Lilly’s Art Wall

When we first moved to our house two years ago, I was so excited to finally have an art station for Lilly since our previous area consisted of a basket on our old apartment floor overflowing with items. My new office is a large space and I wanted her to be able create while I…

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Dollhouse Party

When I started freelancing five years ago (after having Lilly and not wanting to go back to my full time 24/7 career), it was mostly as a TV producer for my previous show and as a writer for various publications and websites. Over the last two years, I’ve expanded my business to include brands and…

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Cocoa & Crafting

We try to get together with our Red Fox friends at least every season. There’s a lot of us and we’re a pretty crazy crew so often it ends up being just guys, girls or part of the group but we try for the whole clan for special occasions (like this apple picking party). Now…

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Playroom Reveal

You saw how we were living. Small NYC apartment, cramped quarters, everything all in one room. It started out just fine. Despite my assertions that I didn’t want to raise a baby in the city, I found that it was actually quite easy. In fact, a lot of it seemed easier than it would in…

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Meri Meri Home

Last month, fresh off our trip to Alt Summit, I stopped by NY Now to help support my friend Brooke who was selling her chic ponchos for the first time to wholesalers. I went to say hello and help out, I ended up networking more than I did at the conference (so many good brands!) and…

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Bumpin’ It in Blue

By this point, we know I’m obsessed with polka dots, off-the-shoulder and blue. So when I saw this maternity dress, I knew I had to have it. And, at $34, it was totally possible! I refuse to spend a lot of money on maternity wear since (even though it doesn’t seem like it) I’ll be out of…

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Family Fun on BHI

Last year, I went to Bald Head Island for a girls trip. This year, we decided to bring all of the families. What a week! It wouldn’t be NNA if I didn’t keep it real. So I have to say, it got off to a bit of a rough start and we continued to have our moments throughout the…

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A Year on Mood-Stabilizing Medication

This is a challenging post to write. I’ve been planning it for 6 months, but haven’t been able to follow through until now. And while part of my procrastination is due to normal (two young kids, clients, etc.) and abnormal (global pandemic) life circumstances, there’s also a weight to it that’s tough to touch. In…

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Living with Depression

My boyfriend of a few months had just broken up with me. I put on my Timmy T tape and paced around my bedroom, bawling my eyes out. I was thirteen. Every teen experiences angst, mood swings and has their share of dramatic moments, but looking back now I see it all differently. And there’s…

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My Baby Shower

Three years ago, I did a share in the Hamptons with basically unknowns. We each had one child the same age and wanted to escape the city for the summer, have access to a pool, beach and a yard. Little did I know then, they’d become some of my best friends. Over the years, we’ve…

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Speed Dial with Jeff & Kelly Mindell

If you’re on Instagram, you know these faces. They’re legends in their respective fields and, together, taking the world one giant balloon and colorful wall at a time. Kelly, founder of Studio DIY, and, her husband and photographer, Jeff Mindell are sought after visionaries being hired by companies like Coca-Cola, Tic Tac and Fox for Grease Live. Kelly’s…

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