I wrote about Marble House in yesterday’s blog post. Today I finish up with some more stunning photographs of inside this exclusive gilded age mansion! A part of me wants to come back and tour this home at night!
New York
Ancient Egyptian Treasures
My throwback travel series has taken me to MoMA – The Museum of Modern Art in New York. More specifically, to the time I spent in the Ancient Egyptian section.
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Ghost walk in… New York
I did a ghost walk when I was recently in New York. If you have been following my blog, you’ll know I love them.
Below are some photos with captions of the most haunted spots in NYC! Feel free to ask questions or give feedback about an awesome ghost walk you have done! (please try leave the name of the company and the city you did it in!) (more…)
A Chocolate Recipe!
Today’s post is all about your favorite treat and mine – chocolate! Specifically, a chocolate house in New York called “Maison Du Chocolat” as well as an espresso bar 5 mins away with delicious pastries called “Sant Ambroeus“. If you’re in New York…Definitely visit! I’ve included a chocolate recipe that you can follow to make your very own chocolate!
Founded in 1977 by Robert Linxe, one of the top French artisan chocolatiers, La Maison du Chocolat today has boutiques in various cities including Tokyo, New York, London and Paris
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Hotel Pierre, New York
Highlight on The Pierre Hotel
- The Pierre is a landmark on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
- Built in the 1920s.
- The iconic US flagship of the Taj reopened its doors after an impressive $100 million renovation in 2007.
- This New York hotel occupies a pride of place on the corner of Central Park and the Upper East Side, an area where upscale shopping seamlessly blends with residential elegance.
- The Rotunda on 5th Avenue, NYC is the signature room of The Pierre, with famous Renaissance-style trompe l’oeil murals created in 1967 by American artist Edward Melcarth.
- French-American cuisine at signature restaurant Perrine.
- Two E Bar/Lounge is the in-house bar.
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Located in the Heart of Manhattan.
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Classic Manhattan Style Residences.
- Sprawling Views of the Central Park.
Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
I’m nearing the end of my travel series of throwback trips from 2018, and I’m ending with my trip for Christmas to New York. Rather the complete other extreme from my trip to Lesotho in Africa only 3 months before! We were lucky enough to see 3 shows on Broadway: Book of Mormon, Phantom of The Opera and Chicago. Book of Mormon was my favorite. I have been to NYC multiple times. I will always remember the time I studied there at The New York Film Academy. Check out photos of the school + more about the course I did here. And more photos of brilliant stuff to do in the city here. I even acted in a short film which you can check out here! For our Christmas trip, we stayed at The Pierre (a Taj Hotel) – more on that in another post. (more…)
Photos From Users of The Denim Day Walk In New York!
As you may know, April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A walk across the Brooklyn Bridge happened on April 29th + Brooklyn Fashion Week was there championing the cause. The walk was a way to spread awareness of a serious problem + take a stand against Domestic Violence.
Denim Day USA – Walk With Us In New York!
The time has come. We are in April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. That means you can do something to stand up for a cause you believe in. Domestic Violence is rampant throughout the world. Show your support April 29th + walk across Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall with tons of other fashionistas, bloggers, celebrities, students + designers. Take a photo of yourself in your denim outfit + use the hashtags #DenimDay #DenimDayNYC #FWBK. Fashion Week Brooklyn is championing the cause in New York. Follow the story on Instagram, Twitter + Facebook:
South African Designers Who Showcased at Fashion Week Brooklyn
Fashion Week Brooklyn selected 2 designers last year to show on the runway in New York for their annual fashion show. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University graduate Laduma Ngxokolo was one of the designers chosen to show his collection Buyel’mbo from his range “MaXhosa by Laduma”.
