// New York City: Sometimes I Need A Little Help From… Mom//

excerpt from “Southern Nomad: New York City: Sometimes I Need A Little Help From.. Mom”

Last night, my Mom, bless her heart, had a plan to get my rear in gear. Seriously, I am not sure why, but I have been pretty paralyzed in regards to tackling my room and beginning the process of packing for New York. I mean the sheer amount of books that are in my room is quite enough to overwhelm almost anyone, not to mention the bags and bags of scarves I have not been able to make myself part with over the years.

All I can say is my Mom is a pro. Twelve years ago when I was moving from N. Little Rock, AR -> Seattle she took pity on me when she walked into my bedroom and I was staring blankly at my closet, overwhelmed and on the verge of tears. Though a lot and I mean A LOT has changed in the past 12 years…including the fact that I am now moving from Seattle -> New York (Brooklyn) there are some things which have remained the same, namely my inability to pack a room. A suitcase = no problemo, I’m a pro. A life altering packing of the room on the other hand, for those kind of situations sometimes it is best to just call in the expert, Mom.

So, last night when I arrived home there was dinner and a mimosa, then the work began in earnest.. almost…but not before Mom showed me a little inspiration from House Beautiful ”Big Style In Small Spaces”.

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// Moleskine Lists: Moving to New York (Excerpt: Southern Nomad)//

Moleskine Lists: Moving to New York

Whether you are planning a visit or dreaming of moving to New York.. There are lists to be made. I am trying to get a jump start on mapping out some of the restaurants I would like to visit, bloggers I would love to network with, etc. I am someone who is passionate about getting to know the city I live in (see: Seattle Adventure Map) and I know that New York is a treasure chest. I can’t wait to draw my map and start the hunt.

Currently, I have so many lists in my Moleskine that I think I may need to start a whole new Moleskine just for New York…

There are lists for:

Note To Self: Great blogger who is currently moving from Savannah to Connecticut then to New York.

Gothamist : A daily weblog covering New York city’s personalities, news stories, and media

Dean Street Society: A New York stylist who focuses on “creating providence” in the lives of those she styles.

Additions:

LingeredUpon: Alice is an amazing photographer and here adventures are a source of constant inspiration.

Nicole Franzen:  La Buena Vida, the blog of food & lifestyle photographer Nicole Franzen. Based in Brooklyn New York.

Yikes Machine: She is living my dream! Normally based in New York, but currently spending several months in Paris. She has a wonderful post about what to expect when moving to New York.

Door Sixteen: Brooklyn blogger and book designer.

Scouting NY: This guy works as a movie location scout in New York. His job is to stare at the city. 

Five Leaves, Williamsburg: I have heard the ricotta pancakes are delish!

Ovenly, Greenpoint

Hotel Delmano: Rumors.. about their cocktails and cheese.

Addition: “Cheap Eats”

Mission Chinese Food: Good size servings, and .75 from each entree goes to the New York Food Bank. 

Gueros Brooklyn: Lots of tacos.

606 R&D:  An edited selection of market items are available for take away including cake donuts, artisan breads, cured meats, local cheeses, sandwiches and salads.

Sticky’s Finger Joint: Gourmet chicken finger restaurant - antibiotic free, hormone free, cruelty free, free range chicken. 

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