Travel :: NYC Part III

My last two days in New York were spent with my Brooklynite sister {see photos from the rest of my trip here, here, and here}.  We wandered through Washington Square Park and Chelsea, stopping for a fantastic lunch at Eataly.  The boutique shopping in NYC is absolutely unbelievable, one of my favorites being the Aesop store we visited.  We had a delicious French dinner in Williamsburg, stopped at Momofuku Milk Bar for dessert {the cereal milk soft serve really did live up to the hype} then had drinks at an adorable little French bar.  

Travel :: NYC Part II

Oh New York, how you won my heart with your amazing architecture, delicious food, and contagious energy.  I spent the second day of my trip wandering around Midtown and catching up on my reading in the stunning New York Public Library.  Seriously, this had to have been one of my absolute favorite buildings I have ever been in.  The chandeliers, the beautiful molding, the windows overlooking the city, the endless rows of books, and let's not forget the heavenly mosaics...let's just say I will never be able to look at the Indianapolis Public Library the same way again.  Before meeting Ryan I stopped by Bryant Park to watch to watch the skaters and stroll through the Christmas Market.   Afterwards Ryan and I went ice skating in Central Park {see pictures here} then headed south to the Ace Hotel for dinner at The Breslin {the Winter Vegetable Salad with Pecorino Sardo & Charred Onion Vinaigrette was out of this world}.

Travel :: NYC Part I

As I mentioned last week, I spent six wonderful days this past month in NYC.  Ryan was brought to the city for business, and I decided to join him and play the tourist for the week.  My first day was spent on Fifth Avenue -- Christmas shopping, trying my first Lobster Roll, wandering Central Park, and going to the Top of the Rock at twilight.  Afterwards I met Ryan at our hotel in Times Square for a drink then grabbed a cab to TriBeCa for dinner at Locanda Verde {the fried artichokes, oh my goodness!}  I have shared some photos from this part of my journey plus those from my second visit to the ever-amazing MoMA below, enjoy!

Travel :: Christmas in NYC

Happy Christmas Eve my dears!  I hope your day is filled with love and laughter.  I wanted to share with you some photos I took a few weeks ago during my trip to New York City.  It was wonderful being able to be with Ryan as he saw the city for the first time, and I mean...Christmas in New York, how much better can it get?

Outfit :: Ice Skating in Central Park

1. JCrew Jeweled Fair Isle Stripe Sweater // 2. Club Monaco Sienna Angora Hat // 3. C.Wonder Cashmere Tres Chic Gloves // 4. Club Monaco Colleen Faux Leather Skirt // 5. AE Boyfriend Chambray Shirt // 6. Black Long-Sleeve Zipper Pockets Coat // 7. Marc by Marc Jacobs Gig Mossheart Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag // 8. Falke Pure Matt 50 Denier Tights // 9. Figure Skates // 10. Kate Spade Small Square Studs

Happy Friday dears!  I am in full-on vacation planning mode, getting ready for my six-day trip to New York City!  I am especially excited to go ice skating in Central Park - Ryan has never been to NYC before and I can't think of a more magical time for him to visit than the holiday season.  I always try to carry-on when traveling domestically, so packing will definitely be a bit of a challenge.  But I think a little faux-leather swing skirt paired with a festive fair isle sweater, cozy accessories, and a lady-like black wool coat {that by the way is only $42!} would be a perfect look for skating hand-in-hand in the park.  Bring on the snow!

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Travel :: Christmas in New York!

I have been bursting with joy these past few days, because Ryan has a last-minute trip to NYC planned for work which means I get to tag along!  And when I say bursting, I literally mean breaking out into spontaneous song and dance {in particular Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" and Annie's "NYCCCC"...I know, real mature}.  I love New York 365 days a year, but during the holiday season?  That is almost too much excitement for me to handle!

So I wanted to ask, do you have any recommendations of must-see places, shops, neighborhoods, restaurants, etc?  I will be there for almost six days {four in Times Square and the rest with my sister in Brooklyn} and will have the days to myself so I plan on doing lots of exploring with my camera in-hand {my favorite!}  Any tidbits would be greatly appreciated :)

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Inspiring Interiors :: New York's Marlton Hotel

While flipping through this past issue of Travel & Leisure, I stumbled upon a photo of New York City's newly renovated historic Marlton Hotel.  The hotel, first built in 1900, was masterminded by Sean MacPherson, co-owner of New York's Bowery Hotel.  MacPherson was influenced by F. Scott Fitzgerald's postwar Paris, designing the hotel with Rosemary's "small hotel" from "Tender is the Night" in mind. 

I love how the modern light fixtures, surrealist art, and sculptural furniture provide a dynamic contrast against the herringbone wood floors, luxurious textiles, and classic bones of the historic Greenwich Village hotel.  And that penthouse terrace?  Sign me up!

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