Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Astor Wines & Spirits? That’s a go-to for any savvy winemaker to wine drinkers galore! But above the vine of this deluxe spirits mothership, there’s a place I’ve loved to go eat + drink + think for years. Hola! Located above its Lafayette Street shop, Astor Center is a state-of-the-art culinary facility that attracts all
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Filed in All That Inspires {Chef Interviews}, Around the Table, Cooking, Dating, Entertaining, NYC, Photography, Recipes, Recipes, Toodlin' the Town, Wine & All The Divine
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Also tagged astor place, cocktail classes in nyc
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Monday, September 16, 2013
So long comfy flip-flops, the cold air is making its way back into the city and it’s a must I keep my Essie polished toesies warm…in a stylish way, of course! But while I’ve got a closet full of suede to wedged boots to flaunt, there are those days when I honestly just don’t feel
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Friday, September 13, 2013
After hearing the oohs and aahs coming from coworkers biting into these new mini munchies of heaven in NYC, it was a must I followed the trend and tried my first {and current favorite!} cookie. Hola! And although I was a tad health conscious about what I was inhaling, I was reassured that even if
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Browsing through various links off Gilt, Rue La La to even my favorite chic blogs about where to go at the best price for my next upcoming getaway, I stumbled on a true nest find via Fox in the Pine. And oh my, you may think this excursion is one I would never step my
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Whoa, nelly! Could it be? Is it true? Two of Bonjour + Hola’s favorite holidays…{wait for it!}…fall on the same exact day this year? Oh yes…the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo! But, oh no! What if you’re already having a party for your horse race fan friends or your sombrero wearin’ Corona drinkin’ pals
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Filed in DIY, Entertaining, Holiday, Trends on the Street
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Also tagged asos, cinco de mayo party, classy sombreros, corona beer popsicles, dorothy perkins, eva franco, kentucky derby party, margarita cupcakes, mint julip cupcakes, mint julips, oasis, pleat dresses, prada 2012 summer spring, zara
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With summer just around the riverbend, it’s about time to shed the layers we’ve been hibernating under this year and show off our toned bods! But what if I told you that you can look even skinnier by throwing on a fashion forward suit that will slurp.you.up…oh yes! Everyone, say hola to the Miraclesuit! Miraclesuits
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After hopping on a flight out to Salt Lake City for the Alt Design Summit conference, I honesty had no idea what to expect. Computer geeks? Divas? Down right nerds? The anticipation kept me awake the entire flight out there. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived to see that these anonymous people from the “blogosphere”
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Filed in Toodlin' the Town, Travelin'
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Also tagged alt design summit, apt therapy, blurb, bonjour + hola, hp, martha stewart living, oh happy day!, paper mama, pinterest, rue la la, the girls with glasses, the happiness project, wsj magazine
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Growing up, my mom inspired me to appreciate the beauty of calligraphy, and through her guidance I fell in love with the perfect brushstrokes of master calligrapher, Bernard Maisner. I was thrilled when I recently heard he would be on the 7th floor {my favorite floor!} in Bergdorfs showcasing his retail line of exquisite hand painted
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Filed in DIY, Entertaining, Holiday, Home, NYC, Office, Paper, Toodlin' the Town
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Also tagged bergdorf goodman, bernard maisner, bonjour + hola, lisa mccarthy
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
Alright, I hardly ever post on weekends, but I couldn’t wait to tell y’all what I buzzed into this Friday… When I approached this Old School, a converted space in Nolita between Prince and Mott, I honestly had no clue what to expect after seeing these cool red arrows and signs pointing to its front
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Filed in Fashion, Holiday, NYC, Toodlin' the Town
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Also tagged bklyn dry goods, caitlin mociun, deck the halls, dedegumo, emilie shapiro, meghan folsom, mociun, terrific magazine, the american vernacular
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Now that all of the turkey leftovers have been pitched, it’s about that time to get out your jolly jolly and spread some holiday cheer! Go grab a tree, ornaments or other greenery to make your apartment look extra snazzy! My favorite place to pick up the holiday goods is between 18th and 19h on
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Alright readers, I’ve decided to take my creativity up a notch this holiday season with my gift giving. How? I’m going to make my own gift tags and greeting cards for my friends and family. With what? Starting with one word: a stamp. Oh, yes… Since I love to be inspired by other creative people,
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Filed in DIY, Entertaining, Holiday, Home, NYC, Office, Paper, Photography, The Arts, Toodlin' the Town
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Also tagged christmas, embossing machines, gift tags, glitter, greeting cards, ink pads, paper presentation, stamping, stamps, valarie torchon
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Dustin isn’t the only one showing his talent in the Hoffman house this year. His wife, Lisa Hoffman, has taken her incredibly innovative beauty line to the next level by introducing Fragrance Jewelry. A few weeks ago, I had the chance to go in and see (I mean, smell!) Lisa Hoffman’s products for myself, and
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