Talk about a sweet escape. Life in Manhattan is all about the motto work hard – play harder. I spent Friday night in my office revising contracts and staring at a computer screen before heading to the airport at 4:00am to catch the first flight to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hopped on a JetBlue flight and …
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Manhattan – Fall Entertaining for Friends
Fall is here and I couldn’t be happier to be settling in at our new home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. We recently purchased and completely renovated a pre-war apartment in the heart of this vibrant neighborhood. Of all the places I have lived and called home, this home surely is unforgettably cozy and exudes true …
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Manhattan – Casual NYC Patio Party
True New Yorkers are sort of like bears and bats: during polar vortex days with slush-filled sidewalks, they tend to disappear and hibernate inside their little 600 square foot apartments. There is always one day where the city literally turns like a light switch and people come out of the woodwork. It is on this very day, …
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10 Reasons a Lady will always love the South
I, Ladyhattan, was born in New York. But despite what my birth certificate says, I often get the remark, “are you from the South?”… and Yes, I’ll take that as a compliment, ladies! Whether it’s my love for garden parties, big hats, sweet tea, outgoing spirit or platinum blonde locks, I guess I’m a Yankee with a …
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Manhattan – Tis’ the Season for Spiked Cider and Furs
With Christmas just ONE DAY away, what are you doing to prepare? Like most ladies in Manhattan, we have been spending days running from work to department stores picking up last-minute gifts and gadgets for our loved ones. The air is cold, the crowds are exhausting and yes, this lady needs a shopping break! We have the …
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Nantucket – Off-Season Treasures
Nantucket is by far one of the best places in the world to visit. While most people spend their time on the island of Nantucket during the peak summer months, I prefer to experience the magic of this place during the off-season best! I’ll always be a fan of FIGAWI weekend, 4th of July Fireworks, or the renown Boston …
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Connecticut – Holiday Engagement Party Cheer
I’ve never been happier since getting engaged over the summer of 2013. When I look down at my hand, I still find shock in the fact that I have been given such a powerful gift – not just the pretty ring, but a promise and proposal to marry my soulmate. It’s a joyful feeling and …
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