We’ve all promised ourselves to enjoy the little things in life more. Then, that time comes when you pass a pretty place, contemplate pulling over to check it out but then keep going because let’s be honest, parking is a pain in LA, and you would rather beat traffic to get home. I ignored those thoughts today, and stopped at Echo Park to let myself stumble upon this…
It’s winesday! Everyone knows how bad that mid-week “hump” feels…and sometimes a simple glass (or even sip) of vino outside is the one easy remedy. It doesn’t need to be anything special. Grab your favorite TJ 2 buck chuck (Bogle and Cupcake are satisfying affordable alternatives) or if you are feeling fancy, that nice bottle you’ve been saving for a while…
I spent my final morning at Hampton Coffee Co. for breakfast. The family owned business has been around for years and is Long Island’s largest independent coffee roaster and retailer with now several locations-its a landmark and visiting is a must.No day goes by without a seaside stroll. Mecox Beach was eerie but a great spot to reflect on the past few days and…
Day 2 began with a morning trip to Round Swamp Farm where we picked up fruit, pasta salad, and snacks. Kale hummus was my fave. Sounds healthy right? Well it was, and it was good. The handcrafted, homegrown business has been in the family for over 300 years – nine generations – and each family member has their own expertise whether it…
I had the privilege of visiting my old friend and mentor, Kelli (of KDHamptons) in Southampton for some quick yet quality bonding time. We hadn’t seen each other for years so we packed our three days together by visiting the local farms, garden grazing, house hunting, beach bumming, wining, dining, and of course just relaxing at the pool. A dose of day 1 in my footsteps…After…