I love the city. LOVE it. But with all great romances, I also hate it from time to time. There’s rarely an in between for me and the love greatly outweighs the hate. (Most days that is.)
This weekend was honestly filled with a lot of dislike. Despite the fact that the weather was perfection. I was more frustrated than I think I should have been. Everything was driving me insane. Big things, yes. But mostly the little, dumb things. People not lining up the right way in Starbucks, being trampled by fourteen fifth graders on scooters, the subways not running normally on the weekends, everyone (myself included) being late for everything because two miles can take forty minutes, people smoking on the sidewalks, dating and the city, a girl wearing see-through plastic wrap as a dress with a fake knife/blood in her chest…. I mean, I had pretty much had it with the city.
After tossing and turning all night long because of my anxiety, I finally dragged myself out of bed to get ready for brunch with a friend. I started the morning by scrolling through my Tumblr newsfeed. The Universe delivered exactly what I needed to see…
“… when it feels like You versus eight million Thems. But if you can break the crowd into pieces, and then break the stone-faced armor until the honesty spills out… the city softens…”
I've been following HONY since it was a seedling and before Brandon started adding captions to the photos. It has been truly incredible to watch it grow. He's a very deserving man.
This is beautiful, and makes me want to live in NYC just a little bit more. I'm so glad I follow you! I don't think I would learn about any of this awesome stuff if it weren't for this blog!
What an amazing guy! I've heard of Humans of New York before, but seeing that video and the person behind it really puts it in a whole new light. It's crazy that he could take an idea like that and turn it into something so powerful that touches so many people. I hope I see him shooting on the street some day! And the Sartorialist too 🙂
It's amazing how a little goodness in your town can warm your heart. We have a compliments page here at PSU and it always me smile how much good other people can do in our lives and how that person have no idea that it affects that many people.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
I've been following HONY since it was a seedling and before Brandon started adding captions to the photos. It has been truly incredible to watch it grow. He's a very deserving man.
It's 1:30am in the UK and I'm just sitting here crying and eating ice cream watching that video. So so perfect.
British Prep
I absolutely love HONY! I loved it so much, I wrote about it the other day!
http://monogrammeredith.blogspot.com/2013/09/humans-of-new-york.html
Haha, gotta love New York, wish I lived there!
-Meredith
I think we'll see you on there one day! I always look for you!
-Tori
http://www.thegarnetdaries.com
This is beautiful, and makes me want to live in NYC just a little bit more. I'm so glad I follow you! I don't think I would learn about any of this awesome stuff if it weren't for this blog!
Majda | http://www.classystateofmind.blogspot.com
I love Humans of New York!
Hunter
http://www.preponabudget.com
I blogged about how much I love HONY a few days ago!
http://prelawprep.blogspot.com/2013/10/humans-of-new-york.html
What an amazing guy! I've heard of Humans of New York before, but seeing that video and the person behind it really puts it in a whole new light. It's crazy that he could take an idea like that and turn it into something so powerful that touches so many people. I hope I see him shooting on the street some day! And the Sartorialist too 🙂
I loved that you shared this because I had an almost similar weekend in Chicago! I had never heard about Humans and New York before!
It's amazing how a little goodness in your town can warm your heart. We have a compliments page here at PSU and it always me smile how much good other people can do in our lives and how that person have no idea that it affects that many people.
How deliciously honest:)
thisismylifewithcoffee.blogspot.com
I love this blog!!
And such a great video.
-AH
http://www.thenauticalprepster.blogspot.com
I love HONY too.xx
dreaming is believing
Thanks for the introduction to this- I am in love.
Lori
thank for this! loved reading through some of the posts 🙂
I LOVE HONY!!!!!!!!
annie
A College Confession