The wintertime means cozy scarves, warm sweaters, and hot chocolate to combat that crisp chill in the air that can also dry our skin. One of the toughest things I endure during the winter in New York is the effect…
For many, theatre is the pulse of this city. Many high-budget, big productions light up Broadway and dazzle theatergoers. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the power of theatre does not exist exclusively on the stages of Broadway. You can…
Do you wish you could take your furry companion with you when you travel to calm your nerves and keep you balanced? It’s possible if you know the right info and learn how to get your pet certified as an…
I believe in the power of our younger generation and that with the right education they can lead a path to a more beautiful world. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. -Nelson…
I love creating beauty looks, but I also like to avoid spending hours getting ready. To do that, I focus on highlighting my favorite features and find ways to further accentuate my own kind of beautiful. I’ve teamed up with…
I once fell in love. I remember the moment vividly. It was a warm Summer’s evening in Miami. After a glorious sun-drenched day at the beach, I headed back to my girlfriend’s apartment to shower and glitz myself up ready…
One can’t paint New York as it is, but rather as it is felt. — Georgia O’Keeffe New York is a brilliant piece of land filled with history, wonder, beauty, and fun. In addition to the marvels of the island of…
Fashion is loud, brilliant, creative, and ever-changing. Whether it’s for comfort, style, work, or sleep — we all wear clothes and while some are minimalistic, others have endless closets. As local businesses have grown global, the industry has expanded and…
One’s destination is never a place, but always a new way of seeing things. -Henry Miller As my husband who was born there would tell you, Connecticut isn’t exactly known as the most exciting place in the world, even if…
When I count my days by moments I’ve truly enjoyed, food is essential and it sits at the top of the list. Great food is one of life’s best pleasures — that’s why great food becomes more important for us…
A strong education is the foundation for a thriving future and you can help those less fortunate! When like-minded people come together, their voices echo louder. A good friend of mine, Treeva Royes, and her friends from United Way of New York…
The world feels a little bit crazy these days and we should all look within when looking for peace. Compassion is contagious and meditation is one way for us to start a chain reaction! I spent the afternoon laughing and…
“Peace is expensive, but conflict is even more expensive.” says Miroslav Lajčák, President of the United Nations General Assembly. There’s a saying that one’s journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. At the United Nations, I feel like…
I have a thirst for travel and I love experiencing different cultures. No two places are alike and watching the setting sun in any city gives me all sorts of feels. Sounds wonderful and expensive, right? But traveling doesn’t have…
There are few people among us that are able to raise their voices for something bigger and achieve real progress for large groups of people. One of those people is the inspiring Daisy Khan and I’m so so thrilled to…
Food is one of life’s best treasures so I spent an afternoon learning about the extractions of olive oils and the differences between their origins and flavors. The best part of the experience was that pioneers Giovanni and Paul Colavita led the…
The worthwhile work isn’t easy! That’s an old saying, but I was reminded today—while listening to a group of amazing people discuss the opportunities and the challenges of achieving gender equality—that there are many other things that aren’t easy either….
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY We’re surrounded by epic women. From the past, present, to the future — we’re interconnected like the perfect pattern and together we rise even higher. Stay positive, keep following your dreams and life will open new…
There’s something about the changing seasons that sneaks up on me and before I’m either wardrobe or mentally ready … it blooms and I’m appreciative. I read a powerful quote the other day by leading English art critic of the Victorian…
Somewhere along the lines of where my passion meets appetite, I stumbled upon a landmark of a building in which Nikola Tesla lived and performed many of his famous experiments on radio waves. Hidden behind Patent Coffee on 27th street lies…