Daily Coffee Rituals: My Favorite Helpful Items For a Homemade Latte
Nearly every day (or midday) features a latte. Now an established ritual, I’ve invested in making lattes at home. This post discusses the items I use.
An Ode To A Perfect Morning
Being a mom of a one-year-old has made me yearn for a previous life of more peaceful mornings. But as each new stage brings a change, I am trying to adapt to make things a bit smoother. Here’s what I’ve learned so far…
My Experience at the 2023 NYC Lavender Festival
I attended the annual NYC Lavender Festival on Governor’s Island for the first time and had a really lovely day! Here’s my experience…
Something Exciting Is Coming: Lavender Season!
It’s June and therefore almost summer…and it’s the start of lavender season!! Here are some ways to make the most of it!
Routine Cleaning: My Weekly Routine
After living in my own solo apartment, I learned that I needed to have a cleaning routine. Since I like to do the bare minimum of household chores, I established a weekly routine that has now served me well for a good handful of years…with a few tweaks of course! Hopefully this helps those who are also in the same situation…let me know if it works for you!
Lavender Goodies from New Mexico: A Review of My Los Poblanos Haul
On a friend’s recommendation, I ordered a handful of lavender items from Los Poblanos, a farm and inn located in New Mexico. Here’s what I thought of them! (Hint: get the shampoo!)
Lavender Croissants? A Saturday Morning at L’Appartement 4F
A flashback on a Saturday morning visit to L’Appartement 4F, a French bakery on Montague Street in the historic neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights. And they made lavender croissants that day!
Decorating for the Holidays: Small Space Edition
Decorating your small home can be both easy and complicated. Not having much storage space does impact the amount and type of decor you use. Here are my four tips on successfully decorating a small apartment—honed from years of living in NYC.
Pregnancy Chronicles: The Third Trimester (aka The Last Hurdle)
Being pregnant with my first child was no easy task, even with an uncomplicated pregnancy! Here’s my third trimester experience.
Best Lemonades in NYC for a Summer Thirst-Quencher
The sweltering summer heat is here in NYC and cold refreshments are always top of mind. An iced lemonade is always a great choice and here are five favorites that aren’t too sweet or sour!