{little life update} East Village adventures...

 A community garden on East 10th between Avenue B and C.

Apologies, my darlings. Did you think I had perhaps dropped and destroyed my laptop in the midst of my move? I didn't - but I did temporarily misplace it amongst the boxes and heaps of clothes for a while. Between the move and work and well, the move, I've been a bit occupado, as they say. Additionally, I got a bit wrapped up in the Olympics when I did have some relaxing time to spare.

Hailey and Moira and I are finally getting settled into our new little spot in the East Village, but it's been a long, exhausting process. Want a fun fact? We just realized this weekend that there's not a single drawer in the whole apartment. However, there is exposed brick, plenty of sunlight and we're right above two bars, a deli and tattoo parlor. Good things, bad things? It's yet to be seen. Here's a little peek at the decorating process I've only just started in my room...

Vintage photos of my parents; Jo Malone candle; Parisian Chic; Inslee print & all kinds of various knick-knacks and jewels.

We haven't taken too much time to explore Alphabet City yet - which is the part of the village we live in - but I'm really looking forward to it. (The island widens down here, so once they hit 1st Avenue, they moved East with Avenues A, B, C and D.)

I've spent a fair amount of time down here over the past two years because friends like Meghan and Jerry already live here. It's overflowing restaurants and bars, and feels much more neighborhood-y (if that's a word) than Chelsea. One of the best parts about this area is definitely the community gardens, which feel like secret escapes, and would be totally out of character anywhere else in the city. They're lush, quiet, a bit unkempt but clearly well-tended, loved and enjoyed.

I'd love to know if any of you readers out there have suggestions for East Village living - from nail spots coffee shops!