The day has finally come to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. Please hold while I wipe away my tears. But like all good things, summer, too, must come to an end. Unlike summers past, this one felt…
Holding Onto Summer: Ocean Dips, Beach Days, and Brunch Views
Each season brings its own rhythm, but summer always feels like the one I want to linger in just a little longer. Maybe it’s the way the sun seems to shine brighter, or how life feels a bit more carefree…
A New Kind of Fourth: Letting Go of an Old Tradition and Making Space for Something New
For most of us, the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks, barbecues, and maybe a trip to the beach or a backyard gathering. It’s a day that often follows a familiar rhythm year after year. But this summer, for…
What a Groundhog Taught Me About Riding (and Life)
There’s something grounding about time in the saddle—the rhythmic movement of the horse beneath you, the stillness that settles in your mind, and the way the world seems to quiet, if only for a moment. Riding has always been one…
From Signs to Solidarity: A Look at the 2025 ‘Hands Off!’ Rally
We may only be a few months into 2025, but I’ve already tackled more than my fair share of arts and crafts—mainly in the form of sign-making (definitely not something that was on my bingo card for the year). That’s how I…
A Night of True Crime & History at Tiny Raccoon Books
Over the weekend, I attended a book talk and author signing at Tiny Raccoon Books in Sayville, NY. I made the 45-minute drive for two reasons—first, I love supporting small, local bookstores on Long Island. And second, I was on…
The December Agenda
So, the end of the year is here! If you thought the holiday season started about five minutes ago, you’d be right. But, seriously, it does feel like that. The entire fall felt like it went by in the blink…
Cheers to 38!
If you know me, you know that not even a canceled trip to the Cayman Islands due to Hurricane Sara could stop me from celebrating my birthday this year! While my celebrations looked slightly different from the tropical vacation I…
Spooktacular Sights: Halloween Decorations Around Long Island
One of my favorite things to do in October is to see all the Halloween decorations that appear for the spookiest season of the year. This year, Long Island truly embraced the spirit of the holiday. From a headless horseman…
The Season of the Witch
Last night, the witches of Long Island gathered on Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor for the annual Witches Night Out, sponsored by Lucky to Live Here Realty. Now in its 15th year, the event attracts people of all ages…
James Lane Fest is This Weekend!
For anyone who feels like this month is flying by, I’m right there with you! It’s hard to believe that the event that I’ve been sharing about for a while now is finally here—but this weekend is James Lane Fest…
Countdown to James Lane Fest: A Weekend of Fashion, Art, Wellness, and Dining!
We’re one week away from James Lane Fest, the ultimate weekend of fashion, art, wellness, and dining on the scenic North Fork. In collaboration with James Lane Post and Sound View Greenport, attendees will experience curated programs over three days…
