Author: Li & Me in NYC

Halloween 2019

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and I like to go ALL out.  I decked out our front stoop with spiderwebs, skulls, pumpkins, gourds…all the good stuff I can conjure up!  Since we are the only ones on the block to go to this extent we get a lot of visitors leading up to Halloween, and we absolutely love it! Read more

Charleston

Life is busy (understatement of the decade?).  We all have so many commitments to work and family and all the things that our friendships can sometimes come in last place.  Well, I am here to tell you if you take one thing to heart, know this…friendship is not a luxury.  It is absolutely vital to your well-being.  Every year I plan a girls trip for this very reason.  This year I went with my lovely friends, Carla & Jasmin, to Charleston, SC and it did not disappoint! Read more

Little Black Dress

A little black dress will forever be a classic staple in any wardrobe.  It simply never goes out of style and there are so many fun, on-trend ways to modernize the look.  You may say I’ve been on a bit of a LBD kick lately (to put it lightly) so I thought why not share some of my current fave finds with you!  Bonus: Most of these are insanely affordable on Rent the Runway.  So get ready to follow along and find your favorite holiday garb for the upcoming season… Read more

Italy – all the goodness?

I told everyone I would come back from Italy 10 lbs heavier…and I may have reached my goal 😉
Tons of pizza, focaccia bread, caprese, pasta, wine, fish, gelato and desserts…Oh and how can I forget…countless cappuccinos! I must’ve averaged 3 per day. But when in Rome!  Read below for our favorite stops in each city.

Rome:
Papa Rex – Known for their fish. Close proximity to the Vatican. Definitely a great spot after the Vatican (minus the tourists). Read more

Gelato class

Are you looking for a fun (and yummy!) activity in the city this summer?  My girlfriend Stacey so thoughtfully gifted me a gelato making class at Mia for my birthday.  I’ve been having some Italy withdraws so it was the perfect time to now book a class and take part! Read more

Italy 

As most of you know I recently returned from a 9-day tour of Italy.  There aren’t sufficient words to describe this country, but I will tell you it was a borderline life-changing experience!  Since it seems to be on most people’s bucket lists (and I am ready to go again anytime) I thought I’d let you in on all the details of where we went, what we ate and drank, the landmarks we visited, and more! Read more

Liam’s Birthday

This year Liam chose to celebrate his birthday at Chelsea Piers.  With SO much to do this was the perfect venue for my active boy and his friends.  They offer birthday parties customized by age, so whether you have a toddler, a teen, or an inbetweener they will have a blast. Read more
 

Eataly in Flatiron District

If you haven’t had an opportunity to visit Eataly in Flatiron District I can’t recommend enough that you take advantage this summer.  Part market, part café, part restaurant…and several of each at that…there’s truly something for everyone and every palate.  If you love fresh, high-quality food, cheeses, baked goods, chocolates, coffee, and wine, you’ll want to pull up a chair and never leave.  Not only that, they host tons of classes and events, and yes, they cater! Read more