I’m over the moon to share that Simon, Gabe, and I are moving up to New York in two short weeks – and, yes, Wilbur the pug is coming, too! Though we’ll miss our friends in North Carolina dearly – my girlfriends are throwing us a farewell party next weekend and I will definitely ugly sob – our family is ridiculously excited for this new chapter in the Big Apple. Gabe even told his teacher we are moving into Taylor Swift’s building…dream on, sweet boy! Longtime readers may recall that I’ve lived in New York twice before, but residing there as a parent of a five-year-old and a homeowner promises to be an entirely new adventure.
We’ll be living on Roosevelt Island, a small spot in the East River nestled between the Upper East Side and Queens (more on why we picked the area to follow). I’ve been flying up regularly over the last few weeks to check on our apartment renovations – stay tuned for a fun before and after! I’ll share more details as the move unfolds (so. many. boxes.), but just couldn’t wait any longer to break the news.
Though I’m originally from California and my husband is from England, for both of us there’s something about New York that feels like coming home. Last week we were walking through Chelsea holding Gabe’s little hands when he exclaimed, “mommy and daddy, I just love New York so much!” We are so fortunate to have this opportunity and I am proud of our family for having the courage to take the leap.
Please let me know if there is any New York-specific content you’d like to see in the future (museum hopping? restaurant recs? boutique faves?). I can’t wait to rediscover one of my favorite cities with all of you.
Cheers to exciting days ahead!
P.S. I couldn’t resist pulling together some New York inspired finds, below. I won’t admit how many of them we now own. Enjoy!
Nancy says
Wow, huge news, Katie! Sending you all the good wishes on this exciting new chapter, I can easily imagine what a great fit it will be for all of you! For those of us who have followed you since the early, early days, it will be so much fun to follow along as you mesh with NYC in your new life!❤️❤️
Barbara says
Congratulations! It’s good to do brave things.
A Girl, A Style says
Just SO excited for you all and can’t wait to follow along with your adventures. Would love to see any favourite things to do with littlies too! We read Teddy the Mr Boddington NYC ABCs every night and he is *mesmerised* so I can’t wait to bring him for a visit one day.
Briony x
Katie Armour Taylor says
Briony – I can’t wait for you and Teddy to visit! Will be sure to work on a NYC with little ones guide of sorts. I’ve already started a long list of all the things we’re going to do with Gabe! Love you! xox
Katie Armour Taylor says
Barbara – I feel like I should print out “It’s good to do brave things” and pin it to our fridge. Indeed! Thank you for your well wishes!
Katie Armour Taylor says
Nancy – This means so much. How lucky am I to have readers like you?! The move definitely feels full circle in a way. I can’t wait to experience city life through Gabe’s eyes. xo
Hollie Rich @stuckonhue says
What adventures you will have as a family! I look forward to following along and can’t wait to see and hear more about the apartment. Congrats!
Mary G says
Wow, that’s very exciting! I have lived right across the East River for 15 years, but I am looking forward to learning more about NYC from you!
Pamela Gray says
Welcome back! Would love to see where you source interior design items in the city. And of course food, events, museums, etc.
Katie Armour Taylor says
Pamela – Thank you! And you got it on interior design items, I can’t wait to find all the best ones! Stay tuned!
Katie Armour Taylor says
Mary – Sounds like I should be learning from you! Can’t wait to share what I find!
Katie Armour Taylor says
Hollie – Thanks so much! I can’t wait to share the apartment, I think it’s coming together nicely?! More to come! xo
Jane says
Congratulations how exciting!
Kimime Denn says
I am an avid blog reader, usually of food bloggers because I am a mother of 3. I peruse your blog every once in a while when I sit down to do work, but I most certainly never comment. Redditors would call me a “lurker.” I HAD to comment on your post today, because I *love* this particular edit. NYC is in my heart. I have random NYC things around my house because it reminds me of the creative energy within myself. I don’t think there’s a better way to describe it. It’s got an energy that speaks to certain people, I think, and it sounds like you are one of them (like me, too).Congratulations on your exciting move! I am so excited to continue following as you embark on this adventure! I have already opened several links from this post of products I’ve never seen before. I’ll snag one or two. Enjoy, and best of luck!