The {NoMad} Life: Q&A with Edition01 Founder Estefania Lacayo

Estefania Lacayo is the founder of one of my favorite online shopping sites, Edition01.com. Edition01 is the destination for innovative and exclusive product collaborations across fashion, lifestyle and art. Estefania and her team work with the best international fashion and accessories designers, artists and creatives to bring the chicest of shoppers rare talent pairings and original style pieces. Estefania’s business savvy isn’t the only thing that drew me to her. She also captivated me with her great taste: in home decor (her own home displays a beautiful mix of organic pieces with sterling silver accents), in restaurants (read about her favorites below!) and the way she approaches life in New York as a celebration of creativity.

I chatted with Estefania recently over lunch at The Nomad and got to know what makes her New York Life so unique…

Mother’s Day in Manhattan: What to Give and Where to Eat

What a special weekend this will be to celebrate mothers: the honor of being a mother, the gift of having a mother, and giving thanks for the blessing of family all around! Here are some of the city’s best Mother’s Day gifts and events to make your day extra memorable…

The {Fit} Life: Immune Boosting Superfoods

The best thing about eating healthy isn’t as much the affect it has on the outside as the benefits you can gain on the inside. Heath is more important than size, and these immune boosting superfoods will keep you healthy and able to enjoy your busy work days, workouts, family time, and all that makes up your New York life!

Keep these foods prevalent in your diet for multiple immune system benefits…

The {New York} Life: Spring Giveaway!

There are two things I am so thankful for this week!

1. Anyone who reads The {New York} Life and all your lovely comments to me! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share with you all the things I love about life in New York.

And 2. Spring is here! In honor of the bright new season, I’ve put together a gift package that includes my favorite things of the season and will help you start some new healthy habits…

The {Foodie} Life: Downtown’s 5 Hottest Restaurants

Dining out in New York is one of the things that make this the greatest city to live in! No matter the occasion or the company, there is always a new place to try with your friends, family or date. It always excites New Yorkers to have the best experiences in dining – and such variety – at our fingertips.

Here are my top 5 picks for the month…

The {Mommy} Life: Birthday in the Park

Recently we celebrated my son Tyler’s 7th birthday in the park with cake from Ruthy’s Bakery, a piñata, and lots of friends! Some of the greatest things about New York are the many ways in which you can celebrate life’s best moments.

Here’s how we made Tyler’s Birthday fun and a success and you can do it your favorite New York City park…

Look Up New York

TOWN Residential’s new marketing campaign, “Look Up New York” is beyond inspiring. How often do you look up throughout your day, between business and iPhones and all of our daily distractions, and notice the beauty of this city in the history and architecture? Being a New Yorker, we are surrounded by so much beauty that’s easily missed. I love TOWN’s encouragement to take time to Look Up and truly appreciate the city…

The {Real Estate} Life: Sunday Open House Lineup

One of the best things in having a real estate career is having access to present some of the city’s most amazing properties to my clients.  Landscaped balconies, breath-taking views, gorgeous chef…

Celebrating “Out There” by Maria Brito at the Paul Kasmin Gallery

This week I was so thrilled to celebrate the release of Out There with my lovely friend Maria Brito. Maria’s coffee table book looks at her personal experiences and serves as an insider’s guide to art and design. Looking through the book, I can tell you it’s the most beautiful book! Maria does an incredible job of inviting you into her world through the stories and photos…

The {Fit} Life: The Best of Spring Sweat Style

Whether you’re a Tracy Anderson devotee, a SoulCycle addict, a yoga warrior or a triathlete, you identify with certain fitness styles that bring out the most powerful YOU! Here are some brands that are making waves on New York’s sweat scene.