As my vacation approaches, I find myself getting most excited by the thought of having hours and hours to fill (or not) any way I please. These last few weeks have been joyfully hectic with fun events, long runs and mini escapes, all very carefully penciled into my already impressively full calendar. I’m ready to … Continue reading When you work more hours than you sleep
Category: Lark Street
Are you the owner?
During my years as a server, I’ve been asked this question dozens of times so forgive me if I stumble over my answer these days. After decades of saying “No,” my new affirmative answer still feels a little odd coming out of my mouth. But, I’m getting used to it. It’s an interesting thing, owning … Continue reading Are you the owner?
Owning it
It's been nearly 4 months since my brother and I closed on our purchase of Lark + Lily. Sometimes it doesn't seem possible that a third of a year has already passed, other moments it feels like it's been forever. I've consciously kept the restaurant stuff away from the DelSo stuff, for the most part. … Continue reading Owning it
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
This is my last day of work until New Year’s Eve, a fact which I’m kind of excited about. When you factor in that I’ll be away with a couple of my best girlfriends exploring bourbon a new city, I get almost a little giddy. Good times are ahead and I’m ready for them! Last … Continue reading It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
5 Things that got me hot in December
• A visit to the Hot Yoga Spot. After months of not managing to get to a Bikram class, I finally made it to the newest HYS location in East Greenbush this week. It was truly 75 minutes of blissful hard work and I am so happy that there is yet another location and schedule … Continue reading 5 Things that got me hot in December
W(h)ine List
There have been a few moments in the past week or two when I've felt reasonably competent when it comes to keeping all of the necessary balls in the air when it involves Lark + Lily. I've moved forward from the preliminary weeks of being a business owner when I felt nearly overwhelmed by the … Continue reading W(h)ine List
Ladies First
Months ago, as I started to imagine what Lark + Lily might look like, I had an idea about how I would like to officially launch the new business my brother and I were in the process of purchasing. I’ve been to soft openings, friends and family events and ribbon cuttings over the years and … Continue reading Ladies First