Year: 2012

Claudia’s Resolutions {Part One} Rejuvenate for A Healthy New Year

If you’re anything like me, you are in great need of a detox after the big meals and constant little snacks of the holidays. How convenient that New Years and its resolutions are coming up this week, giving us the perfect opportunity for a fresh start at revising our own personal goals and daily habits.  Speaking of habits, how you start your day can determine the rest of your day, both in what you give to your body and how you feed your mind…

The {New York Life} Top 13 of 2012

Happy New Year! Feliz año nuevo! Bonne année! Feliz Ano Novo! З Новим роком! 新年快樂! С Новым Годом! boldog új évet! gott nytt år! godt nytår! I am thrilled to have had the opportunity this year to create The {New York} Life!  What I’ve been able to share with you over the last 6 months has been both fun and moving.  

The {New York} Life: Q&A with Stephanie Hirsch

It has been such an honor to get to know Stephanie Hirsch lately. I was initially wowed by her genius work branding Soul Cycle, making cycling so cool, but even more so am I in love with her colorful, vibrant and chic artwork and inspired by her spirit! We sat down this week to talk about Stephanie’s work, her New York lifestyle, and what 2013 holds for her…

The {Foodie} Life: French Cuisine for Winter

I can’t think of anything better than long, leisurely meals and warm, soul-filled cuisine on these winter days ahead of us, and no one does leisurely and warm better than the French! Check out these New York restaurants with French flair, from the critically acclaimed to the hidden gems.

The {Mommy} Life: Gifts for Kids

Trying to finish up your shopping this weekend? I’ve put together a list of gifts your kids will love, from the fun and adventurous to the scientific and artistic, to the most stylish, here are the best gifts this season for kids in New York City and elsewhere!

On the Market in West Chelsea: The Neighborhood’s Hottest Properties!

There are some hot properties on the market in Chelsea right now! With all of the growing families in New York City and the great private schools in Downtown Manhattan (like Avenues), it’s become hard to find new properties to own or invest in for under $2.75M – but not impossible! These 3 bedroom listings are all under $2,750,000, are West of 5th Avenue and are going to go fast.

A {Blueprint} for Health through the Holidays

Recently I had the opportunity to try what is being described as many as the “Best Juice Cleanse,” BluePrintCleanse, as a gift from my friends at Manhattan Magazine! There are three options for cleanses

The {Stylish} Life: Dannijo’s Holiday SoHo Pop-Up Shop

I am a raving fan of Dannijo, a jewelry line created by sisters Jodi and Danielle Snyder. They’ve taken the fashion world (and my accessories collection) by storm, and now their holiday pop-up shop is taking SoHo by storm as well!

The {New York} Life’s Holiday Gift Guide

The tree in Rockefeller Center is lit, there are ice skaters in Bryant Park, and I’m feeling a little extra magic in the air. The holidays are here! With the holidays come the puzzle of what to get for all the loved ones on your list. I put together a Gift Guide of some of my favorite things that will help you find the perfect gifts for the women you need to buy for this year. Happy Shopping!

Deck the Walls at the New York Academy of Art

The New York Academy of Art has hosted some of the best events this year in New York, and I’m very much looking forward to their Deck the Walls event next Friday, December 7th. The most festive and art-filled holiday party in NYC features hundreds of small and affordable works by the Academy’s exceptionally talented community of artists! You’ll have the chance to find original and unique Christmas gifts for friends and family, start or add to your own collection, dress up to celebrate the holidays and support a great cause…