New York City

Luxury Hotel Inspired Design:   Mix and Match Patio Decor
When I saw this space, I instantly wanted to redo my patio. The Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City took a plain, otherwise industrial looking, concrete space and turned it into an oasis. It’s stunning. With a little cre...
Olivia the Pig’s Tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
How do you get a 4 year old little girl to beg to go to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City? Remind her that Olivia the Pig was there! I overheard La Jolla Dad tell La Jolla Girl that he would take her someday to se...
Tea at American Girl Cafe in New York
It started online. I went to the American Girl website to make a reservation for tea at their flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York City. Just for fun, La Jolla Girl sat on my lap and we built a doll for her together. When i...