This past weekend, Dan and I took a quick trip to New Hampshire for our friends’ wedding in Sanbornton, New Hampshire. It was a whirlwind weekend, in the best way possible. Here’s a recap… Early Saturday morning,...
Read MoreMy Mom is a middle school teacher, and last Thursday was her last day before summer break. So, when I was home last weekend, she was winding down from a crazy couple of weeks between making bridal...
Read MoreHi friends! I’m back from a four-day weekend in Vermont. It was a treat to escape the city for a few days and relax with friends and family. Vermont is so gorgeous in the spring and summer, and it feels...
Read MoreI’m a huge fan of maxi dresses and wear them often in warmer months. I love how effortless they are; I can throw one on and my outfit is made–so easy. And when it’s hot and humid–as...
Read MoreEvery few weeks, I’ll get in this mood and I’ll clean our apartment for a couple of hours. It’s mindless work; sometimes I just want to do something that doesn’t require brain power but makes me feel...
Read MoreIn college, I had the hardest time falling asleep on week nights. My mind would race the second my head hit the pillow. I have to finish the lab report by Tuesday. Calculus homework is...
Read MoreOne thing we love about our apartment is that we have access to the roof. If we’re feeling cramped or simply want some fresh air, we grab a sweatshirt and head up to the roof to gaze at...
Read MoreLast month, I celebrated one year of blogging on The City and Us. I learned a lot about blogging (and myself!) in that year and wanted to share a few thoughts. Here are 7 things...
Read MoreDo you have a Mother’s Day tradition? Each year, my sister and I take my Mom to the local greenhouse and buy flowers to fill her garden beds and hanging pots for the spring and...
Read MoreAny fun plans for this weekend? We’re going to a friend’s house in Williamsburg tomorrow night for a party. They have a killer roofdeck area with an incredible view of Manhattan, and I’m excited to chill out...
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