We're back from New York city and I did have a great time. I'm still tired of all the walking, looking at things, chatting and of all the shopping we did. It was so much fun to finally meet my blog friends in person but the trip was too short to really get the chance to chat with all of them. I shared a room and a really tiny bathroom with the fabulous Giao and Leslie and we all met each morning in the hotel corridor to head off to the big city. We also met the wonderful Dawn who lives in the city and who's been a great guide. So was Hope who showed us Soho and some great places to eat!

Highlights:

• Me and Giao bumping into Ethan Hawke in Central park and Kathleen running after him armed with camera - there's a true paparazzi hiding in her.
• Having a candlelight dinner on the streets in Little Italy - so lovely!
• Riding along the Hudson river with Hope and Jes on a bright and sunny day.


• Drinking strawberry beer in a beautiful park.


• The Country Home be Creative fair in Central Park - thanks Jes for getting the tickets, it was so much fun!