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.
Tell me about Yellow Moments. How is it different than other event planners?
There are so many incredibly talented and clever planners in New York.
The reason I saw space for Yellow Moments was because I kept hearing the same things from clients. They wanted discretion. They wanted someone who knew when to go big and when not to. They wanted to create something meaningful without it feeling overdone or performative. The other thing I hear again and again in this industry is a lack of responsiveness. With Yellow Moments, you can count on us to be on it. We communicate, we follow through, and we keep things moving so our clients always feel taken care of. At the end of the day, the process should be as fun as the event. It’s a celebration from the start.
The name Yellow Moments, what is its significance and meaning?
Yellow is the color of happiness and optimism. It’s a burst of sunshine.
It’s your heart racing as you start to think about hosting a party, the butterflies as the day approaches, and never wanting the night to end.
You have been involved with ASPCA for forever planning all their events, how did this help shape your desire to create Yellow Moments?
I have directed events at the ASPCA for over 20 years and was fortunate to work on events of all sizes and scales. I was mentored by some of the best hosts, who taught me that this work is first and foremost an exercise in human relations. How to work efficiently, thoughtfully, and with care.
They taught me how important seating is. Who is next to who, where they are placed, and how that shapes the experience. I learned how to work closely with a board, how to manage different personalities, and how to layout a room.
I also learned the discipline behind it. Reviewing every piece of event collateral until it’s right, and understanding how to shape content, including video, so it supports the overall experience.
Fundraising added another layer. There’s a real strategy to it. It’s a balance, a rhythm, a dance. All of that experience ultimately led me to create Yellow Moments.
There are so many talented, responsive, and creative people to work with. For me, it’s a continuous search. A never ending treasure hunt.
What are your top 3 crucial additions that make or break an event?
1) Staying the course.
2) The guest list.
Bringing together the right mix of people. People who will genuinely enjoy each other. That’s what creates energy in a room.
3) The environment.
What is your favorite event to plan and why?
My favorite event is an intimate dinner party.
One of the reasons I launched Yellow Moments was because I wanted to share what I learned from so many incredible hosts. How to truly entertain.
I love producing and helping hosts create intimate, stylish dinners in their own homes. Yellow Moments is about making that feel accessible. Showing you how to set a table and create something beautiful using things you already own.
What ultimately makes a great party?
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.
My new all-time favorite bakery in the neighborhood is Birley Bakery. Everything about it is perfection. The downstairs is a little bakery — and the upstairs a tiny restaurant / cafe. Everything they sell is beyond delicious. For example, I don’t like almond croissants, but at least three times a week, I stop by and get an almond croissant. WHO KNEW? THEY ARE THAT GOOD.
Located on 69th between 5th and Madison — this bakery has the yummiest croissants, cookies, Madelines, cakes, bread, baguettes, everything.
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.
(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).
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.
This past Sunday, I ran the first ever NYC Bakery Run. A half-marathon with 8 bakeries. Yep, the route covered 8 different bakery stops. All were incredible — and it was such a fun and different day! Thank you, Tipster, for putting together such a fun, successful and unique day!
The run was put together by Tipster. Tipster is a website and journal that is in the know of everything cool, hip, and new. This was their first issue in NY (It is based in Copenhagen) and it covered all the best bakeries. So it made sense that their big NYC start was a half marathon with 8 of these bakeries listed. We went to all of the ones listed above minus Apollo Bagel and Win Son Bakery.
Nothing beats a scoop of ice cream on a hot day. Actually, even on a cool day, a scoop of GOOD ice cream makes everything better. Last week, I was introduced to Caffe Panna, an ice cream shop located on 19th and Irving, started by Hallie Meyer (the daughter of Danny Meyer, famous and fabulous restauranteur). I was super excited to try this ice cream, and it EXCEEDED my expectations. It was so so so delicious, and I want to go back and try multiple different flavors. And yes, I am lactose intolerant, and ice cream hurts my stomach, but this ice cream was worth it, trust me.
How cute is the store front? It Is just a window where you order and receive the ice cream.
BLINK and here we are in June. In disbelief at how time flies, floats, and passes. So here is what I am loving right now.
1. My Boy Home
My boy is back from boarding school and I couldn’t be happier to have him home. And with me. And in my arms. He had the best year and I am forever grateful for this experience at his new school, but man, I have missed him. And so happy to be reunited.
I have a lot of favorite desserts, but one of my TOP favorite desserts is key lime pie. And now just any key lime pie, but Steve’s Key Lime Pie. Steve’s pies are sold at dozens of stores in Manhattan, but if you want the freshest, then you have to travel to Red Hook in Brooklyn to his store. Yep, 30 minute drive — but oh so worth it. Especially on a beautiful sunny day, nothing beats eating Steve’s Key Lime Pie with the water view.
We used to come out to Red Hook every weekend to grocery shop, walk around, and feel like we lived in the burbs. Now, it is a fun adventure to go just to look out at the water and eat pie.
This past weekend, we wined and dined in some new restaurants — both of them we loved and would return in a minute. Therefore, needed to tell you all, as both are special and must visits.
Located on the 4th floor of Louis Vuitton’s NYC flagship, this cafe is a gorgeous location to have a special meal.
Tusia did her hair and looked gorgeous for our mother-daughter Good Friday (aka no school) date.
April has been cold, rainy, and dreary. But there is still so much that I am loving. Here it is:
1. Othello
Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington both were incredible. The whole thing was incredible — especially the second half. Loved it, and highly recommend.
Last week, I took my THIRD flower workshop, and I couldn’t have loved it more. In the past five years, I have taken three flower arrangement classes, all from the NYC florist, Flower Girl. Every time, I leave having more of a sense of how to create a beautiful creation. Trust me, if you have access to take a flower arrangement class, take it. So fun. So fun. And I love coming home with a new bouquet, too! WIN WIN.
Final Product!
If you are in NYC before July 13th, I highly recommend stopping by the Jesse Krimes: Corrections exhibit at the Met. It is the best exhibit I have seen in a long time — and the story behind it is amazing. And even if you don’t have the chance to see the exhibit, I highly recommend learning more about Jesse Krimes (from this post, but also the other articles link, etc…) — he is someone to know of! Long story short, Jesse was put in prison for selling drugs, and during this time, he created art with the items he has access to while in prison.
This piece, called “Purgatory” is when Jesse was in solitaire confinement for a year (awaiting trial as he could not afford bail). He created this with bars of soap and decks of cards — and put the faces of people from the paper using hair gel to create an impression on to the soap.
My 7th grade daughter, Tusia, has been on the search for the perfect rings for quite some time. Problem is, she has tiny little fingers, and we didn’t want to break the bank with a ring. So when I remembered Catbird — a Brooklyn based Jewelry company that I fell in love with two decades ago, I knew it was the perfect place for us to go look at for rings. And it was EVERYTHING and more than we had hoped for. The staff was incredible, all the jewelry beyond perfect, reasonable prices, and exactly what we were looking for.
We ended up getting two rings so she could stack them. She wanted them on her pointer finger — and they literally had every size imaginable — so it was perfect.
YUMMMMMMM. One of my family’s favorite food items is chocolate croissants — I mean, WHO doesn’t love chocolate croissants??? So when in the Flatiron area of Manhattan last Friday, I fell upon not one, but two, different bakeries, that were so beautiful and scrumptious, that I had to get something at each. First off….
The store looked like a museum. On the ground floor, there was a sit down cafe, and to order take out, you walked up the stairs to where the baked goods were all displayed and where you placed the order. Even the bags are beyond chic and beautiful.
There is nothing like home baked cinnamon rolls and banana bread — especially when you don’t have to bake them yourself!
Hand baked, hand delivered, SELF devoured.
It has been exactly one year since Flaco died, RIP. If you don’t remember, Flaco, was an escaped owl from Central Park Zoo, who roamed Central Park for a year’s time. I, along with many other New Yorkers, became enthralled and fascinated with Flaco (see my post here from March 2023)
I spent many many hours (and steps) searching for Flaco. I followed specific websites to find location, and just fell in love with the story of Flaco being free.
This past Friday, instead of going out to dinner, I went to Comedy Cellar with a friend (Ken and Tusia were skiing for the weekend). Not only was it fun to mix things up — instead of a typical Friday just going to dinner with other couples or friends, but doing an activity. Always love an activity — especially when it is a super fun activity like STAND UP COMEDY. Can it get any better or more fun? We LAUGHED AND LAUGHED AND LAUGHED and omg, I want to go back as soon as I can. It was that much fun.
Comedy Cellar — the best place for comedy. It was my first time going, but definitely not my last!
There are a bajillion shows per day — and on this Friday night, we attended the 6:45 pm show (there were 3 shows AFTER this one!). You must reserve in advance on line (it sells out quickly) and the cost is 2 drinks minimum. We showed up in the rain hungry, so we went to Artichoke Pizza and ate a slice of pizza at the counter — another fun highlight. (When was the last time that happened? Loved it)
At the VERY start of break (yes, I am very behind on all posts and catch ups), we went to one of our favorite dumplings spots, Din Tai Fung, and also to a fun immersive art experience, Luna Luna. I highly suggest going to both — for taste, color, experience!
Luna Luna
Lots of color — and super cool to learn about everything. (It was VERY cold and we stayed in our coats the entire time)
Just a couple of days left until Winter Break…and we have squeezed in so many fun activities in the city. If you happen to be in NYC in the next couple of weeks, highly suggest doing the following:
Is there anything more beautiful than Radio City Hall?
Tusia’s bestie performed at the start of the Rockettes, which gave us an excuse to buy tickets and go see the Rockettes. Always puts you in the holiday spirit! And her bestie ROCKED it. Future rockette!
