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Have you seen it on the Gram? Samantha is traveling to New York City!
Samantha? Yes Samantha! Samantha Wills. My, and many others, inspiration. I fell in love with her gorgeous Bohemian Bardot rings long before I fell in love with her. No, not in the romantic kind of way. The inspirational kind.
If you don’t know her yet, I suggest you start stalking her on Instagram. Dive in deep. Read every post on her site. And the golden book. You can thank me later!
I had a handful of her BB rings when Samantha announced the closure of her jewelry business. I still kick myself that I only bought 2 more pieces. So late at night I search the endless internet for vintage pieces. I discovered many are fake…and we don’t do fake here! So if any of you have an original piece in a cabinet, let me know. I want to give it a loving home 💗.
Anyway…
I can go on and on about Samantha, but this blog is about NYC 😉. Although you’ll find more than one reference to her and the Samantha Wills Institute on my feed.
When I read she’s on her way to my, and her, beloved NYC I decided to make a personalize itinerary for her. Or at least how I would plan it for her. (After years of following her on Insta 🙈. I’m not a freak. Slightly obsessed maybe. But trust me you’ll be too as soon as you dig in).
So Samantha, I hope you love my day in NYC for you. Not a regular tourist after living there for years. But I hope my view on the city inspires you.
Enjoy!
The early bird...
Nothing beats jetlag like working out! Soulcycle is like a double cleans. For body & soul. You’ll be happy to discover their SoHo location is right across Drybar. Add a head massage to your blowout! Heaven on earth for your hair. Bonus: no need to go back to your hotel!
You are meeting old neighbors in Pastis for morning coffee and croissants. It’s been years since the original one closed. Let’s find out if Pastis 2.0 has the same vibe going on.
Visiting the Whitney is a must. We are in the area after all.
All this art might feed you even more than the morning croissant – or does only Vogue has this effect?
While admiring the art think about some questions. Questions you want to ask Alex during your tarot reading. Tell her I send my love. Do we have to wait for the second book to discover what came out of this reading?
Let it all sink while strolling around Little Island. You’ll love this little extraordinaire park on the Hudson. Children playing ‘piano’ while you enjoy the view. Don’t hang out there too long, cause your lunch date is waiting.
Samantha Wills Quote // Fotografiska // RH New York // The Greens // RH Elevator
Picture sources are linked above.
Lunch, dad jokes and afternoon strolls
RH Rooftop. A picture here will be a great source for a dad joke. Can’t wait to hear it!
While you take the glass elevator up to your table, I’m sure your eye will catch a thing or 2 for your home.
RH New York is divine! And slightly over the top…
Walking around your old neighborhood brings back all the memories, doesn’t it? Did the High Line changed much since your last stroll here? Did you even had the time to wander around here? I hope you do now.
Take a deep breath and book your Uber. Let’s go choose some new coffee table books!
Fotografiska will blow your mind! You enter through the giftshop. But I suggest picking up the books after your visit (#tooheavy). Get transported back to our youth with the portrait of Salt-n-Pepa by Janette Beckman.
Oh yes, before I forget!
Become a member so you can have a pre-dinner cocktail at their Chapel. A speakeasy in the museum only for members. Or the famous. If you can get me in, I’ll love you even more. Just kidding. Or not…
Catching up with friends and views
I know Eataly is just around the corner. But you’ll have to save the pasta & gelato for another day.
You need to use the little time you have left to go shopping at Sunday Forever.
Their robes are heaven. So are their candles. And while you are at it, try the loungewear! You’ll never want to take it off… Add some of their statement coconut perfume and you are a Sunday Forever addict like me! Talk to Ashley, the face behind the brand. You will both inspire each other. Amazing storytellers creating brands to adore.
Drop off your new coffee table books & Sunday Forever treats at the hotel and get all fancy.
Oh, how have we missed dressing up! Let’s go wining & dining!
I know! I know! You want to shoe shop at SJP! But by the time you get there they will be closed! I do suggest getting in touch with them. So the shoes get a role in the ‘of gold and dust’ movie!
Wouldn’t that be full circle?
Pier 17. The Greens. A cabine with a view on The Brooklyn Bridge. The perfect place to catch up with friends long time no see.
Sit back. Relax. Laugh.
Enjoy the view.
Laugh some more.
Feel the love from those you love. Cheers to friendship.
To friendship and love.
PS: Scrolling around the internet gives you some old gems ☺️. I found a few tips from Samantha herself. Double check before adding them to your itinerary.
Cause you know, the city never sleeps. Nor does it stand still.
And if you google long enough you might find a little NYC blog filled with little gems from Samantha…
PS2: Are you looking for a special gift? For someone you love. Or for you! If you are anything like me, you’ll love the Creative Workshop developed by Samantha Wills. I know we’ve all enrolled in challenges. But this is so much more and goes so much deeper! It only requires 900 seconds a day. Nor do you have to be a Picasso of any kind. Just go with the flow and discover all this new layers within yourself. The least you will get from it is a clean drawer ;).
Business owners might love to hear the Samantha Wills Masterclass is opening up again mid January! I enrolled the first time it opened up. Might have set my alarm to make sure I didn’t miss it. I’ve been working through the models step by step and learned so much. Can’t wait to implement it all here in my little piece of New York for all of you to experience.
I’m not on sponsored level yet ;), but the link is affiliate.
IN A RUSH? PIN IT FOR LATER!
IN A RUSH? PIN IT FOR LATER!
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