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TriBeCa Galleries

June 4, 2026Josie Girl Leave a Comment

Earlier this week, with a group of friends, I went to look at some art in the TriBeCa galleries — LOVE LOVE LOVED it. Not just the art in the galleries but the galleries themselves. I highly recommend touring these three galleries (we actually went to 7!) if given the time at any point if and when in NYC.

Jack Shaiman Gallery

Currently at the Gallery, is Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. I found her work breathtaking, especially in the Tribeca space.

A very cool space. Huge, tall ceilings. Beautiful old moldings. Felt like an old bank.

Loved this pair.

Charcol. Unbelievable.

Face and hands.

Marian Goodman Gallery

At this gallery, it was a very different abstract type of work from Julie Mehretu. The frames itself were art (they have to be purchased together) and the light behind the art was the best part.

colors galore.

This was my favorite. It was a HUGE piece of work.

James Cohan Gallery

Fred Tomaselli’s work felt like mosaics with all its layers and hidden secrets in it. I found it happy, unique, and beautiful.

Bird.

Gorgeousness.

Up close.

Loved this one.

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So if you have time, definitely go check out these galleries in TriBeCa! There are so many galleries in Chelsea to visit (which I did last week), but also in TriBeCa — totally different feel and vibe.

Currently Loving June 2026 Part 1

June 1, 2026Josie Girl Leave a Comment

Happy June 1st! Can you believe it? I CANNOT HOLY CRAP. Ok, but here is what I am currently loving right now.

1. My Boy

Cheesy but true, the most important thing I am loving is the fact that my son came back from boarding school yesterday. It was as if I could breathe again — yes he bossed me around to do everything and I have been knee deep in laundry and unpacking, but MAN, how I love having him home.

2. Off Campus

Spent the weekend binging this show. Loved every episode. Can’t wait for second season. HIGHLY recommend. Easy, light, teeny bopper show.

3. Rafa on Neftlix

And it goes without saying that I am also binging the docuseries on Netflix about Rafa — my true hero. I love him so much.

4. Manhattanhenge

Day 1 — perfect sunset in the grid.

5. Manhattanhenge Day 2

Day 2. No sunset because of the clouds, but got a photo of something even better, my boo Tusia.

6. Keith Haring at the Brandt Foundation

Even though it was sold out, I went to the Brandt Foundation on Friday and was able to go in to see the exhibit. And even better — they were free tickets, because last minute some free slots opened up. Nothing better. Getting in when you don’t expect it and for free. Although the exhibit is now closed, I loved going. I didn’t love the show (I liked it), but I always love seeing art.

7. Helen Frankenthaler @ The Gagosian

Last Wednesday, squeezed in some galleries in Chelsea. I particularly loved this green one by Helen Frankenthaler. But overall the whole show was beautiful, colorful, bright and happy.

8. JP Morgan Wall and connecting it to Nature

The facade on the front of this building is modeled after the stone and plants at the 67th Street playground in Central Park. My brother had investigated this (he read an article and then went to see it) — so when he was here two weeks ago, we went and investigated it ourselves — and sure enough — they look identical.

9. Penny Linn Needlepoint Store

A new needlepoint store is in town! Although most of the canvases are small and NYC based, I did manage to find some big ones. And it has a beautiful selection of fibers — so definitely check it out if you are in town.

10. Umbrella Dancing

Randomness of NYC — spotting women in Chinatown learning a choreographed dance with umbrellas. I love this type of fun and adventure.

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So there you have it, what I am loving right now! Any suggestions and ideas of things you love that you want to share? Send them my way!

Central Park Benches

May 28, 2026Josie Girl Leave a Comment

Inspired by the instagram account @centralparkbenches, I decided to take my own little tour of Central Park yesterday and look at all the fun benches and plaques. As someone who spends A LOT of time in the park — running, walking, playing, sitting, needlepointing, talking, etc…– I always have loved looking at the inscriptions. On my run, these are some of my favorite — and I want to have one of my own when I die!

Love this one so much.

Made me cry.

Cute and poppy.

Dark, but I love it.

This one literally made me cry — look at the final date.

So true.

Love this one, too.

Fun.

A woman enjoying the park and its benches.

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I loved my little scavenger hunt looking at the Central Park benches, and I cannot wait to spend more time exploring different areas of the park with these benches. HIGHLY recommend. And if you are on instagram, follow @centralparkbench

Pomona College 25th Reunion

May 6, 2026Josie Girl Leave a Comment

Last weekend, I went to my first college reunion ever at Pomona College — and wow, it was a blur and so much fun. I spent more time traveling than I did at the reunion, but it was 100 percent worth it. I graduated from Pomona College in 2001 — I loved my experience from there — the academics, the campus, the faculty, and most of all, my friends. I have been incredibly fortunate that despite all of us living in different states, we are still very close friends. Truly, friends that I forget I know from college — they are just best friends.

Landed at 10 pm — dressed appropriately (Pomona College is in Claremont — which is a town 35 miles east of LA, but in LA county).