I have amazing news!!! No, its not a baby : ) In 9 days I am heading to my first home New York!!! I am flying solo which is seriously freaking me out (just a bit but I will get over it). I have not been there in so long and Poppa is sending me. It would be so great to take the kids with me but just not economically feasible right now.
I have to take a deep breath if I think about it too long and I need help!! To get you in a New York frame of mind, here is some Pinterest inspiration.
Central Park in the fall…squeee
Central Park South
I have basically no winter clothing so I am going through everything I own and trying to put together a fall cold weather wardrobe. I am packing boots, lots of wool, shirts to layer on, umbrella and we will see what else I can come up with. What else should I bring? What would you pack?
I will need some sort of big bag I can comfortable carry with me everywhere to hold my camera, money and goodies. I don’t own one so I am searching for a tutorial on one I can make. Any suggestions?
Where to visit? This is where I can really use your thinking skills. Where would you go? I do not plan on stopping at any tourist traps except maybe Ground Zero and I cannot think of sitting through any shows with so much to do out there.
I miss The Village, Saint Patricks Cathedral is a must, Central Park,
Purl Soho, A most amazing yarn and quilting shop. I have been dreaming of going there for a longggggg time and can’t wait to see all the yarn. This is probably the place I have the most chance of getting in trouble but I have little money to spend so I hope to get something special and not expensive to make a new project out of.
Magnolia Bakery. As a baker, I HAVE to go and have a cupcake
The Garment District. I have always had a love of textiles. My own Poppa managed a textile warehouse when I was growing up and I would go to work with him and just get lost in the remnant room in the bins and bins or fabric. Anyone have a favorite or least expensive place to go and get lost there?
Anthropology Seriously, this is on the top of the list. Do you remember my posting this.
Well, I got my camera instead for Mother’s day so I am bringing it home with me.
Brook Farm General Store Such a cute shop for the perfect little home.
I will be there on a Saturday so of course that day is Farmers Market day!! Where is your favorite Farmers Market in the city? I am thinking Brooklyn or Union Square, but I will wait for suggestions.
I have to find time to ride the Staten Island Ferry (its free!) walk the Brooklyn Bridge and then pizza at Grimaldis and we will see how much I can do before I drop.
I am from Queens and my family is there so I will be visiting all the little digs in the boroughs. The best part of this whole trip is going to be hanging out with my cousin Angel : ) Always fun!
What is your favorite thing to do, eat or visit in NYC? I can’t wait to hear. See you here tomorrow for Keepin it Real on Tuesdays. Take a picture of one of your rooms (the way it really looks when no one is watching). Blog about it then link to my post tomorrow. Lets stop pretending our lives are picture perfect, reality is more fun anyway and we can all share in the fact that we are not super heros we are women with real lives who make awesome stuff but forget to scratch off a few things on the To Do list. See you then!
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