Sisters in the NYC

March 12, 2014

Photo A Day | Week 10

This week included haircuts, colds, concerts, shopping, yummy food, and the most uncomfortable 3 hours of TV we have ever watched.

Day 64: One of us got a hair cut. The other one has a cold.

Day 65: Apparently getting a hair cut is so exhausting that you have to stay in bed until 6PM

Day 66: Off to New Jersey to see Demi Lovato

Day 67: An afternoon spent in Soho shopping and eating macarons from Laduree

Day 68: A relaxing Sunday after a busy week that included a trip to the pet store for Pixie food. Ashley was feeling generous so she also got some new treats.

Day 69: While we watched the conclusion to the worst Bachelor season in history we enjoyed these yummy polenta stacks Ashley created with italian sausage, pesto, and tomatoes.

Day 70: It was 64 degrees outside! And that calls for an afternoon iced coffee which was picked up after a second trip to the pharmacy within a week for more kleenex and cold medicine.

Until Next Time

XOXO

Ashley & Shelby

March 11, 2014

Our weekend started off with a little trip to New Jersey to see Demi Lovato in concert. We are fans of her new album and were excited to see a fun girly show. Shelby was particularly excited for her opening act- Little Mix. The whole concert was great apart from the weird magic guy from America's Got talent that came on stage to do tricks between bands.

On the bus to New Jersey excited to see the show!

Ready for Demi!

Such a good live performer

We loved the show!!

On Saturday morning Shelby had brunch plans with friends. It was the first warmish day of the year so we took advantage and I met her in Soho for a little afternoon shopping. It's been so long since we've actually enjoyed being outside for an extended period of time!

First stop was Alex and Ani so Shelby could pick up a couple of the bracelets she's been wanting. If you haven't heard of this jewelry line you should check it out. They have super cute stuff and they are kind of like an updated version of the charm bracelet.

We were walking around Soho and saw someone with a Laduree bag. We had forgotten that they recently opened a location in Soho. So, we made a little detour to pick up some macarons.

I had actually never been to a Laduree before. I never made it there in Paris and I haven't actually been to the Upper East Side location in NYC although I've had macarons Shelby has brought home from there before.

Such pretty colors and yummy flavor options!

Breaking my no sugar for lent rule for this macaron. Oops.

This green apple one was my favorite by far. SO GOOD!

After our macaron break we continued with our shopping spree. After awhile we were tired of walking and hungry again so we stopped into a cute little pub for brunch (Shelby's second brunch of the day).

Brinkley's on Broome Street was a great restaurant to stumble upon. They had a great brunch selection. I recommend the veggie burger if you ever stop by.

These blood orange margarita's were pretty yummy too :)

Until Next Time

XOXO

Ashley

March 5, 2014

Photo A Day | Week 9

This week was filled with work, school, the Oscars, and sore throats.

Day 57: Ashley and her intern Pixie had to take some mid-work day selfies to stop from going crazy mid-week.

Day 58: Just keeping it real. Shelby doing the dishes after dinner. She is saying "don't take my picture". (wait until she sees I posted on here, he he -A)

Day 59: After a long week we decided we needed to hang out with our old friends Ben and Jerry.

Day 60: Ashley woke up with a sore throat. Also known as day one of a seemingly never ending cold.

Day 61: Oscar day! We always fill out ballets and watch the red carpet then all the awards. Obviously being in fashion we love seeing what everyone is wearing. Ashley has gotten particularly good at guessing the winners the past couple of years.

Day 62: Sometimes you just need that Monday afternoon treat to get you through the day. We've never met a black and white cookie we haven't liked.

Day 63: Shelby is giving up Starbucks for lent (really for no other reason than to save money). Ashley thinks she's not going to last a week. Ashley is giving up gluten and sugar. That also may not last, ha ha.

Hope you're all having a fabulous week!

Until Next Time

XOXO

Ashley & Shelby

February 26, 2014

Photo A Day | Week 7 and Week 8

So, we skipped a week, oops :)

Ya know, life just got busy, but we are back today to share TWO weeks with you!

Day 43: Shelby met up with our brother Ethan after school. They went to City Bakery without me (I was working) and S didn't even bring me a pretzel croissant home! Sad day.

Day 44: Snowday! We spent our lunch break in Central Park playing in the snow and making Henry the Hipster Snowman.

Day 45: Valentine's Day. Also our Dad's Birthday. Shelby and friends enjoyed a lovely Galentine's dinner.

Day 46: We went to see a movie and picked up tea and scones from Alice's on our way to smuggle into the theater. May have been our best idea yet. What was not a good idea was the move choice. Whatever you do don't go see "Winter's Tale". It's so bad. Absolutely nothing like the previews.

Day 47: So we were walking around our neighborhood behind this adorable 80 something year old man for a few blocks and we noticed that in his bag was 2 cans of whipped cream and a bar of chocolate. Wonder what his Valentine's Day weekend plans are.....

Day 48: What work on a Monday looks like for Ashley. Very glamourous I know

Day 49: Day one of work meetings for Ashley. In the back of a cab very grateful I don't have to do this commute every day.

Day 50: Our company hosted a work dinner. That plate of dessert was just for Shelby and I. Just kidding. I wish.

Day 51: Had a work training that we both attended all day. Shelby was awarded "Newcomer of the Year" for all her hard work and success. Way to go lil sis!

Day 52: Ended one of the craziest/busiest weeks ever with a little broadway show. We went to see Newsies. Overall as a show it wasn't our favorite but we really enjoyed all of the dancing.

Day 53: We are in the process of planning a little Europe trip this summer. Ashley ran out and picked up tea and scones to go from Alice's and we commenced research and planning.

Day 54: Spent Sunday how Sunday's should be spent lounging around in pj's playing on Pinterest.

Day 55: Only way to get through a Monday. Starbucks and a yummy scented candle.

Day 56: I think it may be time for Pixie to get a haircut.

Until Next Time

XOXO

Ashley & Shelby

February 24, 2014

Adventures In The Snow

2014 has come with nothing but snow. Right now NYC has had a total of 54 inches of snow. The average for this time of the year is 24 inches, so as you can probably guess we are totally over the snow, and are ready for spring. I have yet to have a full week of school because of all of the snow days we have had, i'm not complaining about that!During our last blizzard we met my friends in Central Park to make a snowman, and play!

First we went up to our roof to check out the view!