Posts by Nat
Watercolor, FL
We’ve been going to Watercolor Inn & Resort for years now (last year’s post, two years ago) and since I’ve covered where to go and dine the last two, this year’s post is less of a travel guide and more about the memories made during one hot, fun-filled week in June. Traveling with kids is…
Read MorePatriotic Picnic
As a blogger, I celebrate holidays early. It actually goes perfectly with my personality because I tend to dream, project and plan waaay ahead anyway. Always have. On Mondays, I’m thinking about Fridays, Winter, I’m looking forward to Spring and by 11am, dreaming of dinner… and dessert. It’s no wonder I started thinking about the…
Read MoreHow I Survived Breaking Up with My Best Friend
Friendship. This one word brings up so many emotions in me. Sheer joy, limitless laughter, comfort and contentment. It also conjures regret, rejection and shame. Heartbreak so palpable my keyboard is now speckled with tears. I thought it was supposed to get easier with age. Turns out, it’s harder. There’s more years shared, greater baggage,…
Read MoreGarden Party
After seeing Norman & Jules, the most perfectly curated children’s toy store with the prettiest outdoor space, at Lilly’s friend Gray’s party last year, I knew where we were celebrating her third birthday (nine months out)! And, since she’s three, it was time to get sophisticated (no more character- Sophie, Peppa– parties for her). My girl is obsessed with flowers. Every day,…
Read MoreHip Hop Nursery
No matter what I do in this life, one of my claim to fames will be the successful, happy union of my friends Melissa and Keller. I met Melissa day one freshmen year of college (we bonded over hysterically crying that our parents left… cause that’s normal). Zach and Keller grew up together. And the…
Read MoreMother’s Day
We’ve covered what to gift. Now, what to eat? One of my favorite traditions for Mother’s Day is brunch. I grew up doing it with my mom and now that my little girl is here, continue with her. Whether you go out or stay in, there’s something special about having breakfast together. If you choose to stay…
Read MoreDirty Diaper
Zach to his daughter: Did you poop again? I knew I should’ve waited. Nat: I’m loving every minute of this. Zach: Come over here and help. Nat: No! You know how many mornings I’ve done 3 in a row? Zach (changing the diaper) Oh, it’s small. Nat: You sound disappointed. Zach: If I’m gonna get in here, it…
Read MoreMontauk Getaway
I consider time away with kids: a trip, something more than a few days without them: a vacation and anything shorter: a getaway. Our trip to Montauk was most definitely a getaway and in the best way. Zach and I were both feeling the need for a little break, my parents were itching to watch Lilly…
Read MoreCinco de Mayo
There’s not many holidays we love more around here than the good old 5th of May. Any excuse to drink a marg, scoop some guac and shout olé seems good enough to us. But Mexican restaurants are always packed so, much like Valentine’s Day, I prefer to go out pre or post and leave the…
Read MoreSpeed Dial with Jeff & Kelly Mindell
If you’re on Instagram, you know these faces. They’re legends in their respective fields and, together, taking the world one giant balloon and colorful wall at a time. Kelly, founder of Studio DIY, and, her husband and photographer, Jeff Mindell are sought after visionaries being hired by companies like Coca-Cola, Tic Tac and Fox for Grease Live. Kelly’s…
Read MoreBirthday Party
Nat, Zach and Lilly are on the birthday party circuit. Almost every weekend, there’s one or two. It’s nap time and Nat is wrapping presents on the living room floor. Zach is trying to watch some Harrison Ford movie. Nat: Oh no, we’re out of Scotch tape? Nat: These scissors suck. Nat: This masking tape is killing…
Read MoreKickin’ It, Monday Style
Love a flowing maxi skirt with sneaks this season. Really loving kicks with anything. It may be the mom in me. I prefer to think it’s the New Yorker; I walk way too much for heels. Good thing tennies are on-trend! I paired it with a gray turtleneck sweater but it would look equally great…
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