And let there be outfit posts, but first…
For the past few months I’ve toyed with the idea of featuring outfit posts on City and Us; a lot of blogs feature outfit posts. It’s a great way to discover new pieces, trends, and...
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Sunday Night Restfulness
In 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 MoreHave a great weekend
Any fun plans for the weekend? We’re walking over to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to see the cherry blossoms tomorrow. Really looking forward to seeing all the beautiful blooming trees and flowers! We’ll also be...
Read MoreBrooklyn in Bloom
Brooklyn is covered with blooming magnolia and cherry trees. It’s such a beautiful time of year in the city. We’re planning to check out the cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden this weekend and I...
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17 Mother’s Day Gifts From Etsy (under $40!)
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th–less than two weeks away. Do you have plans yet? Dinner? Long phone chat? Brunch? Etsy is a wonderful place to find unique, handmade gifts for special people in your...
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A Brooklyn Sunset
One 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 MoreHappy Weekend & Links
Happy Friday, everyone! Any fun plans for the weekend? Dan’s helping our friend in her art studio Saturday morning and I’m going to check out the Borough Hall Greenmarket with a couple friends. Crossing my fingers it’ll...
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“Résumé Virtues and Eulogy Virtues”
Did you read this article by David Brooks from The New York Times a couple weeks ago? I’d highly recommend it! Here’s an excerpt that I particularly like: “About once a month I run across a person who radiates an...
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7 Things I’ve Learned In My First Year Of Blogging
Last 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...
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Bogota Latin Bistro in Park Slope
Dan and I are slowly working our way through all of the restaurants in Park Slope, and a few weeks ago we got a tip from some friends to check out the Colombian-inspired restaurant Bogota...
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