When it comes to gifts, I'm particular about what I like: spa treatments, fresh flowers and experiences. Instead of jewelry or clothes or any tangible thing, I'd rather do something new or go somewhere beautiful: share the sweet anticipation, enjoy...
Spring officially arrived last week, but it certainly hasn't felt like it the last few days: low temperatures in the 20s, snowstorms, days that require layers, coats, beanies and gloves. I've been extraordinarily grateful for my escapes to Miami,...
I worked in Midtown for about a year: starting and ending my day at Grand Central Station, eating lunch in the sunshine on the steps of the New York Public Library, heading to Bryant Park for outdoor yoga in the evenings. I loved being able to see...
As much as I love living in New York City, I think it's incredibly important to get OUT of this city on a regular basis. Just a couple of days somewhere where you can see the sky, breathe fresh air and drift asleep in absolute stillness can work...
After a week of nothing but beaches and sunshine (poor us!), El Yunque was a nice burst of greenery on our last day in Puerto Rico. The only tropical rainforest in the United States--isn't it funny how that works?--El Yunque National Forest is only a...