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Sweet Seasons
Happy First Day of Spring! (officially) And to all you others, a belated Happy Last Day You Can Rudely Point Out That It Isn’t Really Officially Spring Until March 20th. (that was yesterday) This winter has seen me a little blue. I’ve had my ups and downs, but this past season I’ve been doubting my…
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Why I Am The Coolest Person Evar
It’s a big, big world, and sometimes, it’s easy to feel rather small in it. When you consider all the people out there who are wealthier, prettier, happier…and then there’s about 14 Kardashians who are all of the above and for no discernible reason. That is why it one must – MUST! – remind themselves…
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Beauty
Beauty is difference. Without difference, there is no beauty, only “averageness.” – me
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All Things Just Keep Getting Better
Source: Yahoo! TV I’ve previously expressed disgust towards televised “makeover” shows. Concisely put, I think they are a tool of the shame industry to force individuals to conform to a bland, populist template of style. Ouch! That said, I literally squealed with excitement when I discovered that Netflix Instant has added 88 episodes of Queer…
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Stairs
Perhaps I owe you guys a little explanation on the whole “stairs” thing that’s been showing up a lot lately… I really like stairs. But I also hate stairs. I hate climbing them! I live in a four-story walk-up, remember? But the stairs find me in my dreams! Most often in my nightmares. Do you…
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Spring Fever
Spring is teasing us in New York! We’ve had the odd warm day, then cold weather comes back with a vengeance. The poor flowers are SO confused! But now it seems like it’s time – spring is in the air! Time to open your windows and let the music, laughter and savory smells of friends…
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Working for the Weekend
And now, in honor of my crazy work marathon coming to a marvelous end today, may I present some of my favourite photos people have drawn for me at work!
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Fast Times at Morris-Jumel Mansion
If you love history and scandal, one New York attraction you won’t want to miss is the Morris-Jumel Mansion. It’s the oldest surviving house on the island, overlooking the East River at 161st Street. Fans of Downton Abbey will swoon at the beautiful decor and elaborate costumes. Lovers of true-life historical drama will want to…
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Weekend Brunch, Awkward Edition
“Hey dude! Sorry I’m late, man. How are you?” “Oh, not so good, man. She left me, dude.” “What? Dude, no way. Man, that’s BULL.” “Duuuuuude….too soon.”
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Awards Season
Please forgive me for being tardy to the party – awards season always seems to slip by me – but I’m finally back into a good swing and I am taking charge and taking this on RIGHT NOW! Earlier this month were the Enchanted Blog Awards… Rules: ♥If you have received this blog award, kindly…
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Voyeur
Perhaps it’s a sick hobby, but I adore people-watching. Birds all look the same. People are amazing. We’re frail and guarded and vulnerable and stoic. Never more so than on the subway. It’s such a bizarre conceit: we’re all crammed together, sometimes so tightly that we touch, but we’re bound by social constructs not to…
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A Peek At… Malu
I’ll give you a topic: Long Island City is neither in Long Island, nor is it much of a city. Discuss. While you’re fighting that one out, I’m going to hop on a Queens-bound R train and GO to Long Island City for some ice cream from Malu! If I had to sum up the…
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Life’s A Beach
In the best possible way! Like, for instance, you could be walking through a random, industrial part of Queens and suddenly find yourself on a tiny beach overlooking Manhattan. WHAT? WHY? I don’t know. Just let it in. Enjoy it. And take pictures! I mean, after all, who knows how many secret beaches there are…
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A Peek At… Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream
When Zagat rates you #1 Speciality Dessert in NYC 5 years in a row, you do not escape notice. Yet, tucked away on First Ave on the Upper East Side, Emack & Bolio’s ice cream shop stays grounded and true to their roots. Upon confessing that it was our first time (and staring blankly in…
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Feast Your Eyes on Hand of Man (Owego, NY)
Just over the “new, historic” bridge traversing the mighty Susquehanna River into Owego is the River Rose Cafe, sharing a building with what just might be the most visually stunning shop I’ve ever been in – Hand of Man. They sell every beautiful thing you could imagine. Jewelry! Christmas ornaments! And a squadron of angels…
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A Peek At… Riverow Bookshop (Owego, NY)
A bibliophile’s dream is to wake up at Riverow Bookshop. Located across from the mighty Susquehanna River, Riverow Bookshop was one of those hardest hit during the September flooding in Owego. But you’d never know it by the way they have retained their absolute charm and serenity. And Christmas decorations: The exterior of the building…
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Oh We Go – Owego!
If I couldn’t live in New York City, I think I could be happy in Owego, New York. This plucky small town just recovered from a devastating flood less than six months ago that put most of the town and everything I visited underwater. The Susquehanna River, and future site of Gateway Park Owego will…
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Sunsets in Central Park
My favourite type of day is a rainy day. My favourite time of day is dusk. When their forces combine, something enchanting and truly beautiful happens: I love how proud these bears look! Every bridge in Central Park is so unique and beautiful! Our adventure awaits To the west To the east To Wonderland (Alice…
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Winter Garden
I have never been to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden until today! And what better time to visit an outdoor plants exhibit than February? Next door to the Brooklyn Museum, in my new favourite neighborhood PARK SLOPE (I think), the botanic garden must surely be a sight to see in the spring. But it had a…
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Put A Little Britain in Your Life
I love British television. It’s bold, smartly written, and short. You can watch an entire series in the span of an afternoon! And loads of it is available to watch instantly on Netflix! If you’re ready to take the leap and try some new shows, but aren’t sure where to start, here are seven suggestions:…