No quarters for the meter?

I usually only post 3 times a week but this gloomy weather in Connecticut calls for an “added bonus post”. Ever found yourself near Greenwich Avenue without any quarters for the meter? You take a chance, run into a shop, and 20 minutes later find yourself with a big fat $25 ticket on your windshield…. read more

Great Brand: YogaSmoga

Finally! A new athletic clothing brand called YogaSmoga has come to market and they’ve nailed it on the material and design front. The clothes fit like a glove without pinching or restricting. I’ve mentioned before that I am a devoted Yogi. This line is perfect for yoga but versatile enough to wear during any exercise. The… read more

Bump Watch

Feeling: I must admit I am one of those women who absolutely adores being pregnant. Every single moment of this process feels like a complete miracle to me. My hand is never far from my belly because I don’t want to miss even a single kick. A smile often creeps across my face when I… read more

Faces and Places: Caryna Nina and Back 40 Mercantile

As the weather warms up (whether with bump or without) I always gravitate towards easy lightweight clothes. Unfortunately during the summer that often means casual sundresses and lots of lightweight cotton. And then I found Caryna Nina… This line of caftans, cover-ups, shirts, and dresses is exactly what my summer wardrobe was craving! The silk… read more

Greenwich Sidewalk Sales!

It’s going to be a busy a weekend on Greenwich Avenue. The sidewalk sales are running straight thru Sunday. If you can secure yourself a parking spot there is shopping that is not to be missed. I snuck by the Johnnie-O Tent Sale right behind Saks yesterday and scored a bunch of great things. $20… read more

Mastering the 2-Wheeler

{Giro Helmet $24.99, Balance Buddy $12.95, Kazam Balance Bike $99.00, Kick Stand $6.96} When I wrote about Emma mastering the 2-wheeler here I was remiss in not sharing the dirty details of how we made it happen. A few people have asked me since then about what we bought as we were learning. First I… read more

Monsta Mash

For the outdoorsy, weekend traveling, gear hauling amongst us – this one is a no-brainer. Do you have a rooftop carrier on your car? Want that carrier to be wicked cool and different than all the others you see on the road? Then you best be getting yourself a Monstapod! With just a few stickers… read more

The Gift Guide: For Her

If Santa were indeed curious about the things on my lists… Here you have some of my favorite items right now. A little something for everyone I think! {Joe Fresh Cape $229} There is something so cool about a cape. Dress it up. Dress it down. Layer away people! {uka Nail Oils $33/1 vial} I… read more

Gift Guide: For the Host

‘Tis the season! Nothing says “thank you for having me” like a special gift. A bottle of your favorite wine is a great idea, but sometimes a one-of-a kind item that the host would most likely not buy themselves is a better answer. I’m a big fan of buying a few things and keeping them… read more

Going once, going twice… SOLD!

I’ve never considered myself to be a gambling lady but our trip to a private back yard auction while in VT had me wondering if all this time I have been wrong… I arrived skeptical and left a believer. I got the fever! The day before the big event we previewed rows and rows of… read more