Tiny Treasures, Big Fantasy: the Astolat Dollhouse Castle

It’s the little things, guys.

From now through December 8th at the Shops at Columbus Circle I couldn’t mean that more literally.

If you love adorable tiny things, if you have an appreciation of mind-boggling craftsmanship, if you want to satisfy voyeuristic tendencies without any creepiness, run don’t walk to 59th and Broadway.

There you will find a 9 foot tall treasure trove bursting with all things teeny and tiny. The ultimate fantasy of any girl who ever asked Santa for a pink Barbie Dreamhouse.

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11 Beautiful Sunsets Over New York City

I’ve been feeling kinda down lately. In a what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-me-I’m-such-a-loser kind of way. Ugh. When I’m feeling blue I like to watch the sky turn from blue to brilliant. Can I turn like that too, please? Watching the sun set is easily the fastest way to remember how much beauty there is in this world.

Want to watch one, or eleven, with me? I could use the friendly company. Here’s where we’d go:

  1. Brooklyn Bridge Park

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  2. The middle of 14th Street

  3. Sitting on a rock in Central Park

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  4. W 157th Street on the pathway above the cemetary, next to the highway

  5. The Met Rooftop

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  6. The 30th Avenue stop on the N train

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  7. The balcony over looking the parking lot of Metlife Stadium (not technically NYC but the NY Giants play there so it sorta counts)
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  8. One World Trade Observatory

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  9. Battery Park straight across from the Statue of Liberty

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  10. Hudson River Park

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  11. The fire scape of my apartment
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    Do you love watching sunsets? Where’s the place to see the best sunsets NYC has to offer? Anyone know how to predict how colorful a sunset will be? I honestly have no idea! Sometimes clouds help, sometimes they ruin everything! Honestly, the not knowing adds to the magic and the beauty.

 

In Which I Plan a Surprisingly Uncomfortable, Awkward Third Date

I’m great at planning dates.

“Toot, toot!” goes my own horn.

I have a blog that’s largely about New York events and dating! Of course I’m great at planning dates! Duh!

Now just because I’m great at it doesn’t mean I want to plan them all. Dude, if you are the one asking me out, you’re the one who should do the planning. That’s not even old-fashioned, that’s just logical. You don’t say “Let’s get dinner” to a chef and expecting her to cook it! Read More

Cool Globes NYC: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet in Battery Park

I’m passionate about New York City, art, and recycling. Yeah, I know that last one is a little weird but if you’ve ever been to San Francisco, my hometown, you understand. On a walk on Manhattan’s southern tip last weekend, I stumbled upon the trifecta of these passions. There’s a public art exhibit in Battery Park against the backdrop of One World Trade Center.

Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet

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Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet, is a public art exhibition designed to raise awareness of solutions to climate change. Read More

New York City Magic: TARDIS on Perry Street

It was the week before Halloween and I was walking home from a date in the West Village. It was a beautiful autumn night, leaves crunched with our every step, and a full moon shown above the tree-lined Perry Street. A picture perfect New York night. I’d squealed, “Look at the moon!” the minute we stepped out of the wine bar. I always get excited when I see the moon in the sky above the skyscrapers. Call it part of my charm or add it to the list of Reasons I’m Annoying: your call.

In this case, my date’s call. Especially when only 3 minutes after my first squealed command, I squealed again, “Look!”

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Yesterday was Singles Day: There’s Still Time To Celebrate

11/11 A time for wishes, a day for weddings, a date pleasing to the eyes of the OCD. Veteran’s Day. That’s what Americans typically associate with yesterday’s date.

Half way across the world the date 11/11 is something else entirely. Millions of people in China celebrate 11/11 as Singles Day, or “Guanggun Jie” if you speak Chinese. Singles Day has been around since the 90’s (how am I only JUST learning this!?) and began as an alternative to Valentine’s Day. It’s become a huge phenomenon, a day for gathering unattached friends, exchanging gifts, and legit celebrating single status!

Guys! This sounds awesome. A celebration of being single and fabulous and I missed it!? I might have blogged about an awesome date but I am still absolutely single. WAH I don’t want to wait until next year to celebrate!

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I guess I kinda celebrated yesterday with out even realizing it! Took thing solo photo in front of 55th Street’s Love Sculpture.

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A Love Letter To V Bar + Café: The Spot Where My Writing Career Began

It’s an exciting day for me. One of my favorite bloggers, Jessie Rosen of 20-Nothings is guest posting on New York Cliché. 20-Nothings was one of the first blogs I ever read. It will always hold a special place in my heart as it’s the first blog I ever read and though This. This is what I want my blog to be like. Jessie’s writing has inspired me since 2008. Now as exciting as this is for me, it’s a much more exciting day Jessie! Today my favorite blogger became a published novelist. Her book Dead Ringer dropped on 11/11 and is now available for digital purchase. Is there anything better than watching people you admire achieve their creative goals? Especially when you’ve watched their journey through hundreds of blog posts? I don’t think so!

Now before you run off to read her thriller, described as Gone Girl meets Pretty Little Liars, read this guest post!

Every New York creative has a coffee shop. A place we sit for hours and actually get shit done. Here’s a love letter to one of those cafés.

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