We spent 24 hours in Portland, Maine and loved it! We visited Portland, Maine, for the first time a couple of weeks ago. It was a quick trip, (just over 24 hours) but we fell in love with this charming New England city. For our next installment in our Bookmark This series, we selected our five favorite spots in Portland, Maine-- from seafood restaurants to coffee shops to ...
Bookmark This: 5 New York City cafes that will make you feel like you’re in Paris
Welcome to Bookmark This, a new series we're doing on Most Lovely Things. We love writing about food and travel, so we thought, why not start putting together travel/neighborhood guides for our favorite places? We'll be doing "Bookmark This" in the form of blog posts and accompanied by downloadable PDFs that you can take with you anywhere. What better way to start this series than with our ...
Exploring Aromatherapy with Pilgrim Collection + Giveaway
Every time I'm in a yoga class, I'm always intrigued by the instructors who use essential oils in their practice. I'll take any opportunity to calm my mind, especially living in New York City. I mean, aren't we all looking for little ways to relax in our often hectic everyday lives? So why not bring aromatherapy into our homes? We were happy to try out the Sofia nebulizer from Pilgrim ...
Hutch + Waldo Coffee on New York’s Upper East Side
We've finally entered outdoor seating season in New York, and Hutch + Waldo on the Upper East Side is the perfect place to celebrate. Weather permitting, the shopkeepers open up a giant garage-style door, which lets plenty of light and air into the shop. We've been sharing our favorite coffee shops on our instagram account @coffeeshopsofnewyork for a while now, so be sure to follow us for our ...
The Perfect Spring Getaway: Gurney’s Montauk, New York
We decided last week that we needed a quick getaway, so what better place than Gurney's Montauk? The beautiful, modern resort sits on a stunning waterfront property on the East End of the Hamptons. With ocean views, beach access, and a spa, Gurney's is the perfect escape from New York City or anywhere on the East Coast. Even better, visiting in late-April meant that we avoided crowds both at the ...
Little Canal on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
We love the Lower East Side of Manhattan. It's quieter than other neighborhoods, there always seems to be available street parking, and there is no shortage of coffee shops and cafes. Little Canal is one of those coffee shops that is effortlessly cool. Whether you're in the mood for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, Little Canal has got you covered. The cafe's cool, casual vibe somehow ...