From new street art to The Jackson 5 taking over my local subway station, here are some things that have made me smile this week.

Seeing The Flower Guy‘s latest work (and recognizing it). Before moving to New York, I knew very little about street art, but in the past few years I’ve taken some cracking tours that have made me appreciate the talent around me. This piece went up on Mulberry Street last week – I love how cheery his work is.

Hearing some beautiful music on the subway. Some subway buskers really are fantastic and this week I had the pleasure of hearing Terrell Q. Lane as I waited for the northbound R at Canal Street. A mesmerizing voice and a lovely guy.

This simple memorial for the great, irreplaceable Robin Williams, right outside my office in SoHo.

Being surprised to see who the station manager is at my local subway stop. (He must’ve changed the spelling.)

Getting a glimpse of the Empire State Building looking surprisingly modest from Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening. I’ve not been north of 14th street in nearly two weeks so it reminded me what I’ve been missing.
And finally :: Living somewhere people want to visit. This week I had a coffee date with a London friend, Jen, who was here on holiday. And weekends for the rest of the year are filling up with visitors who are either coming to stay or popping by as they pass through. New York is a magnet, and I love how it gives me these little bursts of home.
Have a great weekend!
Is it New York we are all coming to see or the great Lydia Warren …….
Or maybe it’s to visit Ample Hills ice cream shop…?
Wow, I love this Lydia. Glad I found your blog!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Hey Lydia, loved your post. Now living in SC but from NY metro area and our kids live in Tribeca so we visit often. Your post was a great reminder of why we love the city! Just saw Audra McDonald doing Billie Holiday up there last week – fantastic, followed by a visit to the new 9/11 museum which was incredible (had seen the memorial but not the museum). It truly is one of the greatest cities in the world, and I’ve seen lots of them! Love your blog format too – well done!!
Oh wow, I would love to see that musical, Audra McDonald is so fantastic. Sounds like you had an amazing trip! And yes, I think it’s a great to look back at the end of every week and think about the little things that make New York so quirky. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Wow I love love love your blog! I visited NYC for the first time 4 years ago in January with my boyfriend – it was freezing and I was so under-prepared for the snow…but it was the most magical time and I fell in love with the city. Can’t wait to come again soon! Your pics are just beautiful x
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Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m so glad you liked NYC despite the cold. I’ve been here a few winters now and I’m STILL not prepared for it!
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