Dinner, Vodka, Caviar Tasting and High Tea Datenight @ The Russian Tea Room NYC

Foodies and vodka connoisseurs everywhere, this is for you! Countless celebrities and politicians from around the world have visited The Russian Tea Room. Madonna was a coat check girl just there before she got her big break. As some of you may be know already, my boo is Russian and was raised in Estonia. To celebrate his heritage and culture, we went to The Russian Tea for a beautiful night of vodka + caviar Tasting, dinner, and high tea. 

I love New York because there are so many places/precious landmarks that have been featured in famous films and tv shows that we all love to watch. When I was much younger, I would walk over to TIffany's with my $1.50 bagel/coffee special and pretend to be Holly Golightly. I am grateful to always know that, as long as you're in New York, there is always somewhere you can go to feel like you are a part of royalty.

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Thank you Blake, Max, Meggy, Sarita, Dan, Tom, Joe, JonKay, Azlina, Tony, Allan, Ginger Spice, Jessica, CACA, Christina Marie and Cassie for your thoughtful donations! Thank you for extending your kindness and support for the under-served teens in New York. If we're homies and you haven't donated, you're time is running out ;) Hahah yes that's right! Peer Pressure! Brown bag your lunch today.

Delizioso! Gelato Making Class @ Mia Chef Gelateria NYC

Happy Monday my sweets! I know Mondays are terrible, and I wish I could just crawl back up in my warm and cozy bed to snuggle with my baby Leo. Let's buck up and take on the week with a scoop of creamy and refreshing gelato from Mia Chef Gelateria!

Last week, Allan and I went to a gelato making class and brought home 8 pints of gelato! I thought it would be much harder to make, but making gelato was fun and easy.

But seriously, come over. I told Blake (my roommate) he couldn't have any but, I will make an exception for you ;)

I Want It All: Ashy Bear/V-Files/Reformation/Opening Ceremony

Homegirl Ashley and I went to V-Files last week for Fuct book release. We chatted with beers in our hands, and browsed at some of the dopest vintage clothing collection while we waited for the Erik Brunetti to arrive. I wasn't allowed to take pictures so I don't really have any footage for you except the picture below.

Gossip Girl for a night - Grand opening @ The New York Palace

You may have seen this hotel featured on a few different Gossip Girls episodes but, The New York Palace is one of the most iconic hotels in New York City. On the show, The NY Palace doubles as the fictitious hotel owned by the Bass industries, and many of their glamorous homes/scenes were right at this very hotel. 

On Wednesday, I was invited to their grand opening event in the heart of midtown Manhattan, off of Madison Avenue. I was so excited to attend, but unfortunately had a night class to attend so missed a large chunk of the event at the end. I am so happy I got to check out the event, even if it was for a short sweet moment, because The NY Palace is my favorite hotel in all of NYC. I could not stand the thought of missing out on this event entirely!

Cute little Paperless Post invite.

"More than a century ago, Henry Villard, one of the nation's most prominent financiers, commissioned McKim, Mead & White to create a residence of singular style. Constructed in 1882, that residence became known as The Villard Houses. " -NY Palace

Here is the brief coverage from the NY Palace Blog:

Attendees were able to enjoy cocktails in our Courtyard before being whisked away on individual tours of our renovations. In addition, Palace partner Martin Katz showcased pieces from his jewelry collection on our red carpet that attendees were able to try on and document in photos. The night ended with a beautiful performance by renowned pianist ELEW.

  

During the event, we welcomed speeches by The New York Palace General Manager David Chase, President and CEO of Northwood Investors John Kukral, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

“This historic mansion is one of the real jewels in the crown of hotels in New York City,” said Mayor Bloomberg. “As someone who has appeared in the final episode of Gossip Girl, I am also prepared to say Serena, the Gossip Girl character who lived at The Palace, would definitely approve of everything you’ve done here!”

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チョコレート! Don't fall in Love - Fall in Chocolate

There are infinite reasons to love chocolate. Sometimes I just need a bite of it to get through the intense hustle and bustle of New York City but really, "desserts" is really just stressed spelled backwards. Chocolate doesn't ask you silly questions, it just understands you. I've never met a chocolate I didn't like. Chocolate is cheaper than therapy and you don't need an appointment. I Love Chocolate. I Love Royce.

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