Learn More

You'll grab pierogis in a hidden Greenpoint garden & see work by Yoko Ono 🌲

Here's your plan for exploring a taxi depot-turned-art museum and enjoying pierogis in Greenpoint

Explore a Taxi Depot-Turned-Art Museum

Enjoy a casual lunch at Pierozek in Greenpoint with their famous pierogis in a dreamy outdoor garden setting. Perfect for a relaxing meal without reservations.

Eating Pierogis

✅ Before you go
• No reservation necessary, but try to get there early so you can get a spot in their dreamy outdoor space!

💪 Pro tips
• Highly recommend the savory and Murray’s Cheese pierogi (Murray’s is basically a baked potato in a pierogi!!)

Lunch at Pierozek

Visit Faurschou New York before September 17th to catch the closing exhibit featuring Yoko Ono, Louise Bourgeois, and Miles Greenberg with live performances.

Art Museum Visit

✅ Before you go
• “Embrace the World from Within,” the exhibit featuring the work of Miles Greenberg, Louise Bourgeois and Yoko Ono closes September 17th, 2023
• Miles Greenberg’s “The Embrace” has a live performance on Saturdays 1-7pm - but a recording plays all other hours!

[EXHIBIT CLOSED]: Visit Farschou

A Taxi depot turned art museum filled with trees and a gallery by Yoko Ono?

Here’s how to make a day of it with some Pierogi for lunch.

First stop: Pierozek, hidden gem and green pit with a gorgeous backyard garden.

Try the savory ones with some sour cream, but don't forget dessert—

it’s now a 17,000 square foot museum featuring the exhibits of Louis Bourgeois,

Yoko Ono. Definitely a must-see before the exhibit closes in September.

Here's your plan for a fun, hands-on croissant making date night at Atelier Sucré. Watch the video 👇

Your next unique date night making croissants at Atelier Sucré! 

Date Night: Master the Croissant 🥐 

Join a hands-on croissant-making class at Atelier Sucré in Alphabet City, where you’ll master buttery pastries and bring home your delicious creations.

Croissant Baking Class

✅ Before you go
• Book your class: https://www.ateliersucreny.com/
• we did the croissant class, they have bagels, pasta making, pizza and macron classes and more!

💪 Pro tips
• Have some dinner before an evening class as it is a 3 hour class 
• You get to bring home whatever you don’t eat in class (that means croissants for days 😋)
• the class is structured into different timed parts so try your best to stick to the timing but if you’re not able to don’t fret, Chef is super understanding and will help you out 

Head to Atelier Sucré 

📸 What You’ll Do
• Master classic croissants, pains au chocolat, and savory ham & cheese croissants in a 3-hour hands-on class.
• Learn authentic French pastry techniques from expert chefs.
• Take home a box of your own pastries plus detailed recipes.

🏆 Why It’s Legit
•  Led by Chef Simon Herfray and experienced pastry chefs.
•  Featured in the New York Times and Timeleft 

💡 Best For
• Friend outing, date night, bachelorette event, bridal showers, just a good immersive culinary experience 

✅ Before You Go
• Arrive at least 10 minutes early; class starts promptly (participants who arrive more than 15 mins late will not be permitted to join the class & forfeit their ticket). 
• Wear comfortable clothing & shoes. Their team provides aprons
• BYOB! 

🎟️ Ticket Details
• All sales final (no refunds).

If you're looking for a fun date night idea that's actually unique and fun,

We went to this croissant making class in the East Village,

we didn't expect to love it this much since we're absolute beginners at baking,

It's a hands-on workshop where you get to make everything from scratch,

Chef Emily guided us through each step with demonstrations,

was admiring our freshly baked croissants coming out of the oven and enjoying them.

Everything came out so buttery and flaky,

Here's your plan for a relaxing tiny house stay with sauna, winery visit, alpacas, and waterfall stop.  
Watch the video 👇

Stay in a tiny house at an all-inclusive wellness retreat + winery, alpacas, waterfall!


Upstate Getaway of Your Dreams 🌳🥞🧘🏻‍♀️

Relax at Sowilo Retreat in a cozy tiny house, enjoy all-inclusive healthy meals, sauna, cold plunge, and nature views for an upstate wellness escape.

Wellness retreat stay

✅ Before you go
• Book a stay: https://www.sowiloretreat.us/ - see pricing below: 
• Geodesic domes from $236/ night
• Tiny houses from $288/ night
• Brunch and dinner included
• 3 hour drive from NYC, Boston, Montreal  
• amazing all seasons 

💪 Pro tips
• Meals were sufficient for us and we didn’t really need more food but if you want to grill or get some snacks, check out Cambridge IGA 4mins away
• Bring bug spray especially for the summer 
• You could relax at the retreat or if you’re looking to explore around the area - check this out: https://www.sowiloretreat.us/experinece
• family owned, definitely chat with them they’re so nice and friendly, remember to tip :)

Drive up to Sowilo Retreat

Enjoy a $12 tasting of six local wines at Victory View Vineyard, with a snack plate and friendly owners. Open Fri-Sun near Sowilo Retreat.

Winery Visit

✅ Before you go
• 14mins away from Sowilo 
• Open Fri-Sun only - check opening hours
• $12 wine tasting of 6 of their wines
• special events - sangria Sundays with food truck and live music on every second Sundays of the month 
• they have a tour happening on September 6 & 7 

💪 Pro tips
• walk ups are welcome
• snack plate (highly recommend) locally sourced produce - $15
• wine by glass $8, bottles to go: starting from $20 (we bought some bottles, it was so good!)
• chat with the owners they were really nice and gave good recommendations on food pairings for each of their wines 
• apply tick spray! 

Head to a winery 

Pet and interact with adorable alpacas at Shaftsbury Alpacas for just $10. Open weekends; call ahead for weekday visits. A fun, hands-on animal experience!

Petting Alpacas

✅ Before you go
• 19 min drive from Sowilo 
• open weekends
• weekdays - call to make appointment 
• $10 to pet 

💪 Pro tips
• cash only, bring cash 
• more info: https://www.shaftsburyalpacas.com/

Alpaca time!

Take a quick stop at Cohoes Falls for stunning waterfall views—park, cross a bridge, and soak in the beauty on your way back from upstate.

Waterfall Viewing

✅ Before you go
• Ignore the Google reviews lol

💪 Pro tips
• Super beautiful, park and cross a bridge and you get to see the beautiful waterfalls
• more of a stop rather than spending a lot of time there exploring 
• great stop for us driving back to NYC

Stop at Cohoes Falls

This is the upstate getaway to add to your bucket list!

this family owned all-inclusive resort is the wellness retreat of your dreams.

we stayed at Sowilo Retreat in this beautiful tiny home

that was built by the owner's own two hands.

Waking up to these views were breathtaking.

The family used to own a restaurant in the city

and the brunch and dinner included were so good,

They offer an inclusive Mediterranean menu with vegetarian and vegan options.

Pets are allowed and they also have two cute dogs!

I got to really reset with the sauna and cold plunge.

These insane views made me feel one with nature.

From lounging and reading in hammocks to working out at their outdoor gym

The family also grows their own herbs and ingredients which

they use in their cooking while supporting local farms.

Wine was included at dinner and they even made us ice cream!

Highly recommend attending the yoga and sound bath sessions also led by the family.

they also have these really cool geodomes.

If you're looking for things to do around the area,

petting alpacas for only $10 at Shaftesbury Alpacas.

While driving back to NYC, you have to make

a stop at Cohoes Falls for these breathtaking views!

resort and have the most welcoming hospitality,

and feel amazing physically and emotionally,

Save this plan and share this with someone you want to go with!

Here's your plan for getting snatched with 30-minute body sculpting sessions at Slim and Tone NYC. Watch the video 👇

Get snatched for summer in just 30 minutes.

Body Sculpting in Midtown

Get a 30-minute Ultra Slim body sculpting treatment at Slim and Tone NYC in Kips Bay to help burn stubborn fat and enhance your look.

Body Sculpting Treatment

✅ Before you go
• Book a session here: https://www.vagaro.com/slimandtonenyc/services
• Ultra Slim starts at $125 depending on the area of your face or body
• You’ll likely need to schedule a few sessions to see results

💪 Pro tips
• Drink lots of water before and after to help flush everything out
• Stick with your workout and healthy eating routine to maximize results!

Go to Slim and Tone NYC

I'm getting married this year and I want to look snatched.

I just got a treatment that took me from this to this

Slim and Tone NYC offers body sculpting treatments.

and each session lasted all of 30 minutes.

This obviously does not take the place of working out and eating healthy,

You're supposed to drink as much water as possible before and after

Follow me for more of my bridal prep and let me know what you think.

Here's your plan for a fun solo color analysis session to discover your seasonal palette and jewelry tones. Watch the video 👇

You’ll get a color analysis at Lily’s Color Lab and discover your seasonal palette! 

Color Analysis Solo Date 🎨👗💁🏼‍♀️

Get a personalized color analysis at Lily’s Color Lab in Kips Bay. Discover your best palette for clothes, accessories, and makeup in a fun, expert-guided session.

Color analysis session

✅ Before you go
• I did the express session (their most affordable plan @ $175) and still felt like I learned a lot! https://www.lilyscolorlab.com/products/nyc-express-draping-1
• You can book with a friend for a discount ($325 for 2) https://www.lilyscolorlab.com/products/nyc-joint-express-session
• Or book a full analysis, which is an 80-90 minute comprehensive session with more time for questions ($245) https://www.lilyscolorlab.com/products/nyc-full-color-analysis-kips-bay

💪 Pro tips
• They share a super comprehensive PDF guide on your results so you can apply it to your wardrobe, accessories, hair and makeup
• Show up without makeup and wearing neutral clothes for the most accurate results! 

Book a session at Lily’s Color Lab

I sat down and my consultant Aviva started draping colors over me while explaining

what she saw and what different colors did to my skin tone and features.

I was most looking forward to confirming if I'm a silver

or gold for jewelry because I've never been able to tell.

This was a fun way to learn and level up my style.

Book your color analysis too and let me know your results.