It's the most wonderful time of the year....

The National Christmas Tree, at the White House

Trees to represent each state

Christmas at the Barrazas

Zoe the raindear 

Hi everyone back home, I hope you've had an enjoyable Christmas? 

It's been a strange one for me, as it is the first ever time I've been away from my family!

However the lovely Barraza family took me in, fed and watered me and even got me my very own personal stocking presents! I'm so grateful :-)

I did get to skype the family also and open presents together, thanks mum, dad and Jess for my lovely presents, which I'll treasure, except for the chocolate, that stuff didn't last 5 minutes! 

Can't wait to visit home in the spring, my new years resolution is to save enough money to actually pay for the plane ticket :-) and of course to be happy and healthy!

Happy New Year xx

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all back home in the the UK and Ireland

xxx

Feeling Festive!

Setting up the Christmas tree at the Rockefeller 

Preparing the ice rink 

Floating snowflake on 5th Ave

5th Ave Christmas windows 

Empire State Building

Radio City Music Hall

Thanksgiving at the 'Barraza' home

Festive inspired Birthday pressies from the fam, note handmade Christmas decorations from Jess and cup cosy knitted by my mum! They also slipped in that delightful magnet, which sums up how they feel about me, lol! 

Birthday present to myself!

Hi all,

It's been a a fun and festive couple of weeks! 

I took a trip to NYC, to see the Christmas windows at Bergdorf Goodman in 5th ave, the whole avenues looked really pretty with all the twinkly lights :-)

The Christmas tree wasn't quite ready at the Rockefeller, which is a shame, but I'm going to see the tree at the White house tomorrow, stay tuned for photos!

I got to experience my first Thanksgiving too, I was invited to my friend Sarah's house, along with my work colleague Mahesh, who's also from England,

The food was so yummy, and Sarah's family are so welcoming, I've been invited back for Christmas :-)

Also it was my birthday a few days ago, I got myself a fancy fur scarf and my roommates got me a bottle of champagne!

I got presents sent all the way from Manchester to DC from my awesome family, thank you so much! 

Also please note:

I put together these drawers all by myself!! Ta daaa....

I'm gonna stain and put new handles on it though (always a visual merchandiser!) 

Eastern Market

Please note, the georgous red coat with fur collar! It will be mine!! I just need the funds first :-) 

So I discovered my new favourite place in DC, Eastern Market, it's full of amazing goodies! Including vintage clothes, furniture etc 

If I had a million pounds I'd spend it all here! 

I had a lovely brew at the Vigilante Coffee Company, also best branding I've seen so far (take that Starbucks!)

I finished off the day with a margaritas and tacos at El Centro in Georgetown, 

I'm heading to New York tomorrow, stay tuned....

Summer in October?!

Houses in Georgetown 

Thomas Sweet ice cream parlour

Oreo frozen yoghurt

Pretzels at Jpauls

Fish n' Chips!

Lobster tempura sushi roll 

Free mini deserts from Maggianos italian

*note - everyone instagraming the deserts, naturally!

Another bad selfie, with my manager Michelle! Excuse the face, this is woman who hasn't slept for days!!

Rockin a hard hat!

It's finally open :-)

I finally have an actual workplace, instead of a hotel! And it's all mine, we'll sort of! 

I got to play project manager for a bit too,

Also it's October and it's weirdly still sunny and warm, I thought I'd show you some of the culinary delights I've been sampling throughout the month, my favourite being the Oreo flavoured

frozen yoghurt, yum :-) 

Maggianos Italian opened near my store and invited us for a free meal, obviously we said YES!! 

Back to the Big Apple

Hey there, I thought I'd share some photos with you of my recent trip to New York, I was so glad to be back, even though it was a really quick visit! I love is city so much, it holds a little place in my heart, this time I was there, I took the subway to Exchange Place in New Jersey and was able to take in the epic view of the New World Trade Centre, note in the 4th picture to the left, there is what looks like a man sitting down, is actually a sculpture of a fire fighter mourning, it's quite an emotional place!

Whilst driving out of the city, I managed to take a snap of the empire state building, the next time I'll be here, will be Christmas time, can't wait :-)

So happy to be back, relaxing in my new home!