, 74th between 1st and York, to be exact. The cafe itself is charming-- it's the perfect addition to the neighborhood. If you're taking a stroll in the area, you can't miss the shop with its beautiful blue and white awning. But once you get inside, you'll fall in love with the cozy, ...
Organization is Beautiful + Friday Favorites from Terrain
An organized home is something I almost crave. Â Does that sound crazy? Â I don't know...when our house is organized I'm just a happier and more relaxed person. Â An organized home takes some time to get it there, but once you do, you'll have more time for the things you enjoy. Â I took some cues from the newest Remodelista book, The Organized Home and realized that organization is beautiful. Â Or it ...
Create a Hygge Home for winter
Tips on how to make your home a place you'll love to be all winter Candles and Edison bulbs After the holidays it's easy to go through a little drought of inspiration for decor. Â I think we've all just decorated and undecorated and we're done. Â But here's the thing, wintertime (after the holidays) is probably when we spend the most time indoors, at home. Â So I have a few ideas to make your ...