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Thoughts From the 68th Floor 26 Feb 2013 | 10:43 pm
You know what is straight up special about New York City? Some days it beats absolutely everything out of you. And then it fills you up with something even better. Oh, this town.
Not Another Manic Monday 8 Jan 2013 | 01:53 am
I suppose right on cue with all of the new year resolutions flying around, as a family we are trying to be more mindful of how we spend our time. Ignoring the buzzes that come from our phones, our em...
Say No To Faux Fir 20 Dec 2012 | 08:04 pm
So I have a deep, soul-searching, philosophical question for you, sweet readers. What kind of tree are you? While you are thinking... We are the Stanleys and we proudly say no to faux fir! We are br...
A Moment That Means Something 18 Dec 2012 | 01:15 am
I have been unintentionally quiet on the blog lately, but today, I want to be purposefully silent and take a moment to remember the victims and grieving families of the Sandy Hook school shootings. A ...
Give Thanks 2012 22 Nov 2012 | 11:08 pm
We are elbow deep in preparation for our tropical Thanksgiving shore side. The beach blanket is set. We are wearing our best bikinis. We've made a jazzy cranberry relish with pineapples and slid in a ...
Who Do You Give Thanks With? 22 Nov 2012 | 02:50 am
I am so intrigued by holiday traditions. While so many of the typical customs string from family to family {raise your hand if you are having turkey tomorrow!} there are also fascinating and intricate...
And Then There Was A Sunset 20 Nov 2012 | 05:55 am
Bonjour from the beach, lovies! We arrived early Saturday morning after a 3am cab ride, 3 hour plane ride and 3 nearly lost suitcases. Whew. I spent many summers on Anna Maria Island in Florida when ...
Friday Photo: No. 59 17 Nov 2012 | 07:44 am
Happy weekend, sweet friends. A few months ago we decided to rent a beach house with my family for the Thanksgiving holiday, so we are retreating to the sea to a tiny island called Anna Maria in the G...
Cranberry Apple Tea 15 Oct 2012 | 10:44 pm
So, the upshot of this whole post? A perfectly sweet and crisp recipe for a fall drink. But, first. Last week CJ and I sidestepped off of Fifth Avenue and took a walk to the Central Park's Conservat...
Friday Photo: No. 58 13 Oct 2012 | 04:01 am
Hip, hip for the weekend! We are going on a steam train ride through the Hudson River Valley that drops you off in a giant pumpkin patch hidden where two mountains meet. We're excited to take hot appl...