On My Bedside {From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler}

When I shared a snippet of From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler in my to-read stack, I was overwhelmed with messages and comments saying “that was my favorite childhood book”!  A week or so later, and before I had even started it, I volunteered to help Whit’s teacher organize the library in… Read More

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Wanderlust {New York}

We’ll have a teenager in the house come Thanksgiving and in lieu of a big party or gift, he’s picked at trip to the Big Apple to celebrate!!   I’ve visited NYC quite a few times, but always on a girl’s trip.  This being the first time going with the family – and with all boys –… Read More

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New York Day 1 {The Plaza Hotel + High Tea, Shopping, Cherche Midi}

I spent three glorious days in New York last week with celebrating two 40th birthdays!  It was such a wonderful trip in every way possible and I feel like I’ve been hanging out on cloud nine since returned.  There is a lot of ground to cover here so I’ll go day by day. Day 1… Read More