DIY time again! This past winter my roommate moved out and left a some of her furniture behind. Most of it was dark browns which didn’t fit into the modern scandinavian farmhouse vibe. What better time to get creative to transform the black/ brown 12 slot Kallax shelf into something that sparks joy. Inspiration Of […]
How I partnered with restaurants to donate to three Queens Hospitals during COVID
Starting the new year, like many we all set the intentions and goals to accomplish in that new year. 2020 was no different. I, myself, thought new year better me. However, the entire planet was thrown a massive curve ball. Many know her as Ms. Rona, but her proper name is COVID-19. Fun fact, according […]
The Best Spicy Margarita Recipe!
Since we’re all officially in quarantine in NYC, I’ve been trying to find different things to do to keep the time moving. I thought what better way to than to actually try out some of the cocktail recipes from my recent class with Improvice. Founded by Svetlana of License To Pour & Roman of Improv […]
Why I invested in Winc?
Winc was found in 2012 with the idea that purchasing wine should be as enjoyable as drinking the wine. A personalized wine club with a curated selection of wines – from reds to whites to vegan wines. Founders Xander Oxman and Geoff McFarlane have built a thriving e-commerce brand with a significant following. Back in […]
Photo Diary of the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
The Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社) is located about 30 minutes from the Nishiki Market. It sits at the base of the Inari mountain named after Inari the kami of rice and agriculture. Fushimi is one of a kind with thousands of mini tori gates which are visited by millions each year. I read that it […]
Get away with Getaway House
Get $25 off when you book today With tiny houses becoming such a movement, I came across the company Getaway House. They offer a simple way to escape the hustle and bustle in a tiny cabin nestled in nature. The cabins are unplugged from wifi and your routines. They are located in 8 different cities, […]
Photo Diary: The Holocaust Memorial Berlin, Germany
Located in: Cora-Berliner-Strasse 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany Circa 2014
Want to play soccer in Japan? Read this.
According to the FIFA Soccer ranking Japan is ranked 10 for women and 28 for men. Soccer wasn’t actually introduced to Japan until 1873 when the British military hit the shores. Up to this point, Japan was closed off to the Western world for more than 200 years in order to maintain their culture and […]
The Essentials for Two Weeks in Japan
To continue the Japan series, I thought it would be helpful if I told you about the essentials I was glad I packed, those I never used and those I wish I did. I’ve even added links to where you can purchase them. These are items above and beyond clothes and the obvious things like […]
Is the Japanese Ryokan Experience worth it?
According to the Google Dictionary, a Ryokan (旅館) is defined as a a traditional Japanese inn. What makes it traditional is it features pieces of its origins that date back to the eighth century A.D. Each room is tatami matted and visitors where yukata, traditional robes. Most inns have communal bathrooms. Ryokan’s are located all […]