Long Weekend Wrap-up

In the past four days, I think I managed to pack in as many Christmas celebrations in as possible.

On Thursday, I attended a Christmas party at John's Pizza in the West Village. Have you ever danced the night away in a pizza place? If not, I would highly recommend it.

On Friday night, I joined my high school friends for a "Christmas in July" party at a bar on the Upper East Side. It felt fantastic to break out my shorts in December. I think everyone's favorite outfit of the night was definitely the Inflatable Hula Girl-- GENIUS!

I spent Christmas Eve in New York City with my family. We had lunch at Max Brenner in Union Square. Max Brenner is a dessert destination and so it was no surprise that the dessert stole the show. We shared the S'Mores Concoction (marshmallow fluff, milk chocolate mousse, graham crackers, caramelized bananas) and it was delicious!

Of course we also stopped by Rockefeller Center to see the Christmas tree. I have seen the tree a few times already this season but there's nothing like seeing it on Christmas Eve. It was just stunning!

I spent my Christmas Day in New Jersey with family. I think my pup looked particularly festive today in his red sweater. 

I hope everyone else had a wonderful Christmas!

Happy Birthday to my Mom

Today is my Mom's birthday. I wish I could pick up these desserts for her (and me) to enjoy!

1. Laduree New York

I am dying to try these beautiful macarons. Laduree is a Parisian pastry shop and it recently opened a shop on Madison Avenue (the macarons are freshly flown in from Paris). Every time I pass by, there is a line out the door! Perhaps I will just wait to try them in Paris, though I imagine the line won't be any shorter for these delicious beauties. 

2.  Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland

A couple of weeks ago I was in Teuscher to pick up a chocolate gift for a friend and I completely regret not trying one of their champagne truffles. These delicate treats are flown in from Zurich every few days and have a Dom Perignon champagne cream center, surrounded by dark chocolate ganache, covered with milk chocolate and dusted with confectioner's sugar. My mouth is watering!

3. Sprinkles Cupcakes

There are so many cupcake shops in Manhattan. This one happens to be in my neighborhood but I have yet to try it. I can't get over just how elegant these cupcakes look! I would be thrilled to open a box and find these treasures inside.