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MoMA Pieces Spoken Through Uniqlo Fabrics

Love walking through the exquisite exhibits at the MoMA? Yes! Obsessed with the colors + creativity of various pieces on the walls, but would do anything to take one home with you? Indeed, sugar! Well, thanks to a recent partnership between the Japanese fashion house, Uniqlo, and my all-time favorite art mothership, the MoMA, we [...]

A Tea Taste of Springtime

After ending up in the boondocks of Brooklyn, catching the first subway back to the city and looking for the perfect place to escape the freezing wind blowing in my face, I looked no further than The Crosby Hotel. But little did I know housed within this angelic-like hotel are not only friendly smiles and [...]

Bonjour + Hola, Macaron Day NYC

Not only did these fabulous rays of sunshine roll in the official first day of spring, but they also are bringing a sweet touch to this special day! Why? Oh darling, it’s Macaron Day in NYC today! Hola. Created in 2010 by Francois Payard, chef and owner of FP Patisserie and Francois Payard Bakery in [...]

Fashionably Nix The Sniff

With the bipolar weather bringing on mucho sniffles, it’s a must for a señorita to have an easy tissue to access at all times. Runny nose while flirting it up at a bar? I’m fine! That’s why I am absolutely obsessed with Kleenex’s new + stylish on-the-go Slim Pack tissues designed by Isaac Mizrahi. Not [...]

Luxuriously Ladurée Soho

Although I’ve been beyond spoiled with having my all-time favorite caramel macarons of heaven just a quick hoppity skip from Casa Blanca on the Upper East, I now have a new + sweet reason to venture down below 14th. Oh, yes. Why? You make ask? Well hunny, Ladurée has brought a new type of European [...]

An Evening Of Casa Bakesby Blanca

When I walked into Casa Blanca after work, I was so excited to focus on the last minute touches of Cheers, Old Sports! I set up a ton of LED lights under all of the tables + hallways + kitchen galore. It was a whole other world that night! Plus, I think we all know [...]

Before All Things Gatsby Flappered On In…

Loving all things dancing, vibrant and my personal favorite, attention to detail, I was all over the release of The Great Gatsby movie last year. From the mucho champagne popping to the gorgeous costumes galore, I decided it was a must to recreate that mystical world in my flat, Casa Blanca. Hola! And after being [...]

Bonjour + Hola’s 3rd Birthday!

Today marks a very exciting day…it’s Bonjour + Hola’s 3rd birthday! And oh my, what a fabulous ride it has been these past three years. A few favorite memories B+H got into so far? Hola. a bubbles + burgers birthday merry in my sleigh tunes casa cooking at its finest wine down right with mcfadden [...]

Effortlessly Indulging Into San Valentino

Before we smoochie de la roochie into this freezing Valentine’s Day weekend, why don’t we step back + uncork what our special someone would really j’adore this year…last minute style, of course! Whether it’s a little DIY, a little flirt, a little comfort or a little sweet, all are appreciated…for any Valentine! Craft up a [...]

Flex + Pole + Row Away From The Best Bod

Although I love to start every morning in SoulCycle’s rooster classes {shout out to my go-to girl, Emily Turner!}, it’s always fun to mix up my workout when I’m done with a long day behind the desk. So to get ready for Valentine’s Day, a beach trip, and spring fever coming right around the riverbend, [...]

UES Has Turned To The East Pole

Although I absolutely love eating all things healthy via Angela’s Kitchen, Dirt Candy and Candle 79, especially to get all “clean” before the big VDAY, there’s a new spot I’ve been frequently seen at since its recent opening just a few months ago. And honestly, I can’t believe I am just now posting about my [...]

Munch. Watch. HUT!

Hosting a Super Bowl party this weekend? With guys AND girls? Well, instead of serving the generic pizza + hot wings, which honestly who doesn’t love on game day, why don’t we serve up something a bit out of the box + well-rounded this year? Hola. studmuffin’s love bucket jackie o’s While the guys are [...]