Of the moment // 10.7.16
One of the reasons why I blog is simply to have the space to write: getting things “on paper” helps me to process my feelings and organize my thoughts. I also love having a record of my life over the past few years: a place that holds all of my stories, my photos, the ups and downs of travel. But sometimes, I also just want to remember and share the little things that brought me day-to-day joy. Every Friday, I’ll give you a peek into the book I currently can’t put down, a great restaurant discovery, a fun new product or an inspiring quote: a few things that I think you might enjoy before we all take off into the glory that is the weekend!
We are FINALLY into the part of fall that I love: crisp air and sunny skies and no humidity and the sun still being out when you leave work! Last week was gray and overcast and a little bit depressing, and winter is getting a little too close for comfort. But for right now, I am all about enjoying hot coffees in the morning without wearing gloves and enjoying the swirly pink sunset on my walk/bike home from work and online shopping for big comfy sweaters (and puppy raincoats and snowboots) that aren’t fully necessary yet.
Blooms
It’s pretty rare that I buy white flowers (I’m more partial to bright pink tulips or yellow daffodils or really anything for a pop of color) but I swooned over this simple arrangement in Maman in Greenpoint. The whole cafe has this very simple but very beautiful vibe that I just loved. Already can’t wait to go back! 
Eats
We had some errands to run in Greenpoint last weekend, so I decided to head over early for a yoga class at Lucent (which was great!). I had a little bit of time to kill afterwards, so I stopped by The Brooklyn Label for a solo brunch (mostly so that I could read The Mothers, which I finished in 24 hours because I absolutely couldn’t put it down). The restaurant is French-owned, and totally feels like a little Parisian brasserie in Greenpoint: I loved the tile floors and the hearty omelette and the strong coffee! 
Streets
I squeezed in a barre class in NoLita before a launch party, and happened across one of my favorite murals during golden hour. It was one of those gorgeous 70-degree fall days and I’d just finished a lovely bike ride crosstown: these are the sorts of days when it’s hard not to feel like New York really is a city of dreams!
Pug Life
Gertie and I popped over for lunch at Google with my friend Sarah and her adorable Frenchie Simba, and it was what smushed-face puppy dreams are made of. Gertie instantly fell in love, and the two of them got along swimmingly while Sarah and I caught up: I see a lot of dog-friendly lunch dates in our future!
Words
“Hold your own. Know your name. Go your own way.” -Jason Mraz
This weekend, we’re heading to Scribner’s Catskill Lodge! The property just opened on Thursday after extensive renovations, so I’m extra excited to check it out. Bonus: apple picking, brewery hopping and foliage hikes WITH GERTIE!
