Tag: manhattan life

the {stylish} life: The Daily Summer Beauty Lounge

This past Saturday I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a fabulous beauty event: The Daily Summer’s Beauty Lounge At c/o The Maidstone! It was a wonderful afternoon full of pampering and fun! The Maidstone, a quaint Scandinavian lifestyle hotel right in the heart of East Hampton, provided the perfect intimate setting.

the {new york} life: 4th of July Fireworks

Whether you choose to head out East to the Hamptons, or stay in the city, there are so many things to do this holiday weekend! One of my favorite activities to do over 4th of July weekend is watch fireworks with my friends and family, so I’ve put together a list of the best places to see them, from Manhattan to Eastern Long Island- the {new york} life has your 4th plans covered!

Economics and The Market -July 2014

Economics and The Market

As per the latest edition of TOWN Economics at a Glance, The New York State Department of Labor updated the employment statistics for May to reflect that New York City experienced a combined jobs increase of 1.9% in the private and government sectors.

the {real estate} life: New Developments in Tribeca

the {real estate} life: New Developments in Tribeca

The summer is certainly heating up, but the hottest part about NYC right now are the new developments from some of my favorite architects popping up in Tribeca. Here are 8 buildings to watch, and I’m sure you won’t be able to miss them.

the {foodie} life: Champagne Charlie at The High Line Hotel

One of the newest additions to fabulous Chelsea is the champagne garden at the High Line Hotel, Champagne Charlie. This chic pop-up restaurant just opened in the very European looking front garden of The High Line Hotel on Tenth Avenue. From legendary Australian restaurateur Lincoln Pilcher, known for Moby Dick’s in Montauk and Gilligan’s at the Soho Grand.

The Best Rooftop Pools in NYC

With the 4th of July weekend behind us, summer is in full force and (if this weekend’s weather was any indication) the temperature is only going to rise. While sitting indoors with the air conditioner cranked up to capacity may be an easy solution, it’s impossible–and almost silly–to spend your entire summer inside. Check out these rooftop pools for a quick, cool getaway from the city’s upcoming heat waves.

Life By Design: My Balancing Act

Life has its own design.  You have a choice but it’s up to you to go with it, to walk through the open doors of opportunity.  Sometimes an opportunity you never expected or weren’t looking for will present itself to you, and you have to recognize that it could elevate your life.  This quote from Oprah says it all for me…

‘Fathom’ Your Next Travel Adventure

There’s something about the start of a new season that gives me a bit of the travel itch. And, thanks to Crystal Meers, who I met while working out this summer, I have a new way to plot out the next stop on my jet set schedule! Crystal is a part of the team behind Fathom, a travel site that does more than just point to a destination…it gives you every possible detail you could ever hope for. There’s a section for everything, including dedicated posts on what you like to travel for…

Art + Furniture: Freshen Up Your Home

It’s amazing how one new piece – whether art, furniture, a pillow, a curtain – can freshen up the look of a whole room and make your home feel bright! The talented Sonya Chodry created the custom Brigitte Bardot art piece for me, below, and I can’t wait to hang it in our Chelsea home! I’ve also stopped into Sebastian + Barquet (601 west 26th street in Chelsea) a few times to be inspired by their unique designs in gorgeously printed fabrics.