We’re leaving today for a New York City trip – this one more exciting than others because it’s our first stay in our new wee studio! I’m still pinching myself because this seemed like an impossible dream just a few years ago. A tiny place of our own, so we can do New York Science Festivals and Vintage Fashion shows, or just soak up the atmosphere of the greatest city.
On this trip we’re setting up the barest basics, and I’m sure we’ll forget all sorts of things. And shopping for house stuff in downtown Manhattan is not like the easy life here in Florida: we will buy just what fits in a cab, on the subway, or ship it with Amazon. Not complaining! It will help us be city minimalists.
I found this graphic on Pinterest, and it’s quite helpful except for all that kitchen stuff. I’ve never heard of some of it, says the woman who orders out and stores Tupperware inside the oven.
Is the ice cream scoop really one of the essentials? : > Source.
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Gaaaa! This is EXCELLENT!! How exciting! It reminds me of Barefoot in the Park, that Neil Simon play/movie and the young couple getting a new apartment. Sigh. A welcome mat. At least they didn’t suggest a mat that says Armed Response. Hahaha!! or not. You guys are going to have a blast. Cheers, that’s all you need, some vino, fancy glasses, and French bread. All set.
Dear Patti, how exciting – ENJOY!!! I think the list of so-called essentials is ridiculous. Surely New York is the city for eating out? I recall fabulous breakfasts and suppers with a choice from every cuisine in the world.
How wonderful, Patti! I can imagine your excitement! Dreams do come true!
Loved the plane drawing, so adorable. 🙂
The big Apple warmly welcomes you !
Lol, my mom used to store her shoes in the oven!
I stayed in Hell’s Kitchen this weekend, no ac in my co-op till next month..
very cool there, literally and figuratively.. the did have air conditioning! Now it is cold again…
Happy week!
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Elle
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Elle
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Sounds like a fun exciting time Patti!
Laurie xx
Have a wonderful time – at least I can live vicariously thru you!
Can’t wait to see pictures!
Best wishes, Mimi
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I’m so excited for you! You are definitely living one of my long held dreams, to have a little place in NYC. I enjoy shopping for household items when furnishing a new place, but I agree with Suzanne that a lot of that stuff on the list isn’t necessary (do people use tablecloths anymore?). Enjoy setting up your new home away from home!
Congratulations Patti! How exciting, so now you can have the best of both worlds! hehe. i second the wine glasses and corkscrew !
Best wishes,
Jess xx
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Thanks, Jess! You are right about the best of two worlds, xox
Honestly, I grew up thinking I’d have some studio in NYC at some point—– Fuck yeah.
Every cool girl (like you) has had at least a fleeting dream of it! Remember Many Tyler Moore xo
thanks Suzanne! It is like starting fresh, like we did 25 years ago! xox
How exciting – your very own NYC pad!!!
I agree with Suzanne, so much of that stuff sounds completely unnecessary. Wine glasses and a corkscrew, that’s all you need!
Have a brilliant time. xxx
haha! we just got the corkscrew! xo
I’d say you just get rid of everything they suggested in the kitchen…aside from the coffee cups and wine glasses ; P Some of the other stuff suggested is outdated. Is a welcome mat a necessity? I’m sure you can cut that list down by 70% and still be very happy. It’ll be like the first time you and Sandy lived together : P
I’m so excited for you! Enjoy!
Suzanne