NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
On Tuesday, the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched up 5th Avenue for the 254th time! March 17, 1762 was the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC, and it’s the country’s oldest Irish tradition. Here are a...
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The City and Us Turns 1!
A year ago today, I wrote the first post for The City and Us. It’s simultaneously hard to believe it’s already been a whole year and hard to believe it hasn’t been at least two years. When...
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How was your weekend? Do anything fun? Saturday night we met a group of friends at Karaoke Sing Sing in the East Village. We got a private karaoke room, which I’d never done before, and celebrated our friend...
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Cards Against Humanity Online
Cards Against Humanity fans, rejoice! Thanks to Dawson Whitfield and his new website called CardsAgainstOriginality.com, you can now the game on a smartphone, tablet or computer for free. No need to lug the card game around anymore...
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Everlane’s New Trousers and Beautifully Real Models!
On Monday, Everlane’s first pant collection launched on their website, and they nailed it. Partnering with a Hong Kong-based and family owned and operated factory, Everlane developed two new womens’ trousers. The Slouchy Trouser has a...
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Women in Science Instagram Series by Rachel Ignotofsky
Did you see Rachel Ignotofsky’s Instagram feature yesterday? Combining her passions for science and drawing, Ignotofsky celebrates groundbreaking female scientists with quirky illustrations. Here’s an excerpt of her interview with Instagram: ***** “I wanted to do my...
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Coconut Cake
Last weekend, my sister made this incredible coconut cake, and on our lazy Saturday morning, we enjoyed it with a strong cup of coffee. And it was delicious! Usually, I don’t really like coconut flakes in food...
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Happy Birthday Weekend, Toru!
What are you up to this weekend? My sister and brother-in-law are visiting for the weekend, and we’re celebrating my brother-in-law’s birthday–HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TORU! Hope you have a fun weekend and here are some links...
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Vanilla & Fig Candle
Dan and I burn candles regularly, and I love how they can make our apartment feel clam and cozy especially after a long day at work. For my birthday last fall, my friend gave me this...
Read MoreIt’s me, Hilary: The Man Who Drew Eloise
Have you heard about Lena Dunham’s new documentary It’s Me Hilary: The Man Who Drew Eloise? It airs on HBO on Monday, March 23rd, and highlights Hilary Knight, the artist behind the iconic Eloise books. The 36-minute documentary...
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