It was a crazy holiday season and on my last day of a whirlwind visit to the Big Apple, my husband and I decided to head uptown to the infamous Serendipity 3, home to sin-worthy hot chocolate and the “Forbidden Broadway Sundae.” The name was even more apropos than I realized. Through the years…

And by steak, I mean Philly Cheese Steak. Surprised? Thought I would be oohing and aahing over some Maestro’s equivalent? Shocking as it seems, sometimes the best best doesn’t necessarily mean the most expensive (don’t quote me on that). This past weekend, after having turkey and stuffing, turkey sandwiches and turkey soup, my…

FRIDAY Morning: Check into the Alexis Hotel, a boutique property decorated in “gay man apartment style” (at least that’s what the front desk called it) where vintage meets modern.This recently renovated hotel serves as the perfect home base– within walking distance to Pike Place Marketand my two new favorite home decor shops: Watson Kennedy and Maison Luxe.The…

A wise man once said, “If you want to have a fabulous life, surround yourself with fabulous people.” Ok, I said that. I’m surely not wise, but isn’t it true? My dear friend Jenn (who you will meet soon as a contributor to TYL) is my extra fabulous friend that I am happy…

City life will teach you to appreciate nature. Suddenly, grass under your bare feet becomes the greatest sensation in the world. Sometimes you need to stop and literally, smell the roses. Sure, cities have parks, but when you need to breathe in wide open spaces, there is only one place to go… Huntington…