Even though I’m perpetually scheming about what far away place I can travel to next, there’s also a part of me that has always thought the “take a vacation in your own city” idea seemed kind of fun too. And last summer, I finally made it happen for myself. During the hottest days of August, … More New York: A Williamsburg Staycation
Among the sentences I find myself writing again and again in this space is: “One morning, I got up super early to go see [X Thing] before the crowds descended.” It feels cliche at this point, but it’s true. New York City is a lot of things, but chief among them is CROWDED. And I … More New York: Chasing Cherry Blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden
This past spring was a truly insane one at work. I put in more hours than I ever have before, and the one (literal) bright spot was that, every so often, I’d get up slightly early and go see some of the flowers popping up all around the city. If your brain is swimming with … More New York: the Big Apple in Bloom
At the beginning of each new season, I’m always convinced that season is my favorite. But, in reality, if I had to pick a true number one, it would no doubt be fall. And while there are many reasons I adore fall, chief among them are, of course, the colors. There are lots of good … More New York: Autumn Splendor in Central Park
To repeat a common refrain around these parts, it’s a real shame I’m so behind at this whole blogging thing because I’m about to write about an exhibit that no longer exists. Ooops! Still, the Met’s annual costume exhibit is truly one of my very favorite things to do in New York, and it would … More New York: Heavenly Bodies at the Met
It’s undeniable: Instagram-baiting pop-ups have been, well, popping up everywhere in NYC for the last few years. What do I mean exactly? Think of an art exhibit with a liberal dollop of narcissism and you’ll have the measure of it. Essentially, these exhibits feature room after room of colorful walls, special effects, and props, all … More New York: Journeying Into the Dream Machine
As someone who loves a) colorful things and b) flowers, it’s probably no surprise that I have a particular soft spot in my heart for springtime in New York. After a bleak, grey winter, seeing color pop up around the city is a welcome relief, and what’s nice is that these bursts of color aren’t … More New York: Once Upon a Springtime at Macy’s
Often, I go to the art. But, sometimes, when I’m lucky, the art comes to me. Such was the case this past winter with the Met’s special exhibit, Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman & Designer. As soon as I read that the Met was hosting an exhibit on Michelangelo, I knew I had to attend. I’ve been … More New York: Michelangelo at the Met
Though I had visited Roosevelt Island once before, I had never been in the ideal time of year: springtime or, more specifically, cherry blossom season. Thankfully, this year, I changed all that. Roosevelt Island is – at least from my perspective, which could be inaccurate – not exactly chock full of things to do. But … More New York: Cherry Blossom Season on Roosevelt Island
Every March, I find myself making a trip north to the Bronx. The reason? Orchids, of course. Since moving to New York three and a half years ago, it has become a yearly ritual for me to attend “The Orchid Show,” held annually in the beautiful greenhouse at the New York Botanical Garden. The show’s theme … More New York: My Annual Pilgrimage to the Orchid Show
