A year-long photographic treasure chest

OCTOBER 29, 2012 Turns out we are not as ready for Sandy as we thought. The power is out (water too) and it could be 4-7 days before it returns. We went for a walk to explore the damage and came upon a powerless convenience store in Soho trying to sell what it could to people like us. We stocked up on a few supplies and lots of water, hoping it will last as long as we need it to. Shot snapped at home in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Turns out we are not as ready for Sandy as we thought. The power is out (water too) and it could be 4-7 days before it returns. We went for a walk to explore the damage and came upon a powerless convenience store in Soho trying to sell what it could to people like us. We stocked up on a few supplies and lots of water, hoping it will last as long as we need it to.

Shot snapped at home in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 28, 2012 Good thing I bought a flashlight (along with plenty of wine and cheese). We are anticipating a power loss any minute now. We’re ready for you Sandy! Shot snapped at home in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Good thing I bought a flashlight (along with plenty of wine and cheese). We are anticipating a power loss any minute now. We’re ready for you Sandy!

Shot snapped at home in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 27, 2012 So apparently there is a hurricane headed this way? Wonder if that means I’ll be working solo on Monday? Being walking distance from the office has its advantages and disadvantages, to be sure. Here’s hoping the storm isn’t as bad as they’re saying, because Nathan and I are a bit low on survival supplies. Do we even own a flashlight? Shot snapped on Sixth Avenue in the West Village.

OCTOBER 27, 2012

So apparently there is a hurricane headed this way? Wonder if that means I’ll be working solo on Monday? Being walking distance from the office has its advantages and disadvantages, to be sure. Here’s hoping the storm isn’t as bad as they’re saying, because Nathan and I are a bit low on survival supplies. Do we even own a flashlight?

Shot snapped on Sixth Avenue in the West Village.

OCTOBER 26, 2012 Busy day at the office today, but Tribeca sunshine makes it better. Shot snapped on Harrison Street in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Busy day at the office today, but Tribeca sunshine makes it better.

Shot snapped on Harrison Street in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 25, 2012 What to do on a sad day of goodbyes? Two glasses of red, please. (Enjoyed only after epic workouts, I might add. We have to start paying for the good lives we’ve been living of late.) Shot snapped at home in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 25, 2012

What to do on a sad day of goodbyes? Two glasses of red, please. (Enjoyed only after epic workouts, I might add. We have to start paying for the good lives we’ve been living of late.)

Shot snapped at home in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 24, 2012 When I remember their visit and the happiness of the past two weeks, I will think of this picture. Shot snapped at ABC Kitchen in Union Square.

OCTOBER 24, 2012

When I remember their visit and the happiness of the past two weeks, I will think of this picture.

Shot snapped at ABC Kitchen in Union Square.

OCTOBER 23, 2012 We’ve had so many fabulous meals to commemorate Allan & Julie’s trip to New York so, with only two days until goodbye, why stop now? Tonight, while Manhattan was doused with autumn rain, we were cozy inside Perry Street, indulging on calamari, short rib, pork belly, fine wine and decadent desserts. Nathan and I are surely about to endure fine dining withdrawal when our visitors depart. Shot snapped at Perry Street in the West Village.

OCTOBER 23, 2012

We’ve had so many fabulous meals to commemorate Allan & Julie’s trip to New York so, with only two days until goodbye, why stop now? Tonight, while Manhattan was doused with autumn rain, we were cozy inside Perry Street, indulging on calamari, short rib, pork belly, fine wine and decadent desserts. Nathan and I are surely about to endure fine dining withdrawal when our visitors depart.

Shot snapped at Perry Street in the West Village.

OCTOBER 22, 2012 I was reminded of the importance of family yesterday and am reminded even more so today, as Nathan and I become painfully aware of his parent’s looming departure date. We are making the most of our remaining time together, including a special dinner tonight at Tribeca Grill, a favorite restaurant from the last time Julie & Allan visited. Luckily, it lived up to their fond memories tonight and we created new ones as we broke out a nice bottle of red that Nathan and I picked up on our recent trip to Napa. It was beautiful, and I can think of no one I would have rather shared it with. Shot snapped at Tribeca Grill in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 22, 2012

I was reminded of the importance of family yesterday and am reminded even more so today, as Nathan and I become painfully aware of his parent’s looming departure date. We are making the most of our remaining time together, including a special dinner tonight at Tribeca Grill, a favorite restaurant from the last time Julie & Allan visited. Luckily, it lived up to their fond memories tonight and we created new ones as we broke out a nice bottle of red that Nathan and I picked up on our recent trip to Napa. It was beautiful, and I can think of no one I would have rather shared it with.

Shot snapped at Tribeca Grill in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 21, 2012 Ah, Moms/Mums sure are sweet, aren’t they? I was flipping through a recipe book from my mom with Nathan’s mum tonight and happened upon a baked goodie that I am most certainly going to request for our upcoming visit over Thanksgiving. As I was explaining the history of the recipe book and the amount of effort that my mom put into it in order to present it to me as a Christmas gift last year and realized just how heartfelt and special it was. Like the recipes we have known (or in my case, enjoyed) forever, we sometimes take our loved ones for granted at times, until something small reminds us how lucky we truly are. Shot snapped at home in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Ah, Moms/Mums sure are sweet, aren’t they? I was flipping through a recipe book from my mom with Nathan’s mum tonight and happened upon a baked goodie that I am most certainly going to request for our upcoming visit over Thanksgiving. As I was explaining the history of the recipe book and the amount of effort that my mom put into it in order to present it to me as a Christmas gift last year and realized just how heartfelt and special it was. Like the recipes we have known (or in my case, enjoyed) forever, we sometimes take our loved ones for granted at times, until something small reminds us how lucky we truly are.

Shot snapped at home in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 20, 2012 Eleven days until Halloween. I love the this time of year! Shot snapped on Leonard Street in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Eleven days until Halloween. I love the this time of year!

Shot snapped on Leonard Street in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 19, 2012 So sad to leave this pretty place today. But as I like to say, don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Shot snapped in Little Compton, Rhode Island.

OCTOBER 19, 2012

So sad to leave this pretty place today. But as I like to say, don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.

Shot snapped in Little Compton, Rhode Island.

OCTOBER 18, 2012 Another day in our little paradise. The highlight of this trip (besides the food and amazing weather) has been our nightly, wine-filled chats at the firepit before dinner. Family + flames + fine wine = fabulousness. Shot snapped at the Stone House in Little Compton, Rhode Island.

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Another day in our little paradise. The highlight of this trip (besides the food and amazing weather) has been our nightly, wine-filled chats at the firepit before dinner. Family + flames + fine wine = fabulousness.

Shot snapped at the Stone House in Little Compton, Rhode Island.

OCTOBER 17, 2012 I have decided that this is my favorite place in the entire world. I have such happy memories of getaways here at the Stone House in Little Compton, and am looking forward to making more over the next few days. Shot snapped at the Stone House in Little Compton, Rhode Island

OCTOBER 17, 2012

I have decided that this is my favorite place in the entire world. I have such happy memories of getaways here at the Stone House in Little Compton, and am looking forward to making more over the next few days.

Shot snapped at the Stone House in Little Compton, Rhode Island

OCTOBER 16, 2012 Time to leave these city lights behind and hit the road in the direction of my happy place. Tomorrow we drive to Little Compton. Can’t wait! Shot snapped on my walk home from work, in the Financial District.

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Time to leave these city lights behind and hit the road in the direction of my happy place. Tomorrow we drive to Little Compton. Can’t wait!

Shot snapped on my walk home from work, in the Financial District.

OCTOBER 15, 2012 With the Synes in town, our cork canister has been filling up extra quickly. And today, poor Nathan injured his back, so we had no choice but to cancel our dinner plans, stay in and drink more wine. Here’s hoping that tonight’s wine helps him to feel better tomorrow! Shot snapped at home in Tribeca.

OCTOBER 15, 2012

With the Synes in town, our cork canister has been filling up extra quickly. And today, poor Nathan injured his back, so we had no choice but to cancel our dinner plans, stay in and drink more wine. Here’s hoping that tonight’s wine helps him to feel better tomorrow!

Shot snapped at home in Tribeca.