When Century 21 approached me with my tips to surviving New York Fashion Week, I had to divulge my go-to rituals like blow outs at Dream Dry and Shellac Manicures; so make sure to check out the full article here. I am so excited to be included and get excited because NYFW starts September 4th!

Happy {almost} Labor Day! Summer may unofficially be over after this weekend but that doesn’t mean the taste of summer has to dissipate all at once. I love to keep that freshness alive well into Fall by serving ‘fruit water’ at my lunch and dinner parties in a gorgeous glass pitcher. Today I chopped up organic strawberries that I picked up from the Union Square Greenmarket but other options include pineapple, blueberries, lemon, cucumber or even mint. For glasses, I love mason jars; and the finishing touch is to take the smallest strawberries from your pack and use them as garnish on the rims {see…

While I love to entertain and cook regularly, my repertoire can get old fast. I decided to ask some of my favorite bloggers what their go-to recipes are so I could get some inspiration. Get ready to start cooking because these all sound fab!! {Oh, and I decided to include myself!} Thanks Kat, Arielle, Katie, Katie, and Julia for sharing! If you don’t follow their blogs, get ready to swoon!

As the summer comes to an end, I felt the need to have one last hurrah celebrating everything I love about this warm season. From gorgeous floral prints, to Rosé drinks {whether it be champagne or wine}, and pastel colors {which are easily brought to the table via yummy macarons}. This table makes me feel like I am lunching with a modern day version of Marie Antoinette. “Let them eat cake”… I mean macarons! Since my table was so dainty and sweet, I kept my center pieces minimalist by taking three Juliska votives {similar} and placing a single pink carnation stem…

My sister just took a new job as a teacher and it got me thinking about how much I loved the process of getting ready to head back to school when I was a kid. Shopping for school supplies, organizing my desk, and picking out my first day of school outfit would get me jittery with excitement. Reese isn’t quite old enough to be heading to school this Fall, but it doesn’t mean she can’t dress the part. Today’s outfit I picked up at Old Navy {which is packed with everything you need for back to school from uniform shirts to inexpensive…