Life Lately + Links: Off to Europe!

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Well guys, the big day is finally here – I’m off to Europe for the very first time! 5 days in London, 3 days in Paris, and I couldn’t be more excited. We have a jam packed schedule and I just can’t wait to soak it all in.

One thing I’m really looking forward to is visiting Comptoir des Cotonniers – they’re a French clothing brand that used to have stores all over NYC, and my favorite items in my closet are from there. All of their US stores closed last year, and they don’t have online shipping to the US, so I’m so psyched to stop in in London (or Paris).

Other items on the agenda include a day trip to Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath, all the touristy hot spots (Big Ben, Tower of London), the Mae Deli, tea at Sketch, a visit to Persephone Books, and so much more…then a food tour in Montmartre in Paris, Notre Dame, Versailles, Jardin du Palais Royal, the Louvre…and honestly, that’s only the half of it. My camera, and my legs, are going to be getting a serious workout!

Anyway, I’ve got posts scheduled to go up all of next week (especially excited for Monday’s!) so I’ll see you back here then! And of course if you want to keep up with my travels I’m sure I’ll be posting on Instagram quite a bit. Have a great weekend and thank you all again so much for sharing your Europe recommendations – I really appreciate it!

Some links for your weekend – hope you enjoy! xoxo

Home Decor: 

  • “There is some deep part of human nature driven to amass possessions to make a home feel cozy and finished. Yet with too much of too many good things, environments become oppressive, regardless of how beautiful each individual object may be.” – wise words from Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, and more top designers share their advice here.
  • The Adult Guide to Buying Wine Glasses. I’m one of those people that they reference in the article who have been drinking their wine out of mugs (hey, what’s a girl to do when her Ikea wine glasses break?!), so pretty sure I need to study this.

NYC:

  • Butcher’s Daughter is one of my favorite spots for semi-healthy and fully delicious brunch, so I enjoyed learning more about the founder and how she created such a successful restaurant.

Books:

  • Did you guys see the teaser trailer for Reese Witherspoon’s HBO adaptation of Big Little Lies? So weird – it looks nothing like the book! Am I missing something? What do you guys think?

image via Darling Magazine

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  1. Can’t WAIT to see the photos you take!

    Published 10.21.16 · Reply
    • York Avenue wrote:

      Ahh can’t wait to share! Fall in Paris…so excited 🙂

      Published 10.21.16 · Reply
  2. Can’t wait to see all your amazing photos! London is my favorite place on earth and Paris is another favorite. I highly recommend going for tea at the Orangery at Kensington Palace, it’s a gorgeous space filled with natural light (and a stone’s throw from where Will and Kate live!) Be sure not to miss all of London’s amazing parks and museums, too. St. James and the National Portrait Gallery are my two favorites. Enjoy! Have a wonderful time.

    Published 10.21.16 · Reply
    • York Avenue wrote:

      Thank you so much! I’m hoping to check out the Victoria and Albert Museum and I’ll definitely keep the Orangery in mind, it sounds amazing!

      Published 10.21.16 · Reply
  3. Have so much fun in Europe Jackie!

    I have two recommendations:

    If you go to Notting Hill, there’s a place called Granger and Co that has delicious banana ricotta pancakes.

    In Paris, there’s a bookstore called Shakespeare & Company that everyone likes.

    Published 10.21.16 · Reply
    • York Avenue wrote:

      Thank you! I’ve heard great things about Granger and Co., and Shakespeare and Company is on top of my Paris list…it’s right near my hotel, so glad! xoxo

      Published 10.21.16 · Reply
  4. Dorothy wrote:

    Great links, thanks for the roundup. Also can not wait to see your London and Paris photos, so excited for you!

    Published 10.21.16 · Reply
    • York Avenue wrote:

      Thank you, love you!

      Published 10.21.16 · Reply
  5. Andrew wrote:

    Jackie-just saw some of the first photos. Amazing!!

    Published 10.22.16 · Reply
    • York Avenue wrote:

      Thanks Dad!

      Published 10.26.16 · Reply
  6. Marine wrote:

    Looking so much forward to reading about your experience 🙂
    And… I’M BACK IN NYC at the beginning of December (30th B-Day), I can’t wait to try many of the good spots you presented us here 🙂 and who knows, maybe I’ll meet you?

    Published 10.23.16 · Reply
    • York Avenue wrote:

      That’s awesome! Yes, that would be lovely, let me know your details 🙂

      Published 10.26.16 · Reply