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August 5, 2024

EXPLORING THE FINGER LAKES: CONESUS, HEMLOCK, & CANADICE LAKEs

Conesus Lake, the westernmost of New York's eleven Finger Lakes, is also one of the shallower of the Finger Lakes, averaging a depth of 38 feet and a maximum of 66 feet. It has a surface area of 3,240 acres or over five square miles. Because of its shallower water[...]

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July 31, 2024

Summers in Lake George: Unplugged

I needed to unplug and be with my family. My oldest wasn't able to join us, so in a way, the pictures in this series, which I call "Unplugged," aren't complete. However, they still captured the perfection of what happens when we have no other distractions and nothi[...]

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February 2, 2024

Romantic Days of Winter in Skaneateles, Finger Lakes, NY

A low-key, romantic winter escape in the Finger Lakes, NY.

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December 22, 2017

When travel alone isn’t the answer

Travel as a form of escapism from our reality can only do but so much. Sometimes, you just have to be present. Sometimes, you just need to be still.

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June 1, 2017

Family vacation, unplugged in Woodstock, VT

For a little pick-me-up and soup for the soul, simply choose an unplugged vacation.

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April 14, 2017

Romantic weekend getaway to the Hamptons, off-season

Escaping the noise with a romantic weekend getaway to the Hamptons during the off-season.

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March 3, 2017

Coastal Maine escape without the crowds

Why vacationing in New England beach towns during the off-season is worth it.

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December 7, 2016

Winter travel inspiration

Right now I am home preparing for the holidays with my family. We like to spend them here. With New York City as our playground, we enjoy all the lights and scenes. However, once all the festivities are over, we start feeling the urge to get out there for some w[...]

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November 29, 2016

Last minute NYC weekend on a budget

Last minute trip to New York City on a budget? It can be done! Check out my weekend in NYC for no more than $200.

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August 4, 2016

Overcoming the Unexpected in Travel

There are so many lessons I try to teach my boys when we travel. Some have to do with travel itself (always carry the essentials with you; stick to drinking water on flying days, and don't ever be afraid to ask for directions or help). Others have more to do with p[...]

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Hubby and I recently had a lovely brunch experienc Hubby and I recently had a lovely brunch experience near our beautiful home in Finger Lakes Wine Country.

We headed to @burntrosewinebar, on Main St. in Penn Yan NY.

I absolutely love the aesthetics and vibes of this restaurant, owned by Rose Curry, a sommelier, and her husband, Chet Thompson, a classically-trained chef.

Their field-to-table, seasonal menu is elevated, eclectic, sophisticated, but also approachable and delicious. It celebrates the cultural flavors of Rose’s Mexican roots and features Chet’s culinary talent beautifully. 

If on the menu, you absolutely must try their Mole dusted burrata topped with toasted pepitas & pumpkin seed oil, and Chef’s Jammy Egg, which is a cured egg served sun-dried tomato and their house-made basil pesto. 

They have a wine list featuring the best of the Finger Lakes, though my absolute obsession is their spiced apple and caramel Mimosa! 

The entire experience is addicting…and if you can’t get enough, they also co-own the @the18thamendment.py  right next door on Main St., another example of the growing food scene in the Finger Lakes!

Reservations are highly recommended.

#fingerlakes #pennysnny #flxfoodie #flxeats #upstateny
Hubby took this photo of me, and I kinda love it, Hubby took this photo of me, and I kinda love it, though photos or videos of me are not really my favorite. 

I like that it shows me genuinely happy in this moment. I like that it shows how far I’ve come in life….in years. 

And thinking of what I have already accomplished, in the years I have lived so far, makes whatever were wasted moments feel smaller over time. And that feels lucky. 

I spend so much time capturing the joy of others and feel loved to have someone capture a moment in joy of me. Thanks, @travisjcain, for seeing me with so much love.
Let’s be real: Halloween Season comes and goes t Let’s be real: Halloween Season comes and goes too fast, so if you missed it, I wanted to share this fun Halloween experience to add to your bucket list for next year: the @Naumkeag Pumpkin Show, in the Berkshires’ Stockbridge, MA. 

🎃 Book your tix and time slot online (later times are the most popular). 
🎃 Park at a designated spot in Downtown Stockbridge and take a short bus ride to Naumkeag, a 44-room Gilded Age “cottage” with 8 acres of awe-inspiring natural beauty, including public gardens.
🎃 Tour the gardens, and through some indoor space to view over 1500 mums, carved displays, and more!
🎃 This is a family-friendly experience, and accessibility is limited, including for strollers and wheelchairs. 
🎃 On non-events occasions and depending on weather, the property is available for pre-booked tours. 
🎃 Missed Halloween? Book a tour of their Winter Lights holiday displays which kicks off end of November!

#berkshiresma #naumkeagpumpkinshow #stockbridgema @visittheberkshires #halloween
The transition of light in my “front yard.” Pe The transition of light in my “front yard.” Perks of country living.

Keuka Lake beauty. Finger Lakes dream. 

#fingerlakes #fingerlakesregion #fallday #countrylifecitygirl
Check out our most recent staycation spot here in Check out our most recent staycation spot here in the Finger Lakes!

Nestled in a maple grove on the @flxciderhouse farm, is their latest lodging option, the Maple Grove Yurt. This cozy, handcrafted yurt, complete with a hobbit door is nestled in the woods offering a serene and peaceful stay, only steps from the cider house and restaurant, and a short drive from Ithaca, waterfalls, lakes, and more!

This is one of three stay options to choose from. Follow @ciderhousestays for more info. 

#fingerlakes #fingerlakesregion #flxvacation #farmstays #farmgetaway
Is a day enough to really experience Massachusetts Is a day enough to really experience Massachusetts’ Berkshire County? Not even close. But if you needed a quick little fix of mountain air, a day trip will do. 

Here were my stops on this 24 hour jaunt to the Berkshires:

📍Coffee and a morning bite at @wanderberkshires in Pittsfield, MA
📍@themountlenox author Edith Wharton’s home, for forest strolling, sculpture and flower garden admiring, and summer cottage touring - and for a light lunch in Lenox, MA. 
📍Mount Greylock for a drive up to Massachusetts’ highest point (at 3,489 feet) and some epic views.
📍Dinner and drinks at @touristswelcome in North Adams. 
📍Sunset views from Pontoosuc Lake near Pittsfield, MA. 

#bershirecountrymasschusetts #theberkshires #daytrip #roadtrip #intheberkshires @visittheberkshires

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