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Meghan’s Guide to New York City

Favorite Eats

Favorite Sips

Sweet Tooth

Sweet Tooth: Levain Bakery

Momofuku Milk Bar

Brooklyn Farmacy

Big Gay Ice Cream

Georgetown Cupcake

Cookie Do

Arcade Bakery

Maman

Sundaes & Cones

Ample Hills

Activities & Shopping

City Guides

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The best spring spots in New York City

Where to get pampered in New York City

The most Instagram-worthy spots in New York City

What to do in summer in New York City

What to do during the holidays in New York City

A perfect day in New York City

Beauty experiences not to miss in NYC

Brooklyn Heights & Cobble Hill Favorites

#SpreadKindnessSpreadJoy is back for year 3!! 🥳

I started this campaign three years ago as a way to give back alongside my community who gives me so much throughout the year. December is about so much consumerism - especially in my line of work - so my Kindness campaign is aimed at random acts to pay it forward and bring together wit & whimsy readers in doing good in our communities.

You can read more about my campaign on wit & whimsy today and how to get involved as well as how to have $500 possibly donated to your charity of choice! Last year’s campaign provided 5,000 meals to @feedingamerica alongside so many other amazing deeds you guys conducted.

Doing #SpreadKindnessSpreadJoy always fills my heart and it is my hope that it grows bigger every year. I so hope you’ll join me this year in spreading kindness and joy in your community. I can’t wait to see the cheer we share together!

With love, Meghan xx

Christmas in Paris ✨

I’m so glad I got to see my favorite city dressed up last November. I’d have been back for the holiday season if not for COVID but that’s the beauty of photos and videos - they can transport us momentarily 😌

#witwhimsyparis #christmasinparis #parisjetaime

Elastic waists = MVPs of 2020 🙃

Outfit is linked on @liketoknow.it - top and pants are on sale currently and I’ve got a huge roundup on wit & whimsy today of things I own that are now on sale, too - happy #cybermonday 🤗

#witwhimsy #witwhimsyholidays #sojcrew

The @newyorkpalace Christmas Tree is back and she’s more beautiful than ever ❤️🎄

#witwhimsyholidays #christmasinnewyork #christmastree

Let’s #ShopSmall together! In addition to my Small Business gift guide that’s up on wit & whimsy today, I wanted to spotlight some of my favorite local Brooklyn spots to support this Small Business Saturday and every day! Scroll to the left for some of my BK favs 🙌🏻

Have a small business you love shopping? Leave it in the Comments below! I’d love to consider it for future w&w content.

As a small business owner myself I recognize and celebrate everyone waking up and pursing their dream of being their own boss and bringing their goods, their craft, their service- to their community ❤️

#smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinesssaturday #brooklyn

If ever there was a year for gratitude...2020. You’ve shaken me to my core but also reminded me that when times are hard- it’s more important than ever to reflect on what I’m grateful for. This year - as I celebrate Thanksgiving alone in NYC - I am grateful for...

1️⃣ My loved ones 💙 So immensely grateful for my family and for my closest friends. Don’t know how I got so lucky to be surrounded by so much love and thoughtfulness but every day I’m so happy for those in my life that I love. I miss them all dearly but know this time apart will make our reunion all that much sweeter.

2️⃣ My faith. It’s wavered this year. How could it not when surrounded by fear and death and uncertainty? But it’s always there when I need comfort. I am so blessed to have saints and angels to call on when at my lowest moments and to thank when things are going well.

3️⃣ NYC! I love calling this force of a city home. Thank you for being my home and keeping me company through a year of so much solitude.

4️⃣ All of YOU! I wouldn’t be able to have as fulfilling of a life if it weren’t for all of you that support me, champion me, make me feel heard when I’m vulnerable and allow me to create and share what I love. You all are THE BEST! Thank you especially for being there this year as I had to re-learn how to share my life and create amidst a pandemic and quarantine.

5️⃣ Paris. I am so grateful to have a place in this world that moves my soul and gives me inspiration and comfort. I truly cannot wait for the day I can return.

6️⃣ Working for myself. It’s the greatest accomplishment of my career and I don’t take the opportunities, the variety, the challenges and the fulfillment for granted. This year has been the most successful year of wit & whimsy since I started it 14 years ago. The pivots, the vulnerability, the work, the long hours, the struggle, the investment - they’re worth it.

7️⃣ My health and the health of my loved ones. This year wellness was put under a microscope and tested by even the simplest of chores. Thank you God for keeping me and my closest safe and well.

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