You had me at free wine! I mean y’all know I’m Trendy Not Spendy. When we moved into our West Village apartment I was stoked to have a wine shop right across the street. No apartment should ever go wineless. I was even more excited when I noticed they started carrying $8 wine and do … More Where to get FREE wine in NYC
Stone Street is hands down one of the most charming streets in NYC. Who would have thought that such a great hidden gem would be in the heart of the Financial District. I don’t venture down to FiDi as much as I should. I met my photographer Lauren Kara down there one Saturday to shoot. … More Winter White on Stone Street
I don’t know about you, but my apartment is pretty small. Or at least a lot smaller than our Murray Hill apartment. I knew that was going to be the case when we decided to move to the West Village. We were going to pay a lot more for a lot less and sadly that … More 7 Must Have Space Savers for a Small Apartment
It’s officially fall! Since we live in a city with true seasons we don’t have enough space in our closet to house both summer, fall, and winter clothes. Most New Yorkers live in expensive, yet small apartments and we have to transition our clothes in our closet by the seasons. We swap out summer/spring with … More 5 Tips to Help You Transition Your Wardrobe from Summer to Fall
Finding an apartment in New York is no easy feat. The market is competitive, it’s expensive, and then there’s the dreaded broker fee we all know too well. When we first moved to NYC I came alone and I only had 48hrs to find a place and sign a lease. Sounds impossible, but New Yorkers … More How to Avoid the Broker Fee in NYC
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! No, not Christmas…it’s almost summer. Ahh yes… as we hit mid May the weather begins to pick up and that means hot days and warm evenings. This is one of my absolute favorite things about living in New York. Coming from San Francisco every now and then … More Top 5 Things To Do When it Heats Up in NYC
Hola hola que pasa break out the Patron! Cinco de Mayo is just a few days and I’m already thirsty for some margaritas. Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite holidays. Who doesn’t love binge eating Mexican food and a bucket of Coronas. I’ll be in California celebrating this year but, I’m sharing my Cinco … More The NYC Cinco de Mayo Guide
Ahh I can’t wait for picnics this summer. It’s pretty much all we did on Sunday’s last summer. Nothing is better than grabbing a group of friends and heading up to Central Park for the day. Planning a picnic strategy is important though. Once you’re there you’re stuck so you need to make sure you … More Picnics in the Park
According to my calendar, yesterday was the first day of Autumn. From what I hear Fall is the best time of year in New York. I have yet to experience one and I am beyond excited for whats to come. I’ve put together a little Fall must do’s list TNS style. Events to attend: 49ers … More Hello Autumn!
My Mom came to visit last month and it was my goal to plan as many girly activities as possible. In between wedding dress shopping I decided to make a reservation at Alice’s Tea Cup. Nothing says mother/daughter bonding like a tea party. We made our way to Alice’s Tea Cup Chapter II on the … More Alice’s Tea Cup
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