Did Someone Say “Beach?”
Hola Doosters <3 Writing this piece is probably going to be one of my favorites, especially since I am writing to you from the Dominican Republic. I recently just left on vacation a couple of days ago with my…
How To Plan a Quick Getaway To Puerto Rico
Last Wednesday was my fiance Devin’s birthday and, when I took him out to dinner that evening, I surprised him with roundtrip tickets to Puerto Rico! I gave him 24 hours to pack and we left very, very early on…
My New Favorite Brooklyn Shop
Smallhome is probably my favorite new Williamsburg shop — and that says a lot, since I live here. There are homemade and vintage items packed into every corner of the small store… From unique cards to intricate lighting for your apartment,…
The Doost’s Guide to Las Vegas
The Doost takes on Vegas … I was raised a Cali girl (now living in NYC) and Vegas was only a few hours away from me by car. The temptation had me coming back several times a year. I’ve stayed at…
tabboul-ehh?
hey doosts, A here! so as always, i’ve been spending countless hours contemplating about what to share with all you betches next (and if you’ve been following my insta like you’re suppose to be!)…you would all know that I’m constantly…
Meet Julia Small, owner of smallhome || Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC
Smallhome is a new vintage and small-batch Williamsburg shop that opened just a few months ago. It’s in my neighborhood, so of course I had to check it out. I wandered in originally because of this beautiful trunk that was sitting just outside…
Best Dressed at The Belmont!
What a day! To my surprise, The Belmont is an all day event that included 13 races this year with the famed Belmont Stakes as the main event. The day was blessed with perfect 80 degree and sunny weather…
An Afternoon in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Ever since I was a kid, Costa Rica has always been on my dream list of countries to visit. Last year when I graduated, I took a somewhat impromptu trip to the country to celebrate earning my bachelor’s. I went to…
BEET Burgers Even Your Carnivorous Friends Will Love
hey doosts, it’s A here! as we reminisce about our memorial day weekend freedom, i thought to myself…and maybe out loud to the cat once or twice…”what better way to welcome the new work week than to rub my awesome…
Get a Taste of Bermuda with the Juana Brick Road
Bermuda ! Some May Have Only Heard Of This Country In Relation To The Bermuda Triangle. My Experience With Bermuda Is Beyond Imaginable & Fun. In Fact, To Prove It I’ve Been There 3 Times This Year! Known As The Sister…
My Emotional Tour of the 9/11 Memorial Museum
It was an honor to be invited to the first tour on the opening day of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. It’s hard to describe the emotions running through me as I walk through the halls and connect with so many…
FOODorexia: exposed…again by A
hey blogosphere, A here! so for any of you who don’t know…which is probably all of you…i had a very short, passionate love affair with the blog world about a year ago. typical of most all nyc relationships, it…
6 Magical Disney Inspired Places that Really Do Exist
The world of Disney and fairy tales were a big part of my childhood. Can you relate? I learned so many valuable life lessons from the movies created under Disney’s roof. Beauty & the Beast taught me not to judge…
Brooklyn Sunsets by Kelley Louise
In my mind, April has always been the month where good weather seems guaranteed in NYC. Unfortunately, this year’s never-ending winter has proven me wrong and I’m definitely still hanging onto my SoCal roots and naive view of the weather….
Top 5 Coachella 2014 Moments You Can Watch Online!
COACHELLA 2014 is here! it happened! & Now we’re getting ready for the 2nd weekend!! I’ve been following the West Coast with much love from the East, I miss home and all the wonderful people. Here’s a recap of my…
A Glimpse into a Nicaraguan Home by Kelley Louise
It’s not all the time that I get to sit down and tell someone the story behind a photograph; usually I post all my photos in a group post or album and it’s only if someone asks that I get…
NYC in Spring: South Street Sea Port!
I recently moved to the Financial District and it’s so amazing! It feels like the real New York, you know, the kind you see in the movies. When people first arrived to the states, the ports were their first stop….
Passport Holders: Accessory Essentials for The Juana Brick Road
If You Love To Travel Like Me, Then You Will Always Want To Find Cute, Quirky Travel Accessories. Personally, I’ve Been Using My Passport More Frequently As I’ve Been Out Of The Country A Number Of Times This Year! A…
Pousada Fun in Cumbuco, Brazil by Kelley Louise
I just got back from my two-week trip to Brazil and my schedule’s been pretty non-stop so I haven’t had many updates… but I did want to share this quick video I put together using some footage from Cumbuco, a…
Packing Essentials + Tips by Kelley Louise
As a female traveler, I have two main goals when packing my suitcase: 1) bring as many things (okay, it’s usually outfits) as I need to feel adequately prepared and 2) pack as lightly as possible so I can actually…