So, where in the world is Paula? Let’s face it, probably at tea. I write so much about tea that I should probably rename this blog to Where in the World is Tea? This week, it’s in New York City. You may not easily associate high tea with NYC, but there are quite a few lovely spots in…
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s isn’t just a movie; it’s a thing. You really can have breakfast at Tiffany’s. Which I did on a recent layover in Manhattan. On the top floor of Tiffany’s flagship store on 5th Avenue, you’ll find The Blue Box Cafe. What would it feel like to sit inside one of those legendary…
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First of all, I love the name Georgia. Besides being fun to say, it’s timeless, bold, uncommon, and quietly feminine. Not unlike the most famous Georgia I know, painter Georgia O’Keeffe. Georgia O’Keeffe was a pioneer in her field. Born in 1887, she became the “Mother of American Modernism.” Quite an accomplishment for a woman…
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Next time you’re in New York City, you may want to catch a show. Perhaps on Broadway? New York’s famous theater district comprises 41 theaters, most clustered around Times Square. It’s one of my favorite things to do on a layover. Recently, I saw an incredible show called Take Me Out. (currently running) It’s a drama…
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The ferry to the Statue of Liberty makes two stops: 1. the statue …obviously 2. Ellis Island. Viewing the Statue of Liberty is a must. Climbing up its crown is an option. However, in my opinion, the most interesting and memorable stop is number two. Especially if you like history. History is palpable on Ellis…
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The New York City Library collects more than just books. A LOT more. Their collection consists of 56 million items. Some of those objects are featured in its current exhibition entitled: TREASURES. The exhibition is well named. A stroll through this free, rotating exhibit feels like a mini trip to the Smithsonian -only more international. The…
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Surely the snow globe was invented in New York City. It must have been. The city looks so idyllic in December that I often feel like I’m standing inside of one. If you’ve never been to New York and have always wanted to visit, the holidays are THE perfect time to go. The city is…
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On a recent layover, I treated myself to afternoon tea at the opulent Russian Tea Room. This New York institution (and treasure box) is nearly 100 years old. Founded by members of the Russian Imperial Ballet in 1927, the restaurant is old-world glamorous, stunning, and everything that I love. As soon as you pass through…
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School is about to start -in person! And my son is going to be a senior. This year will be the last time I/we ….(fill in the blank). There will be a lot of lasts this year. He’s my youngest, and I’m already feeling a transition. And I don’t like it! But that’s another blog. …
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I’m typing at my hotel desk in Manhattan, looking out my window thirty floors above the city, watching a light snowfall, the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building lit up as a backdrop. Yes, I’m definitely never going to retire. How could this ever get old? Today, I had a pastrami on rye and…
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