A Day In NYC: The West Village And The Butcher’s Daughter

There are many interesting cities in the world, but New York City is arguably the most iconic one. I have always felt so fortunate to grow up near NYC (northern New Jersey). While the hustle and bustle of the city can sometimes become a bit overwhelming to me, on some days it is the exact…

Notes From The Weekend: Rooftop in Weehawken, NJ

Happy Monday! One of my favorite things about this time of year is that it is rooftop season. There’s just something special about good ole elevation. My uncle had dinner at Marcus at NoHu Rooftop in Weehawken, NJ for his birthday in June and was raving to me about it. There are tons of rooftops…

Travel Diaries: Boston Hot Spots

Let’s take a trip to Boston, Massachussetts, previous home of Benjamin Frankin, Ben Affleck, and hearty clam chowder. There is lots to love about Boston, the history, amazing seafood, and Fenway Park, are just some of the attractions that make this East Coast city so great. I recently visited Boston for the first time and…

A Day In Montclair, NJ: Brunch and Farmers Market

May, you’ve been good to us! The weather in New Jersey has been so stunning lately, making it so refreshing to spend the day outdoors. On Saturday my sister Briana and I headed to Montclair, NJ to spend the gorgeous day outdoors.The Corner in Montclair, NJ is a trendy neighborhood nook nestled on Grove Street….

Weekend In Photos: Coffee, Plants, and Sunsets

On Saturday I visited PlantShed Englewood Florist to get my cactus repotted. It grew so much since I got it over the summer! I’m so excited about it because I am both a plant lover and plant killer (lol). It feels good to have a plant that is thriving! My favorite place to get plants…

A Day In Photos: Birthdays and Breakfast

The past week couple of weeks been a very celebratory time in my family. I have been wanting to post this but have gotten sidetracked because I have been trying to get caught up on some work. As I mentioned in a previous post, my sister Briana and my cousin both turned 25 this past…

Cozy Coffee Shop: Pierre and Michel Authentic French Bakery

Nestled between shops in down Ridgewood, NJ is authentic French Bakery, Pierre & Michel. I decided to visit the family owned bakery because it focuses on traditional taste of old world Paris. The bakery, passed on from father to son, sets itself apart from other local bakeries due to the fact that the owner has…

Roots Cafe: Good Food + Good Vibes

There are many reasons why someone may eat at a particular restaurant. It could be because of the food, the people, the location. While all those aspects are important, one of my favorite reasons to eat at a restaurant is because of the atmosphere. I love how creative and cool restaurants are these days. Long…

Torne Valley Vineyard: The Local Destination For An Escape

Nestled in upstate New York, on the border of New Jersey and an hour away from Manhattan, lies a vineyard that will make your feel as if you have been transported back in time. As you drive up Torne Valley Vineyards, located in Hillburn, NY, you may find yourself kind of confused. Perhaps you will…

Cozy Coffee Shop: Rey Sol Coffee Roasters

As you guys know, I love a cozy coffee shop. Whenever a new one opens up by me, I am eager to check it out. As I have mentioned before, coffee shops are the perfect place to chill out at any hour of the day. They have such a unique energy, being both cozy and…

Cozy Coffee Shop: Longfellow Coffee

As you guys know, trying a new coffee shop is one of my favorite things to do. Coffee shops typically have such a charming and cozy vibe. This week I re-tried one that I haven’t visited in over a year, Longfellow Coffee. I visited the Longfellow location in Mahwah, NJ (the town I attended college…

Socially Distanced Halloween Ideas

For most of us, Halloween might look a little different this year. Depending on where you live, it may still not be safe to celebrate Halloween in the way you usually do, due to COVID-19. Just because you may not be going out to bars or squishing up against a stranger dressed in a Napoleon…