Six-Year-Old Violinist

Isn't this just the cutest thing you have ever seen? He was playing outside of the New York Public Library. That's his dad behind him. I wonder whose idea it was to showcase his skills on the sidewalks of New York. I'm guessing the dad wanted his kid to get some public performance practice. And, yes, of course, I gave him a dollar. He was good!

 

The First Leaf

Sitting in Bryant Park yesterday, a lone leaf landed on the table where my handbag was sitting. It was the exact same color as my handbag, and I thought that was neat. . . 

How to Decorate a Long Hallway, Part Three

I wanted to decorate my long hallway with photographs, but I didn't to spend a lot having them enlarged and printed. So, I did it myself using my plain ol' black and white printer. I just enlarged the photos on the computer and printed them in 8.5 by 11 inch segments. I used green painter's tape to add some color and a nice graphic element to the theme.

Eyebrow Threading in New York

Got my eyebrows threaded for the first time the other day. I had never heard of it in Cincinnati, but perhaps that's just because I wasn't looking. It seems like every beauty salon offers it here and not just for your eyebrows, but for your entire face!

I did my eyebrows, but she asked me twice if I wanted my upper lip done! Uh, no and no.

Sanctuary's New Rooftop Restaurant and Bar

The Sanctuary Hotel boasts a brand new rooftop restaurant on the 20th floor. The view is outstanding, but the decor was just as pleasing. The restaurant wasn't open when we got there, so the front desk folks said we could wait in the lobby, an intimate and gorgeous space that truly was a sanctuary from the sidewalks of Times Square. 

The Perfect Pint Rooftop

The weather has been perfect for outdoor dining these last few weeks. If you want to dine and/or drink at a New York rooftop bar, I suggest you look for a place that offers tables in the shade. There is not much of a breeze if the rooftop is in-between very tall buildings. Fans placed throughout the space, though, can make a big difference, so look around for those, too.

The best part about rooftop bars is being outdoors, the second best thing is enjoying the view. Some offer very little in terms of views, and that was the case here because it was only four floors up, but it did overlook a busy street for people-watching. The best view at The Perfect Pint Rooftop was up.

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