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21 Drops: Heal Yourself. The Right Way.

Feeling tired? Stressed? PMS bringing you down? I have a new solution for you. It’s called 21 Drops. This innovative brand has taken aromatherapy, which is the practice of using essential oils for their curative properties, to an entirely new level. Usually, in order to cure yourself of daily roadblocks you have to place the [...]

Sit back. Cool off. Make a pop!

On a recent trip to Nashville, my friends and I popped into the locate favorite, Las Paletas, for a refreshing homemade popsicle. After settling back into New York, I was curious as to how hard it would be to make them at home for a quick way to cool down from the heat. First stop? [...]

A guest of the city

When my younger brother, Worth, called and said “Hey! I’m thinking about coming to visit you in New York this weekend. Is that cool?”  Of course, I said….YES!  I have barely seen Worth this past year with him studying abroad in Africa and this was a perfect weekend for me to host him. My excitement [...]

B+H Top Weekend Pick: Food Truck Rally!

Who doesn’t love to stop at a food truck on the streets of Manhattan? Especially for a lunch break or a home-run afternoon snack…It’s cheap. It’s easy. It’s fast. Well, this coming Sunday your foodie dreams are about to become reality. Every third Sunday until October, the most popular food trucks of New York are [...]

It’s in the bag

Whether you are going straight from work on a date or out on the town, it’s important to always be prepared and look fabulous. Here are my favorite essentials that I carry to get me through my every day life…sans stress! 1. Wallet: Burberry (it’s easy to carry everywhere and to organize all of your [...]

Francois Payard Bakery State of Mind

When I hear the name Francois Payard of FPB {Francois Payard Bakery}, the words prestigious, passionate, talented, and innovative immediately come to my mind. But, you need to add an amazing sense of humor and personality to that list! Trust me. The moment you meet him every word I described…fits, perfectly. A third generation pastry [...]

Summer. Short. Flirty.

When summer hits New York, it’s finally time for people to step out of their caves and flock the streets with cute flirty dresses. Along with flaunting their newest haircuts and tans {hopefully from self-tanner!} are the newest fashions in their closet. The Young Members Party at The Met The best place to see New [...]

An Evening on Park Avenue

Watch out Park Ave, there’s a new kid on the block. Located directly below Hotel Giraffe on 26th St., Bread & Tulips is the new restaurant to check out this week. My friend and I wanted to take advantage of the surrounding hot spots, so we decided to dip our feet in the pool at [...]

B+H Top Weekend Pick: Bastille Day on 60th!

The land of Bonjour! hits town this coming Sunday, July 10th, to allow New Yorkers to celebrate Bastille Day! For more than ten years, 60th Street has turned into typical day in the city of lights surrounded by French culture, language, and tons of delicious treats. It has been the largest public celebration of the [...]

NEW at Bonjour + Hola!

Exciting updates at Bonjour + Hola! Click here or ‘subscribe’ on the right hand column to receive a weekly wrap-up newsletter and get first dibs on future discount deals created especially for B+H readers!  Merci + Gracias! Scoop on. Taste Travel. Trends. Through the eyes of a Southern Belle.   Scroll down to see today’s [...]

Travel Mannerly

The summer not only brings on the sunshine and positive attitudes. Summer consists of endless weekends out of the city. Whether it’s time to hop on a flight or train to stay with friend on Nantucket or the Hamptons, you always need to travel mannerly. If you’re a frequent flyer, you might also want to check [...]

Beauty & Essex: Glamlike Bites

Don’t let the East Village fool you…it’s not only made up of the most fashionable hipsters. It also houses some of the top restaurants in the city. Recently, my friend, Ryan, and I decided to try a place we had heard about called Beauty & Essex. I was a a bit hesitant in the beginning, [...]