We just spent three wonderful days near the nature in the countryside. Just what I needed. Few people, fewer cars, lots of forest and small country roads, farms, little stores, bed & breakfasts, and beautiful little creeks everywhere. This all just a 2 hour drive from home. Perfect place to cure my “nature deficit disorder”. […]
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NYC Files: Local Foods at Union Square Farmers Market
I love going to the farmers markets! We have one in our town on Saturdays, but I also love the one in Union Square. There’s just so many cool things to look at, taste and touch. And by talking to the farmers you can have your questions answered, unlike at a big supermarket where they […]
INSTAGRAM TRAVEL THURSDAY : HELSINKI
Thursday is the day for travel-related posts and if you’ve been following my Instagram or Twitter account you might have already seen these snapshots of Helsinki, one of my favorite little cities. Time, cars, buses and escalators in Helsinki move on slowly, which is a good thing, there’s always room to sit in cafes and […]
MARIMEKKO STORE IN NYC
I absolutely love Marimekko’s bold patterns and colors. My last purchase here was their Unikko tote bag, which is such a perfect bag for the spring/summer. I always carry it in my pocket book so that I can say “NO” to plastic bags at stores. Marimekko is a Finnish company based in Helsinki that has made […]
NYC Files: Upper West Side
I took these pictures on my way to Blossom Restaurant. Gorgeous brownstones of Upper West Side.