Surviving the Pandemic

I had shared this on social over the weekend. It really made me tear up and miss New York even more! New York is like nowhere else in the world, and even those things that may annoy you in the moment – they’re sometimes the treasures of New York and what make it so unique. I miss the hustle and bustle. I miss New York!

Sharing a story about how famous street artist, Banksy, surprised an NHS hospital with a unique donation: a black-and-white painting that places a nurse in the same league as Batman and Spiderman. The artwork will remain on view at Southampton General Hospital until the fall, when it will be auctioned to benefit the NHS.

Arts/Entertainment

One of my all-time favorites Vampire Weekend performed three songs live for Jimmy Fallon playing piano and singing – so good.

Michelle Obamas’s documentary, Becoming, was released on Netflix this week. I just watched this with my family and highly recommend. She is amazing.

Interior Designer Rita Chraibi is teaching people what is most valuable in our homes and personal spaces as she explains the balance between design and comfort.

Consumer Trends

Mother’s Day is approaching and people are spending cash, amidst COVID-19.

Industry

Here’s a beautiful example of how a brand can show up creatively and with emotion even if the main event has been cancelled.

Culture

It's what I can't see in the Ahmaud Arbery shooting video that also terrifies me. A very hard read for me, but important that we continue to bring awareness and address issues like this, as they, unfortunately, continue to rise in our nation. RIP Ahmaud Arbery.