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Of the moment // 6.23.17

Of the moment // 6.23.17

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! Wine in Brooklyn

It’s hard to believe that this is our last week in our Bed-Stuy apartment! I’ve been trying to soak up all of our favorite things about the neighborhood: eating take-out pizza from Speedy Romeo on the roof, acupuncture sessions and massages at City Acupuncture, long walks and bike rides down all of my favorite tree-lined streets of brownstones. And, of course, savoring life in our first apartment together: we’ve watched countless shows on the comfy couch, drank many beers on the balcony, figured out how to live together and brought home a pug. I’m so excited about the new chapter, and this apartment certainly wasn’t perfect–but we have so many wonderful memories in this space, and I’m so grateful for it.

Lunch at Beauborg at Le District in New York City Lunch at Beauborg at Le District in New York City Eats + Drinks

I caught up with one of my girlfriends at Beauborg at Le District, and it was so fabulous! I wish I lived/worked closer to Le District: it reminds me so much of the food hall at Galeries Lafayette in Paris. You can find pains aux chocolats and jambon-fromage on baguettes and all of my favorite French candies–and there’s a butcher, fishmonger, deli, etc. Bonus is the super cute restaurant that faces the pier on the Hudson River: you get a bit of a sea breeze and can watch the yachts and sailboats as you enjoy FROZEN ROSE and croque-madames. It allllllmost feels like you’re in the South of France.

New York City from Tudor City Overpass

Reads

Currently reading How to Be Married, which combines travel, love, cultural advice and a memoir all into one book.To be honest, I have a tough time relating to some of it–the author and her husband got engaged and married super quickly, so some of the issues they face are more about getting-to-know-you and figuring out how to live together, versus how to deal with being married. That said, there’s a ton of interesting insight from couples and experts in Scandinavia, France, Africa and Asia–it’s a pretty easy before-bed read.

Gertie the Pug

Words

“Forever is composed of nows.” -Emily Dickinson

This weekend, we’re packing up our apartment–and squeezing in dinner with friends, a visit to the 9/11 museum and a pug-sibling playdate.  

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Flower fields in Carlsbad, California

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Scripps Beach at sunset in San Diego

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