NYC Snaps

Hi everyone, hope you are all well.  A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to go to America for a family wedding, I spent some time in NYC first and then travelled to Connecticut for the wedding which was amazing!  Here are some snaps from my week.  

NYC Wishlist 1 - Pamela Barsky

Whilst I am in New York i am going to take the time to visit the Artist and Fleas section of Chelsea Market.  I went there last time I visited and I absolutely loved it the whole place was fab I managed to pick up some beautiful jewellery and accessories last time and I can't wait to go back.  

Last time I was there I picked up a pouch from the super talented Pamela Barsky.  Her products are absolutely brilliant, gorgeous little bags adorned with quirky and funny quotes.  The one I bought two years ago has served me well, I have used it to carry makeup and jewellery and even as a purse.  I have a wish list ready for my visit. 

All of Pamela's products are also available from her Etsy shop, click the link to see how amazing they are.  

Laura xxx

Laura Loves...Time in Times Square!

Whilst in New York I got to mix two of my favourite things, sightseeing and enjoying a few cocktails with friends.  On a recommendation we visited the Renaissance Hotel Bar, Times Square and it is a must place to visit if you are nearby.  The views across Times Square from the bar are breathtaking and the bar really is a hidden gem.  Prices were reasonable with cocktails priced between $12-$15.  Here are some pictures from the bar.  

Bright Lights of Times Square

Looking out on the crowds in Times Square

My favourite cocktail of the evening was the Cuban Society (if you are 18 or over click the link to find out how to make your own) and on returning from my trip I discovered that Renaissance have their own App which I will hopefully be testing out at a few summer BBQ's with friends.  

Do you have a favourite cocktail? Have you found a hidden gem to eat or drink in?  I would love to hear about them xx

Chelsea Chelsea I believe .....

The view in Chelsea 

Whilst in New York I took some time out from sightseeing to go and check out the sights of Chelsea in the West side of Manhatan.  I went to Chelsea Market and it was absolutely fantastic, it reminded me of a few events I have visited in the UK such as The UpMarket on Brick Lane but on a much bigger scale.  The market is built in the former National Biscuit Complex where the famous Oreo cookie was invented and produced.  

 The whole market was absolutely buzzing with people.  On entry there were some fantastic cake and bread shops and the entire top floor was full of little shops selling lots of fresh produce,  quirky little gifts shops, flower stalls and a range of restaurants.  The smells of food was gorgeous and the shops were full of people catching up over lunch and drinks.  

Gorgeous surroundings inside the market.

Chelsea Artists and Fleas - Live DJ fab!

 My favourite part of the market was the pop up shop, Chelsea Artists and Fleas.    The pop up returned to Chelsea in March 2012 and will be there until May.  I definitely recommend a visit if you are in New York.  It was stuffed with around 30 fantastic stalls with a fantastic collection of items.  The pop up also had a live DJ playing a fantastic mix of new and vintage tracks.  I will upload a blog soon about some of the stalls inside the pop up and the goodies I picked up on my travels.  

Concrete Jungle

I spent the beginning of April in NYC.  It was my first trip to the Big Apple but it will most definitely not be the last! 

I fell in love the minute I glimpsed the impressive sights of Brooklyn on the way to the hotel from JFK.  I have included some snaps from my travels below. 

I <3 NYC

Times Square

View from the Empire State

Needle and Thread

The home of the most delicious desert - Frozen Hot Chocolate

Bleecker Street 

Converse Heaven

 Views from the Highline

Liberty Island

Empire State of Mind