October is here, and I am fully embracing pumpkin pandemonium, spooky season, and all the little things that make fall feel like fall. After a whirlwind September, I’m looking forward to a slower-paced October with some much-needed downtime, plenty of…
What I Learned From a Summer of Unpredictable Sailing Weather
If you sail, you know the weather is really in charge. You can have the boat ready, the weekend blocked off and a race on the calendar, but none of it matters if Mother Nature has other plans. And this…
One Last Taste of Summer
I’m still not quite ready to admit that summer is ending, so I spent Labor Day weekend doing what I do best: pretending it isn’t. For four days, I bounced between my local beach, an ocean beach and the pool,…
The Summer I Thought I’d Have vs. The Summer I Actually Had
I came across an Instagram reel recently about perspective, and it got me thinking about this summer. Maybe it’s because Labor Day weekend is here and, as much as I hate to admit it, summer is starting to wind down….
15 Things to Do on Long Island Before Summer Ends
Since I recently wrote about feeling a little sad that summer is coming to a close, I thought the best thing to do was put together a list of all the things I still want to squeeze in before the…
The Late-Summer FOMO Is Real (And I Feel It Every Year)
There comes a point every summer when the calendar starts looking a little different. The weekends that once felt endless suddenly have an expiration date. The sunsets seem a little more golden. Everyone’s posting beach days, vineyard visits, concerts, boat…
A Summer Weekend on Long Island: Polo Matches, Lavender Fields & Wine Tasting
There’s something about summer on Long Island that makes you want to slow down, get outside, and take advantage of everything happening right around you. After spending so much time rushing through busy seasons of life, I’ve really come to…
Things I’m Saying Yes to This Summer
There’s something about summer that makes me want to slow down and pay attention to the little things. While it can be tempting to fill every weekend with plans, I’ve found myself leaning into experiences that leave me feeling energized,…
A Midweek Getaway to Montauk
A few days in Montauk during the middle of the week felt like the perfect summer reset. With fewer crowds and a slower pace, it was the ideal opportunity to trade my usual routine for ocean views, beach walks, and…
Inside My First by dria Member Event in the Hamptons
When I joined Dria Murphy’s by dria community in May, I was excited by the idea of connecting with women who value wellness, personal growth, and intentional living. This week, I finally had the opportunity to attend my first member…
Fourth of July Weekend Moments
While the Fourth of July may not have gone according to plan this year, I kicked off the holiday weekend on Thursday night with Aperol Spritzes at a new-to-me spot in Oyster Bay that was filled with incredible ambiance and…
When Mother Nature Makes the Plans for the Fourth of July
If you had asked me a few weeks ago what my Fourth of July weekend would look like, I probably could have painted a pretty clear picture. There would be beach days, sunshine, fireworks over the water, and the familiar…
