A super fun new collaboration launched this past Monday — Johnny Was and Natori! It is a fun, vibrant, intricate, exotic loungewear collaboration under the label Natori x Johnny Was. In a range of price points, each item displays Natori’s intricate detailing and luxury apparel with Johnny Was’s relaxed and bohemian sensibility. Everything is so gorgeous and I cannot wait to purchase one of the pajama sets. They scream pajama party!
This past weekend was beyond beautiful in the city; Crispy, sunny, clear, absolute perfection.
Colors every direction.
Crowds, too.
I have been in my hometown for the past couple of days to spend time with my mama, which has been great, and this morning when she had some commitments, a friend of mine and I drove to the coast to go to a donut store. YUP, 60 miles (each way) to get donuts. I mean, also to see the gorgeous drive and even better the Pacific Ocean. The Oregon Coast is one of those magical places that is a hidden gem — so so beautiful and different and exquisite. So even though our goal was to get donuts, we got to spend a little time on the beautiful Oregon Dunes to make it even MORE magical and memorable. But these donuts, HOLY DELICIOUSNESS, beyond good. Big Dog Donuts and Deli (even love the name).
They serve breakfast and are known for all their different breakfast burritos and sandwiches, but even MORE famous for their donuts.
25th marathon in the books. Not my fastest by a long shot, but one that I will walk away with lots of lessons. It was hot. Beyond hot. Humid. Excruciating so. And mentally, I knew from the minute I entered the race that this was not going to be my day to run fast. But I didn’t give up — when I wanted to, when I easily could have taken the easy route and done so — but instead, I ran with my heart, ALL HEART, and completed the race.
As usual, I left early on Saturday morning for Chicago.
Yes, I know, when I post a recipe, you can just go to the website that I post — which I am totally fine with — because I just want you to know that I LOVE THIS RECIPE AND THEY ARE AMAZING AND YOU NEED TO MAKE THEM RIGHT NOW. The best. Like hands down, the best peanut butter cookies I have ever ever tried and I am not sure how much is too much……but I made them yesterday, and I cannot stop eating them and all I want to do is eat them. NYTimes Salty Sweet Peanut Butter Sandies.
Ingredients:
simple ingredients.
My favorite self-care treatment in Paris is to go to the Biologique Recherche headquarters in Paris (in the 8eme) and get a facial. It is always my absolute favorite — not only does it make your skin glow and feel super relaxing, but the products are hands down the best AND….drumroll….a fraction of the cost when in Paris. I love all their products, but right now, I am especially in to the Biokiss — An antioxidant-rich balm. It is rich, luxurious, moisturizing, and the best of the best. I bought it in June and replenished now and CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IT.
First of all, even walking in to the spa feels like a destination, something special and extraordinary.
Introduced to me by Bestie Barkley, I am thoroughly obsessed with Doen shorts. BB gave them to me as a present in June, and since then I have worn them hundreds of times. They are the perfect weight, comfort level, look, style. I love them so much.
Same shorts, different day.
I have been following and “flashing” space invaders for the past two years and what fun it has been! It has been a great way to explore cities (especially when in France) and to always look up. Space invaders are created by a French artist “Invader” who has been putting up different mosaics in over 30 different countries. There are almost 5,000 of them, and thanks to an app, you can track them (“flash”) them and get credit for seeing them. It makes EVERYTHING that much more fun.
It is especially fun when traveling with the kids, because they are also determined to find them (truth be told, no one is as determined as me to find them, though).
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.
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.
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.
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).
A friend gave me a present the other day AND IT IS THE BEST PRESENT EVER! A box of chocolates. And not just any chocolates, but the most gorgeous and delicious chocolates you have ever ever ever seen. Stick with Me chocolates. You can buy them at their store downtown, or you can even buy them online and have them shipped!
Bonbon story book.
And here we are…..mid March. I know that is always how I start these posts, but where does time go? It literally feels lie it was just the start of 2026, and now we are 1/4 of the way through, say what? Here is what I am currently loving!
1. Spring
Although still absolutely freezing in NYC, Spring is in the air. Flowers are growing, birds are chirping, and the feeling is so close — SOON it will be warm!
My son’s spring break overlapped only for a hot minute with some friends from New York City — so he was fortunate enough to be a part of their ski trip to Alta, Utah. In order to end up in California (where he goes to school), we thought since already more than halfway in Utah, I met him in LA for the weekend. A friend (whose son was also on the trip) joined and we stayed at HER friend’s house. AND HOLY SMOKES, this wasn’t just any house, but the most epic house you have ever seen. Not only that, but our hosts were the most incredibly thoughtful, generous, welcoming, wonderful people you have ever met — she got us all gifts! Literally, gifts for all of us! And more, just had the best personality and attitude. Their house was featured in Arch Digest in 2024 — to see it all, go here (trust me, it is worth checking out).
Drinks at the Hotel Bel Air — loved everything about this place.
Yesterday, on the most beautiful day of 2026 thus far, I made my way to Librae Bakery down in the East Village. Spring perfect weather, everyone in a good mood, topped with the perfect pastry = my cup of tea! I first heard of Librae Bakery in the Fall when I did the Bakery Half Marathon — and it was one of my top finds. But I had never been there until this week! And it is a MUST GO TO if in the city.
The store is so cute and has tables to sit inside. They have a variety of sweet and savory pastries, as well a handful of sandwiches (they look to die for — they are made to order, but I saw some people eating it and they all looked fabulous). I loved everything in the store, but especially this croissant disco ball. Can I have this for my apartment? (I also loved their sweatshirts with croissants on them — but I was focused on finding the perfect pastry to eat).
OK, so my bestie on the west coast sent me flowers for my birthday and they were so so so amazing and lasted over 2 weeks. YES, I know, that NEVER EVER EVER happens, and I have to share the name of this florist with you because (1) they were insanely beautiful (2) truly lasted for over two weeks. Thank you, bestie, thank you Scott’s Flowers — what an incredible florist!
First of all, look how incredibly beautiful they were when they arrived. Everything about this arrangement is perfect.
I had the most incredible New York experience on Saturday and I want to share it all with you! Not to brag, not even to humble brag, but to share. I had the rare opportunity to attend Saturday Night Live. A friend has a connection and when I heard that Connor Storrie (star of Heated Rivalry) was hosting along with Mumford & Sons on that specific day, I asked if she could do me a favor and get tickets. As it was the most popular show of the season (!!!), she was only able to get two but as a dear friend, said that Cruzzie (who just flew in for his Spring Break) could take her spot, and the two of us could go. IT WAS INCREDIBLE. ABSOLUTELY incredible.
Cruzzie flew in at 6 pm, had dinner, rested, and we had to report to 30 Rock by 10 pm.
OK, for my birthday earlier this week, one of my besties gifted me the most incredible experience and I have to share it with you all. She took. me to the new Guerlain Wellness Center in the new Waldorf hotel. And my god, was it beautiful. Not only that, it was such a special afternoon that I am dreaming of going back. It was so enjoyable — both the treatment (we got facials) but the whole experience.
Located on 50th and Park Avenue, the spa is on the 5th floor of the hotel, and it is like walking in to an oasis. So beautiful and serene.
Before our trip, my brother and I decided that we wanted to try some of the best sandwich shops in town. So I did a lot of research — both on the types of sandwiches and the proximity to Culver City — and we made our picks. AND THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT. So delicious — if you are going to LA, you must go to both of these shops!
The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills
An institution famous amongst tourists and locals. A restaurant and high end grocery store and cheese store.
I jumped on the bandwagon of the hit series “Heated Rivalry” and now it is the only thing I can talk about. I watched the 6 episode series in 2 days and actually rewatched portions of it AGAIN because it was that good. Heated Rivalry, on HBOMax, is Canadian sports romance tv series that follows two rival professional hockey players that have a secretive and passionate romance. There are a LOT of sex scenes, like a LOT, but I have not seen such a powerful series like this in a very long time.
You don’t have to like hockey to watch it. The emotions, the love story, the relationships, so good.
Easy peasy, and so delicious! Three ingredients! Pastry dough, Nutella, and egg (to wash on top)
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line the baking sheet with wax paper. Then roll out pastry dough. Add Nutella. Fold over the non Nutella side of the dough, make shapes, put on sheet pan, paint with egg wash, add some sugar, and voila, done!
(Sorry for the silence last week — I fainted last weekend, hurt my head, and was dealing with that for most of the week. I rested a lot, and tried to not be on screens — hence my absence. But I am back!) For whatever reason, I decided that this weekend, I needed to do a self-guided Cinnamon Roll Crawl. I spent a lot of time (once my headaches disappeared) researching the best cinnamon rolls in the city and my plan to do it.
For whatever reason, I decided that the best way to get there was to RUN! So I ran along the West Side Highway to get downtown (because of course, the best bakeries are downtown).
Recently I learned how to make a cheese board and found it easy and fun that I want to share with you all.
First this cheese is incredible — it is creamy, smooth, and unlike anything else. You cut off the top and then it looks like a dip, but it is a cheese.
My favorite day of the year in NYC — and this one did not disappoint — The NYC Marathon. Actually, New York showed off in any way and it was truly a magical day. I did not run — but cheered for 5 hours — and it was absolutely glorious.
My preparation for the marathon started on Saturday by watching Kipchoge’s documentary — he is my absolute favorite runner (and maybe even athlete, close to Nadal) and this documentary is so inspirational and incredible.
Fashion inspiration from New York City streets to California shores….Côte à Côte! Started by one of my besties, Eleanor, and her good friend, Ferebee, they created an online presence putting together outfits and ensembles with key pieces. Hands down, it is the best website / instagram / fashion inspiration you will ever find. So, go on instagram, follow them, and see their fashionable tastes.
Eleanor lives in California and Ferebee lives in NYC — they are both beautiful, smart, and incredibly fashionable.
