NYC schools are officially on spring break, so my kids are out of school for twelve days.

We don't have any significant spring break plans except heading up to our Pennsylvania lake house for a couple of days with a few of our friends. Instead (and I know I've mentioned this before), we're pulling them out of school in May and taking them to Disney and Universal for the week. They have no idea, and I know they're going to lose their sh*t! Especially Nate, who is now completely engulfed in the world of Harry Potter and keeps asking to go. It's supposed to be an off-week, so hopefully, we avoid the typical crazy crowds.

Travel Plans

Kids trip aside, a couple of my girlfriends and I are trying to make a Euro trip happen in June. It's last minute, so who knows how it will all play out. The original plan was to do a girls' trip to Paris, but with the Olympics happening, we decided to scratch that plan and change directions. Right now, it's a toss-up between Spain and Portugal. I've only been to Barcelona, and the other ladies haven't been to either.

Fashion Musings

Is the Balenciaga City bag back? For me, the bag has always been more than just a handbag, and I shared a more personal post on my substack that goes deep down memory lane.

Reading List

When it comes to reading, I admittedly like my share of smut. I'm not proud of it, but I like what I like. Years ago, when I read 'The Idea of You' (one of my all-time favorites), I joined the book Facebook group. To this day, I'm still part of the group for the book recommendations that I get. Someone recommended 'Older,' and it's not a book for everyone, but I cannot put it down.

Links & Recommendations

• A New Yorker's Guide to People Watching - I concur with the article that it's my all-time favorite hobby.
• Spring decor ideas to brighten your home.
• The 100 Best Hotels of the New Year.
• I ordered these denim shorts in white after getting (and loving) the blue.
• The shows & movies to watch this April.

Recent Purchases

I just got this basket bag. It's even more gorgeous and well-made in person. Another spring/summer purchase was these sandals from AEYDE, one of my favorite shoe brands. I'll keep you guys posted!

Have the best week!
Helena