Yesterday was a GREAT day! My mom and I headed into NYC in the morning and bumped into friends on the trainride in...the day just got better and better as it went! First we went to the adorable MacarOn Cafe for some authentic hot cocoa. It was my first time there, but it certainly will not be my last. Only a hop skip from Penn Station, it has a surprisingly local feel to it. Run, don't walk, to MacarOn.
Then we headed to the Tory Burch sample sale at Clothingline. We've been to a bunch of these sales and there is always the longest line. Yesterday morning we walzed right on in. My mom found an adorable brown cardigan and I found a pair of great brown suede heels. All in all, a success. Mom has a favorite silversmith in NY, so we headed there next to check out some fruit spoons that they had just gotten in her silver pattern (they sell estate silver and jewelry and a few new pieces). Sure enough, they had the spoon she wanted and then some! The shop is called Jean's Silversmith's and it is a gem of a store. They have the most interesting pieces and are also amazing at repairs. It's a teeny-tiny shop, but certainly a go-to if you love old silver and jewelry. Next we headed to Saks Fifth Avenue for lunch with my aunt and uncle. Again, we walked right on up to a table. I had a delicious omlette with salad-perfect for the chilly NY weather.
After lunch we walked up to Tiffany & Co. so that I could get my sister and her hubs their wedding present (yep, a bit late, I know). Along the way I was noticing all of the beautiful windows that the various shops had. Branches were a BIG thing this year, especially if they were spray painted in white or silver. There were trees made out of branches, centerpieces with muted Christmas balls hanging from them, and just about any other kind of arrangement you could dream of. I loved the branch theme. LOVED IT! So much, that I am going to work on a New Year's Eve decor and am going to base it all around branches. Stay tuned.
Our next stop was at St. Thomas Church for the concert performed by the Boys of Saint Thomas Choir and Anna Reinersman on the harp. It was a 1 hour, two-part concert, the first half was "A Ceremony of Carols" and the second was "Dancing Day". These boys were UNBELIEVABLE. I couldn't get over their voices. I highly rec you go to one of their concerts. Here is a picture of the wonderful building!
After the concert we met my sister at the rooftop bar of the Peninsula Hotel for a glass of wine. It was freezing out, but they made it super cozy by having heaters all over the roof. For dinner, we went to the bar at The Modern. It is small plates and perfect for our little group. We shared tuna tartar, scallops, duck and more.
I think that this day in the City was one of the best Christmas presents I could have this year. Being with friends and family is so important, and we need to cherish each moment we have with each other. TS
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