MAMA'S DAY

With Mother's Day just around the corner below are a few of my favorite gifts for that special lady in your life. Because.... Mom's rock. We are headed to do some exploring at The Cloisters followed by brunch at Palma. Hope you have a great day planned!

For the Foodie:

• Take Mom on an NYC Food Tour
• Bon Appetit Desserts
• Recipe Box
• Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker
• Summer Table

For the Interior Designer:

• Beyond Chic
• Vintage Remix
• Herringbone Throw Blanket

For the Fashionable Mom:

• Joie Sneakers
• Gigi Clutch
• Cashmere Pocket Tee
• Glass Jewelry Boxes

For the Active Mom:

• Massage Gift Certificate
• Cropped Yoga Pants
• Nike Flyknit Sneakers

SPRING YOU GOT THIS....

It looks like Spring has finally decided to make its NYC debut! The weather forecast is 65 and sunny this weekend which means its time to get off the couch and do some exploring. 

I am a big fan of bucket lists and have included my NYC Spring musts below. Are you up for the challenge?!??

1. Walk over the Brooklyn Bridge 
2. Go to the Top of the Empire State Building
3. Feast at Smorgasburg in Brooklyn on a nice day
4. Bike up the the Westside Highway 
5. Get a slice of pizza from Grimaldis
6. Go to the Bronx Zoo
7. Check out the Brooklyn Botanical Garden
8. Go see the City Hall Subway stop
9. Enjoy a picnic in Central Park
10. Go see a Jazz show at Blue Note club
11. Walk the highline 
12. Go to a show at Comedy Cellar
13. Run around Prospect Park
14. Go to Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial Museum
15. Go to a concert in Central Park
16. Head to Brooklyn Crab for some #eaaaaats
17. Take a cooking class at Haven's Kitchen
18. Visit the Brooklyn Flea Market
19. Take a workshop or class at General Assembly
20. Head to the Gutter in Brooklyn for some bowling
21. Get drinks on top of the Wythe Hotel 
22. Check out the Rock of Ages Musical
23. Head to the Frying Pan for an outdoor happy hour
24. Hit up these Speakeazzys: Please Don't Tell, Raine's Law Room, Milk & Honey
25. See a flick at Nitehawk Cinema in the BK
26. Play some tennis on the West Side Highway courts
27. Have lunch at North River Lobster Co. 
28. Head to Boat Basin and have a drink on the water 
29. Enjoy happy hour on the roof of Eataly

    Xo

PILLOW TALK

A friend recently sent me a link to to a product called "Pillow Talk" which is a device, specifically a pillow, which connects long distance couples through their heartbeats while they sleep....... wish I was kidding. 

Even though I have decided to keep my heartbeats to myself, Pillow Talk did get me thinking about my own experience being in a long distance relationship. 

For starters, I would be lying if I said its not hard. Randomly crying in public has occurred and pints of Ben & Jerry's have been eaten.... but it IS possible to make it work. In fact, I have noticed that there are a lot of surprising benefits of being in a long distance relationship. For one, you feel like you have a home in two cities.... which also means you always have a trip to look forward to and new places to explore. So much room for activities!!!! Another plus is that you rarely have to choose between spending time with friends or your significant other.. ladies night??!? Most importantly, the time apart makes you appreciate your partner and value the time you do get to spend together. 

Below are a few of my favorite gifts from Coordinates Collection, Maya Brenner, and Three Jane to remind you of that special someone, near or far!
xo